Ford F-150 Wins Fuel Economy Challenge

The 2016 Ford F-150 with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 has won the PickupTrucks.com's Texas Showdown Max MPG fuel economy challenge.  This challenge puts pickup trucks through head-to-head mileage, payload, and performance tests.  The Ford F-150 was recognized for its perfect combination of best-in-class gas mileage, amazing capability, and impressive driving performance.  

Stop by Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado to see the 2016 Ford F-150 today!

(photo courtesy:  Ford.com)

Get Your 2016 Ford Explorer at Big Mike Naughton Ford

Big Mike Naughton Ford, your Denver area Ford dealer, has the new 2016 Ford Explorer available for you to drive home today!  The 2016 Ford Explorer is the perfect vehicle for your family with safety features, trip-ready gas mileage, and tons of adventure-ready advanced technology additions. This vehicle also boasts an impressive towing package which handles a trip to the lake or a cross-country vacation with ease. The slogan for the 2016 Ford Explorer is “when the pavements ends, the adventure begins” – which is fitting for this newly designed vehicle. 

Features

The 2016 Ford Explorer has five different trim levels available. These range from the basic Explorer (MSRP $31,050) to the Platinum (MSRP $52,970). This vehicle is packed full of tech features for the whole family – both for fun and for safety. There are both standard and optional features for all trim levels. Some of the features include a 180-degree camera, SYNC with MyFord Touch®, hands-free lift gate, SiriusXM radio, available premium sound systems, and many more. 

Engine

The engine types on the new 2016 Ford Explorer vary depending on which model you are buying. The options include:

* 3.5L V6 engine

* 2.3L EcoBoost I4

* 3.5L EcoBoost V6

The EcoBoost engine is what helps with the better gas mileage and it even helps in reducing the greenhouse emissions.

Transmission

Each of the 2016 Ford Explorer trim levels comes with the 6-speed SelectShift automatic. The SelectShift system gives the driver a dual-clutch experience when driving this vehicle. It's a transmission with almost all the benefits of both a manual and an automatic combined into one!

Suspension

The suspension in the 2016 Ford Explorer is the same throughout all of the trim levels. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut front suspension with 32mm front stabilizer bar while the rear suspension is a multi-link independent rear suspension with 22mm rear stabilizer bar. Both of these suspensions help with the amazing towing capabilities.

Safety

The 2016 Ford Explorer has definitely been built for safety. This seven seater comes with many features associated with family safety and travel. The NHTSA crash test results give the 2016 Ford Explorer a 5 out of 5-star overall safety rating. That is because of many features such as active park assist, front object sensors, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, brake assist, blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alerts and more. 

Let the knowledgeable staff at Big Mike Naughton Ford show you all the 2016 Ford Explorer has to offer!  Stop by today!

Low Price Tire Guarantee at Mike Naughton Ford

Did you know that Mike Naughton Ford offers a Low Price Tire Guarantee?  Choose from 13 major brands for all makes and models!  Know you are getting the best deal with our 30-day price guarantee.  Valid on dealer-installed retail purchase only.  Requires presentation of a competitor's current price ad or offer on the exact tire sold by the dealership within 30 days after the purchase.  Contact Big Mike Naughton Ford for more information!

Get Your 2016 Ford F-150 at Big Mike Naughton Ford

The new 2016 Ford F-150 is both a rugged and stylish pick-up truck with outstanding towing capability. This 6-seater can tow up to 12,000 pounds (depending on the options chosen) plus it has a combined estimated MPG of 22. The new F-150 is truly built “Ford tough”. Not only does the Ford F-150 have impressive towing capabilities and roominess in the cab, but it also has many fun tech features and advanced safety features. The 2016 Ford F-150 offers all of this at a reasonable price. Let the friendly staff at Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado tell you more about this amazing vehicle!

Features

The new 2016 Ford F-150 is available in a few different trim levels such as:

* Ford F-150 XL

* Ford F-150 XLT

* Ford F-150 Lariat

* Ford F-150 King Ranch

* Ford F-150 Platinum

* Ford F-150 Limited

Most of them have standard features such as a multi-function message center, cruise control, SiriusXM radio, SYNC capabilities, and an audio center with AM/FM stereo, digital clock, and two speakers. However, there are many optional features that a buyer can upgrade to depending on their trim level. These include:

* Heated seats

* Pro back-up trailer assist

* Power adjustable pedals

* Reverse Sensing system

* Power adjustable seats

Suspension

The suspension in the 2016 Ford F-150 is the same throughout all of the trim levels. The front suspension is an independent double-wishbone with coil-over shock and stamped lower control arm. The rear suspension is a leaf spring/solid axle.

