Ford F-Series

F SeriesIn the automobile industry, it’s difficult to keep up with all the changes that come each year. Models are redesigned, engines are given more power, hitherto standardized looks are given more panache and flair, and manufacturers are constantly trying to give consumers more for their hard-earned money.

While change is inevitable, there is something to be said for stability, for consistent levels of quality, for always competitive prices, for continuously-impressive power-drive and gas mileage, and, most importantly, for tradition. Ford Trucks continue to deliver these year after year.

The F-series has decade-after-decade (since the 60s) met the superlative demands of its devoted enthusiasts. These trucks have accomplished this great feat by consistently proffering the following advantages and benefits—the latest examples of which can be found in the newest models (e.g., the 2013 Ford Super Duty):

  1. State-of-the-art safety features:
  • Belt-Minder
  • SOS Post-Crash Alert System
  • Trailer-Sway Control
  • Roll Stability Control
  • Dual-stage Airbags, side air curtains
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • ABS
  1. Trend-setting styling; innovative aesthetics:
  • Painted black inserts; 20” polished-alum wheels
  • Satin chrome encircling a perforated-mesh grille
  • Satin chrome tailgate appliqué
  • Indoor authentic wood accents, wood grain
  1. The most powerful engines in the industry:
  • 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel, 400hp
  • 6.2-liter V8 gasoline, 385hp
  1. The most dependable transmissions available:
  • 6R140 heavy-duty Toro Shift 6-speed automatic
  1. The latest communication/media technology:
  • USB ports
  • Video-audio connections
  • SD card slots
  1. Most convenient options in the industry:
  • Remote Start System
  • Ford Trucks exclusive MyFord Touch, rear-view camera and navigation
  1. Luxuries usually found on more expensive vehicles:
  • Heated leather-wrapped steering wheels
  • Adjustable, richly upholstered captain’s chairs
  • Power-adjustable pedals and telescoping mirrors

Ford’s F-series have, quite simply, set the standard when it comes to luxurious, roomy, dependable, fast, strong-load pulling, attractive, comfortable, and gas-mileage-commendable pickups. Your favorite Temple Ford dealer says, “Other companies, in fact, have spent the last 60 years imitating the F-series, sometimes coming close. There is nothing, however, like the “real” thing—that is, the Ford “F” series!”

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Preparing For A Trip

Ford cars and trucks have been used on road trips since the Model T first rolled out of the factory. In those days, the Model T was a basic vehicle that customers often customized to suit themselves. One family in Montana went on a road trip to Minnesota with a Model T that had camping boxes, shovels to dig out of the mud, extra tires, a few jugs of water for the radiator, and a hole in the floorboards with a flap that moved to cover the view of the passing road surface. When the mother asked what that hole was for, the dad said, “This way we don’t have to stop for bathroom breaks” and she asked, “what about the girls?”

They did have to stop, but that was a tradition in those years in the lonely West where there were no rest stops along the highway.DVD Playerfor your road trip. First, you have to consider who is going to be in the car. Are there kids going along? How old are they? Will any passengers or the driver have medical needs? Are you planning on stopping to eat or will you snack in the car?

Three things that are good for road trips are entertainment, refreshment, and comfort. What those categories look like is determined by the age and preference of the people in the car. You can do it yourself with a small cooler full of snacks and drinks, a list of games to play (count the cows!), and a map showing where the rest stops are along the route. Or, you can invest in accessories that make your vehicle customized to your needs.

Some of the custom features available through your Texas Ford Dealer will make your next trip much easier. A DVD system will prove worth every penny when the kids are tired of counting cows. The Trip Tunes Advanced turns your iPod with all its music & GPS capabilities into part of the vehicle’s stereo system and charges it at the same time. Seat covers and cargo area protectors keep the snacks from being part of the upholstery.

Even with all the leg room Ford cars and trucks offer, it is good to get out and walk around every few hours when you find you need a rest stop. What are your road trip must haves? Tell us your favorites in the comments below!

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