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2017 F-Series Super Duty Goes the Extra Mile With High-Strength Steel Frame


The 2017 Ford Super Duty is one of the toughest heavy-duty pickups on the market. You're sure to love how it's 350 pounds lighter than the previous generation -- and this truck can go the distance, towing easily, and making sure to get those heavy payloads out of the way for you. You also have access to new suspension and steering, which make the Super Duty easy to manage on tricky roads.

If you're looking for sturdy, the fully-boxed high-strength steel frame makes it 24-times stiffer, so you'll love it even more. You'll be able to…
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Ford Receives Three Awards at 2016 SEMA Show

Recently manufacturing exhibitors at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas selected the top-trending vehicles in five classes, and Ford received three of the five category awards: the Ford Mustang was named the Hottest Coupe, Ford Focus was named Hottest Hatch and the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck.

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What Are the NFL Team Fan Demographics for the United States?

USA Today published an entertaining Twitter Map of NFL fans showing the most popular team in each city. Of course, you would expect the local team to be the favorite, but that was not always the case. Ford & the Detroit Lions were favorites for most of the State of Michigan.

#FordTrucks is the official truck of the NFL! The NFL has some very interesting demographics when you look at its fan map. The two franchises, which might control the most area are…
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Eliminate The Anxiety of Parking With The FordPass®

Studies have found that more than one-third of adults American agree that finding parking is such a pain. Thanks to the new FordPass®, drivers can now eliminate their anxiety and even avoid a parking showdown over with this great app. FordPass® users can now locate, book and even pay for garage parking in more than 160 cities throughout the United States without ever leaving the FordPass® app...

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Should I Lease or Should I Buy? Navigating Auto Finance 101

A new car should be cause for celebration, but for many shoppers, the world of auto financing can present a lot of confusion and can even seem daunting. That’s not how we want your experience to be with us here at Don Wood Ford Lincoln Inc., so we wanted to share this short video from Ford that explains some of the key differences between leasing and buying to consider before you make your final decision. Check it out below, and feel free to come see us or give us a call at (888) 757-2156 if you have any questions…

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Another Reason to Rejoice in Safety: The 2017 Fusion

We were pretty proud when the 2016 Ford F-150 was the only truck to earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick, and now our favorite midsize sedan has just proven itself equally stalwart against the dangers of the road, and more so. The 2017 Ford Fusion earned a Top Safety Pick+.

Remember how the biggest deciding factor in the safety of the F-150 compared to other trucks was the small-overlap crash test? When an oncoming car drifts…

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Own the Road in the Rambunctious 2016 Ford Mustang

Is the sports car class calling your name? Well, if so, you're in luck; we at Don Wood Ford Lincoln Inc. just so happen to have one that's sure to meet your every driving desire.

Known simply as the 2016 Ford Mustang, your first look at this high-octane hauler is available in the clip below. Have at it:

While it's far from the most muscular offering in the model range, the engine of the base Mustang -- a 3.7-liter V6 -- is nevertheless brilliant. Good for a hearty 300 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, this six-banger can…

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Redesigned Cup Holders Contain Drinks both Large and Small

No longer will your beverage size of choice be constrained by the shape of your cup holder! The Ford Fusion is getting an all-new redesign for 2017, with new safety and semi-autonomous technology features, new exterior styling, and best of all, new cup holders.

These cup holders have possibly been more thoughtfully engineered than any other cup holder in history. Ford first researched what types of

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Have Safer Feet When You Drive a 2016 Ford F-150

The results of IIHS's large pickup small-overlap crash test were just released earlier this week -- and you won't like them.

The videos of the crash-test process paint a gristly picture that large trucks simply are not as safe as you may believe.

Why would we post about something so morbid, then? Because there was one truck that was just as tough as advertised, and that was the 2016 Ford F-150.

Last year, the 2015 F-150 scored well for the SuperCrew body style, but unfortunately suffered the same weakness as many of this year's competitors in the SuperCab…

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New Ford Escape Promises Exciting New innovations

There is no doubt that winter driving can be a messy and even dangerous undertaking, even here in the Athens, OH area winter weather can surprise drivers of all kinds and make for incredibly unenjoyable experiences on the road. But with the new Ford Escape, this kind of inconvenience will be one step closer to being an afterthought. The new 2017 Ford Escape now boasts a great new feature, a windshield wiper de-icer.

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