Monthly Archives: December 2015

Ford F-150 hybrid

Is Ford developing a hybrid pickup?

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Ford F-150 hybrid truck

Here in Minnesota, this is Ford Truck country. The landscape can be brutal and unforgiving, which makes the powerful Ford pickup truck lineup essential for handling the brunt of all four seasons. The most popular of the lineup, the Ford F-150, has been making waves in recent weeks. It was just named as one of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Picks of 2016, and its forward-thinking engine and fuel system for the 2016 model has earned it praise as well. But that’s not all. There has been chatter about the possibility of a Ford F-150 hybrid truck looming on the horizon. Continue reading for what we have heard so far. Read the rest of this entry >>

a flat tire

What can you do if you get a flat tire?

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Changing a flat tire

You’re driving along a city road on a cool winter’s day when you catch a last-second glimpse of a puddle. You wince as your vehicle slams into what is actually a deep, jagged pothole disguised by a pool of the season’s precipitation. You hope against hope that your tire is okay, but alas, you hear the dreaded FLAP, FLAP, FLAP as you roll forward, the steering wheel jerking awkwardly in your grip. You don’t have roadside assistance, so you’re going to have to take care of this problem yourself. If you follow these steps for changing a flat tire, you should be back on the road before you know it.

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2016 Ford F-150

2016 Ford truck named an IIHS Top Safety Pick

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2016 Ford F-150 safety specifications

Ford has received notable recognition for its safety protocols. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has conducted its yearly tests to determine vehicle crashworthiness and safety. The 2016 Ford F-150 is among the winners, receiving the honor of Top Safety Pick. Read on to see how the 2016 Ford F-150 safety specifications helped it earn such an important distinction.

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car driving through a road full of snow

Prepare your car for winter at Houston Ford

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Where to service vehicles for winter in Pine River MN

December doesn’t just mean holly jolly elves and too much eggnog; December also means winter is coming, and along with it, weather that will try its best to brutalize your vehicle. Minnesotans know just how tough winter can be, and even though this winter has been predicted by some outlets to be a bit more on the mild side, it’s important to have your vehicles ready for what lies ahead. Read on for a few tips, including where to service vehicles for winter in Pine River MN. Read the rest of this entry >>