Meet Our Parts and Service Department
You love your Ford vehicle and want to get the most out of every mile, don’t you? Whether you need routine maintenance, repairs, or just want to add some accessories, bring your vehicle to the Ford factory trained technicians at Loveland Ford Lincoln! Our techs undergo frequent training and are always up to date on every aspect of your vehicle’s needs. If you have any service needs, questions about your vehicle’s performance, or simply want to add some flair with Genuine Ford Parts and Accessories, come see us today!
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Prepare Yourself and Your Vehicle for Winter!
December is here and the brunt of Mother Nature’s winter wrath is on it’s way! We’ve been fortunate to have a long Fall season and the snow hasn’t hit us too hard just yet, but we all know that can and will change in the blink of an eye! There are a few important things you should do before the cold and snow move in to ensure you’ll be safe on the road this season:
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator Has Arrived!
The wait is over! The 2015 Lincoln Navigator has finally arrived at Loveland Ford, and we’re excited to share it with you. Many of the aesthetic changes are obvious to anyone who was familiar with the previous generation Navigator. Both the front and back end received some changes and the 2015 now sports the signature split wing grille that you see on the MKC and MKZ. Wheels are now come standard at 20″ with optional 22’s (growing from standard 18″ with optional 20″). The headlights, running lights and taillights are all now LED, with over 100 LEDs making up the taillamps. It’s a subtle, but nice, touch. Power running boards have also been added. Inside, we see a new two-toned scheme featuring high end leather and ziricote wood. The cabin is HUGE, at 159.5 cubic feet and 128.9 cubic feet for storage. The space offers both luxury and utility. The 2015 Navigator boasts the most powerful version of Ford’s 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 ever, offering 380 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Believe it or not, there are no upsized turbos or new breathing tricks, just some software tweaks that are giving it all this power. There’s no denying that this is a beautiful machine, inside and out. It drives just as beautifully, but that’s hard to describe without getting behind the wheel for yourself. Come down to Loveland Ford Lincoln to check out this refreshed Navigator and see what it can do!
Pastels on 5th 2014
This past Saturday, September 13th, the 4th annual Pastels on 5th happened in downtown Loveland.Pastels was founded in 2011 as a benefit event for Alternatives to Violence. It was started by Marcia Moellenberg and Vicky Bryant and has become a “win-win” for Loveland area artists, businesses and community members. Pastels on 5th is a fun and free platform for artists to showcase their work, a way for local businesses to get their name out while supporting a good cause, and an effective fundraiser for Alternatives to Violence and the Southern Larimer County Safehouse Project. The event continues to grow each year and 2014 was the biggest event to date, raising $23,000 in sponsorships and an additional $4,000 in in-kind sponsorships, all of which benefits Alternatives to Violence (ATV). ATV is committed to the internetion in, education about and prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes. Loveland Ford has been a proud supporter of this event for the past 3 years. Thank you to the artists who have worked so hard, the sponsors who have donated, to the Pastels staff for putting the event together and of course to Alternatives to Violence for the work you do in our community every day!
2015 Ford Mustang Production Begins
We’ve all been anticipating the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang, and we’re getting closer as production started on August 28th at the Flat Rock, MI assembly plant! The all new pony will arrive in our showroom this fall, but even we’re still waiting to hear exactly when it’ll get here. However, it is on it’s way to us and Mustang enthusiasts around the world! For the first time in it’s 50 year history, the Ford Mustang will be exported to more than 120 countries around the globe. A right hand drive version will be produced for the U.K., South Africa and Australia. This new mustang will get independent rear suspension and a turbo charged 2.3L 4 cylinder engine with 310 HP and 320 lb-ft of torque will join the 5.0L v8 with 435 HP and the 3.7L v6 with 300 HP. As stated by Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas, “Mustang is and will continue to be an automotive icon. Expanding its availability globally affords our customers around the world the opportunity to have a true firsthand Mustang experience – one unlike any other.” We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we have an arrival date for the 2015 Mustang. We’ll also be receiving one of the only 50th Anniversary edition Mustangs in the area, so be sure to come by and take a peek at this piece of Ford history!
Northern Colorado Mustang Car Club Partnership
Loveland Ford is excited to announce that we’ve established a partnership with the Northern Colorado Mustang Car Club! We are now their host dealer, and club members will be meeting at our dealership once a month. Additionally, we are planning some exciting new events together. We are working on a launch event for the 2015 Mustang that will be an introduction of the new pony and a reflection on the past 50 years. We’ll be inviting NCMCC members and others in the community to come show of their Mustangs and check out the 50th Anniversary special edition Mustang! Loveland Ford will also be partnering with NCMCC on existing car shows, such as their All American Car Show, which benefits Hearts & Horses of Longmont and Operation Gratitude. We’re thrilled about this partnership and happy to give Mustang enthusiasts a place to meet! We’re looking forward to the 2015 Mustang launch event and many other fun filled events throughout the year with this great organization!
