Do you have a Need for Speed? Do you dream of on-track or off-road racing? Check out the latest news from Ford’s Performance Racing program. The Ford Performance Racing School has left Utah Motorsports Campus to operate at two separate sites in the United States. The racing school will be split into two different programs: pavement/track-based and off-road programs. This, in turn, creates Ford Performance Racing School East and Ford Performance Racing School West. The East campus will be located in Concord, North Carolina, at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The West campus will still be in Utah, but at a new facility in Tooele. It doesn’t matter which facility you are at, the experience is promised to be outstanding! Ford’s eastern facility will put the in-field track, the oval, and the dragstrip into good use. The onsite buildings will support the Ford’s racing school and guests for various programs such as the GT350 Track Attack and ST Octane Academy. The new western campus will included classrooms, offices, and a vehicle maintenance center. Students should expect an abundance of mountain routes and desert trails for the Raptor Assault off-road program. It also serves as a new training ground for Michelin and BFGoodrich. All activities associated should be up and going within the beginning of 2020. Ford’s pavement-based schools will be ready to begin in Spring 2020.
Borgman Ford is glad to be part of a company that goes above and beyond to honor those who have served this country. Ford has teamed up with Roush to help the annual Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2019 AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, auction off a one-of-a-kind “Old Crow” Mustang GT. The “Old Crow” Mustang replicates Col. Anderson’s P-51 Mustang fighter plane with it’s sleek color scheme and custom badging. “Ford and Roush Performance are helping build the next generation of aviation through their support of EAA, AirVenture and The Gathering,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board. While this will be the highlight of The Gathering, it will also help EAA reach out to those who are pursing their dreams to become a pilot. “Ford is proud to team up with Roush Performance to honor Col. Anderson and all of the brave servicemen and servicewomen who risked their lives during World War II, all while raising funds for the Experimental Aircraft Association, which helps make flying more accessible to America’s youth” said Craig Metros, the design director at Ford. The “Old Crow” will be on display July 22-28 at the EAA’s AirVenture show for all guests to get an up close look before being auctioned on July 25 at the EAA AirVenture – The Gathering. All profits made will be donated to the EAA’s aviation programs which help train our future American pilots.
Borgman has been proud to represent Ford in Grand Rapids for almost 60 decades. One of the things that sets Ford apart is the company’s commitment to the environment. A great example of this is Ford’s Cherry Hill Farm in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where they teamed up with veterans to create a brand new home for honeybees. Through the program, they’re helping veterans acclimate back into civilian life through Ford’s Heroes to Hives while also maintaining honeybee populations, local ecosystem, gardening and farming communities in many states.
Ingrao started a therapeutic beekeeping program in 2015 with just a handful of other veterans. It has now been evolved into Heroes to Hives which is a unique nine-month program offered through Michigan State University Extension that addresses financial and personal wellness of our veterans through professional training and community development centered around the art of beekeeping.
“It’s a privilege for all of us at Ford to be able to provide something to help our veterans,” said Wright.
Ford Cherry Hill Farm was once used as a testing site for the Ford tractor division. It is now the newest location for Ford’s Heroes to Hives. Ford is dedicating five acres of Cherry Hill Farm to the program. There will be pollinator-friendly plants to support not just honeybees, but other pollinators too.
The colonies increased in size over the winter and the Ford bee population multiplied to allow a controlled split. When a hive is split, it allows the bees to continue to multiply and it prevents potential swarming. There was enough bees to start a total of five new colonies from the original hives. All of the harvested bees will go to Ford’s Cherry Hill Farm to help veterans as part of the Heroes to Hives.
School is out, and with more young drivers and riders on the road it’s the duty as parents to ensure they’re set up for safety. Ford vehicles are designed to keep you and your kids safe, but it’s never a bad idea to do an at-home check up on functions like seat belts, car seat fittings, bluetooth, battery health, and braking. The more we can help your Ford run like new, the safer you and your kids are whether they’re in the driver or the passenger seat. Let our service professionals at Borgman Ford complete a full care tune-up to make sure you and your kids are safe this summer season!
