Grand Prairie Ford News & Updates

If you’re one of many truck lovers who’ve missed the Ford Ranger since it was discontinued after the 2011 model year, some good news is in store. Unnamed sources have told the Detroit News that Ford plans on building the Ranger truck at its Michigan Assembly Plant starting in 2018.

Backing this news up is a response from Ford to Autoblog, which says the company is going to move production of the next-generation Ford Focus and C-MAX from the Michigan Assembly Plant to another undisclosed location, and that the company is in talks with UAW (United Automotive Workers…

Across North America, certain species of yellow sac spiders have wreaked havoc for car owners. They’re known to build dense cocoon-like webs in the fuel vapor lines of cars, which results in poor performance and engine damage in some cases. While Ford has included spider screens on its vehicles since 2004, the automaker is always looking for ways to further improve and adapt its technologies.

That’s where the company’s team of Spider-Men…

In its second year on the market, the 13th-generation F-150 returns with a new luxury trim level dubbed the Limited. Yes, the current gen F-150 is still the safest, toughest, smartest and most capable edition of the truck yet, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be luxurious too and the all-new F-150 Limited proves it.

Limited is debonair and refined, which takes nothing away from the truck’s rugged abilities. It just adds…

Ford received two awards and several honorable mentions in Edmunds.com’s recent 2015 Best Retained Value Awards! For those in the market for a reliable, hardworking truck or van, Ford is the way to go and these recent honors prove it once again.

The Best Retained Value Awards honor vehicle models that keep a high percentage of their value over time, with calculations based on projected value at five years after launch and assumed…

The redesigned 2015 F-150 quickly gained acclaim among critics and favor among consumers for its groundbreaking redesign and we're confident that the 2016 edition of the truck will be just as popular, especially with new additions like a first-in-its-class Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature! Ford recently announced that the new technology will be added to the 2016 F-150 and it's an incredibly useful tool that'll make maneuvering trucks with trailers attached much…

At the 10th annual AutomotiveINNOVATIONS awards in Frankfurt, Germany, Ford topped all of its classmates, winning the title of “Most Innovative Volume Brand 2015.” Judges crowned Ford their winner based on the automaker’s impressive new semi-autonomous driving systems and safety technologies. In addition, the jury was impressed by Ford’s Electronic Stability Programme and ultra-efficient 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, which happens to be a three-time “International Engine of the Year” award winner if you…

Ford is offering a new option on the 2016 F-Series Super Duty that’ll help increase safety for municipal, road construction and utility workers (just to name a few examples), as well as other drivers who cross their paths. A new strobe warning LED light kit will be available on all 2016 Super Duty trucks, which includes 15 hard-working models.

The strobes provide improved visibility on worksites, offering front- and rear-mounted amber-lens lights that can…

It’s the fourth consecutive year that the Ford Fusion Hybrid has been named on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cars for Families list in the hybrid category! The Fusion Hybrid continues to prove that it offers families the real-world comfort, flexibility, safety and reliability that they’re looking for. Its impressive host of driver-assist technologies, roomy cabin space and stylish looks make it a top choice for moms and dads.

The 2015…

As part of the Ford family, we're very proud to announce that Washington Automotive Press Association honored Ford Motor Company with a Golden Gear Award. This honor recognizes the outstanding contributions made to the automotive industry by Ford over its 111 year history. More than a century of innovation is behind all of the cars, trucks and SUVs at Grand Prairie Ford and we couldn't be more proud to be a part of…

If you have a young car buyer at home who’s in high school or college, these are things they’ll likely consider when searching for their first or next car: Ford, fuel economy, value and style. According to MaritzCX, an independent research company, Generation Z drivers (ages 16 to 21) consider vehicles from Ford more than any other automotive brand. The company says Ford is the No. 1 brand considered by this group because of its fuel-efficient vehicle options, as well as its pricing and vehicle designs.

In addition, MaritzCX’s study revealed that Generation Z shoppers are most…