Ford Brand Ranks High for Initial Quality
Each year, J.D. Power takes on the daunting task of figuring out which vehicles and brands show the greatest quality over the first 90 days of ownership. This Initial Quality Study (IQS) starts with a 233 question survey of almost 80,000 new vehicle owners, who report problems they’ve experienced in each of the eight categories. The scores are then added up to problems per one hundred vehicles, and the models are ranked for their Initial Quality. This year, the Ford brand earned its highest ranking in the history of the IQS, and became the number two non-premium brand in the study. Continue Reading
Enjoy Summer in a Ford Car or SUV
The summer season is in full swing, and for many of us, that means trying to enjoy the great weather and long days as much as possible. And that also makes things like commutes, the journey to a vacation, or even an errand, that much harder since they take us away from enjoying the season. But luckily, here at your Shelbyville Ford dealership, we have the perfect solution to that particular brand of summer blues. With the right vehicle, you can enjoy the summer while you drive, and make the most of this beautiful time of year. Continue Reading
Ford Models Named Best Fleet Value in America
Each year, Vincentric uses their expertise in data collection and analysis, as well as their deep knowledge of the auto industry, to determine the models with the Best Fleet Value in America. These awards are designed to recognize models that will give owners the lowest total cost of ownership, ensuring a great value for fleet customers and drivers. This year, a total of five Ford models topped their categories – all of them marking multiple years of earning the honor. Continue Reading
Go Green at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville
There’s never a bad time to think about the environmental impact of your car, or the impact fuel costs have on your wallet. But with long days and the long road trips ahead of most drivers, summer is an especially good time to go green in a new Ford truck or car. And here at your Shelbyville, KY Ford dealership, we’ve got you covered. Continue Reading
Take a Trip in a New Ford Car
As the weather has recently been showing, summer is upon us, which means months of warm air, sun, and school-free kids are ahead of us. One way to keep your summer exciting without breaking the bank is by taking day trips or short road trips to a weekend getaway, and there’s no better way to do that than in a Ford car, SUV, or truck. And luckily, there’s a lot to see and do not far from Shelbyville, KY. Continue Reading
Ford F-Series Honored for Brand Image
Every year, Kelley Blue Book uses their expertise about buying cars and honors brands with the best image. They base their decision on “perception data” on buyers of new cars, honoring a brand that really gets the attention of buyers, and earns their enthusiasm. Brand image can be the product of many factors, including quality, communication from the automaker, and how well the brand has captured the imagination of the car buying public. This year, for the fourth year in a row, the 2017 Ford-F Series was given a Brand Image Award as the Best Overall Truck Brand. Continue Reading
How Ford Models Make Parking Easier
Parking is a necessary but unloved part of the driving experience, and when it comes to the dreaded parallel parking, often actively avoided. But there’s no avoiding parking completely, which is why Ford automakers have worked hard to make the whole experience easier, safer, and better for everyone involved.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor a “Must Test Drive” Truck
Editors at Autotrader have spent months test driving almost every new vehicle on the market, in situations from off-roading to daily carpools. After their testing, they considered which models they would declare a “Must Test Drive” option for consumers. Their criteria was not just the excellence of the vehicle – they also considered the unexpected, and what each model offered that would change how you thought of the vehicle or the brand. When the team eventually narrowed it down to 12 unanimous picks, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor was declared a “Must Test Drive” truck for 2017. Continue Reading
Take Your Dog for a Ride in a Ford Truck or SUV
For many of us, our dogs are our best friends. And of course, we want to take our best friends with us when we travel, hit the park, or while visiting friends and family. Here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, we want to make sure you and your pooch are safe and comfortable for however long you’re in the car together. Luckily, we’ve got a great selection of models on our lot that can do just that! Continue Reading
Meet the Future of Full-Size SUVs with the 2018 Ford Expedition
You may have noticed over the past few years that SUVs on the market have been increasingly varied in size and capabilities with compact SUVs and crossover vehicles becoming more popular. But what about those of us with large families, or pets, or equipment who still need the real-deal, full-size SUV? Don’t worry, here at your Shelbyville Ford dealership, we’ll have you covered with the all-new 2018 Ford Expedition. Not only will this full-size SUV provide the space you need, but it’s also the smartest, most capable, and most adaptable version of the SUV ever, with all the technology and flexibility to take the SUV market into the future. Continue Reading
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Ford Brand Ranks High for Initial Quality
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Enjoy Summer in a Ford Car or SUV
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Ford Models Named Best Fleet Value in America
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Go Green at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville
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Take a Trip in a New Ford Car
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Ford F-Series Honored for Brand Image
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How Ford Models Make Parking Easier
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor a “Must Test Drive” Truck
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Take Your Dog for a Ride in a Ford Truck or SUV
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Meet the Future of Full-Size SUVs with the 2018 Ford Expedition
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