Ford Motor Company Earns Five APEAL Study Awards

The Ford Motor Company has made quite an impressive showing in the 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL).  They were honored with five awards which was the most of any company or brand!  It is no surprise that Ford swept the awards for all three pickup truck segments with its powerful and efficient lineup.  The all-new Ford Ranger won for mid-size, the F-150 for the large light-duty segment, and the Super Duty in the large heavy-duty segment.  The capable and spacious Ford Expedition won the top honor for the large SUV segment.

The J.D. Power APEAL study is in its 24th year of providing awards to the top vehicles in automotive segments.  The study measures several factors such as the level of excitement regarding 77 attributes, including the owner's impression of the vehicle's power, comfort, and luxury.  

Visit Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, CO and let us introduce you to the award-winning Ford lineup.  With one test drive you will know exactly why these vehicles create such an amazing impression with their owners!

Ford F-150 Named to Consumer Reports Best Cars List

Consumers Reports has chosen its top pics of 2019 and the powerful 2019 Ford F-150 made the list!  It was chosen as the Best Car of the Year for the Full-Sized Truck segment.  That is no surprise to us here at Big Mike Naughton Ford.  The capability, power, and innovative features of this Ford truck make it an award-winner and an excellent choice for your daily driving.

The F-150 offers a wide range of trim levels, allowing it to meet the needs of a variety of truck buyers.  Choose from an F-150 that is perfect as a work truck or one that is geared toward easy hauling.  The Ford F-150 also makes an excellent family vehicle or daily commuter when you choose the perfect trim level for those needs. You can also choose from a variety of five powerful and efficient engines. The F-150 has many class-leading capabilities including best-in-class towing.  The available 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6 offers a tow rating of 13,200 lbs.  Plus, the 3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel offers an impressive 11,400 lb towing capability.  

Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado has over 50 2019 Ford F-150 award-winning pickup trucks for you to choose from. Visit our Denver area dealership today and let us introduce you to the many features you can appreciate on your powerful truck!

Ford Makes Impressive Showing in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Ford Motor Company has once again made an impressive showing in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS).  In fact, Ford received their best score ever in the study!  The brand has seen improvement for five years in a row.  There were also three Ford vehicles that topped their individual segments:

Midsize Sporty Car - Ford Mustang

Large SUV - Ford Expedition

Large Heavy Duty Pickup - Ford Super Duty

The IQS reviews data from the first 90 days of vehicle ownership to create a measure of vehicle quality.  Mike Naughton Ford near Denver is thrilled to see so many of our quality vehicles being recognized again.  Stop by our dealership today for a test drive of one of these segment topping vehicles!

Two Ford Vehicles Top Segments in Quality Study

Two Ford vehicles have topped their segment in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.  The 2017 Ford Expedition was ranked best in the Large SUV segment and the 2017 Ford Mustang was top of the Midsize Sporty Car segment.  In addition, the Ford brand had its best ranking ever in the history of this study, coming in second for the Non-Premium Brands.  These impressive rankings reflect the efforts Ford has taken to improve quality of technology across the lineup.  

Mike Naughton Ford near Denver has a super selection of the entire Ford lineup, including the top ranked Ford Expedition and Ford Mustang.  Visit us to take a test drive and learn all about the quality, innovative technology on the 2017 Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs.  

Another Award For the Powerful Ford Super Duty Trucks

2017 has been an amazing award-winning year for the equally-amazing lineup of Ford vehicles!  The 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch truck has been named the Best Truck in the Three Quarter Ton Class by Pickuptrucks.com and Cars.com.  This tough Ford truck was honored for its impressive power and luxury interior --- with the Ford F-250 you don't have to choose between power and comfort!

Pickup trucks were evaluated for performance, payload/ towing capacity, acceleration/braking, and driver/passenger comfort for this honor.  The 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch has all the performance you could want or need for the job site, while still providing the driver and passengers with comfortable seating and super innovative technology.

Stop by Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado and let us introduce you to the entire Ford pickup lineup.  With these award-winners, you are sure to find the perfect one for you!

Ford Mustang: Best-Selling Sports Car Worldwide

Did you know that the Ford Mustang is now the best-selling sports car in the world?

U.S. car buyers have been in love with the Ford Mustang for decades.  That is why the Mustang has been the best-selling sports car in the U.S. for the last 50 years!  Now that appreciation of the Mustang has gone global.  For 2016, the Ford Mustang was the best-selling sports car in the world!  

