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Ford Shifts Gears with New 10-Speed Transmission

All 10 gears in the 2017 Ford F-150’s 10-speed automatic transmission are on display in this iconic pickup’s newly designed instrument panel.

 
 

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Created by Ford, this transmission is the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available to consumers. Compared to the previous six-speed transmission used in the F-150, the new 10-speed has smoother acceleration and performance, making for a much more enjoyable ride.

 
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An Inside Look at the Stylish and Sprightly 2016 Ford Mustang

If we at Cleburne Ford were to tally the top traits of the 2016 Ford Mustang, our staple of the sports car class, we'd likely have to dedicate an entire month's worth of blog posts to the endeavor. That list, as it turns out, is quite a long one.

So, instead, we'd like to pair you up with Autotrader pundit Jabari Jones. Discover his feelings on one of Ford's feistiest in the clip below:

The Mustang's mid-level engine option -- a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder termed EcoBoost -- promises to be one of the more popular powertrain…

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MotorWeek Marvels at Made-Over 2017 Ford Fusion

No bones about it, there's quite clearly a great deal to love about our resident sedan-segment standout, the 2017 Ford Focus. We here at Cleburne Ford consider it one of the finest four-doors on the road today.

Yet, what makes it so? Click "play" on the clip below -- a video review of the newest Fusion from the good folks at MotorWeek -- to find out:

Delivering fun and frugality in spades is the Fusion's available turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Optional on the SE trim, this four-banger produces a healthy 181 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed…

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Ford Honors 1966 Le Mans Winner with Exclusive 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition

In a press release from earlier this week, announced that the 2017 Ford GT supercar will be available in a limited edition Heritage theme that pays tribute to the GT40 Mark II which delivered Ford's unprecedented podium sweep at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1966...

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Ford SUVs—Life is a Sport, We’re the Utility

All of us use our vehicles for different reasons. For some of us, it’s a command center, a school bus, an office, a chariot, the old standard and the weekend getaway—when your vehicle has to play so many roles, make sure it’s up to the job. When you choose a Ford SUV, you not only get legendary Ford reliability and performance, you get a vehicle that’s ready to help you take on the challenges of life. If life is a sport, you’re the coach, the player, and sometimes the entire team—make sure you’ve…

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6506 People Apply to Purchase one of the First 500 GT Supercars

This morning, Ford issued a press release announcing the close of the initial application window for the all-new EcoBoost-powered, carbon-fiber Ford GT supercar. More than 6,500 people submitted fully completed applications. The number of applications spiked more than 30 percent in the last 6 days...

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