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The Ford Flex is quickly emerging as one of America's favorite SUVs. This three-row midsize vehicle leads its class in innovative technology features, designed to make driving more convenient and more fun. The standard rearview camera boasts a backup assist grid enabling drivers to get out of any sticky driving and parking situation. The available adaptive cruise control takes the challenge out of maintaining a steady speed while providing assistance in detecting slowing traffic.

Why look further than the Ford Flex for all of your SUV needs? This roomy and technologically advanced...

The Ford Fusion has a special place in the hearts of many auto enthusiasts. These American workhorses are familiar to many but not particularly sought after. The current trend for Ford is to use the Fusion line as a way to introduce more eco-friendly propulsion options. These include forays into all-electric Ford Fusion models as well as hybrids like the Ford Fusion Energy.

The long-term performance of the Ford Fusion Energi should be comparable to previous hybrid options built on other Ford platforms. Ford claims this vehicle should run up to 150k miles, but it is likely to run...

The Ford Transit Connect is a vehicle that can be used for both commercial and personal purposes. Many companies utilize this vehicle for in town deliveries. It is also useful for taking trips with the family.

The Ford Transit Connect has several innovative technology features that make it safer to drive. This vehicle is equipped with electronic front window defrost. With the push of a button, heating elements embedded between the panels of the windshield melt away frost, ice and snow. The mirrors and the windshield washer fluid portals are also heated. The Transit Connect also feature the

If you want to know why so many drivers today consider the Ford Taurus a popular full-size sedan, just look at the design features of this vehicle. Here are two features on the new Taurus.

The new Taurus has LED Taillamps that come standard on all the different models. The way this feature makes you safer on the road is these lights burn brighter than regular lights, so you will be seen easily. Not only will they light faster too, they consume less energy to do so.

The new Ford Taurus has a unique spoiler that has aerodynamic properties for…

Ford initially introduced the Edge as part of its 2007 collection. This sporty midsize SUV remains a popular choice on the market due in part to the innovative styling by the Ford design team. One of the features offered as part of the 2018 model is the availability of the SEL Sport Appearance Package.

The package includes the smooth aerodynamic exterior lines that are featured with the Ford exclusive grille design, dark headlamps, and a rear spoiler. The attention to detail continues with the Edge’s 19-inch magnetic painted wheels. This SUV’s premium sporty design is prominently...

Have you seen the new Ford Explorer? The latest engine styles have amped up the power a bit, but the standard engine is all you might need. With a 3.5-liter V6, the base engine puts out 290-horsepower. Drivers have complimented Ford on providing a ton of power in acceleration, giving this SUV a ton of pick up on the road.

You can still get more fuel economy with the EcoBoost versions of this vehicle. The four-cylinder version of the Explorer has a twin-turbocharged engine that gets 280-horsepower. This is the best option for those who are daily commuters because…

The power behind the 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor is enough create interest in the heart of any truck lover. To start with, its 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine offers high output and the electronic 10-speed transmission offers towing and hauling mode to make things easier to pull. In the SuperCrew edition, you will get a 26-gallon capacity fuel tank, or you may be happier with another model that offers 36-gallon fuel tank capacity.

Improvements in technology have provided buyers of the 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor with an auto start/stop engine and dual exhaust and dual tailpipes just under the…

If you love the environmental sustainability and gas-saving technology of hybrid vehicles, but you're not sure which one to choose, consider the Ford C-Max hybrid. It's a popular compact hybrid vehicle that offers so much in its interior that you'll be wondering why you didn't think of it sooner. Among these are convenient features like a hands-free foot-activated lift gate and in-floor storage compartments.

The hands-free foot-activated lift gate on the hatch of the vehicle means that, with the Intelligent Key on you, all you have to do is move your foot to activate the sensor…

Your windshield wipers are very critical pieces of safety equipment. Without them driving in the rain is not only difficult, it becomes downright dangerous. That is why it is so important to monitor their condition and get them replaced as soon as they start to wear out.

During the warmer months, they have a tendency to dry out and become less flexible. That can lead to them cracking and becoming very ineffective. When this happens, you will want to bring your car, truck, or SUV into the service department here at Lithia Ford of Missoula and get them replaced.

 

When your tires are under-inflated, that can cause issues for your tires and for your vehicle and the way that it drives. When the tires have too much air in them, that can cause issues for both the tires and the vehicle, as well. You must keep your tires inflated with just the right amount of air.

Your tires are meant to connect with the road in a certain way, and they cannot do that as they are meant to if you do not keep the right amount of air in them. Your tires need to be hitting the road…