Ford Introduces Glass Roof Mustang

Next summer the Mustang will be celebrating the 45 years its been riding on the road and the success it has had. Of course this means that they will be creating a special Mustang for the occasion except this time they have decided to change it up a bit and do things a bit differently by adding on a new option when buying a Mustang. They will be able to choose between a coupe, convertible, and glass roof.

The 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang will come with an available factory-installed glass roof and will be assembled at the Automotive Alliance International plant in Flat Rock with the glass to be installed at Ford’s adjacent vehicle personalization facility.

2008 Focus Kicks *@%# !

Kelly Blue Book has named the redesigned 2008 Focus one of the "Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" thanks to its styling, handling, safety features and innovative technologies such as SYNC. Nearly 40% of Focus units sold during the past five months included SYNC. KBB.com sites there were a combination of things that make the new Ford Focus cool, including styling, handling and the new SYNC technology.

At Big Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury we feature an excellent selection of these "cool" Focus'. Visit us online at bigvalleyonline.com to view our inventory.

Sync Your Ride!

I'm relatively sure that if you are among the millions of us who watch TV, listen to the radio, or read magazines, you've probably seen the new Ford commercials for SYNC. So, what is this new technology called SYNC? Well, I'm glad you asked.

SYNC, developed in a joint venture with Microsoft, and based on Microsoft's state-of-the-art Auto Software, is a voice-activated mobile phone and digital music system from Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. SYNC enables drivers to use simple voice commands, hands-free, to operate most Bluetooth enabled phones and most popular MP3 players.

Since it public introduction, SYNC has met with rave reviews. The magazines are lauding it, customers are loving it and it's having a positive impact on the entire Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup.

The introduction of SYNC has given Ford the competitive edge over other manufacturers. Unlike General Motor's OnStar, SYNC requires NO monthly subscription fee (aside from the regular fees your already pay your wireless phone provider for your particular calling plan) and at only $395, is much less expensive. In addition, SYNC version 2, will automatically dial 911 when it senses an airbag deployment - unlike OnStar who's call center is notified of an accident and then summons 911.

Simply put, this product is AWESOME!

Ford announces NEW "Blind Spot Mirror"

I have to previse this story by saying that as a person who commutes, I LOVE THIS! Read on...

Ford introduces two new features coming in 2009 to aid drivers' visibility - Blind Spot Mirror and the Cross Traffic Alert with Blind-Spot Monitoring System, arriving in 2009.

Ford will be the FIRST to market with the Blind Spot Mirror, answering customer's demands for better visibility as they change lanes or parallel park. This affordable mirror technology will first launch early next year and find its way onto many future Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles as standard equipment replacing the traditional side view mirrors. These new mirrors feature an integrated convex spotter mirror aimed directly at the vehicle's blind spot. The Cross Traffic Alert with Blind-Spot Monitoring System utilizes radar to alert of cross-path traffic while in reverse and, in forward gears, warn when a vehicle enters the blind spot. Specifically, Cross Traffic Alert works by using the radar when in reverse to pick up moving objects within a 65-foot range from either the left or right side of the vehicle. The radar also works when backing out of angled parking spaces because its view is wider that just strictly sensing traffic coming at a 90-degree angle. Conventional systems have limited sideways effectiveness. When cross traffic is approaching, two warnings are given: an indicator lights up in the corresponding outside mirror and an audible alert is sounded.

Stockton Asparagus Festival! Join Us!!

San Joaquin Counties' most prestigious agricultural product, asparagus, inspired the creation of the Stockton Asparagus Festival 23 years ago. The Stockton Asparagus Festival to be held April 25th, 26th and 27th is a multi-event, food, and entertainment festival, which celebrates asparagus.

The festival features two performing stages, an Asparagus Alley with the BEST deep fried asparagus found anywhere, one of the finest celebrity chef cooking demonstration kitchens, a fabulous Spear-Its of the Valley wine and beer pavilion, a craft show, 600 booths, displays and exhibits in the show. The Stockton Asparagus Festival is honored to work with the City of Stockton to bring you this wonderful community event.

In honor of the celebration, Big Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury will be featuring a Used Car Sales Event. Receive financing as low as 2.9% APR up to 36 months (on approved credit) on select Ford Certified Vehicles. Choose from over 70 pre-owned vehicles. Come early for best selection!

Thank You! From Big Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury

Owner Advantage is our way of saying thanks. And, it's your way to earn "rewards" again and again!!

Now available as "Standard Equipment" on ALL new Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles as well as ALL pre-owned vehicles in our extensive inventory, you earn:

· $10 credit toward a future parts or service purchase upon enrollment
· Percentage credit on every parts or service purchase that can be applied to a future parts or service purchase
· Access to your transactions and earnings online
· Service performed by technicians who are extensively trained to know every aspect of your vehicle
· The assurance of knowing you’ll get Genuine parts engineered to keep your vehicle performing at its best
· Other regular benefits of ownership, including competitive prices on everything your vehicle needs
· Enrollment is FREE and AUTOMATIC each time you purchase a vehicle from Big Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury

How membership works:
· Just present your Membership Card or let your Service Advisor know that you are a member every time you visit and we’ll automatically update your account with every reward you earn!
· Your membership can be extended to any member of your household!
· Earnings can be used toward future parts and service purchases!

Available EXCLUSIVELY at Big Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury!

Ford Quality Soaring!

When it comes to initial vehicle quality, no automaker performs better than Ford.

The quality of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brand vehicles soared to the top of the charts equaling that of Toyota and Honda, according to the first quarter 2008 U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study conducted by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

The study shows Ford’s domestic brands improved 8 percent versus last year with a combined average of 1,284 things-gone-wrong (TGW) per 1,000 vehicles during the first three months of ownership. This performance is statistically equivalent to the 1,250 TGW level of Honda and Toyota.

“Last year we tied with Toyota, and this year our quality performance is as good as industry-leading Honda’s too,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “Our world-class quality is one of the most important aspects of our turnaround in North America. This consistently strong quality improvement should offer today’s customer renewed confidence, setting the stage for important new products like Ford Flex, which is launching this summer.”

Ford’s dramatically improved vehicle quality will be highlighted in a sweeping new marketing campaign called “Drive One” that officially debuts Tuesday. The campaign tells the story behind Ford’s rise to the top of the industry in initial vehicle quality as well as underscoring safety, smart technology and improved fuel efficiency.

The company earned best-in-class honors in two important engineering functions: interiors, which includes such areas as trim, seats and instrument panel appearance; and electrical, which includes entertainment systems. Ford tied for best-in-class in two other functions, paint and vehicle engineering, which includes such areas as ride and handling and cabin quietness.

Additionally, Ford’s domestic brands pushed customer satisfaction up one point to 77 percent.