The Top 3 Reasons To Test-Drive The 2018 Ford Explorer

Thinking about buying or leasing a new SUV? If you live in Alexandria, Clinton, Annapolis or the surrounding areas, read our top 3 reasons why you should choose the 2018 Ford Explorer from Waldorf Ford!

Then, visit us today and test-drive the new Ford Explorer in your preferred trim to experience everything it has to offer!

1.  Powerful & Efficient

The 2018 Ford Explorer comes equipped with a best-in-class 365 horsepower V6 giving you enough power to tow up to 5,000lbs, when properly equipped.

Plus, with features like Curve Control and Hill Descent Control, you can take on the road with added confidence.  You can also rely on AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ to keep you steady when you tow your favorite weekend toys.

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2. Spacious Premium Interior

Take everyone along and then some!  Now your whole family can enjoy the adventure in complete comfort with seating for up to 7 passengers and 21 cu. ft. of cargo space.

Need extra room? The second row of seats features a 60/40 split-fold-flat bench and the third row has a 50/50 split folding seat gives you easy access to the back.

Plus, when properly situated, the new Explorer gives you up to 81.7 cu. ft. of cargo space.

3. Stay Safe & Connected

Stay connected wherever you go with the tech you need to make your drive smarter while keeping you focused on the road ahead. The 2018 Explorer’s available Sync® 3 system features voice command options and helpful navigation to make getting to your destination a breeze. You can also access all your favorite tunes and listen through the available Sony® Premium Audio system.

Plus, the new Ford Explorer comes equipped with the latest in safety technology like a 180-degree camera, Lane-Keeping System, and more, so you and your passengers can arrive safely to your destination.

Bonus Reason: Get Your 2018 Explorer For Less At Waldorf Ford

If you need another reason to drive the 2018 Ford Explorer, here it is: Waldorf Ford has it for less!

Schedule your test drive today to lock in your special pricing, then visit us to start saving on our lineup of new Ford Explorers!

We proudly serve drivers from Alexandria, Clinton, Annapolis or the surrounding areas!

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Waldorf Ford Named in Top 100 For Sales in 2016

Waldorf Ford is excited to announce that for the year of 2016, their New Car sales ranked in the Top 100 among all Ford dealers in the United States, with 2,174 total cars sold in the year of 2016.

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This is the 13th time that Waldorf Ford has ranked in the Top 100 for New Vehicle Sales, and, will be the 10th time that Waldorf Ford has been awarded the Triple Crown Award, given to Ford Dealers with both exceptional sales and outstanding customer service scores.

Steve Raley, the General Manager of Waldorf Ford stated “We’re so proud of our team for reaching such a challenging goal, and placing us in the Top 100 for Ford Dealers around the nation. It’s a huge honor, and we couldn’t be more impressed with our staff. In addition, we would like to thank our outstanding community for trusting Waldorf Ford with your automotive needs in 2016, and look forward to working with you in 2017”.

Congratulations to our wonderful team! We can’t wait to see what goals we’ll achieve with you in 2017!

 

Tips for a Seamless Thanksgiving Road Trip

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, along with the busiest travel holiday of the year!

If you’ve traveled on this holiday in the past, you know that planning is key to a seamless, relaxing trip, and we’ve got just the list to keep you organized this year!

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  • Stay Connected – Download the latest travel apps for your phone before you hit the road—Spotify is a great channel for music, Waze will help with traffic, and Citymapper will be your best-bet for navigation!
  • Travel Late or Early – Instead of sitting in a huge mess of traffic this year, leave in the middle of the night, or early in the morning to avoid traffic jams—you’ll get to where you’re going much faster, and your passengers will thank you… especially if you have kids!
  • Pack Wisely – Make sure to bring temperature-appropriate clothing, shoes, and coats, especially if you’re heading north or to the mountains!
  • Have Your Car Serviced – Make sure that all of your fluid levels are topped off, your brakes, lights work properly, and that your car is up to date on all routine maintenance including oil changes and tires. Contact our Service Department to set up an appointment to have your car prepared for your road trip!
  • Have Travel Documents on Hand – Be sure to carry your Insurance Card, Roadside Assistance information, and any other vital information, in case of emergency.
  • Make All Stops at Once – If you have children, it might be challenging trying to travel with the constant stopping for bathroom breaks, food, and drinks, but, if you stop in a place where you can use the restroom, grab a sandwich and a bottle of water, all in one place, you’re guaranteed to save time instead of loading and unloading everyone into and out of the car at each place.

Visit us online to schedule your appointment with our Service Department, to ensure your vehicle is up-to-par for your Thanksgiving travel. Buckle up, and enjoy the ride!

