Ford and its Dealers Contribute to Oklahoma Tornado Relief, and You Can Help Too
Cole Quinnell
“The impact of these tornadoes is devastating on thousands of families,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “We know there is great need for assistance, and Ford, its dealers and employees are coming together to provide needed resources.”
Ford Motor Company and its dealers will contribute $400,000 to assist with relief efforts for those affected by tornadoes this week in Oklahoma. Ford Motor Company Fund will match donations up to $250,000 made through this link, http://american.redcross.org/ford-pub, from its employees, dealers and the public in support of relief efforts by theAmerican Red Cross.
The Oklahoma Ford Dealers group is contributing $150,000 to the United Way. Ford Motor Company also is donating a Ford Transit Connect van to the American Red Cross, and providing $500 for drivers with tornado-damaged vehicles in affected areas toward the purchase of a new Ford vehicle.
“Oklahoma Ford dealers encourage everyone to step up to help those impacted by these devastating tornadoes,” said Craig Billingsley, chairman of the Oklahoma Ford Dealers. “We know how much this tragedy is impacting our customers, neighbors and friends.”
Ford Motor Company is an active partner in the Red Cross Disaster Responder program. Through this program, a select group of companies pledge donations on an ongoing basis in advance of major disasters, which helps the Red Cross ensure an immediate response to meet the needs of those affected by disasters. Ford Motor Company has partnered with the American Red Cross for more than 30 years.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Ford Social Wishes You Happy Hauling this Memorial Day!
Sean Johnston
For many of us Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start to the summer. It’s a time when sunshine and high temperatures means we can bring out all of the warm weather toys for the first time; and nothing says “Happy Memorial Day” like taking the boat up to the lake. But whether you’re a weekend boater or recreational landlubber, you probably have a lot of gear that you have to haul this weekend.
We also know that Ford truck fans love a good towing story, and Ford Social has plenty of them to go around. Take the F-150 owner who put his truck through a multi-state torture test while towing a horse trailer, or the Ford Social fan who calls their F-250 a “Super Awesome Towing Machine.”
There’s plenty of room at Ford Social for more towing stories, so load us up with more by submitting yours today!
Ford trucks love moving big stuff from A to B. As you’re getting your trailer, boat or camper loaded up for the holiday weekend, consider some of the great features offered on F-Series trucks aimed at making your job hauling it a little easier:
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Sean Johnston
For many of us Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial start to the summer. It’s a time when sunshine and high temperatures means we can bring out all of the warm weather toys for the first time; and nothing says “Happy Memorial Day” like taking the boat up to the lake. But whether you’re a weekend boater or recreational landlubber, you probably have a lot of gear that you have to haul this weekend.
We also know that Ford truck fans love a good towing story, and Ford Social has plenty of them to go around. Take the F-150 owner who put his truck through a multi-state torture test while towing a horse trailer, or the Ford Social fan who calls their F-250 a “Super Awesome Towing Machine.”
There’s plenty of room at Ford Social for more towing stories, so load us up with more by submitting yours today!
Ford trucks love moving big stuff from A to B. As you’re getting your trailer, boat or camper loaded up for the holiday weekend, consider some of the great features offered on F-Series trucks aimed at making your job hauling it a little easier:
- Trailer Sway Control – Let’s face it, pulling a trailer through a winding mountain pass can be challenging. That’s where the Trailer Sway Control system comes in and helps keep everything on track by selective wheel braking. It can’t break the laws of physics, but it can help provide a smoother tow while keeping the white knuckles off the driver. (Standard on the F-150 & Super Duty®)
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller – It’s not fun when your truck stops, but your trailer doesn’t. When you’re towing a heavy load, you need everything working together like a well-oiled hauling (and stopping) machine. The Integrated Brake Controller makes sure your electronically-attenuated trailer brakes are talking to their buddies on your truck so everybody stops at the same time. (Optional on F-150 & Super Duty®)
- Reverse Camera – You can only do so much with mirrors and a buddy behind you giving hand signals. Good thing there’s an optional reverse camera to help you hook up your gear. (Optional on F-150 &Super Duty®)
- Productivity Screen with Trailer Profiles – Gauges are great, but they can only tell you one thing at a time. Say hello to an LCD productivity screen that can be programmed to display anything from your fuel economy to different towing applications. (Optional on F-150 &Super Duty®)
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