Ford Unveils Technology That Parks Cars and Avoids Obstacles

FLUSHING, Mich. - While the world has been talking about self-driving cars, Ford has unveiled a technology that parks cars and avoids obstacles - by itself. These driving technologies are the Fully Assisted Parking Aid and Obstacle Avoidance.

The Fully Assisted Parking Aid is just the obvious next step up from the Active Park Assist, which controls the steering wheel of a parking vehicle while the driver controls the gas and brakes.  The Fully Assisted Parking Aid takes it a step further by taking full control of your vehicle. First, your vehicle uses ultrasonic sensors to scan for an open parking space at speeds as high as 18 mph. When it finds a spot, it alerts the driver early enough for them to come to a safe and complete stop. The driver then puts the vehicle in neutral and presses a parking button. After the button is pushed, the car will automatically switch gears, accelerate, steer, and brake.

The best part about this Fully Assisted Parking Aid is that you don't even have to be in the vehicle to park it! While you're more than welcome to sit in the driver's seat while your vehicle navigates itself into a spot, you can also step outside the vehicle and press the parking button on a keyfob or remote. This technology works for both perpendicular and angled parking.

As for Obstacle Avoidance, sensors on the vehicle will direct the steering and brakes to avoid hitting cars and/or people that are stopped or slowing ahead of you. First, your vehicle will warn you with a chime. If you don't slow down or come to a stop, your vehicle will assume control of itself, scan the roadway for clearance on the left and right side of your vehicle, and either brake or move the car to the side. The sensors that are used to control your vehicle when an obstacle presents itself are the three radar unit sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and a camera that can scan as far as 600 feet - that's about 3 football fields!

Ford has unveiled technology that parks cars and avoids obstacles, but these great features aren't available on Ford vehicles just yet. To see what features are on current Ford models, or to take your favorite Ford out for a test drive, stop by our dealership! We would be more than happy to take care of any of your vehicle needs. 

We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.


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2013 Model Year End Clearance Event

FLUSHING, Mich. -  With football season in full swing, you're probably wishing you had a brand new big screen TV to watch the game on - Don't worry, Delehanty Ford has you covered! Our 2013 Model Year End Clearance event is going on right now and you could win a FREE big screen TV just by coming in and taking a test drive!

Winning a big screen TV has never been easier, since all you have to do is take a vehicle of your choice out for a spin. Everyone that takes a test drive during the 2013 Model Year End Clearance event will be entered to win a free big screen TV - it's that easy! However, the even is over as soon as the last 2013 vehicle is sold, so come in soon and don't miss out on your chance to win!

No matter which vehicle you're interested in, our talented and knowledgeable sales staff know how to get you the best price possible at our 2013 Model Year End Clearance event. For example, if you're interested in the Ford Flex, ask about our Ford Flex Rebates, Ford Flex A-Plan Pricing and Ford Flex X-Plan Pricing. Our team members would be more than happy to assist you!

We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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Ford Auctions Off 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Prototype for 200k

FLUSHING, Mich. - With all proceeds going to aid the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ford has auctioned off a 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Prototype for 200k! This prototype is one-of-a-kind and was sold at the recent Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas, NV.

While this vehicle is the only one of its kind and therefore was never expected to sell cheap, the $200k that it sold for was $100k more than the asking price. No one is complaining about the extra cash, as all the proceeds went directly to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Even the winning bidder is more than satisfied, as he not only won the one-of-a-kind Mustang Cobra Jet prototype, he was also made an honorary member of Team Mustang and will receive exclusive access to the Ford Product Development Center, Ford Design Studios and Ford Racing Department. In addition, he will be given the opportunity to take driver training at Roy Hill's Drag Racing School in NC, and be featured in a future Mustang documentary.

As for the car itself, it is powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine and is the prototype for one of the most successful drag racing packages from an OEM. Not to mention, this prototype has a serial number that is completely unique to this vehicle: #2014 BJMS CJXX1. This serial number, marking the vehicle as one-of-a-kind, is what made it possible for Ford to auction off the 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Prototype for 200k.

While we don't have this unique vehicle on our lot, we do have a variety of Ford Mustangs that you will love the minute you're behind the wheel. If you'd like to take one of our pony cars out for a test drive, stop by today and we'll be happy to set you up with one! Come discover the Ford Mustang at Delehanty Ford. We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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Ford Warriors in Pink are 19 Years Strong

FLUSHING, Mich. - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Ford Warriors in Pink are 19 years strong. This program, created by Ford Motor Company, works to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer - so far they've raised $120 million!

The Ford Warriors in Pink is a clothing and gear collection created by Ford - all bearing the Warrior in Pink logo. Although the Ford Warriors in Pink is a stylish collection, it is also a great way to raise funds for the organizations fighting breast cancer, since 100 percent of the net proceeds from sales go straight to those organizations.

This year, Warriors in Pink is teaming up with actor Gilles Marini to promote a limited-edition T-shirt that Marini designed himself. This limited-edition t-shirt, titled "United with Love" will be sold for a limited time and all the money made will go to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. This t-shirt retails for $20 and can be purchased from www.fordcars.com.