Vehicle Spotlight: 2017 Ford SuperDuty

The 2017 Ford SuperDuty is the perfect truck for hard working men and women that are just looking to get the job done, and it’s one of our favorite vehicles here at Waldorf Ford.

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With 430lbs-ft of torque, a V-8 engine, and 385 horsepower, the 2017 SuperDuty is perfect for any trailer you want to tow or load you want to haul. The 6.2-liter engine and rear-wheel drive makes driving a treat, no matter what condition the road is in. The lightweight aluminum body helps to keep fuel mileage low, while still performing where it needs to be.

The 2017 Ford SuperDuty comes with a 3 year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, 5 year, 60,000-mile power-train warranty and roadside assistance. With coverage like that, how could you go wrong?

With multiple trim styles available both with 2 doors and 4-doors, this truck is perfect for a single person, or for a family of four, and contains all of the same features you love in Ford Trucks.

So what are you waiting for? Contact us today to learn more about the 2017 Ford SuperDuty. We’re sure you’ll love it!

Vehicle Spotlight: Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer has been one of the most popular mid-sized SUV’s in America, since 1991. 15 years later, it’s still turning heads, and we understand why completely.

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The 2017 Ford Explorer is one of the leading mid-sized SUV’s in America, and anyone that owns one can tell you why.

The 2017 Ford Explorer comes standard with a 3.5L V-6 290hp engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, a telescoping steering wheel, an emergency communication system, remote key-less entry, side seat mounted airbags, safety canopy system curtain, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd row overhead airbag, passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, 18″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, driveline traction control, AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control electronic stability.

7 passengers fit comfortably in the Ford Explorer, with split-bench 3rd row seating, and with 5 trim styles available, you’re sure to find the vehicle that you love.

With an estimated 24 MPG on the highway, and 17 in the city, the 2017 Ford Explorer is not only sleek and practical, but it’s fuel efficient.

Stop in to Waldorf Ford, and try your new Ford Explorer on for size.

Get Your Vehicle Ready for Fall at Waldorf Ford

Fall can be a busy time for any family, especially if you have kids. Between the new school year starting, extra-curricular activities, and the busy (and quickly approaching) holiday season, it’s hard to find the time to do anything, let alone prepare your car for inclement weather. Although it’s tough to find the time, it’s very important to do so, to ensure your family is safe on the road.

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Here are a few tips for safe travel when going into the Fall months:

  • Inspect Your Tires: Fall and Winter usually mean slippery conditions. Between wet leaves laying on the road and rain, sleet, and snow in the winter, you’ll want to ensure you have tires with ample tread to ensure you have good traction.
  • Check Lights: Ask a friend or family member to come outside with you while you turn on and off each light to ensure all are working properly. Fall means less day light. Make sure your lights work good while you still have time!
  • Replace Wiper Blades: Fall and Winter mean sleet, snow, rain, and everything in between. Make sure your windshield wipers can get through anything before the bad weather starts.
  • Make Sure Defroster Works: Check the functionality of your front and rear defroster to make sure they’re working properly to avoid having your windows fog up.
  • Check Your Battery: Nothing is worse than being in a hurry on a cool fall morning, just to find out that your car battery is dead. Hook up a battery tester to your car’s battery to ensure it’s in proper working order.
  • Check All Fluid Levels: Make sure you have enough fluids in your car (windshield, power steering, brake, transmission, and coolant). There’s nothing worse than an overheating car when you’re in a rush to get the kids to school.

Our technicians are ready and waiting to help you get your vehicle fall-ready—make an appointment with Waldorf Ford’s Service Department today!

The 2017 Ford Mustang: Your Dream Awaits You

The Ford Mustang has been around for 51 years, with the first Mustang produced in 1965. Since then, generations of Ford lovers have come to cherish the sporty car, at car shows, with collector’s editions, and with memorabilia.

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Here at Waldorf Ford, we love the Mustang, and we’re sure that you’ll fall in love, if you haven’t already. With models that acquire 31 highway miles per gallon, and 22 in the city—the 2017 Ford Mustang is nothing short of spectacular.

You’ll have the option to purchase your new Mustang with a 6-speed select shift manual transmission and a 2.3L EcoBoost Engine, or a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 5.0L V8 Ti-VCT engine, your ride will never be boring. We have a wide variety of colors and trims to choose from, as well as both convertible and hard-top models to choose from.

If you’ve had your eye on a Mustang for a while, but weren’t quite sure whether or not the Mustang lifestyle is for you, we have the perfect way to help you decide.

