2017 F-150 in Moab: Innovative Features | F-150 | Ford

The innovative features of the new 2017 F-150 are tested when Western Spirit Cycling Adventurers owners take out the new 2017 F-150 on a typical day in Moab, UT.

Compare 2017 Chevy Equinox vs 2017 Ford Escape | Head to Head | Ford

Looking at the 2017 Chevy Equinox? Take a look at the 2017 Ford Escape instead. With an available hands-free, foot-activated liftgate, active park assist, and EcoBoost® engine, it’s easy to see why the Ford Escape is your better choice.

Tough Science: The Obstacle Course | Super Duty | Ford

The all-new 2017 Super Duty is ready for the next level of competition. Next up, the off-highway haul truck. Let’s see which vehicle can handle the Tough Science obstacle course.

Compare 2017 Jeep Cherokee vs 2017 Ford Escape | Head to Head | Ford

Looking at the 2017 Jeep Cherokee? Take a look at the 2017 Ford Escape instead. With an available hands-free, foot-activated liftgate, standard rear view camera, and more cargo room, it’s easy to see why the Ford Escape is your better choice.

How to Drive in a Hail Storm | Extreme Weather Driving Tips | Ford

Getting caught in a hailstorm can be a harrowing experience. Learn everything you need to know about how to stay safe on the road.

Ford owners want to go everywhere in their vehicles, no matter what type of weather they might run into. This video series provides helpful tips for navigating any type of extreme weather situation on the road.

Drive with confidence—no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.

2017 Ford Focus RS: Walkaround | Focus RS | Ford

Everything on the 2017 Ford Focus RS was designed with a purpose. Aggressive design is optimized to produce 350 horsepower with 350 lbs of torque* from the 2.3L EcoBoost® engine, along with 4 drive modes and more. An impressive hot hatch and super fun daily-driver.

*Horsepower and torque ratings achieved with 93-octane fuel.

Tough Science: Drag Strip Race | Super Duty | Ford

The all-new 2017 Super Duty is ready for the next level of competition – first up, the mobile jaw crusher. Take a look to see which machine takes the checkered flag in the Tough Science drag strip race.

Compare 2017 Subaru Forester vs 2017 Ford Escape | Head to Head | Ford

Looking at the 2017 Subaru Forester? Take a look at the 2017 Ford Escape instead. With an available hands-free, foot-activated liftgate, enhanced active park assist, and a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine, it’s easy to see why the Ford Escape is your better choice.

2017 Ford Super Duty: Power and Torque Beyond Compare | Super Duty | Ford

With Best-In-Class* towing and payload, the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty® delivers the power you need in both the gas and diesel engines.

Real world customers got an inside look at the all-new 2017 Super Duty toughness. With the available 6.7L Powerstroke V8 Turbo diesel engine or the 6.2L V8 gas engine, the 2017 Super Duty has the power and torque to get the job done. See why this is the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever

*Class is full size pickups over 8,500 GVWR. Based on Ford segmentation.

Ford Transit: A Far Flung River Tour | Transit | Ford

It’s a harsh environment, but the Transit helps this business move its customers in comfort with plenty of room and power for their stuff. Even when their stuff includes boats.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AUCTION ONE-OF-ONE F-150 RAPTOR AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION TO BENEFIT JDRF

• All-new one-of-one 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, the last VIN produced, to be auctioned at 46th annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, with all proceeds benefiting JDRF
• Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, to be joined on stage by team members involved in Raptor design and development, and JDRF executives to ramp up excitement among bidders, fans and TV viewers
• Ford to announce new Raptor Assault program at Utah Motorsports Campus with purchase of all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor; owner program to provide instruction in off-road performance driving techniques including rock crawling, along with other driving skills

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 19, 2017 – Ford Motor Company will auction an all-new one-of-one 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor for charity at the 46th annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, in Scottsdale, Arizona. All proceeds will benefit JDRF, the country’s leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. Live coverage of the action will air on Velocity, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. local time.  

The winning bidder of Lot No. 3004 – selling at no reserve – will become the owner of the last 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor produced and get to choose from a unique one-of-one Raptor color. The all-new Raptor incorporates years of Ford performance and engineering to deliver the ultimate high-performance off-road truck.

“The new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is by far the most off-road-capable vehicle on the market today, boasting some of the best performance technology to come from Ford,” said Jim Owens, marketing manager, Ford Performance. “Raptor serves as a testament to our passion for creating vehicles that are designed to tackle the toughest obstacles on earth. We’re really looking forward to auctioning off our custom creation to help support JDRF.”

As a bonus, Mark Fields, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company, will announce Raptor Assault at the auction. All 2017 F-150 Raptor buyers will have the opportunity to attend the program at Ford Performance Racing School starting in April. While customers are responsible for transportation and lodging, Ford will offer the one-day course for free. Attendees will receive instruction in off-road driving techniques including rock crawling, as well as other driving skills.

Accompanying Fields on stage helping to ramp up excitement among bidders, fans and TV viewers are Ford team members involved in Raptor design and development, along with executives from JDRF. Ford has supported JDRF since 1983.

“JDRF is extremely grateful for the tremendous support we continue to receive from Ford and its employees, who share our vision of a world without type 1 diabetes,” said Derek Rapp, JDRF president and CEO. “Last year, we joined Ford to auction a one-of-a-kind Focus RS at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, and we are thrilled to come together again as Ford introduces the new Raptor. Funds raised through this auction support JDRF in our mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.”

Equipped with an all-new Raptor-exclusive high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® engine, F-150 Raptor churns out 510 lb.-ft. of torque and 450 horsepower across a wide powerband. Thanks to an all-new Ford-built 10-speed transmission and exclusive transfer case managed by a six-mode Terrain Management System^™, Raptor can tackle virtually any terrain.

