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Yesterday, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com names the winners of its "5-Year Cost to Own" awards, and we were proud to learn that Ford vehicles were awarded not one, but four times. The awards recognize the models in each category that carry the lowest cost of ownership after the initial purchase. Factors considered include depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance...

Ford : KELLEY BLUE BOOK AWARDS FOUR FORDS 5-YEAR COST TO OWN WINNERS; LOWEST PROJECTED OWNERSHIP COSTS IN THEIR... https://t.co/OdTVFWsv8Z

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As vehicles age, the cumulative effects of everyday wear and tear become more apparent. Frequent sitting on seats, leaning on armrests, and operating controls take their toll on interior fabrics, leathers, and plastics. To ensure they last as long as possible, Ford engineers meticulously test every material used inside Ford vehicles, employing rigorous assessments including spills, scratches, stretches and smells...

While autumn seems far away, it's a lot closer than it was when the 2017 Ford SVT Raptor debuted last year. Now, we have one more beast in the family of off-road F-150s to look forward to: the four-door Super Crew iteration. Not only is it bigger, but it's also lighter and magnitudes more powerful.

Unexpected car trouble is the last thing anyone wants to deal with. It's especially stressful when you feel ill-prepared and can't take control of the situation. A dead car battery should never disrupt your day too much, so that's why we're gladly sharing this helpful and informational video from Ford below. It's always great to know how to properly jump a car battery when the time comes.

In the case of a true car emergency where you can't handle the situation individually, Colonial Ford proudly hosts an onsite 

Watch out, world! The second bestselling model in the ever-popular small crossover segment has gotten a stunning inside-and-out update. We're talking about the 2017 Ford Escape, of course, a car that has long since been dear to our hearts. Today, we're going deep to tell you everything that's new with this model.

When you think of “mobile business,” what comes to mind first? Maybe a plumber, electrician or handyman service using vans like this?

The #Ford #Transit has the right configuration for the right job. https://t.co/JmEruW8na1

— Ford Trucks (@FordTrucks) November 18, 2015

In fact, the Ford Transit van is newly updated, coming in 38 potential configurations. Ford had entrepreneurs in mind and catered to their diverse needs. We’ve seen everything from doggie grooming shops to mobile coffee bars and more.

At Colonial Ford, we think Ford SYNC is a super useful and convenient tool for when you're on the go. Hands-free technology becomes more and more advanced with each passing generation of Ford models. It's so assertive, in fact, you may even find yourself telling it to tone itself down. Just make sure it doesn't blow up your spot during your next hot date.