Ford Driving Skills for Life is Coming to Denver!
Did you know that teen drivers make up only 7% of Colorado drivers, but account for 15% of fatal accidents? Young drivers are at a higher risk for accidents and it’s extremely important that we teach them how to properly handle the responsibility of getting behind the wheel. Ford Driving Skills for Life will be in Denver this week, July 22-23, to help us do just that! They’re offering a free teen driver training program at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, with morning and afternoon sessions both days. Any teen with a license or learner’s permit is welcome and encouraged to attend. All they need to do is register online and have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. This is a step up from traditional driving school, as drivers will get behind the wheel with professional drivers to learn more about vehicle handling, hazard recognition and avoiding the dangers of impaired or distracted driving. Please, consider having your teen attend this wonderful program and share this information with anyone you know who has a young driver!
Myths About Idling
For many of us, the arrival of summer brings a lot more road trips and time spent behind the wheel. We all have different driving habits, but one this is certain, most of us idle much more than needed. Of course it’s nice to keep the A/C running in the summer and heat going in the winter. However, if the inside of the car is at a comfortable temperature, a few minutes without it running shouldn’t change the temperature much. And as soon as it becomes uncomfortable, you can always turn it back on. Even two short minutes will save you the same amount of gas it takes to drive one mile.
According to the “Anti-Idling Primer,” 5 minutes of idling per day for a year burns 10-20 gallons of gas and emits 220-440 lbs of Carbon Dioxide annually, depending on the size of your engine. By recognizing the inefficiency of idling, you can save yourself a significant amount of gas and money while reducing your negative impact on the environment.
But what about the gas it takes to re-start your engine? Many people idle during quick errands, or waiting outside a friend’s house, assuming it’ll burn more gas to stop and restart their car than to idle for a few minutes. A general rule of thumb, from the Environmental Defense Fund, is that 10 seconds of idling burns about the same amount of gas as starting the engine. So unless that idle outside your friend’s house is 10 seconds or less, it’s much more practical to turn the engine off and restart when you’re ready to go!
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor made its debut at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. As always, the Ford booth at the show was exciting, but this time there was a buzz of something BIG. Two trucks waited patiently beneath their silk sheets. After months of spy shots and speculations, the Raptor was ready to be introduced to the public. In Ford’s words, this truck was made to be “versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures, as well as the every day commute.”
The second truck, sitting next to the Ratpor at the SEMA show that day in 2008 was what they dubbed the Raptor R (for race) which they would be taking to Mexico for following week’s the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Ford’s history in the Baja 1000 has always been strong, taking more overall four-wheel titles than any other manufacturer. Now they were there to race what is, quite possibly, one of the coolest and toughest production trucks ever built. They took third that year with the Raptor, impressive for a such a new vehicle. According to Brian Wolfe, the Ford Racing Technology director, “Racing the new truck in the elite Baja 1000 was the ultimate off-road test and allowed Ford to evaluate how well the F-150 SVT Raptor would hold up under the most unique and extreme conditions.”
That’s how it all began in 2008, and the Raptor continues to impress year after year. Current specs on the ford raptor include a Big-Bore 6.2L V8 engine, 411 horsepower, 434 lb.-ft. of torque, 4.02-inch bore with large intake and exhaust valves, and 4.10 TORSEN front differential which helps improve handling over obstacles, in slippery conditions and on steep grades. Not to mention the unbelievable sound system.
We recently took in a used 2013 Raptor and couldn’t resist the opportunity to take one into the mountains for a quick glimpse into how the truck handles both on and off road. Check out some of the footage below.
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Happy 50th Mustang!
Ford did it again. In celebration of the Mustang’s 50th Anniversary, Ford actually assembled a pony on top of the Empire State Building in New York, just as they did in 1964 to debut the first ever Mustang! It wasn’t airlifted, it was actually chopped into multiple pieces to fit through the 36 inch wide elevator and re-assembled at the top. This was a HUGE accomplishment, especially considering the snow and wind the team faced while on the 86th floor putting the Mustang back together over night. Despite the weather, the project was a success and the 2015 pony now sits atop the tallest building in New York City! Check out the video below to see how they did it:
To keep the celebration going, Ford is unveiling the 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang at the New York Auto Show. Only 1,964 units will be produced, so it’s sure to be a highly coveted vehicle! In addition, Mustangs Across America just finished their impressive cross country anniversary drive from CA to NC in time for the Mustang 50th Birthday Celebration hosted by Mustang Club of America at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which takes place April 17-20, 2014.
Happy Birthday, Mustang! We’ve loved you for 50 years and can’t wait to see what you’ll do in the years ahead!
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