And if you thought it was great now, wait until you meet the 2018 Ford Mustang in Fall 2017.  Expect an exciting new front and rear design, even more innovative technology, and impressive new performance features such as MagneRide™  damping system and the all-new 10-speed automatic transmission.

Buy Your 2017 Ford Mustang at Big Mike Naughton Ford

Let the Ford experts at Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado show you the 2017 Ford Mustang. We have a great selection to choose from! Visit our Denver area dealership today and experience Ford Mustang!

2017 Ford F-150 Wins Another Award!

Can you believe the tough 2017 Ford F-150 truck has won yet another award?!  It has been named the Top Green Vehicle for Pickups in the 2017 AAA Green Car Guide.  

The 2017 Ford F-150 was honored thanks to its best-in-class fuel economy.  This is so impressive when you consider the powerful capabilities and tough build of this truck.  The lightweight yet durable aluminum-alloy body mixes with the efficient 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology to create this super fuel economy.

Big Mike Naughton Ford near Denver, Colorado has a huge selection of the 2017 Ford F-150.  Stop by to see this award-winner today.  Take a test drive and we are sure you will want to drive one home.

2017 Ford F-150 Wins Truck of Year Award

The Ford F-150 continues to add more and more awards to its collection!  Fast Lane Truck, an online truck enthusiast magazine, has named the 2017 Ford F-150 their Truck of the Year in their Gold Hitch Awards.  The Ford F-150 Raptor was awarded the Gold Hitch Award for off-road trucks.  

Fast Lane Truck puts trucks through a variety of testing based on high-altitude towing and performance.  The F-150 showed itself to be very capable during testing, thanks to the powerful 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, 10-speed automatic transmission, tow / haul mode, and trailer braking.  

What does that mean for Colorado truck buyers?  This truck has been shown to perform at high-altitudes, whether towing or cruising through our beautiful mountains.  Visit Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora to take a test drive of the powerful, award-winning 2017 Ford F-150 today!

(photo courtesy:  Ford.com)

Ford F-150 Makes Greener Choice List

The powerful 2017 Ford F-150 has received another honor!  It has been named to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Greener Choice list.  The ACEEE evaluates petroleum-fueled, automatic transmission-equipped vehicles and creates a list with options in each class.   The Ford F-150 4x2 with 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 is the only full-size pickup on the Green Choices List!  It has an impressive EPA-estimated 19 MPG city / 26 MPG highway.  This is best-in-class fuel economy ratings, so it is no surprise that the Ford F-150 is a Greener Choice!

Big Mike Naughton Ford near Denver has a great selection of 2017 Ford F-150 models.  Stop by our Aurora, Colorado dealership today for a test drive!

Ford Motor Company Named to Most Ethical List

For the eighth year in a row, Ford Motor Company has been named to Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies list.  This is the longest such streak for an auto manufacturer.  The list names select companies who implement positive change through ethical practices and responsible leadership.  Ford is recognized for it's responsible mineral sourcing, supply chain sustainability, and other ethically responsible initiatives such as for safer working conditions.  What an honor for the Ford Motor Company to be recognized for their important efforts!

Ford F-150 Wins Dependability Award

The Ford F-150 has received the top award in the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study for the large light duty pickup segment.  For this study, owners of 2014 model year vehicles were asked about the dependability of their vehicle in the previous 12 months.  The reliability of the 2014 Ford F-150 is a strong indicator of the overall reliability of the Ford F-150.  

Let the Ford experts at Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora show you our impressive selection of the exciting 2017 Ford F-150.  We have over 50 to choose from, so you are sure to find one that fits your needs perfectly.  Looking for a gently pre-owned 2014 Ford F-150?  We have two of those available as well!  Stop by our Denver area dealership today!

(photo courtesy:  jdpower.com)

2017 Ford Fusion Wins Best Family Sedan Award

The 2017 Ford Fusion has been named Best Family Sedan in the 2017 MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards.  The awards are based on an evaluation of vehicles from a buyer's perspective.  Factors such as innovation, value, reliability and trends are all considered.  

The 2017 Ford Fusion is definitely not lacking on innovation.  It is packed with technology, including an available 20 driver-assist technologies.  That includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.

Visit Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado and let us show you our impressive selection of the 2017 Ford Fusion.  We have availability from a variety of trim levels, including the Energi and Hybrid.  