Seat Belt Safety
If you own a 2019 Ford Ranger, the latest safety feature called Belt Monitor does it all for you: lets the driver know which passenger isn’t buckled in, an if there is a faulty belt, you’ll know right away. While many other 2019 Ford models will begin to sport this helpful feature, the older models require standard checks. Before you hit the road or loan your car to your teenager, make sure all the seatbelts are working; and if you’re the driver, make sure everyone is buckled before leaving the parking lot. If your seatbelts aren’t performing properly or locking tightly, we’re happy to fix it!
Car Seat Checks and Fitting
All Ford vehicles are designed to support car seats for kids of all sizes. If you’re transporting precious cargo, it’s important that your vehicle supports and secures your child’s seat. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, nearly 70 percent of car seats are improperly installed, which means it’s worth the research. Visit safekids.org to find a carseat inspector if you’re using an passed-on car seat; once you know it’s in tip-top shape, make sure you know how to install it in your Ford. We’re happy to help!
Battery Health
This is simple and straight forward – if you’re heading on a road trip or loaning your car to those in your family, make sure the battery is working properly to prevent any unfortunate situations. Summer weather means longer driving days, which increases your battery use. We’re happy to take a look at your battery life and recommend a replacement if necessary. Either way, secure a battery pack to keep in your vehicle for those unexpected moments. These battery packs can jump your car and charge your phone in case of an emergency!
Bluetooth Enabled for Hands-Off Driving
We know it’s important to stay connected, which is why Ford has innovations that make it easy for you to stay in the know while on the road. Teach your kids how to set up bluetooth connections and make sure you provide the appropriate accessories to reduce the chances of them using their phone and texting while on the road. With technology that synchs your phone to the car, there’s no excuse for distracted driving.
Brake Inspection and Service
Ensure your brakes are performing well with a free brake inspection at Borgman Ford service center. From brake pads to rotor and drum checks, it’s important to have everything working well before handing your vehicle off to a new driver. Check off each of the safety to-dos above and your kids are ready to ride. Your Borgman Ford service specialists are eager to assist in ensuring your family is as safe as possible on the road. Schedule an appointment today and remember to check our monthly service specials to snag deals on brakes, tires, batteries and more! We look forward to serving you.
Ford to Deliver Exciting Ford GT Supercar News
Mustang lovers in West Michigan may want to tune into the UK Goodwood race on July 4th this year. Ford is slated to make an “exciting” Ford GT announcement to kick off the race. This year, the 760 hp Mustang Shelby GT500 will make its UK debut on the Goodwood hill climb. The Shelby will be in good company. Ford returns to Goodwood this year with an exhilarating line-up of vehicles tackling the 1.16 mile hill climb, including:
- The all-new Focus ST and all-new 760 hp Mustang Shelby GT500 making their U.K. debuts
- The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing #66 Ford GT race car, fresh from the Le Mans 24 Hours
- The M-Sport Ford World Rally Team’s Ford Fiesta WRC car – also appearing on the Goodwood rally stage
- The 2018 NASCAR Championship-winning Team Penske Ford Fusion race car
- The 1980 Ford Zakspeed Turbo Capri race car
- Gymkhana TEN star Ken Block’s Hoonitruck and Escort RS Cosworth
- Champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Ford Mustang RTR Drift car
Be sure to stay tuned for this special announcement and all the racing news at Goodwood! Also, stop in and check out our Mustang inventory.
Borgman is proud of Ford’s track record on safety innovations, and wants your next West Michigan adventure to be a safe one. Check out the details on the Buckle Up Buddy feature on the all-new Ford Ranger. The new belt technology monitors both front and rear belt usage in the 2019 Ford Ranger. It also available on the all new Explorer and Expedition and will be rolling out across the entire lineup over the next few year. To ensure rear seat passengers stay buckled up, every Ford Ranger is equipped with an innovative safety technology called Belt Monitor. The feature alerts the driver if a second row passenger unbuckles and indicates which seat they’re in.
