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During the past year, we’ve seen a lot of highs and lows, it’s been a year of uncertainty. From the Government bailout of our competitors to the overwhelming response to the Cash for Clunkers offer. While General Motors and Chrysler were forced to seek government aid and file for bankruptcy this year, Ford survived without assistance from the American taxpayer. We have emerged stronger and more respected by the American people. Ford is steadily moving forward.
Why Academy Ford – Why Now? As your local Ford dealer for the past 47 years, we rely on the American values of hard work, outstanding service and ethical business practices. While most would think it’s all about the earnings, I must disagree. Time has shown me that consistently treating a consumer with respect will earn you much more than dollars can ever buy. Walk in to our Service Department and you’ll be greeted by an Advisor who truly understands the importance of listening to your concerns and fixing it right the first time. We’re proud to have a highly trained staff of Technicians who consistently offer quality repairs. Our Customer Service Satisfaction scores are among the highest in the region for this reason!
Here’s what you’ll find at Academy Ford today: quality that can’t be beat by Honda or Toyota, outstanding fuel efficiency, cutting-edge technology and products built with a commitment to safety.
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2010 Taurus is America’s most innovative full-size sedan.1 With Ford’s available all-new EcoBoost™ engine you have the thirst of a V62 with the thrust of a V8. Class exclusive available BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert – what doesn’t show up in your mirror can still show up on your mirror. Available adaptive cruise control helps keep a preset distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. -
2010 Fusion, named Motor Trend’s “2010 Car of the Year”, is the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America.3 Fusion offers great styling and smart features like available SYNC® voice-activated technology with Traffic, Directions and Information4 and available SIRIUS Travel Link™ to help you reach your destination faster and smarter.5 -
Every Ford vehicle passes as many as 30,000 virtual tests before a single car is produced. Ford's commitment to deliver the best quality possible for its customers is unwavering and the company is committed to pushing its quality levels even higher. -
Available Radar Technology can monitor traffic even in your blind spots. Available Active Park Assist can parallel park your car in as little as 24 seconds and with SYNC technology, you can voice-activate your phone and MP3 player and get traffic information, driving directions, weather and news, all with simple voice-activated commands. -
Ford has earned more NHTSA five-star ratings than Honda, Toyota and Nissan combined. Ford has the most Top Safety Picks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
I believe in Ford, I believe in our vehicle line-up and I believe in our community. Your support of our family-owned and operated business for the past 47 years has been steadfast and very much appreciated. I am proud of our reputation within the community and our affiliation with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Pallotti High School and the Compassion Center, just to name a few. As we approach the upcoming holidays, we are very aware of the ongoing struggles that many of our neighbors continue to face. In keeping with the Ford Motor Company community initiatives, we are proud to be a Toys For Tots drop-off location. We welcome your donation of a new, unwrapped gift suitable for a child between the ages of 0 and 13. In addition, we also welcome your donations of dry or canned foods to benefit Fish of Laurel / Elizabeth House. In these trying times, we must rely on one another.
There are plenty of reasons to buy a new Ford: Safety, Value and Pride in American craftsmanship to name a few. Your continued support of our products and services ensures our ability to retain your family, friends and neighbors as essential members of the Academy Ford Team; your tax dollars stay here and help pave our roads, pay our teachers and emergency responders. We have a strong tie to this community and great products for you right now. Please come in today and see for yourself.
I encourage you to Drive One
Mike Lynch
Vice President
1Based on total number of first-in-class features. Class is Full-size Non-Luxury Sedans. 2EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy mpg, Taurus SHO. 3EPA-estimated 23 city/34 hwy/27 combined mpg, Fusion S, I-4 automatic. Midsize class per R.L. Polk & Co. Non-hybrid. 4Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. 5With optional Navigation System real-time traffic monitoring available in select markets. Some features are unavailable while driving. Service available in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. SIRIUS Travel Link is a trademark of SIRIUS XM Radio, Inc. SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information not available with Navigation System or SIRIUS Travel Link. 6 Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation SaferCar.gov program (www.SaferCar.gov). 7Limited-term Ford Credit financing on approved credit. Not all buyers will qualify. Not available on ’10 model year hybrids, Taurus SE, Edge SE AWD, Transit Connect, Mustang Shelby GT-500™ and F-150 Raptor. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 12/30/09. See dealer for details. |
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So, with great pride, I tell them. As the lone Big Three automaker passing on the federal bailout, Ford is prepared to move forward with their head held high. Ford remains free of government assistance and is in a position to succeed by continuing to offer vehicles that boast quality, fuel efficiency, safety and value. During the past 106 years, Ford Motor Company has faced its’ share of struggles, beginning with its’ ability to survive the Great Depression. Now, during these uncertain times, Ford will once again continue to move forward in a positive light. During a recent conversation, Alan Mulally assured me when he said, “The real difference is in our plan and the strength of our great new products.”
As your local family-owned and operated Ford dealership for the past 47 years, I have been a witness to the ongoing commitment of Ford Motor Company as it relates to improving the quality of our vehicles. Today, not even Honda or Toyota can beat Ford quality.1 Plus, Ford makes 15 vehicles that earned the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – that’s almost double what Toyota earned. Ford has more 5-star ratings than any other automaker. 2 Now that’s the American way.