Ford Fiesta ST Wins Cost to Own Award

The sporty 2017 Ford Fiesta ST has won Kelley Blue Book's 2017 5-Year Cost to Own Award for the sporty compact segment.  This award analyzes new model year vehicles to establish the average potential cost of ownership for five years.  Some areas taken into consideration for the award are depreciation, expected fuel costs, maintenance, finance fees, and insurance fees.  The Ford Fiesta ST was especially deemed strong because of its fair purchase price, low potential costs, and excellent fuel economy.  

Contact Big Mike Naughton Ford near Denver to find out when you can drive home in your own 2017 Ford Fiesta ST!

(photo courtesy:  Ford.com)

Ford Mustang Honored With Another Award

The amazing Ford Mustang has been honored with yet another award--  this time the Women's Performance Car of the Year during the Women's World Car of the Year Awards for 2016.  

The Ford Mustang beat out 294 competitors including narrowly edging out the sporty Ford Focus RS.  Judges appreciated the Mustang's head-turning exterior and the grip and suspension offered.  

Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora has several 2017 Ford Mustang models available for you to choose from.  Whether you are looking for the Mustang GT Premium Fastback or the Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback, you will find them at our Denver area dealership.

2017 Ford Escape Tops Compact SUV Challenge

The 2017 Ford Escape has been chosen the winner of the Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge.  This means the Escape is the best option for buyers in this segment.  The Ford Escape was awarded this honor based on its comfortable ride, impressive amount of storage, user-friendly driver connectivity system, and the great variety of features available for the cost.  

The 2017 Ford Escape is packed with technology and safety features!  It comes with two available EcoBoost® engines and optional SYNC 3®.  

Big Mike Naughton Ford, your Denver area Ford dealer, has several 2017 Ford Escapes available for you to test drive today!  Plus we have many more on the way so we can find just the right one for you!

2017 Ford Fusion Named Top Safety Pick+

The 2017 Ford Fusion has been named a Top Safety Pick+ and earned great ratings in all five crashworthiness tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  

The new 2017 Ford Fusion is packed with all-new technologies and structure modifications which make it a wonderful family car.  A modified front-end structure, a new active braking system, pedestrian detection system, forward collision warning, and many more features are what makes the 2017 Ford Fusion a safe and dependable car for the daily commute or a road trip.

Stop into Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado to test drive the new 2017 Ford Fusion today!  

2016 Ford Fiesta Named to Top 10 Coolest Cars List

The 2016 Ford Fiesta has been named to Kelley Blue Book's 'Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000'  list.  This proves that a vehicle can be cool and affordable!  Kelley Blue Book's list is based upon finding vehicles that are fun to drive and fun to own.

The cool 2016 Ford Fiesta is available as a hatch or sedan and with a wide range of options.  Stop by Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora to see our huge selection of the 2016 Ford Fiesta and choose the one that is perfect for you!

Three Ford Vehicles Win Retained Value Awards

Three Ford vehicles have won awards during TrueCar's first Pre-Owned Value Awards.  TrueCar evaluated a wide variety of model year 2014 vehicles to figure out which are likely to hold the largest percentage of their value.  Ford vehicles topped these categories:

2014 Ford F-150 -- Full Size Pickup Category

2014 Ford Edge -- Midsize Utility Vehicle Category

2014 Ford Transit Connect -- Midsize Commercial Vehicle Category

Big Mike Naughton Ford has a great selection of quality pre-owned Ford vehicles available today, including the Ford F-150, Ford Edge, and Ford Transit Connect.  

(photo courtesy:  Ford.com)

Four Ford Vehicles Named Cost-to-Own Winners

Ford vehicles have been named top of their class in the Kelley Blue Book's 5-Year Cost to Own Awards.  The awards honor vehicles with the lowest estimated out-of-pocket expenses that drivers will incur (beyond purchase price).  Ford's vehicles saw reduced estimated costs due to improvements such as lower depreciation, insurance and maintenance costs.  

Sporty Compact Car Segment-  2016 Ford Focus ST

Full-Size Pickup Truck Segment- 2016 Ford F-150

Full-Size SUV Segment- 2016 Ford Explorer

High Performance Car Segment- 2016 Ford Mustang GT

Stop by Big Mike Naughton Ford to learn more about these award-winners!

Ford Wins Loyalty Awards

Ford has won several honors in the 20th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards by IHS Automotive.   Ford was named the top in Overall Loyalty to Make and also African American Market Loyalty to Make.  In addition, the Ford F-Series pickups and Ford Mustang each won best loyalty in their individual segments.  

Stop by Big Mike Naughton Ford to find out about the Ford line-up and see why consumers are so loyal to this make!

(photo courtesy:  Ford.com)