Ranger’s Belt Monitor is the first rear seat belt reminder system to debut in Ford’s truck lineup. First introduced on the 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, Belt Monitor will roll out across the entire North American lineup over the next few years.
Smart and capable features:
- The all-new Ford Ranger brings other smart driver-assist technologies, advanced passenger convenience and connectivity features like standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and 4G LTE Wi-Fi with connectivity for up to 10 devices.
- Ford Co-Pilot360TM technologies like Lane-Keeping System and class-exclusive Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage are standard on Ranger XLT and Lariat trim levels. Additional driver-assist technologies including adaptive cruise control and forward and reverse sensing systems are available on XLT and Lariat trucks.
Driving to keep our passengers safe and the new Belt Monitor does just that. Stop by and check our latest Buckle Up, Buddy inventory!
It’s every motor vehicle innovator’s upcoming obsession: C-V2X, or cellular vehicle to everything technology. Imagine driving in a Ford, knowing that your vehicle has the ability to communicate with other connected users on the road about traffic updates, pedestrians and bikers, and road statuses-in the long run, you (and your vehicle!) are creating a safer, more efficient environment on the road. Borgman Ford is proud to distribute vehicles from Ford, whose mission is to deliver great products and make the world a better place!
The Two Ideal Connections on the Road
There are two advancements Intelligent Transportation Society of America is working on: the first goal is to weave C-V2X innovations with other wireless technologies to allow communication between vehicles and others on the road including pedestrians and cyclists; the second is to implement a blockchain-based system that assists vehicles at intersections to negotiate efficient traffic flow. These two approaches would allow everyone on the road to have foresight about what’s ahead and experience less traffic congestion.
The first goal: to allow communication between all road users. Take the following example to understand how the technology will work. It’s not uncommon for drivers in busy, urban areas to overlook or miss pedestrians, scooter riders, cyclists both on the road and as they’re crossing the street. With C-V2X technology, a rider with a Bluetooth-enabled phone can both send and receive information about their location to ensure it’s safe to cross. Multiple wireless communication tools include Bluetooth, C-V2X equipped vehicles, and other short-range communication channels including GPS mounts, traffic signals, and cell phones.
The second goal: to reduce congestion and accidents at intersections. In this example, we have four C-V2X equipped vehicles approaching a four way stop-if it’s dark, or in the case of future autonomous vehicles, it may get tricky gesturing to other cars or determining who has the right away. With C-V2X, each vehicle would be notified with a STOP or GO signal inside their vehicle based on who approached the intersection first. This reading and communication occurs effortlessly while working with other C-V2X infrastructure in the city.
Stay Tuned!
To perform at full potential, the C-V2X technology will have to be implemented within the grand transportation ecosystem in each city. With everyone on board, including government agencies and other automakers, all drivers, riders, walkers, and city/state/federal vehicles and services are more apt to utilize the technology. This could raise the bar for connectivity on the road-a connectivity that’s committed to safety, efficiency, and stability. Borgman Ford fully supports any technology that can improve safety and performance standards, and can’t wait to hear more from Ford! In the mean time, contact us with any inquiries or to set up an appointment to discuss the best addition to your family.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
Model Spotlight: The Ford EcoSport
Fun. Capable. Connected. This CUV is made for Michigan Adventurers. Sporting a moon roof for nights at the beach, FordPass Connect with 4G LTE WIFI hotspot for a working vacation or schoolwork on the road, an 8-inch touchscreen, SYNC AppLink for remote starts and locking, and more. Designed to keep you and your passengers comfortable, the EcoSport has a spacious, functional dashboard and interior that keeps you moving-fully compatible seats for transporting large items or for instant lounging by a bonfire, a hinged hatch that opens horizontally for full exposure and usability, and an EcoBoost engine with intelligent auto technology to keep your footprint low and your safety high. Watch Ford’s EcoSport Walkaround to see the big offerings in this compact package and click here for the comprehensive list of incredible features of the 2019 EcoSport!
