Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

2018 Ford F-150

How well does the new F-150 drive in snow?

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Obviously, Northern Minnesota is covered in white powder during the winter months. And sometimes the fall and spring months…ugh. With snow and ice covering the roads for at least four months, you’ve probably experienced the slipping and sliding that come naturally that time of year. You might be thinking about getting a new vehicle as winter approaches. Well, a big pickup truck might be what you’re looking for. Specifically, the 2018 Ford F-150 is one of the most versatile pickups available, so how does it drive in the snow? Keep reading to learn more.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Car cleaning supplies

We have car cleaning hacks!

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Check out these tips on cleaning the interior of your vehicle

As they always say: clean car, clean mind! This rings true, especially for those daily commuters out there. All commuters know how unbelievably easy it is for dust, random spots of stickiness, and trash to build up throughout your car. While this is annoying, an easy cleaning regularly does wonders! We put together this post because we want your car looking good long after it drives off the lot. So Check out these tips on cleaning the interior of your vehicle!  Read the rest of this entry >>

Fall Driving

Cruise easy through the beautiful Northwoods this autumn!

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How to get your vehicle ready for fall

It’s hard to believe it, but summer is almost over. The kids are getting ready for school, it will be Labor Day soon, and before we know it the Northwoods will undergo its annual metamorphosis. Before you cruise among the reds, yellows, pinks, and golds, you should make sure all of your car’s maintenance and cold-weather prep is taken care of. Keep reading to learn how to get your vehicle ready for the fall. Read the rest of this entry >>

Tire and Technician

We have tips for changing a flat tire

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How to replace a damaged tire

Whenever a driver puts their key into the ignition and hears their engine turn over, there’s always the fact that a lot of thing could go wrong on the road rattling around in the back of their head. Driving defensively can usually keep you safe on the road, but there are always those unexpected mishaps that seem to be inevitable. One of the most common of these occurrences is the ever-unfortunate flat tire. Today, we’ll be letting you know how to replace a damaged tire. Follow the steps below, and you’ll be well on your way. Read the rest of this entry >>

Valentine's Day

Houston Ford details all the Valentine’s Day information you need

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Restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinner near Brainerd, MN

When it comes to planning the perfect night out for Valentine’s Day, flower and cards are the easy part. Picking the restaurant with the right amount of romantic atmosphere that also has an appropriate range of food options can be a difficult battle. Houston Ford is here to help. We have polled a number of a number of our most experienced team members to find out where the best restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinner near Brainerd, NC are located. Hopefully, we have found something that meets your expectations in as many ways as possible on the most romantic night of the year. Read the rest of this entry >>

car tires in snow

Prepping your car for winter

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How to prep your car for winter

When it comes to safe driving, it’s never too early to start prepping your car for winter. And here in the great state of Minnesota, we know that the first big snowstorm could be lurking around any corner. That’s why we here at Houston Ford of Pine River have put together some tips and tricks for drivers looking to get their vehicle ready for the winter months.

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Ford Dashboard

Stay informed with the meaning of Ford’s dashboard warning lights

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Meaning of Ford Dashboard Warning Lights

Those good ol’ dashboard lights. We’ve come to love them and we’ve also come to hate them, especially when we have no idea what they mean. We all know they are trying to tell us something important, but what? There are a few lights that we can recognize and probably figure out their true meaning, but there are also some dashboard lights that stump even the best of us. By getting to know the real meaning of Ford dashboard warning lights, you will be able to diagnose the problem your Ford vehicle might be having and be able to rectify the issue with ease. You don’t have to know what each Ford dashboard symbol means, you just need to know where to find the information when you need it. The following Ford dashboard warning lights reference guide will tell you everything you need to know.

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burger and fries

Grab a bite at one of our great local restaurants!

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Best Restaurants near Houston Ford of Pine River

Finding a new vehicle can be a lot of hard work. Between researching models and taking test drive after test drive, and negotiating prices, it’s enough for many of our customers to work up a hefty appetite. That’s why it’s a good thing that we here at Houston Ford of Pine River are centrally located, with a variety of restaurants nearby for our hungry customers to choose from.

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Ford SYNC 3 AppLink

Stay connected using Ford SYNC 3 AppLink

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How to sync your phone to AppLink

The future is now. We have the world at our fingertips. The classic bar argument between friends has been all but eliminated by the fact that we can now reach into our pocket and pull out a fancy little machine that will give us the answers to such hard-hitting questions as, “Who was that one guy in that one movie? Wasn’t he in that other movie with that other guy?” Of course, triviality is not the only benefit we gain by today’s technological advances. We can stay connected and access important information like maps or send messages to our friends asking for a ride home. And now, thanks to SYNC 3 on 2016 Ford models, we can actually connect our phones to our rides. Here’s how to sync your phone to AppLink.

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