New F-150 Transmission Gets Rocket-Ship Style Display

Ford's new 10-speed automatic transmission for the bestselling F-150 is getting a spot on the truck’s cluster display, giving drivers the feel of a rocket-ship-style countdown. With the new display drivers will be able to see how the truck revs up its performance while doing the heavy-duty jobs it’s known for.

Ford’s new 10-speed transmission is a fantastic piece of tech that optimizes the truck’s acceleration and overall performance. Drivers will find three overdrive gears on the new transmission, as well as wide-span gear spacing that helps reduce drag. Both systems help achieve lower-numerical rear-axle…

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2017 Fusion Energi Boasts 610-Mile Gas-Electric Range

Now that plug-in electric cars are becoming more mainstream, many people are beginning to see some holes in these relatively popular models. One of these holes is the cars’ electric ranges, which can be frustrating for customers if they can't go very far on a single charge.

Well that’s where the new 2017 Ford Fusion Energi comes into play. This latest version of the electric car is increasing its gas/electric travel range to a fantastic 610 miles*; the highest combined driving range of any plug-in hybrid car on the market today.

“Plug-in hybrids are electric vehicles until…

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Visit the Sterling Park Recreation Center for All Your Summer Fun

The Sterling Park and its recreation center are the perfect places to bring your family this summer. Located right here in Colma, Sterling Park features everything from a playground and basketball court to BBQ pits and a bocce ball court.

The recreation center is a 1,200 square foot facility that boasts a small kitchenette, a “book nook,” computer, and even enough tables and chairs to accommodate more than 50 people. All of this means that Sterling Park and the recreation center offer plenty of opportunities to have fun this summer in a safe and free environment.

Colma residents can…

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Ford Fiesta One of 2016's 'Coolest' Cars, According to KBB

For the sixth year in a row, the Ford Fiesta has been named on KBB’s “Coolest Cars Under $18,000” list. As one of KBB’s most popular honors, this list tells customers which vehicles are the best for the money. Appealing to younger drivers who are just now looking at buying their first new car, we’re very excited to see the Fiesta once again make an appearance on KBB's list.

According to a Ford press release, “Cars that earn a spot on the KBB coolest new cars list must be fun to drive and fun to…

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Ford Declares New Special Service Vehicle 'Toughest' F-150 Ever

The bestselling Ford F-150 has a brand new package that is aimed specifically at local law enforcement and fleet customers. This new Special Service Vehicle package offers top-notch gear, power and agility that local agencies need for their day-to-day activities.

“We offer a whole family of police vehicles,” said Arie Groeneveld, Ford chief program engineer for police vehicles. “Our lineup aims to fulfill the unique needs of law enforcement officers, and our F-150 Special Service Vehicle is an extension of that offering. This vehicle definitely lives up to its Built Ford Tough reputation.”

Among the many terrific features available on…

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Serramonte Ford Celebrates Earth Day with Focus Hybrid and C-Max

Serramonte Ford celebrated Earth Day this year at the 46th annual Earth Day San Francisco Street Fest. This year, we held a featured position at the Electric Vehicle Center, where we showed off our fan-favorite green car models: the Ford Focus Hybrid and the C-Max Energi Plug-in Hybrid.

Thousands of San Franciscans came out to this famous street fest, where everyone could celebrate all things Mother Earth. On top of the two car models we showed off at the Earth Day Street Fest, we also went a step further and distributed over 4,000 spruce seedlings.

These seedlings were provided…

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New Ford Videos Help Shoppers Better Understand Credit

As one of the most customer-oriented brands on the market today, Ford is constantly looking at ways to help shoppers find terrific cars that fit with their lifestyles and their budgets. Their most recent venture is an exciting new video series that looks at educating shoppers on vehicle financing and credit; areas that are vital in securing a car deal you can afford.

“We’re making it easy for people to understand automotive financing by providing the straightforward information they need to make good decisions about one of their biggest purchases – a vehicle,” said Krista Conyers, Ford Credit Marketing director…

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What Car Would Captain America Drive? A Mustang GT350R of Course

Deciding what car to drive can be a difficult decision, especially if you’ll be using it to help save the world. That’s why the car gurus over at carwow decided to come up with a few models that they felt famous superheroes like Batman and Wonder Woman would want to drive. We were most pleased with their choice for Captain America, whose choice of ride, according to the website, would be a high-powered Ford Mustang GT350R.

According to carwow, “Captain America isn’t just named after his homeland – he is the physical embodiment of the US’s power…

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San Francisco's Goat Festival is Back April 16

Bring out your inner kid at the Bay Area’s 8th Annual Goat Festival! A fun and unique event for families around San Francisco, the Goat Festival is a great opportunity to meet these adorable little friends, as well as local ranchers and food crafters.

According to festival organizers in a recent interview with the website, SF Station, “For eight years, Goat Festival has been part of CUESA’s wide variety of educational offerings at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market...People of all ages are naturally curious about goats. This popular festival is a way to connect urban dwellers with…

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Ford Signs New Safety Pledge

Ford, along with 19 other automakers, has signed a new safety pledge presented by the NHTSA. This new agreement says that these automakers will make automatic braking and other safety regulations standard on their cars by the year 2022.

Unlike in the past, this pledge was voluntary, which many people see as a triumph, as it showcases the care that automakers have for their customers. It also signals that the transition to these autonomous safety systems will come about more quickly.

“It’s an exciting time for vehicle safety. By proactively making emergency braking systems standard equipment on their vehicles…

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