Durability of Ford Super Duty Trucks

When a job calls for a task that regular work trucks cannot do, you can turn to Ford’s lineup of Super Duty® trucks, which are some of the strongest and toughest pickups available anywhere. In Clovis, New Mexico, in particular, you can browse a wide selection of new Super Duty models for sale or lease at Hamilton Big Country Ford. But what exactly is the source of these trucks’ durability? What makes a Ford F-250 SD pickup capable of tackling huge tasks without breaking a sweat? For one thing, Super Duty trucks have ...

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Meet the Family of Ford F-150 Truck Engines

Clovis, New Mexico, is revered by outdoors enthusiasts for the scenic nature that surrounds the city. The Ford F-150 truck lineup is popular, therefore, because drivers in Clovis know how important it is to have a vehicle that can handle driving on all types of terrain. After all, enjoying our environment means exploring it, and doing that requires off-road capabilities. Many of these activities also require the ability to tow a trailer or haul a payload of ATVs, hunting or fishing supplies, or camping gear. What gives an F-150 pickup truck its power is its engine, and with ...

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5 National Parks Drives You Won't Want to Miss

The first U.S. National Park was established in 1872, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. The purpose was to preserve a unique, and distinctly American landscape for future generations to enjoy.

That park, Yellowstone, remains to this day one of the most iconic places to experience close encounters with American bison, wolves, elk, eagles, and grizzly bears. The famed Old Faithful Geyser also draws crowds from...

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IIHS Awards 2017 Fusion with Top Safety Pick+

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…

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Ford Performance: Models Now Arriving At Dealerships

With so much racing in the DNA of virtually every Ford model, not to mention the existence of cars like the Mustang, ST line, and more, it's surprising that the Blue Oval hasn't wrapped all of its adrenaline-pumping products into one product line as of yet. Well, that changed a few years ago with the introduction of Ford Performance.

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For Puts the Pressure on More Expensive German Sedans with All-new Fusion V6 Sport

When it comes to sedans with high-output engines and jaw-dropping agility, you might think you have to cross the ocean for something European. That's not the case anymore, as yesterday, Ford announced the impending arrival of a new Fusion model with serious EcoBoost power, that's taking aim at certain German models with much higher price tags...

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Ford Closes Initial Application Window for Ford GT Supercar+

The initial window to apply to be one of the first 500 owners of the EcoBoost-powered, carbon-fiber Ford GT is now closed. Over the course of 30 days, Ford received more than 6,500 fully completed applications, 32 percent of which arrived during the final six days of registrations. Some applicants hoped to gain the upper hand by bolstering their submission with videos featuring children, special effects...

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Mustang is World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe in 2015

Earlier this morning, Ford issued a press release announcing that, in its first year of global availability, the Mustang became the best-selling sports coupe in the world in 2015.

Despite limited availability in major markets like the UK and China, Ford sold around 110,000 Mustang coupes last year, more than any competitor. Additionally, the automaker delivered around 30,000...

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Ford Unveils 2017 Fusion Lineup

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Is a Plug-in Better than a Hybrid?

According to Ford's recent tweet, "The difference between a hybrid and a plug-in can be a game changer."

People love to throw around the term "game-changer," but what does it really mean? Is Ford just trying to get you to buy a more expensive product?

Full disclosure, we do like when you buy more expensive stuff, but we'll only push it when it really is better than the…

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Ford Makes Acquiring the Focus Easier Than Ever

For many young people, buying a reliable car is pretty difficult. Lack of credit, and the intimidating prices on most new cars are somewhat off-putting. That's where Ford comes in. Not only do they have a first-time buyer program to ensure that you get the car you want at a price you can afford, they also have the Focus family of vehicles.

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Why Ford is Adding 4 New SUVs to an Already Busy SUV Lineup

At the 2016 Chicago Auto Show this month, Ford Motor Company announced plans to introduce four new SUVs to the global market by 2020.

So, what are they doing? Didn't you just see four or five different models of new Ford SUVs in our Clovis, NM inventory?

Answer: yes, you did.

However, Business Insider explains that the SUV is the hottest selling segment in the automotive industry. Millennials starting families have a strong preference for SUVs

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Fabric Ford Seats Must Fend Off Gauntlet of Maces

Most university campuses these days have banned student groups from performing dangerous hazing rituals to initiate new members.

Unfortunately, it looks like Ford didn't get that memo... at least when it comes to their car seat material.

The Mace Snagging Test sounds a little crazy. Fabrics that Ford wants to use for seat covers in new vehicles are wrapped around a cylindrical spinner, and are beaten with a spiked ball-and-chain flail (colloquially called a mace) as they spin.

Cruel and unusual, no?

By dragging these miniaturized medieval weapons across the fabric's surface, Ford can

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Ford Explorer Platinum Guest Appears on The X-Files

Hear just a few bars of the introductory music to this popular show from the mid-90s and you’ll likely recognize it in an instant. It’s a simple whistle, not a big orchestra sound, and a catchy tune.

Any guesses?

If you thought of The X-Files, you’re right. Fans of the popular show were overjoyed last night when they once again followed the adventures of Agents Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Fox Mulder (David Duchovny).

 

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