On Saturday, September 10, Waldorf Ford will be hosting the Southern Maryland Mustang Club Show. Stop in, mingle, check out the beautiful cars on display and decide for yourself. We’re sure you won’t regret your decision, that is, if you choose to buy one.

Football Tailgating Hacks for your Ford F-150

There is nothing better than going to a Washington Redskins game with your family and friends, enjoying the atmosphere, the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs cooking, and the all-around good time you have, even before the game starts.

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We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tailgating tips that you are sure to love, and you can put them to great use in your brand new Ford F-150 this year!

  • Keep a toolbox in the back of your truck, stocked full of cooking utensils, silverware, trash bags, condiments and other essentials that are easy to forget when rushing to the game. Having these items available to you without having to pack them each time will save you a ton of time.
  • Cut up and prepare all of your fixings beforehand—shape your burger patties and refrigerate between wax paper sheets, cut up all lettuce, tomato and onions so that they’re ready to go before you head to the game. Pack all of your perishable items into a cooler with plenty of ice, and load it into your F-150.
  • Throw a large plastic bin into the back of your F-150 to bring back used dishes and trash that may not have made it to a garbage can. Fill an old laundry detergent jug with water to use as a hand sanitizing station.
  • Keep a metal bucket in the back of your F-150 to throw potentially hot grilling ashes into, rather than leaving them in the grill or on-site.
  • Buy an inexpensive set of plastic drawers and keep them in the back of your truck. Keep the drawers stocked full of essentials like cooking spray, aluminum foil, plastic cups or utensils, and paper plates.

Keeping all of these items in the back of your F-150 might not seem ideal, but, with a cover on the bed of your truck, you’ll hardly even know they are there. Visit us online to discover bedcovers and liners to get your F-150 ready for football season

Vehicle Spotlight: Ford Escape

The 2017 Ford Escape is one of our favorite vehicles of all-time, and it’s been turning heads left and right, recently.

With the new, sleek and sporty style, and 21 city MPG and 29 highway MPG, the crossover is one of our top selling vehicles, and we completely understand why.

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There are three trim styles available; the Ford Escape S, Ford Escape SE, and the Ford Escape Titanium. All three of the models include 6-Speed SelectShift, power windows and door locks, a storage bin under the floor, touch controls on the steering wheel, and flat-fold rear seats. In addition, a 6-speaker AM/FM radio with a CD player, MP3 and auxiliary input, as well as a communication and entertainment system are included on the Ford Escape.

All models are standard equipped with front and rear anti-lock brakes, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, and a rear-view camera. Advanced safety technologies include adaptive cruise control, a lane keeping system, and enhanced active park assist.

The Base S Trim comes with a 2.5L, 4-Cylinder Engine with 168hp that gets an EPA estimated 22 MPG in the City and 31 MPG on the Highway. The SE and Titanium come standard with a 180hp 1.5-Liter EcoBoost engine, with an optional 245hp 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 engine available instead.

The two EcoBoost equipped Escapes come with Auto Start-Stop Technology which will help fuel consumption and vehicle emissions during city driving. The S Trim can only be purchased as a two-wheel drive but the other two models give you the option of four-wheel drive.

Also available is SYNC Connect, which allows you to start, lock, unlock and locate your vehicle from virtually anywhere using your smartphone.

Check out what your trade is worth, and then stop in and test drive one for yourself—you won’t regret it!

 

Ford Mustang GT Gets New Power Packages

The 435 horsepower under the hood of the new Ford Mustang GT is already enough to turn heads, and when paired with the superior handling, you’ll find that the GT is already an incredible specimen of a vehicle. There is enough power in the standard engine of the GT to knock you back, but there is enough power to keep you in control. Straight from the start, fans of performance cars were blown away with the power inside the Mustang GT, but Ford, always looking to impress, recently announced the release of three additional performance packages that will be available for the Ford Mustang.

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Power packs, the first of the power packages, is a stage package of parts and engine tunes that will work on cars from 2015 to 2017 model years. Power pack one is a basic package that features a K&N high-flow air filter and an ECU tune, which increases the horsepower by 13 and boosts the torque by 16 lb-ft. The power pack one also grants the driver an increase in low-end torque as well, providing an additional 40 lb-ft when the engine reaches 1500 rpm.

The other two packages come with features that were lifted from the Shelby GT350, with their own individual tuning calibrations and different parts. The power pack 2 features the cold-air intake from the GT350, plus an 87-mm throttle body. This brings the driver a 21 horsepower increase and a 24 lb-ft increase in torque. The power pack 3 adds all the features of the power pack 2, plus the intake manifold of the GT350. This brings the driver 37 more horses under the hood and five more lb-ft of peak torque. When the engine hits 7500 rpm, look out for 60 more horsepower.