Category Archives: 2011 Ford
Ford’s new Virtual Reality Series-The Ford Escape Routes Competition
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Mertz Ford, home of a great line-up of new 2011 Ford trucks near Highland knows that the new online interactive reality series called the “Ford Escape Routes Competition” was designed to expand the use of social media and gaming. Ford is employing 6 2 person teams to participate in new “Escape Routes” which is a [...]
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Ford Focus Electric uses Eco Friendly Waste Product in Seats
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Mertz Ford home of a great line-up of 2011 Ford cars near Red Bud knows that Ford is the very first in the industry to use REPREVE branded fiber in the fabric of the seats of its vehicles such as the all new Focus Electric. REPREVE is a polyester fiber made from a hybrid blend [...]
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2011 Ford Teen Safe Driver Program
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Mertz Ford Dealer serving Metro St. Louis knows that safe teen driving is a topic of concern for parents of teen drivers everywhere. New research by Ford Motor Company reveals insight into the opinions and behaviors of parents and teens alike regarding safe driving. Ford invested heavily into bridging the gap between how parents and [...]
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Ford Explorer Record Breaking Sales in 2011
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Ford Explorer is the fastest growing midsize SUV in the U.S. In fact Ford Explorer just recently sold its 100,000th vehicle in 2011. U.S. retail sales of the Ford Explorer are up an astounding 290% compared to 2010. 15% of Explorer sales involved the new 2.0 liter EcoBoost engine. “The Explorer continues to be one [...]
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J.D. Power Cuts 2012 U.S. Sales Forecast
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Mertz Ford, home of a great line up of new 2011 Ford cars in Millstadt Illinois knows that October sales are estimated to rise 7% on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, with a total of 13.1 million vehicles sold industry wide. This is an increase from 12.2 million units in October of 2010. Analysts are [...]
Prestigious Award for Inflatable Seat Belts in 2011 Ford Models
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Mertz Ford Dealer is pleased to announce that Ford’s rear inflatable seat belts which are an industry first, have received a prestigious award from Popular Mechanics named the “Breakthrough Product Award.” These innovative seat belts are known for providing improved safety and comfort for rear seat passengers who are usually children and the elderly who [...]
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Ford and Zipcar Provide $300,000 in Grants for Students
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Mertz Ford Dealer, home of a great line-up of new 2011 Ford cars near St. Louis is pleased to announce Ford and Zipcar’s grant program-“Students With Driver” designed to provide driving credits as well as FREE Zipcar memberships to support community services activities on campus and in local communities. Now students can participate by submitting [...]
How the New 2011 Ford Escape Routes Competition Works