Ford F-150: Tough Science – Long Snapper | F-150 | Ford

See how the F-150 with available Dynamic Hitch Assist™ accommodates the skills of one of the most specialized offensive line tasks in football: the long snap.

The 2018 Eagle Squadron Mustang GT – Episode 3: The Fun | Mustang | Ford

Teaming up with world champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the EAA, Ford creates a tribute Mustang for the 100th anniversary of the RAF. With the vehicle completely customized, watch the Eagle Squadron Mustang GT in action.

The 2018 Eagle Squadron Mustang GT – Episode 2: The Build | Mustang | Ford

Teaming up with world champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the EAA, Ford creates a tribute Mustang for the 100th anniversary of the RAF. Watch the team as they customize the 2018 Mustang GT.

Ford Service Advice: Why Is Regular Car Maintenance Important? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will explain why its important to keep up with maintenance on your vehicle, and why getting The Works is the perfect way to ensure it lasts a long time.

The 2018 Eagle Squadron Mustang GT: Finish Line | Mustang | Ford

Teaming up with World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the EAA, Ford creates a tribute Mustang for the 100th Anniversary of the RAF. Watch it in action as it meets the finish line.

Ford Service Advice: All About Cabin Air Filters | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will explain how the cabin air filter in your vehicle helps filter out dust and pollen for a more comfortable interior environment, and tell you some of the signs that may indicate it may be time to replace your cabin air filter.

Ford Service Advice: What are Shocks and Struts? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will show you some of the signs to look for that may indicate it may be time to replace the shocks or struts in your vehicle.

Ford Service Advice: What to Know About Collision Repair | Service Advice | Ford

Do you know your rights when it comes to collision repair? This video will inform you on what you need to know about repair shops, estimates, aftermarket and OEM parts and more.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need New Wipers? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will show you some of the signs to look for that may indicate it may be time to replace your windshield wiper blades.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need New Tires? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will explain the importance of having proper tread on your tires to ensure safety, performance, and handling, how to check tread depth, as well as key signs that you may need to replace your tires.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need a Tire Rotation? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will explain the importance of having your tires rotated to improve tire life and overall performance of your vehicle.

ROAD WARRIORS: ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN DISCOVER LIFE ON THE ROAD CAN FEEL JUST LIKE HOME, THANKS TO FORD TRANSIT

Surfer and graphic designer Tasha Rivard lives in a 2010 Transit Connect in Carbondale, Colorado.

• As more people become familiar with Ford Transit, many are discovering it is the ultimate platform on which to build their own home that enables a life on the road and all the adventure that entails
• Vans are no longer just for men; women are now finding the freedom, flexibility and lower costs of van life not just liberating, but empowering
• A grandmother who works as a photographer, a champion cyclist, and a graphic artist who surfs are among Ford owners who cite cost, reliability and the country’s widest dealer network as purchase considerations for converting a van into a home for the road

DEARBORN, Mich., Jul. 16, 2018 – When Teri Lou Dantzler returned home from her New Zealand vacation in 2016, one of the first items on her to-do list was researching vans.

That’s because Dantzler, a landscape photographer and grandmother, had just spent her holiday camping in a large vehicle, or “camper-vanning,” as it’s known in some parts – and loved it. After deciding to purchase a Ford Transit, she spent the next four months working with her father to outfit the vehicle with everything she needed to accommodate long road trips to capture the best photos around the U.S. – a bed, workspace, refrigerator, freshwater system and plenty of storage – and documented the whole thing on YouTube.

Living in vans – once upon a time a lifestyle dedicated mostly to surfer dudes – is now expanding to include women like Dantzler. In fact, more and more women are tricking out vans and taking their lives on the road, choosing Ford Transit and Transit Connect as platforms on which to build their own homes. Women buying Ford vans cite their lower costs, reliability, safety and security, and serviceability through Ford’s extensive North American dealer network as key purchase considerations.

“Now, I can live out on the road for extended periods of time,” says Dantzler, who also added solid maple cabinetry and purpleheart wood inlays, power inverter and solar panel to recharge the battery to her Transit. “In between venturing to unique photo locations, I do meet-ups and conduct live photography classes – all from my home on the road.”

Freedom is ‘Incredible’
For Rebecca Gross, a former Air Force captain and champion cyclist, it’s easy to be productive out on the road. Eight months out of the year, Gross depends on her 2017 Transit cargo van to get her to cyclocross and mountain biking events. She says the freedom is incredible.