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The new Ford Fusion is the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America. The Fusion Hybrid gets 41 mpg city3 – that’s 8 mpg better than Toyota Camry! Plus, the gas-powered Fusion beats the gas-powered Camry, Accord and Altima.
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Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet with 34 mpg in the city.4 The Ford F-150 was named the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year™. F-Series remains the best-selling line of trucks in America for 32 years running. Oh, by the way, the voice-activated SYNC® system5 in Ford vehicles isn’t available on Honda, Toyota or any other manufacturer. They missed the boat on that one.
Arriving in our Showroom shortly, the Ford Transit Connect will appeal to a variety of commercial businesses, such as florists, plumbers and caterers since it is specifically designed for tight, urban environments where space is at a premium and fuel prices are high. Recently speaking of Ford and the economy, CEO Alan Mulally said, “As we come through this, we’re going to be a turbo machine on the other side.” He wasn’t joking. This summer, Ford will introduce the new 2010 Ford Taurus with the available EcoBoost™ V6 engine.6 Designed with direct injection and twin turbochargers, EcoBoost will create V8 power with V6 efficiency. How’s that for American ingenuity? Shortly, the same twin-turbo technology will be applied to 90% of our engines. Then, in 2010, Ford will start rolling out electric vehicles.
There are plenty of reasons to buy a new Ford and not simply because we’re American. For every ten people in our community, at least one is employed in the auto industry. Your continued support of our product and services ensures our ability to retain your family, friends and neighbors as essential members of the Academy Ford team; your tax dollars stay here and help pave our roads, pay our teachers and emergency responders. We have a strong tie to this community and great products for you right now. Please come in today and see for yourself. We encourage you to Drive the Ford Difference.
Sincerely,
Michael Lynch
Vice President
1Based on RDA Group’s cumulative survey at three months of service in three surveys of 2008 Ford and competitive owners conducted 9/07-5/08. 2Historic totals include all manufacturers’ entities. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SaferCar.gov program (www.SaferCar.gov). 3EPA-estimated 23 city/34 highway mpg, combined 27 mpg, Fusion S, I-4 automatic. Non-hybrid, EPA-estimated 41 city/36 hwy mpg, Ford Fusion Hybrid. Actual mileage will vary. Midsize class per R.L. Polk & Co. 4Based on unadjusted city fuel economy from EPA (10/08) and VCA (5/08). EPA-estimated 34 city/31 hwy mpg. Actual mileage will vary. 5Coming summer 2009 on 2010 Taurus SHO.
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An Open Letter from Academy Ford
Your Family-Owned and Operated Ford Dealer |
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During these uncertain times the news media continues to harp on the dire state of our economy; unemployment rates have reached a 25-year high, millions’ face home foreclosures and of course, the much publicized auto bailout. While these are legitimate concerns, I know that our Nation can overcome these hurdles. This country knows the struggles of the past and with determination and perseverance, we will stand with stability and face the future. We know that many of our own neighbors have already been directly affected by these tough economic times; windows are boarded and lots have been cleared of inventory and we sympathize with their struggles. I am proud to be part of the automotive company that’s driving a brighter future; not only for our community but for our country at large. |
Academy Ford has been your local family-owned and operated Ford dealership for over 47 years. During this time, we have created partnerships with a variety of Organizations in our area. I believe in giving back to the community and I am proud of our affiliation with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Pallotti High School and the Compassion Center, just to name a few. I am proud to provide good-paying jobs and benefits to so many people right here in our area. As the unemployment rate begins to soar, I am proud of our ability to retain people of the highest caliber. Many of our employees have been a part of the Academy Ford Family for decades and they share my passion for success.
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I am proud to sell and service the full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and crossover vehicles. These are some of the finest vehicles on the road today. And today, the future of Ford Motor Company and Academy Ford is brighter than ever.
This spring, for example, we’ll debut the all-new 2010 41mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid in our showroom. It will be the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan out there, with eight more miles per gallon in the city than the Toyota Camry Hybrid. I am proud that the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet and that Ford offers 15 car, truck and SUV choices that get 25 mpg or better. I am proud to say that no other car company has earned more IIHS Top Safety Pick and NHTSA 5-Star ratings. |
I am proud to offer the new Built Ford Tough ’09 F-150. It’s smarter, more productive and tougher than ever, with best-in-class towing and payload - more reasons why F-Series pickups are America’s best-selling trucks for 32 straight years. And, just around the corner, the new 2010 Mustang; designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. It will be here this spring.
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Our Parts and Service Departments consistently rank among the top dealers in terms of Customer Satisfaction and each offers extended hours for your convenience. I am proud of the team that we have created to ensure your vehicle is operating at its’ peak performance. Should the unfortunate occur and you find yourself in need of an experienced repair facility offering quality restoration, you’ll find our Body Shop to be the best in the area.
Today, there is new momentum at Ford. I invite you to drive with us into the future. Drive green. Drive safe. Drive smart. Drive quality you can believe in. For more information, visit TheFordStory.com. I hope to see you soon and I hope to see you drive one. |
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Sincerely,
Michael Lynch
Vice President
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The Ford Story
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At Ford, we are headed in a new direction. We'd like you to know how very far Ford has come and how we're doing business differently. Click HERE to hear Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Company President and CEO, as he speaks to the future of Ford and the progress Ford has made on building the products that consumers demand.
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