Blog / News

IIHS Awards 2017 Fusion with Top Safety Pick+

Say hello to the 2017 #Ford #Fusion, an impressive combination of safety and style. https://t.co/xsnrWXbsjB

- Ford Fusion (@FordFusion) June 16, 2016

The 2017 Ford Fusion is newly redesigned and safer than ever before, joining the Ford F-150 as an IIHS Top Safety Pick.

To earn a Top Safety Pick under the IIHS's new, more stringent standards, the Fusion had to earn the highest score in all five of the IIHS's crashworthiness tests. Up until the 2016 model, the Fusion was already earning the highest marks in four out of five categories, but lagged behind slightly in the small-overlap front test, earning the second-highest mark.

This year, the 2017 Fusion received more than just a facelift, but also received bolstered protection against small-overlap collisions, and an upgraded Pre-Collision System, capable of preventing a crash at up to 25mph.

"The 2017 Ford Fusion is our most advanced car yet and we're proud to see it recognized by NHTSA and the IIHS for its safety performance too," said Bill Strickland, chief program engineer, Ford Motor Company. "Great new features include a pedestrian detection system and hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking capability, as well as existing optional lane-keeping assist and Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert."

At Hamilton Big Country Ford, we pride ourselves on the safety and high-tech features of our new vehicles. Visit us in Clovis today, and take a look at what we have to offer.

Posted in:

Related Posts

Why Are You Still Changing Your Oil Every 3000 Miles?

We at Hamilton Big Country Ford Inc in noticed that a lot of car owners are still following the popular myth that is believed by millions of car owners. Here is the deal. You should stop spending your money on oil changes every 3000 miles. It is totally unnecessary. Oil and engine technology has changed vastly over the last few decades. Now, modern vehicles are able to go 7,500 miles or more before requiring an oil change. Did you know that changing the oil too frequently is a waste of money and bad for the environment? Instead, check your oil manually to determine, if it is time for an oil change or takes a look at your car's owner's manual for more information. Certainly, your car requires a clean engine to perform efficiently. Oil changes are an important part of overall car maintenance. Bring your vehicle to our dealership in Clovis, NM for more information, servicing, or the next time an oil change is required.

Why You Should Plan Ahead Before Your Road Trip

Here at Hamilton Big Country Ford Inc, we've compiled a few tips to help you plan ahead for your next road trip. Planning ahead makes your road trip more organized and fun. Read below to discover tips for your pre-road trip checklist: Plan activities to keep passengers, especially kids, occupied: Road trips can be long and boring. Podcasts and movies can distract passengers from the time going by. Likewise, books, coloring books, and electronics easily entertain kids. Use a service like Google Maps to plan the most efficient route: Map services are beneficial when going on road trips because they provide the shortest and most efficient routes. Take advantage of this technology to make your trip less complicated. Have your car inspected by the dealership for any needed maintenance: You want to get any maintenance you may need on your car done before embarking on your long trip. Unpleasant surprises can be avoided with this tip. Follow these steps for a safe and fun trip. Our staff wishes you a successful trip!

Ford F-Series. A Long Tradition of Trucks

What makes a truck embody greatness? Is it superior capability? How about extreme toughness and durability? Perhaps the greatest trucks are those that offer plenty of hauling and towing capabilities and can traverse through mud, sand, snow, and more, with ease, taking a beating. Or maybe the best trucks are those that combine the ultimate in luxurious motoring with an array of available safety features and technologies in addition to being off-road-ready and ready for the job, whatever that may be. Ford Heritage Henry Ford revolutionized the "horseless carriage", (aka automotive) industry when in 1913 he developed the assembly line system. The automobile age began, and American culture and life was changed forever that year. The pickup truck is practically as old as the first widely-available motorcar, the Ford Model T. In fact, people needing work trucks devised a revised model T, which led to Ford releasing the "Model T Runabout with Pickup Body" in 1925. Years later, in 1948, it released the first F-Series Pickup truck. The Ford F-series line, then, really traces back to the Ford model T, which in turn traces its roots back to the birth of American motoring as we know it. Popular for over fifty years, the F-Series has captured the hearts of many an American - and for good reason. Each Ford F-Series generation has sported rugged good looks, toughness, and amazing capability. All New 2018 Ford F-150 The new 2018 Ford F-150 is no exception to the years of innovation that have brought Ford success in the past. Won't you come by Hamilton Big Country Ford and find out for yourself what makes this new F-150 especially amazing? Our sales team is standing by, ready to assist you however possible.