Bickford Ford

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…

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…

Ford is currently working on a bran new hybrid powertrain for the ever-popular Ford Fusion, as well as the Ford C-Max concept vehicle. The engine of this hybrid will gain in miles per gallon output, while also being effectively cheaper costing less. How is that even possible?

How exactly does Ford achieve this? Well, first off they don't use one hybrid engine, they use two!

Ford's hybrid system actually utilizes two electric motors…

Oh, the wonders of texting: It's fast, it's easy, it's simple. And, with the most recent (free) update to the Ford SYNC software, drivers can safely receive text messages while driving. The Message Access Profile (MAP) streams and reads incoming texts out loud, allowing the driver to keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road.

The technologically-advanced SYNC, G1 V3.2.2, works with Generation-1 equipped Ford models from the 2011 and 2012 model years. By voluntarily integrating the Bluetooth standard MAP software into the system, Ford is taking an aggressive stance on…

You don't have to be a math wizard to know higher fuel economy equals more long-term savings. Just like you don't have to be good with numbers to know that if you choose a dealership offering three 40-mpg models, the odds of finding a super-fuel-efficient vehicle are three times as likely.

This is exactly why so many drivers in the Snohomish area choose Bickford Ford. Even if it's their first stop, the odds are good, it will likely be their last.

Now Bickford Ford offers many fuel efficient new Ford models. The three most efficient, however, are…

We have some big news for Ford fans interested in ditching their gas vehicle for something more environmentally friendly. Ford plans on having most of their vehicle line up at Bickford Ford (located at 3100 Bickford Avenue Snohomish, WA 98290) become all electric by the end of 2012. In order to cement this and get into action, Ford has to power these vehicles. In doing so, the company joined forces with a solar power maker.

Ford's partnership with SunPower will support its "Drive Green for Life" program - offering a 2.5-kilowatt rooftop solar panel system, installed on a Ford…