“It’s always an adventure,” says Gross. “I’m happier having control over my time. I can coach and work on the road – anywhere I choose – then stop when I want and go for a ride.”

It took just a matter of days and a few hundred dollars in materials for Gross and a friend to outfit the Transit for her home on the road. She built a platform bed with storage underneath, a counter and another storage system for cycling gear and personal items.

“On a cyclist’s budget, the Transit is a lot more affordable option,” says Gross. “The dealer was surprised to hear what I was planning to do with it, but personalizing the van just the way I wanted was really fun.” She estimates the cost was $10,000 less than competing vans.

Equally important to Dantzler and Gross is the extensive Ford dealer network across North America. With more than 3,200 Ford and Lincoln dealers and more than 675 commercial vehicle centers in the United States, Ford Transit owners enjoy significantly greater access to service and maintenance compared to Mercedes-Benz Sprinter owners.

“I need reliability because I put a lot of miles on my van and so far, it’s been awesome,” says Gross. “It’s my happy place.”

No more rent?
Surfer and graphic designer Tasha Rivard lives in a 2010 Transit Connect in Carbondale, Colorado. Like Dantzler, she spent much of her free time studying abroad in Australia traveling the Outback in a rented van. After, she moved to Hawaii, where she met friends living in their vans. When she “stumbled across a Transit Connect at a Ford dealership” two years ago in Texas, Rivard began planning her own home on the road.

Rivard’s Transit Connect includes a compact bed that rolls up to expose a workspace with a desk for her freelance design, and art and jewelry projects. A 100-watt solar panel charges a house battery that powers her refrigerator, lights and other electronic devices.

“The whole ‘not paying rent’ thing gives me the freedom to live in places I might not be able to otherwise,” says Rivard. “That has allowed me to go after new job opportunities and live basically anywhere while keeping life simple.”

Like many who call their vans home, Rivard keeps up a gym membership where she can exercise and get a shower. She also has a portable electric shower hooked up to a freshwater tank in the van where she can rinse off after a morning surf.

Van life is very community-oriented, and once you get into it, you quickly realize how many other people are doing it too, says Rivard, who credits social media with helping her create connections with like-minded individuals. Safety has never been an issue either. “You get used to picking the right spots, and you just rely on common sense,” she says.

Ford Service Advice: Is My Car Overheating? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will help explain some the symptoms you may experience that indicate your car may be overheating. Plus, tell you what to do in the event your vehicle does overheat.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need My Brakes Checked? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will explain the importance of having your brakes serviced regularly to ensure proper and safe braking, and describe what our service technician's check for during inspection.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need A New Battery? | Service Advice | Ford

All batteries lose their spark eventually. Watch this short video to learn if your battery needs replacing.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need an Oil Change? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will explain why it’s important to keep up with regular oil changes to help ensure your vehicle lasts a long time.

The 2018 Eagle Squadron Mustang GT: 100th Anniversary of the RAF | Mustang | Ford

Teaming up with World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the EAA, Ford creates a tribute Mustang for the 100th Anniversary of the RAF.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need a Wheel Alignment? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will explain why proper alignment is key to maintaining handling and tread wear. We will also explain what and alignment is and what to look for if you need an alignment.

Ford Service Advice: Is My Air Conditioning Failing? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will show you some of the signs to look for that may indicate it may be time to have you’re A/C inspected.

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.

How Adaptive Cruise Control Can Help Reduce Phantom Traffic Jams | Innovation | Ford

Ford and Vanderbilt University conducted the largest demonstration of its kind showing that widespread use of available adaptive cruise control could help minimize frustrating phantom traffic jams.

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Compare 2018 Honda CR-V with 2018 Ford Escape | Head to Head | Ford

Thinking about buying a Honda CR-V? Consider the 2018 Ford Escape with maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.,* 245 hp,** NHTSA 5-Star Crash Safety Rating† and Available Intelligent 4WD. Become part of America's best-selling brand†† with the 2018 Ford Escape.

*When properly equipped with Class II Trailer Tow Package.
**Available 2.0-liter engine. Horsepower rating achieved with 93-octane fuel.
†Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (http://www.safercar.org).
††Based on 2017 CY sales.

Compare 2018 Buick Regal with 2018 Ford Fusion | Head to Head | Ford

Thinking about buying a 2018 Buick Regal? Consider the 2018 Ford Fusion with standard rotary gear shift dial and available inflatable rear outboard safety belts. Be a part of America's best-selling brand with the 2018 Ford Fusion.*

*Based on 2017 CY sales.