Engine

The engine types on the new 2016 Ford F-150 vary depending on which model you are looking at. There are four engine types:

* 2.7L EcoBoost® V6

* 3.5L EcoBoost® V6

* 3.5L Ti-VCT V6

* 5.0L Ti-VCT V8

EcoBoost® engines are turbocharged, direct injection gasoline engines which help in both fuel efficiency and lowering emissions.

Transmission

The 2016 Ford F-150 comes with an electronic 6-speed automatic transmission. However, there are a couple of additional transmission options. The first is the “tow haul mode” which is standard. The other is a SelectShift® w/Progressive Range Select which is optional for an additional cost.

Safety

The 2016 Ford F-150 has not only been built for towing, but it has been built for safety. It got a 5 out of 5-star NHTSA crash test rating. Standard safety features include:

* BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert

* Curve Control

* Remote Start System

* SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System

* SOS Post-Crash Alert System™

Big Mike Naughton Ford has the 2016 Ford F-150 available for you to test drive today!  Stop by and learn more about this amazing vehicle!

Video: 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Frame is Toughest Ever

The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty will be the toughest ever with an all-new high strength steel frame.  The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is not available yet but we will let you know when they arrive at Big Mike Naughton Ford!

Big Mike Naughton Ford Has the 2016 Ford Expedition

The new 2016 Ford Expedition has an amazing combination of attributes – stylish, safe, fuel efficient, technologically equipped, towing equipped, roomy, and affordable. This eight-seater can get up to an estimated 22 MPG highway and even has a standard EcoBoost engine which helps with towing plus fuel efficiency. The Ford brand is known to be “built Ford tough” and this vehicle is no exception. With towing capabilities up to 9,000 lbs (depending on the trim level selected), this vehicle is a functional family car and a towing machine. Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado has several to choose from so stop in today to learn more about this capable, safe, and efficient vehicle!

The new 2016 Ford Expedition has many different trim levels ranging from the XLT (MSRP $45,435) to the Limited (MSRP $55,145) and all the way up to the Platinum (MSRP $60,335). This means that there are many different features that can come either standard or optional for each trim level. For the most part, a 2016 Ford Expedition buyer is looking at features such as a reverse sensing system, keyless entry with push-to-start, remote start system, forward sensing system, SYNC® 3 - Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and many more. More features will be included in the higher trim levels, but even the basic trim levels are well-equipped with many fun and functional features!

There is one standard engine type for the 2016 Ford Expedition. That is the 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 with Ti-VCT. This engine type includes advanced direct injection helping to maximize power drawn from every drop of fuel and air-to-air intercooled turbochargers providing a surge of instantaneous on-demand power. This is a benefit for a towing-capable vehicle such as the 2016 Ford Expedition.

Each of the 2016 Ford Expedition trim levels comes with the 6-speed automatic with SelectShift®. The SelectShift® system gives the driver a dual-clutch experience when driving this vehicle. It's a transmission with the best aspects of both a manual and an automatic transmission.

The suspension in the 2016 Ford Expedition is the same across the board on all trim levels. The front suspension is an Independent Short- and Long-Arm (SLA) coil-over-shocks with stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is an independent multi-link with stabilizer bar. Both of these suspensions help tremendously with the towing capabilities.

The 2016 Ford Expedition is built with safety in mind. The NHTSA crash test results give the 2016 Ford Expedition a 5 out of 5-star overall safety rating. This is because of the many standard and optional safety features that the vehicle is equipped with. Some of these include a rearview camera, LATCH system, SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, and both the front and rear sensing systems.  These are just some of the many safety features that are available.

Let Big Mike Naughton Ford, your Denver area Ford dealer, show you the 2016 Ford Expedition and tell you all about the amazing features that will make this a perfect vehicle for your family.

Ford's Interior Materials Tested For Durability

Ford is committed to providing you with a vehicle built to last!  That includes an interior that is ready to last long-term.  That is why Ford tests the fabric, plastic, and leather materials being used in the vehicle's interior.  

Durability testing includes:

Five-Finger Scratch Test-- plastic samples are scratched to monitor how much abuse they can take.

Soil and Cleanability-- substances are splashed on seat fabrics to test stain resistance and cleanability.

Resistance to Dye Transfer Test-- different color materials are rubbed against leather seat materials to see if it creates staining.

Mace Snagging Test-- seat fabrics are tested for strength by running them through rollers while they are being hit by spikey iron balls.

In addition, testers smells materials to distinguish any disturbing odors that may cause an unpleasant experience in the vehicle's interior.

Stop by Big Mike Naughton Ford to learn more about the quality materials utilized for the interiors of Ford vehicles.