In addition to promoting the limited-edition T-shirt, Ford Warriors in Pink are celebrating their 19 years strong with a series of inspirational videos. These video series - one titled "In Her World", the other, "Courage Talks"- are intended to give viewers an intimate look at prominent women and their stories of inspiration. It is also intended to cover the difficult conversations breast cancer patients will inevitably face.

If you'd like to find out more information about the Ford Warriors in Pink, or if you would like to discuss what you can do on a local level, stop by our dealership! We'd be happy to discuss the Ford Warriors in Pink program, or assist you with any of your vehicle needs. We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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2014 Ford Fiesta Brochure

FLUSHING, Mich. - If you liked the 2013 Ford Fiesta, you're going to love the updated and redesigned 2014 model. This subcompact car has a nicely trimmed cabin, excellent build quality, and various connectivity features that are designed to make your drive more enjoyable and comfortable - all of which are covered in detail in the 2014 Ford Fiesta Brochure.

The 2014 Ford Fiesta's exterior has been refreshed for the new model year, as seen by the sleeker styling and slight face-lifts for both the hatchback and sedan. The 2014 model will offer the Ford Fiesta S, Ford Fiesta SE, and the Ford Fiesta Titanium. Also, new for 2014, the Ford Fiesta has also received a new trim level that features a more powerful engine and sportier handling: the new Fiesta ST.

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The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is one of the most exciting changes for the 2014 model year. You'll love the turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 197 hp and 214 lb.-ft. of torque, as well as the fact that the Fiesta ST goes from 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds and gets an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway.

For the 2014 Ford Fiesta (S, SE, Titanium), its 1.6-liter four-cylinder produces 120 hp and 112 lb.-ft. of torque and gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 39 mpg on the highway. If you go with the SFE package, you can bump up the fuel economy to 41 mpg on the highway.

To help you save big on this 2014 Ford Fiesta, make sure to ask about our Ford Fiesta A-Plan Pricing, Ford Fiesta X-Plan Pricing, and Ford Fiesta Rebates! We can guarantee you'll love this vehicle! For more information, download the 2014 Ford Fiesta Brochure online or stop by our dealership today! We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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2015 Ford Mustang Interior Spy Shots

FLUSHING, Mich. - The countdown until the release of the 2015 Ford Mustang continues, with shots of the prototype's exterior being passed around the internet. Now however, we finally get a good look inside of the pony car with these 2015 Ford Mustang interior spy shots!

As you can see from the photos, the 2015 Ford Mustang will have an infotainment screen mounted above the climate control buttons - 9 buttons to be exact. This new model appears to have 9 central buttons framed by dual zone temperature dials and buttons for heated/cooled seats. Below the climate controls you can see a row of switches, including traction control and emergency flashers.

We mentioned before that the newest pony car may resemble the 2011 Ford Evos concept car, and it appears that this rumor is true! The above interior shots confirm that the 2015 Mustang's C-pillar window is smaller and strikingly similar to the windows on the Ford Evos concept.

While we will have to wait for the unveiling of the 2015 model, these 2015 Ford Mustang Interior Spy Shots give us a great idea as to what the finished product will look like! If you'd like to check out the current Mustang model, stop by our dealership and we'll happily set you up with a test drive! We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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Top Ford Cars for Tailgating

FLUSHING, Mich. - Football season and tailgating are in full swing across the country, but nobody does tailgating quite like the people of Michigan. No matter if you're cheering on Michigan, Michigan State, or another one of our great football teams, you want to have a great tailgating experience to get pumped up for the game. That's why we've come up with the top Ford cars for tailgating to help you get the most fun out of your experience.

The first vehicle that you'll love to tailgate with is the 2014 Ford Flex. With 155.8 cubic ft. of passenger space and 83.2 cubic ft. of cargo, you can fit up to 8 football fans and all the tailgating necessities into your Flex! You never want to arrive at your tailgating destination and realize you've forgotten an important part of the celebration. With the Flex, you'll have tons of space to pack all the essentials. ensuring that nothing gets left behind. Plus as a bonus, once you've arrived you can pop the trunk open and serve the food/drinks right from the Flex's rear!

Another vehicle that you'll love to ride in with friends and family is the 2014 Ford Escape. The Escape is able to provide you and your passengers with space, technology, and fuel efficiency - sounds like a great time to us! With space for up to 5 passengers and all their tailgating essentials, you'll still have room to jam out with friends - all while getting an EPA-estimated 31 mpg on the highway! You'll also have a lot of fun with technology such as the SYNC with MyFord Touch that allows you to find your tailgating location and play your favorite music.

The 2014 Ford Explorer will make you wish that the tailgating never has to end! With room for up to 7 friends and/or family, you'll be able to fill the Explorer with your favorite tailgating companions.  Once you get to your destination, you can fold down the seats and enjoy 80.7 cubic ft. of space for food, tailgating games, and a variety of cold drinks. You'll love being able to open the Explorer's trunk and use the space to keep your food and drinks from being knocked over or ruined.

If you'd like to check out these top Ford cars for tailgating in person, stop by and see us today! We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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