Other exclusive features of the all-new Raptor include incorporating the same high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and fully boxed high-strength steel frame as F-150. This reduces weight by 500 pounds versus the 2014 truck. The 2017 Raptor features a beefier suspension with monstrous aluminum control arms up front, specially tuned springs at the back, 3.0-inch internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks and plenty of off-road armor to help the truck power through anything.

“Barrett-Jackson has enjoyed a long and solid relationship with Ford that has raised millions of dollars to benefit charity,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO, Barrett-Jackson Auctions. “The auction of the highly anticipated Ford Raptor promises to be a highlight of the show – one that will help support a truly great cause. We look forward to our continued relationship with Ford as we work together to support those in need.”

In addition to the latest Ford Performance models on display headlined by the 2017 Ford GT production car, Ford will feature its F-250 F-Series Super Duty – 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year – as part of its full vehicle lineup. Throughout the week, auction attendees will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of their favorite Ford and Lincoln vehicles for ride-and-drives.

For auction information, visit the Barrett-Jackson website or Facebook. 

How to Drive Your Car in a Blizzard | Extreme Weather Driving Tips | Ford

Follow these tips if you encounter a blizzard to keep you and your passengers safe while driving.

Ford owners want to go everywhere in their vehicles, no matter what type of weather they might run into. This video series provides helpful tips for navigating any type of extreme weather situation on the road.

Drive with confidence—no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.

Ford Transit Connect: Mrs. Fixx It’s Go-To Work Van | Transit | Ford

This jack-of-all-trades business needs to complete at least five jobs a day to be profitable. The Transit works like a pair of track shoes for a worker always on the run.

Ford Transit: A Plumber’s Perfect Work Van | Transit | Ford

K.C. Montgomery is helping his customers find innovative ways to get the most out of their water in drought-ravaged California. He isn’t your average plumber -- and his Ford Transit isn’t your average work van: Customized shelving and storage, lots of space to load and unload and incredible on-road efficiency. See how Transit has completely changed the face of K.C.’s business.

Clothing the World’s Children | Go Further Stories | Ford

For every piece of clothing she sells, Ford owner and World Clothes Line founder Mallory Brown gives one away.

Mallory started her nonprofit World Clothes Line with a simple philanthropic mission: to help needy children around the world feel loved and cared for – and she does it by traveling the globe to deliver clothing right to them.

From the surfer who gives special children a reason to smile, to the Ford Dealer who leaves his job to fight a fire, there are people around us who go further every day. Ford salutes all owners, dealers and employees who embody the meaning of Go Further.

Ford How-To: What Are Autolamps? | Vehicle FAQs | Ford

This video shows you how your automatic headlamps work and how to adjust the delay with easy step-by-step instructions.

Reverse Sensing System | Ford How-To | Ford

This easy to follow video will explain how the reverse sensing system in your vehicle can assist you while parallel parking and help avoid damaging your vehicle.

Imagining the City of Tomorrow | Innovation | Ford

For the first time in our planet’s history, half of the world’s population lives in cities. As we chart this new reality, we envision a City of Tomorrow that could be a holistic, organic, inter-connected system powered by a transportation operating system and shaped by total multi-modal mobility.

How to Protect Your Vehicle from a Cold Snap | Extreme Weather Driving Tips | Ford

Ford owners want to go everywhere in their vehicles, no matter what type of weather they might run into. This video series provides helpful tips for navigating any type of extreme weather situation on the road.

2017 Ford F-150: Boom | F-150 | Ford

See how the new 2017 Ford F-150 with the available all-new 10-speed transmission and next generation 3.5L EcoBoost engine blows the doors off the competition. Boom.

FORD F-150 WINS EDMUNDS AWARD FOR MOST WANTED FULL-SIZE TRUCK

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 9, 2017 – The Ford F-150 has been named the Most Wanted Full-Size Truck by Edmunds – further solidifying Ford’s leadership in the segment.

The Edmunds Most Wanted award recognizes vehicles that are the hottest in their segment as determined by sales, number of days sitting on dealer lots, consideration, awareness and editorial expertise.

“In the highly competitive full-size truck category, the Ford F-150 stood out, besting the competition with leading sales and shopper consideration,” said Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds executive director of industry analysis. “An Edmunds Most Wanted award gives shoppers confidence and assurance that the F-150 is a smart choice.”

Continuous innovation is at the core of Ford F-Series success, making it America’s best-selling truck for 40 consecutive years and America’s best-selling vehicle for 35 straight years.

Tough Science: Introducing the New 2018 Ford F-150 | F-150 | Ford

In order to achieve success, innovation is key. Hear from John Brenkus how the even tougher, even smarter, even more capable new 2018 Ford F-150 takes truck innovation to the next level.

*Preproduction vehicle shown. Available Fall 2017.

What to Do if Your Vehicle is Stuck in the Snow | Extreme Weather Driving Tips | Ford

Watch this short, helpful video for tips on what to do if your vehicle gets stuck in the snow.

Ford owners want to go everywhere in their vehicles, no matter what type of weather they might run into. This video series provides helpful tips for navigating any type of extreme weather situation on the road.

Drive with confidence—no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.

Ford F-Series: Celebrating 40 Years of Cutting Edge Innovations | F-150 | Ford

Since 1977, Ford F-Series has been on the cutting-edge of technology and innovations. No wonder F-Series trucks have been the best-selling trucks in America for 40 straight years.

Ken Block Unleashes the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor on Winter | F-150 Raptor | Ford Performance

Ken Block knows how to handle winter: with a heavy dose of Ford Raptor.

Ford Service Advice: What Is The Light On My Dash? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will help explain what the lights in your instrument panel mean, and what problems they may indicate.

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