Recycling has become part of the American culture, but did you know that recycling has also become part of your Ford vehicle? Ford Motor Company released numbers earlier this month that revealed that they use about 250 plastic bottles per vehicle—totaling around 1.2 billion recycled plastic bottles per year—as their way to step toward sustainable products that don’t sacrifice performance. Chances are, the bottles will be found in your underbody shield to encourage aerodynamic driving and reduced cabin noise. Borgman Ford is proud to distribute vehicles from a brand that is a leader in environmentally friendly improvements!
From Bottle to Underbody
Ford design engineer Thomas Sweder explains that not only do water bottles contribute to a more sustainably made vehicle, but it also increases performance by reducing the weight of the vehicle. “The underbody shield is a large part, and for a part that big, if we use solid plastic, it would likely weigh three times as much,” he said. “We look for the most durable and highest performing materials to work with to make our parts, and in this case, we are also creating many environmental benefits.”
Wondering how it works? From your recycling bin at home to the commercial recycling facility, then shredded into small pieces that is packaged as bulk and sold to suppliers. Those suppliers turn it into a fiber through high temperatures and extrusion. The complicated part combines those fibers with other types of fibers, applies a textile process that creates a sheet of material—this sheet is then molded into the automotive parts that Ford uses.
The environmental impact is exciting for Ford—by using a material that undergoes this recycling process, Ford is helping to reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in our oceans or landfills. If the material meets desired specifications for rusticity, performance, and durability, why wouldn’t every company use it? “Ford is among the leaders when it comes to using recycled materials such as this, and we do it because it makes sense technically and economically as much as it does for the environment,” Sweder said. Watch the video below from Ford for the inside story!
Check with us at Borgman Ford to request a tour of your future recycled underbody shield. We can point to the exact part that is recycled! Remember to contact us with any inquiries or to set up an appointment to discuss the best addition to your family: an eco-friendly, high-performing Ford.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
Earlier this year, Ford Motor Company introduced the F-600 at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The new chassis cab truck has gained a lot of attention for the role it plays in Ford’s already robust lineup of work vehicles—combining big truck capabilities of the F-650 and compact performance of the F-550, the F-600 is the maneuverable, intermediate, class 6 truck that answers the demand from customers. Borgman Ford and Borgman Commercial are thrilled to add the F-600 to your fleet in 2020.
The Truck
Joining the lineup as the intermediate go-to, the F-600 is a full Class 6, up to 22,000-pound, chasse cab truck that comes with Ford’s 10-speed TorqueShift automatic transmission with live drive power takeoff option. Customers have the option of a 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine or the new 7.3-liter gasoline V-8, will experience Ford’s upgraded brakes and chassis components, and 19.5-inch wheels to achieve the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). According to Mike Pruitt, the truck’s chief program engineer, the F-600 is the “right size, with the right power, and the right technology to tackle America’s toughest jobs.”
To complement the F-600’s big-truck features, it has the assist technology of Ford’s smaller Super Duty lineup for maximum approachability. Available driver-assist technology includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning automatic high beam headlights; the additional standard elements of Ford Co-Pilot360 haven’t gone anywhere and include adaptive cruise control, Blind Spot information system, side sensing, forward collision warning, and front and rear split-view cameras. With the comfort of these assist technologies, adding new drivers to your fleet is simpler and safer — lowering training and operating costs in comparison to big truck handling.
F-600’s 6.7L and 7.3L Engines
Get Ready!
The greatest addition yet—the F-600—is coming soon. Check with us at Borgman Ford in early 2020 to get details on market availability and early ordering. For 34 years Ford has been providing commercial customers with capable, smart vehicles, and we’re proud to provide these vehicles with the Best in the West service Borgman Ford and Borgman Commercial is known for. Contact Us with any inquiries or to set up an appointment to discuss the best commercial additions for your business. We can’t wait to solve your fleet needs!
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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