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No one wants to experience the occasional monkey wrench tossed in your plans. Whether it is an unexpected car cost, getting lost, needing money wired to you because you went off budget. These are all things that can hinder a great road trip experience. Planning is crucial for a successful trip. Making a checklist ahead of time will ensure the majors are taken care of and the minors you can handle.

Checklist for the perfect road trip:

• Do maintenance on your car before you leave
• Pack a cooler of food and drinks to cut down on frequent stops along the…

Driving a vehicle on the road is considered a privilege, not a right of every citizen. The roads are increasingly becoming more crowded as average drivers go back and forth from their destinations. You, don't need to become a statistic when you get behind the wheel. It's important to practice safe driving all year long, and not just some of the time.

Always obey speed and traffic signs. Many don't do this and end up in minor fender-benders if not worse. Make sure you and all your passengers are wearing seat belts as this simple procedure can…

The Ford Performance team finished a road test for the ages during the 49th SCORE Baja 1000. The endurance exam spans the Baja California peninsula in Mexico and is considered the last round of a four-race off-roading test of wills.

Led by Greg Foutz and Foutz Motorsports, the 2017 F-150 power truck roared through the finish line in 35 hours, 59 minutes and eight seconds.

“That’s why the new Ford F-150 Raptor is bad-ass! It’s a race-proven off-road monster that can...

The world’s lengthiest and heftiest parade float stretched out to 125 feet long and weighed over 137,000 pounds. The Lucy Pet Products 2017 Rose Parade float is driven by none other than Ford’s renowned 6.8-liter V10 engine and heavyweight TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission. The historical float also features a very unusual aspect. Eight dogs will be positioned on the deck to surf the waves created by a special mobile wave maker in a 5,000-gallon water tank.

The 6.8-liter V10 gas engine juicing the Lucy Pet float came from a...

The Ford Motor Company recently made an exciting announcement. The American car company has invested in new tech businesses and amplified its Silicon Valley team.

“The next decade will be defined by automation of the automobile, and we see autonomous vehicles as having as significant an impact on society as Ford’s moving assembly line did 100 years ago,” said Ford president, Mark Fields. “We’re dedicated to putting on the road an autonomous vehicle that can improve safety and solve social and environmental challenges for millions of people – not just those who can afford luxury cars.”

Alice Brooks is the co-founder of Roominate, which is a line of children’s toys aimed at inspiring young girls to find joy in and embrace science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), so naturally she is a pretty busy person. When she’s in the 2017 Ford Escape, Alice takes advantage of the Escape’s available SYNC® 3 system to stay connected and available Auto Start-Stop technology to reduce her carbon footprint, just two of the awesome features available on the 2017 Escape. Check out the video, then come see us at Ford of Smithtown for the real deal.

 

It's a word that means union and the 2017 Ford Fusion proves it earns the name. Blending sporty with practicality, this sedan offers the chance to enjoy 325 horsepower while also offering the room to bring kids to school, carpool with coworkers, or pack up and take a road trip. The best part is this is an affordable model so any of our Saint James, Huntington Station, Hauppauge, and Smithtown customers can take the time to fall in love with it without feeling guilty.

Ford is making the SYNC 3 system even smarter with Siri Eyes Free, an available feature on many of the newer Ford models. We’re attached to our phones, and it's hard to disconnect while we drive. Now, when you get a text from your sweetheart asking “How could you…” you can immediately start looking for some “I’m sorry…” flowers, just by engaging your SYNC 3 with Siri Eyes Free. Let Ford help you help yourself.

Yesterday, PickupTrucks.com announced the results of its "Texas Truck Showdown Max MPG" fuel economy challenge. The competition matched up various efficient truck models for head-to-head mileage, payload, and performance tests. Here at Ford of Smithtown, we were excited to see that the 2016 F-150 EcoBoost earned the top spot in the competition...

The Ford F-150 Wins a Big Fuel Economy Challenge Thanks to Its 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6: We know Ford... https://t.co/xKLPvtzb9w #fordtrucks

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