At Bickford Ford located at 3100 Bickford Avenue Snohomish, WA, drivers can hop into a fully loaded new Ford model, like the updated 2013 Focus. This vehicle has a slew of extras available, not to mention different trims. Focus already achieves chart-topping MPG ratings, but there's also a hybrid and electric version coming down the line.

If power is more your game, then check out the 2013 Ford Focus ST - recently priced and ready to drive off Bickford Ford lots. Pre-order one for $24,495 MSRP, including destination.

2013 Focus ST is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injected…

NASCAR and Ford have a successful relationship as the American automaker and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing have been working together since the very first NASCAR race on Dayton Beach, in 1936. More recently, Ford supplied NASCAR with their first hybrid pace car in 2008 (the Ford Fusion Hybrid). And on top of that, Ford was the first automaker to reveal a 2013 NASCAR race car, with the unveiling of the all-new Fusion stock car, in January.

So what's next for Ford and NASCAR? In another historic first, Ford has plans to give NASCAR a production…

Ford is always thinking of new ways to expand their products overseas. Their vehicles are already big hits here at home, though not just in The United States of America. Canada, where several Ford vehicles are constructed, is a hub of Ford fandom. From Ford Explorer to Ford Taurus, the company shines in North America.

One place Ford Motor Company is looking towards is China. In that country, citizens love purchasing vehicles from other auto makers, helping them feel closer to a slice of Americana. Ford will target Chinese car shoppers with the idea of buying SUVs, like Explorer and…

Even if you aren't a movie buff it's tough to forget about one of the great car chases caught on film of all time in Bullitt, starring the late great star, Steve McQueen. The chase scene, prominently featuring McQueen racing through the streets of San Francisco in a Ford Mustang is so revered and popular, that it's inspired countless others across film, music and culture; 40 years after its theatrical release. FOX's new series Alcatraz is no different, as the show seeks to recreate the epic chase for an upcoming episode.

Film crews for the TV…

Although you may not own one, imagine driving around the streets of the Snohomish area in your new Ford Fiesta. You may see yourself racing through town in the sleek, fuel-efficient vehicle and it probably never goes through your mind about bringing the Fiesta to the real racetrack. Well, believe it or not, it is, in fact, possible to do this! Ford has released an upgraded kit to make the 2012 Fiesta B-Spec compliant, meaning the Fiesta can go racing.

B-Spec vehicles are designed to create an affordable class of entry-level racers to compete in Grand-Am, SCCA and World Challenge…

Sales keep rising at the American Automaker, and in turn, Ford employees are being taken care of. Thanks to the long running success of vehicles like Ford Explorer in Snohomish, WA, workers at several production facilities and corporate headquarters are looking at a bright, richer quarter.

According to reports, Ford is adding $3.8 billion to global pensions, and it will raise the annual pay for its 16 directors by 25%.

The company expects global funds to be fully funded the next few years, based on long-term investments and contributions. The US plan for workers was $39.4 billion by…

Available now at Bickford Ford located at 3100 Bickford Avenue Snohomish, WA, the next generation Ford Focus with Ecoboost is ready and waiting. But overseas, the 1.0 liter engine and high gas mileage car is making its first appearance.

Last week, the US-based auto maker confirmed their Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost is going to be available for all interested parties throughout Europe. Models will be on dealer lots, ready for test driving, but anyone wanting specific additions to their vehicles can order a car online through Ford's European site.

Ford also believes this car will "set a new…

Advancements on the updated Ford Fiesta and  Ford Focus helped bring the auto maker a nod on Auto Trader's survey for the most innovative car company.

Bickford Ford located at 3100 Bickford Avenue Snohomish, WA has pinpointed some of those advancements:

EcoBoost - "This is Ford's brand name for a line of turbocharged engines. The best example is Ford using an EcoBoost V6 in the F-150 and some SUVs instead of a V8. By using turbocharging, Ford can put a smaller engine in a truck or SUV, giving it excellent fuel economy but with the kind of horsepower buyers…

If you've been reading the headlines over the past year, you know Ford has set its focus on greening up the company. Their next step: to reduce the amount of H₂O the company uses to produces millions of vehicles for markets worldwide, each year.

Now, you might be wondering... Just how much water could Ford be using? Let Bickford Ford assure you; it adds up to significantly more than you can imagine. And given that water might soon be deemed more valuable than gold, and people across the globe are already facing shortages, we think it's…

In a word, the new 2012 Ford Explorer is - safe. Among it's more notable active safety features are Curve Control (enforces auto braking when it senses a driver is taking a corner at too fast a speed), Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive (kicks in automatically with the slightest slip of the wheel), available terrain management system ( includes Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand, and Grass/Gravel/Snow), Hill Decent Control (allows drivers to concentrate on steering while the…