A clean slate. A blank page. Starting from scratch. Those can be intimidating concepts to many people, but not to the Ford powertrain engineers. When it came time to get to work on the all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 diesel for the F-Series Super Duty, the stakes were high. This would be the first-ever Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built diesel heavy-duty pickup engine. This was an opportunity to design a new engine with more power and higher fuel economy, ensuring it would be capable of meeting stricter emissions requirements for the 2010 model year. Also, improvements were on the way from the competing diesels from General Motors and Dodge. Get it wrong, and it would mean an engine with poor fuel economy and higher emissions. Get it right, and it would save Ford time and money. Gee, no pressure, powertrain engineers…. Read the rest of this entry »
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How Ford Did It: Building the Class Leading Power Stroke Diesel
April 18th, 2011A Fabulous Show for Ford Enthusiasts
April 18th, 2011What makes Fabulous Fords Forever a fabulous show for Ford enthusiasts? It is one of the West Coast’s largest Ford car shows, combining thrilling rides at Knott’s Berry Farm with thrilling Ford rides representing a century of vehicle history. This article was guest written by Tom Fong, a Ford enthusiast, to share his experience from the event. Read the rest of this entry »
Swap Your Ride!
April 11th, 2011Come swap your ride at Borgman Ford to get these awesome deals!
New 2011 Ford Fiesta SE
$14,771 or Lease for $159/mo.
(Lease Set for 39 Months)
Loaded with substance, the new Ford Fiesta changes everything. We’ll help you make the best of Ford’s new machine with great service and some of the greatest prices in West Michigan – or anywhere! Check Our Inventory! >>
New 2011 Ford Fusion SE
$22,975 or Lease for $198/mo.
(Lease set for 39 Months)
It’s no wonder Motor Trend magazine praised “the Fusion’s combination of performance, comfort, fuel efficiency, and technology.” The Ford Fusion continues to deliver on all fronts for 2011. Check Our Inventory! >>
New 2011 Ford Focus SE
$14,302 or Lease for $199/mo.
(Lease set for 72 Months)
Grounded in fun and functionality, the 2011 Ford Focus is hard to beat. Up to 35 mpg hwy helps stretch your paycheck. Euro-inspired suspensions provide exceptional handling finesse. Check Our Inventory! >>
New 2011 Ford Escape XLT
$19,938 or Lease for $237/mo.
(Lease set for 39 Months)
The Ford Escape, whether gas or Hybrid, brings outstanding SUV capability to the table and hundreds of great features. Check Our Inventory! >>
Fuel Economy Secrets: How Ford Does It
April 11th, 2011Have you seen the price of fuel these days? Of course you have, and now more than ever buyers are paying attention to not only a vehicle’s fuel-economy figures, but also the ways in which it was engineered to further improve fuel efficiency. Ford employs some pretty cool technology to do just that.
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Ford: Engineered for Potholes
April 11th, 2011Sometimes they are unavoidable, those potholes and damaged road surfaces. You cringe and hold your breath as you are forced to drive right over the obstacle, hoping your vehicle comes through it without incident and that you aren’t too rattled either. But Ford vehicles are put through similar paces long before you’ll ever be behind the wheel and faced with that scenario. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford: Engineered for Potholes
April 11th, 2011Sometimes they are unavoidable, those potholes and damaged road surfaces. You cringe and hold your breath as you are forced to drive right over the obstacle, hoping your vehicle comes through it without incident and that you aren’t too rattled either. But Ford vehicles are put through similar paces long before you’ll ever be behind the wheel and faced with that scenario. Read the rest of this entry »
Swap Your Ride!
April 11th, 2011Come swap your ride at Borgman Ford to get these awesome deals!
New 2011 Ford Fiesta SE
$14,771 or Lease for $159/mo.
(Lease Set for 39 Months)
Loaded with substance, the new Ford Fiesta changes everything. We’ll help you make the best of Ford’s new machine with great service and some of the greatest prices in West Michigan – or anywhere! Check Our Inventory! >>
New 2011 Ford Fusion SE
$22,975 or Lease for $198/mo.
(Lease set for 39 Months)
It’s no wonder Motor Trend magazine praised “the Fusion’s combination of performance, comfort, fuel efficiency, and technology.” The Ford Fusion continues to deliver on all fronts for 2011. Check Our Inventory! >>
New 2011 Ford Focus SE
$14,302 or Lease for $199/mo.
(Lease set for 72 Months)
Grounded in fun and functionality, the 2011 Ford Focus is hard to beat. Up to 35 mpg hwy helps stretch your paycheck. Euro-inspired suspensions provide exceptional handling finesse. Check Our Inventory! >>
New 2011 Ford Escape XLT
$19,938 or Lease for $237/mo.
(Lease set for 39 Months)
The Ford Escape, whether gas or Hybrid, brings outstanding SUV capability to the table and hundreds of great features. Check Our Inventory! >>