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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There’s no debate that Ford’s lineup of trucks are amazing for completing work tasks — there’s proof all across the country! It’s very rare that you won’t see a Ford truck present on a job requiring plenty of power to get stuff done. One thing that makes them so good at what they do is new technology. Checkout these 2016 Ford F-150 Features for Work to see why they’re such good work machines! Read the rest of this entry
The 2016 Ford F-150 is going to have four engine choices for you to pick from, which will look familiar to those who are fans of the 2015 model. Now, there’s a ton of choices to make when it comes to picking a new truck, but one of the most important things to consider is the engine. Need some help? Here’s some tips for picking an engine in the 2016 Ford F-150.
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We have a great service center at Houston Ford in Brainerd, MN, and we love getting to help members of our community keep their vehicles running well. One of the tougher areas of service is working on vehicles that run off a diesel engine. Houston Ford is very prepared to work on diesel vehicles, because it has not one, but two master diesel mechanics.
A master diesel mechanic is centric to diagnosing and confirming what an issue is with a diesel-run vehicle. They’re also the person who will design the plan for service and maintenance. Read the rest of this entry