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Cash for Clunkers Blog

We officially launched our Cash for Clunkers website yesterday.  We also have a Cash for Clunkers blog on the site as well.  You can go to the Cash for Clunker blog here http://sacash4clunkers.com/blog/.

Ford Tops Toyota in Quality

Ford Motor Company's newest vehicles had fewer problems than any other auto company including the almighty Toyota according to a new survey of initial vehicle quality.

The report was conducted by the RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills which also conducted a survey on customer satisfaction, Ford and Toyota tied for first place with both receiving an 80% customer satisfaction score.  The initial quality study showed that Ford had 1,185 issues per 1,000 vehicles.  Toyota had 1,215 issues per 1,000 and Honda had 1,291 issues per 1,000 vehicles.

Well, it's about time.  I've seen this day coming and can't begin to tell you how proud I am to be selling the best made vehicles on the road today!  Congrats to everyone at Ford that has given everything they have to make the best vehicles possible. 

"American Owned, Not Owned by America"

The statement on our marquee at the main entrance to our store made the 10PM news on Kens 5 (CBS) recently and Ford has now posted a link to the You Tube page at www.thefordstory.com. 

You can see the video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeBUQ-b72Dc.

Cash for Clunkers Website

Northside Ford has launched a website to help answer questions and concerns that consumers might have regarding the Cash for Clunkers program.  Call us now or visit our new site listed below and let us answer any questions you might have about the Cash for Clunker program.

www.sacash4clunkers.com

F-150 Raptor - Design

When you take a look at the new 2010 F-150 Raptor you'll notice that this truck is all about being tough.

Exterior

The first thing you notice is the new grill.  The distinctive "brick wall" grill includes integrated marker lamps that accent the imposing stance and also make the Raptor street legal.  The power dome hood has functional heat extractors to help lower temperatures under the hood.  The front fenders include additional heat extractors and are flared to provide the room for 7 inches of additional front track width.  Throw on some 35" BF Goodrich all-terrain tires wrapped around the 17-inch cast aluminum wheels and you've got one tough looking truck.

Ford Focus - IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2009 Ford Focus has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the International Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2009 Ford Focus gets up to 35 mpg and is loaded with safety features.  The 2009 Ford Focus has 6 advanced airbags standard including two dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags for the driver and front passenger, and side-curtain airbags that deploy down from the headliner across the side windows for both front and back seat passengerss.  Other safety features include the exclusive MyKey teen safety technology, high strength materials, Ford Personal Safety System, and SYNC which helps drivers stay focused on the road ahead.

Ford has the most vehicles that have earned “Top Safety Pick” of any automaker.

You can read Ford's press release here. 

Ford - Earnings Preview

Ford Motor Company will announce its quarterly earnings tomorrow morning July 23, 2009 at 7 am ET and will hold a conference call at 9 am ET.

Analysts are expecting a loss of $0.52 per share on revenue of $24.71B.  Several analyst actually think Ford may post better EPS numbers than expected, but all eyes will really be on the companies cash burn rate and if they were able to slow it down. 

I think the EPS number will be pretty close to analyst estimates but slightly beat expectations, and I also expect to see an improved cash burn rate over the first quarter and year over year. 

2010 F-150 Raptor - Performance

The 2010 F-150 Raptor SVT is about serious capability.

There are two engine options for the new Raptor.  You can choose between a 5.4L SOHC V8 FFV engine that puts out 320 horsepower and 390 Ib.-ft. of torque, or pick the optional 6.2L SOHC V8⁽¹⁾ that delivers an estimated 400 horsepower and over 400 Ib.-ft of torque.  Both engines will be matted to a 6-speed automatic transmission.  When you take a look underneath you will notice the massive front skid plate that keeps the engine and transfer case protected.  There is also an electronic locking rear differential that uses a true mechanical connection to lock both the left and right axle shafts together so both turn at the same speed & with the same amount of torque.  The power is sent to the wheels via a serious 4.10 axle ratio.  Off-Road Mode - pressing this switch will initiate a Raptor specific calibration for the throttle and transmission shift-schedule.  It also modifies the ABS system and Electronic Locking Rear Differential functionality for improved off-road performance.  Hill Descent Control - allows the driver to concentrate on driving rather than having to modulate the brakes on a steep incline.  The system, when engaged, utilizes the ABS system to maintain vehicle speed.  The Raptor is Ford's first application of this technology.

Next up, we'll talk about the unique design characteristics that help set the Raptor apart from the other F-150's.

(1) Late availability

Northside Ford Makes News on Kens 5

For those who may have missed it last week, we made the 10:00 news last week because of the message on our marquee.  Here is the clip from the news cast.

New Blog - Ford Focus EV

We have just launched a new blog about the upcoming electric Ford Focus.  You can check it out here at www.focusev.com.

F-150 Raptor - Handling

Lets talk about the handling of the new 2010 F-150 Raptor. When you build a high performance off-road truck it's not all about horse power. It's about power, handling and protection for those components.

The chassis on the Raptor has Fox Racing shox that use a patented internal bypass system to provide position-sensitive damping for the Raptors shock absorbers. The Raptor offer an impressive 11.2 inches of suspension travel in the front and 12.1 inches of travel in the rear. Next, add unique SVT lower front control arms with the SVT logo. They are cast aluminum for light weight and help provide the extra track width for improved stability. The Raptor also uses heavy-duty upper control arms, tie-rods, and half-shafts to help ensure durability. The tires on the Raptor are SVT-tuned BF Goodrich 35-inch all-terrain T/A KO tires including a 35-inch spare tire (no donuts here). The internal construction of these tires was modified to help improve lateral firmness and the firm, tall sidewall helps the tire handle rocks and irregular surfaces commonly experienced in an off-road environment. Inside the tire is 17-inch cast aluminum wheel that was designed to absorb the impact of objects the could encounter in some of the most extreme environments.

Next, we will talk about the power under the hood now and what's coming in 2010.

2010 F-150 Raptor SVT

DNA of a Prerunner - Built Ford Tough

Ford has established itself as the leader in truck sales for 32 years in a row.  The Special Vehicle Team (SVT) has the reputation of builder pure performance machines on the streets.   Ford has now put the number one truck in the hands of the SVT team to build a performance off-road production truck like no other.

Meet the 2010 F-150 Raptor SVT.  The Raptor is a no excuses truck with all the credentials to take on challenging off-road adventures and versatile enough to handle the everyday life on pavement.

Over the next week we will go over this truck inside and out but if you can't wait, head to www.fordvehicles.com/Raptor.

Going Topless

We now have our first few 2010 Mustang convertibles in-stock and ready for delivery.  The 2010 Mustang convertible starts at $25,995.  The 2010 Mustang has been completely redesigned from the ground up making this Mustang the best yet in my opinion.  If you haven't had a chance to check out the all new design stop by our showroom some day and take a look.

Closed July 4, 2009

Northside Ford will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2009 but will be open on Sunday July 5, 2009.

Number One Dealer in San Antonio

Thanks to our loyal customers, we finished the month of June as the number one Ford dealer in the San Antonio market and that makes it 5 out 6 months in 2009. 

Again, we thank all of our loyal customers that continue to show confidence in our staff and the Ford product.