The Performance is in The Truck Design

Our team at Cleburne Ford is often asked, what makes a great truck? Well, we always tell people that a great truck has a great design. This is one of the reasons why Ford trucks have been so popular over the years. Ford always develops a great truck design before trying to build great trucks.

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is one of the latest trucks that Ford will be introducing to the world. In many ways, just like previous trucks that have been built by Ford, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is a great truck. The reason is the…

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Its All In the Details With the 2017 Ford Raptor

At first blush, the 2017 Ford Raptor is formidable to behold. Of course, it has to be. Riding on giant wheels with a muscular frame and unique styling and gear vetted specifically for use on the trails, its purpose is clear. Yet, as it often is with such mighty beasts, their true beauty lies in the little devilish details.

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Better Get Aways Than Ever in 2017 Ford Escape

If we’ve learned one thing about the Ford Escape since its inception, it’s that it’s a long distance runner in every sense of the word. In short, the mantle of the Blue Oval’s top selling compact crossover is one of enjoying the journey as it comes, rather than sprinting to the finish. So it comes as no surprise to us that for the 2017 refresh, Ford has refined these qualities to be better than ever.

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Enjoy The Great Outdoors - 2017 Ford Explorer

Where do you head to get away? Is it the great outdoors? If your passion is camping or boating doesn't worry, the 2017 Ford Explorer can get you there. The 5000 pound towing packaging can pull that camper or boat to where you need to go. Plenty of power to get you where you need to go with at least 280 horsepower.

Don't worry about the terrain if it's snow, mud or sand because with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Ford Explorer has the Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System. Plenty of cargo space to fit all…

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Take the Edge off Wintertime Driving with the New 2017 Ford Edge

Have you ever found yourself at the mercy of winter weather conditions making it hard for your vehicle to maintain traction needed in overcoming road constraints? Rain, snow, or occasional black ice can often cause you unforeseen stress. Now is the time to stop worrying and feel the edge you'll have with the all-new 2017 Ford Edge.

The new Ford Edge offers the latest in high-tech monitoring sensors giving you the advantage you'll want during those inescapable times you may be caught in hazardous weather. This is a result of the continually monitored traction and torque balance of…

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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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