Future Ford of Sacramento

Future Ford of Sacramento in Sacramento, CA has a question for you: What do mirrors and insulation have in common? It's a tricky question, we admit. On the surface, the two seem totally unrelated. Give up? The answer is: they both reduce noise.

Not all of us can be NASCAR drivers. That's a given. But it doesn't mean we can't fantasize, right? It seems as though such is Ford Racing's thought process as well. The long-time NASCAR participant has redesigned its race offering to closely resemble the original, street-legal Ford Fusion. That way, when sport enthusiasts head to the tracks, they can envision themselves hitting high speeds in new Ford models of their own.

Nobody likes a promise breaker. So it's good that Ford followed through on its oath to reach 100,000-units in sales for the Ford F-150 by the end of 2011. Not that Future Ford of Sacramento ever doubted the ambitious automaker's capabilities. After all, the light-duty pickup truck and its boosted engine were bound to find success from the very beginning.

Before moving too far into 2012, Future Ford of Sacramento would like to take a moment to provide a quick recap of Ford 2011. After a few rough years, we are overjoyed to look back on the past 12 months and see that our favorite automaker is now moving along brilliantly. Record-breaking sales and new Ford model success seem to be the top themes. To give you a better picture however, we'll zoom in on a few particular highlights.

When Ford focuses in on a goal, you can be sure it'll get done. That's why we're so thrilled that the automaker's eyes are currently set on environmental sustainability. In particular, Ford will send its EcoBoost turbocharged engine to China by 2015. This eco-friendly feat is significant for several reasons. Allow Future Ford of Sacramento to explain why.

• 2012 Ford F-150 has been awarded the prestigious Motor Trend Truck of the Year® award, the fourth time F-150 has won the accolade and the second time in the last 4 years. F-150 has won the award more times than any other truck.
• F-150 outshone all other contenders in various tests that evaluated the?

Tis' the season for Ford Focus! First off, an EV variant is slated to hit select California dealerships by 2012 and we at Future Ford of Sacramento have our fingers crossed. After all, we're a shoo-in for the automaker's nice list considering all the top-of-the-line new Ford models we've shared with the Sacramento area this year...Anyways, like we said, this holiday season is all about the Focus. And it seems as though others would agree. In fact, TheCarConnection.com chose it as the "Best Car to Buy" for 2012.

In the automotive market today, entertainment systems and green technology aren't too hard to come by. Safety features, on the other hand, seem to be receiving a bit less attention. Thankfully, Ford fans like Future Ford of Sacramento don't have to worry. The automaker still has the lives of its drivers at the forefront of its mind. That is why the new 2013 Ford Explorer will come equipped with some of the most advanced safety features out there.

Future Ford of Sacramento thinks those in the Sacramento area will agree with us in saying that when it comes to new Ford models, there's nothing better than staying one step ahead of the game. That is why we were extremely excited to hear that Ford is giving consumers the opportunity to order the all-new 2012 Ford Focus EV before it even hits the market.

Thanks to the new "Ford Drives Box Tops" sweepstakes, when you test drive a new Ford model at Future Ford of Sacramento you can also help support local schools in the Sacramento area. This month and next, Ford is partnering up with Box Tops for Education and bringing families three new ways to raise money for their schools.