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When you step behind the wheel of a 2018 Ford Mustang GT, you get a car with a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine under its hood. What's that mean, you ask? It means you get a car that can produce 460 horsepower, 420 pounds-feet torque, and 7,500 RPM.

The F-150 is America's best-selling pickup and the 2017 Ford F-150 is the most recent iteration of this exceptional truck; if you're on the lookout for a truck to call your own, we couldn't recommend it enough! However, it's important to know what your options are so, in the video below, you'll see the F-150 pitted against the Toyota Tundra. With the F-150's best-in-class fuel efficiency and best-in-class payload capacity, you'll understand why people from all over the Fayetteville, AR area love this truck.

 

Driving what you love isn't just about getting there —it's about enjoying the ride. No matter what the road throws at you, you'll be in control in the 2017 Ford Taurus —thanks to the array of developments Ford engineers have added to their acclaimed sedan.

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SUVs have been on the rise in the United States for some time now. The more that people drive them, the more they decide to stick with them. In fact, according to a recent analysis, SUVs have higher loyalty ratings than any other auto type in the industry. Sedans, trucks, vans; nothing else has as devoted a base of core followers as the SUV.

 

Looking to hit the road and make some lasting memories this summer? Before you do so, be sure that your vehicle is running as best as it can by scheduling a service appointment with Lewis Ford beforehand.

 

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You'll be pleased to know that our service and repair center is conveniently located right here at our Fayetteville dealership. Whether you need an o

The battery in your car is working hard each day to ensure those numerous devices are all operating perfectly. With a weak battery, you may not be able to enjoy things like the stereo, navigation system, and charging stations, to name a few.

Consider these failing car battery warning signs:

• The car horn sounds much weaker than you ever remember it sounding.
• When you try to start the car in the morning, the engine is turning over very slowly.
• The headlights appear to be very dim when the car turns over.
• There is a very strange odor coming from the…

That upcoming road trip means plenty of fun times ahead, unless you haven't made plans to prepare for any troubles on the road. Here are a few things to make your trip as safe as possible.

• Keep an empty gas can in the trunk just in case you run out of fuel.
• Bring some flashlights and pack some new batteries too.
• A few road flares could alert drivers your car is stranded.
• A tire gauge is needed for checking the pressure along the trip.
• Be sure to fill up the washer fluid so you can see the road clearly…

In order to get some really great gas mileage, habits have to be changed and new ones formed. We almost always speed up from a stop to reach our desired speed way too fast. Simply apply continuous pressure on the gas pedal until you reach your desired speed. Gunning the engine wastes gas and is very bad for the engine as well.

Improperly inflated tires is a real culprit when it comes to stealing gasoline. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Use cruise control on the highway. This will keep your gas flowing to your engine at a steady…

It's no secret that the dangers of operating a motor vehicle are always high. However, there are things that can be done as a precaution, and to ensure your safety as well as that of your passengers and other drivers on the road. We all know there are many distractions, especially once you are behind the wheel of your car. In this new technological era, with the iPhones and smartphones, distractions are right at our fingertips, literally. The thing to remember is that no matter what, your life and the lives of those around you, are of far more…

What do we here at Lewis Ford Sales like about our esteemed American automaker's full-size SUV, the 2017 Explorer?

In truth ... every last bit of it. This utility hauler, in our estimation, is quite the head-turner.

And, apparently, our friends over at MotorWeek agree. Check out their review of the Explorer in the clip below:

There is absolutely no denying the brilliance of the Explorer's entry-level engine, a 3.5-liter V6. Standard on the Base model, this six-banger dishes out a decent 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is ...