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In recent years the arrival of the new Ford F-150 Raptor is among the most notable events in the truck world. This truck caught the attention of so many due to a few different quirks. The truck is technically an F-150, but the Raptor is so radically different than the standard issue that it might as well be a standalone truck.

The performance options on the Raptor are all heavily influenced by the one-piece aluminum bed. This truck bed comes in extended or regular and is completely made of composite materials. The lightweight bed extends the effective range of the…

Both the design and the convenience of the Ford Flex stand out. The bold and distinctive exterior is available with up to two colors. When you push a button on the key fob or within the cabin, the power liftgate opens or closes to make loading and unloading more convenient. The outside mirrors quickly eliminate ice and snow with built-in heating.

So that long-distance trips become more enjoyable, Adaptive Cruise Control can keep you safely away from the car in front by automatically slowing down and speeding up as traffic conditions transform. If a potential accident is imminent...

You can customize the Ford Transit Connect to meet your exacting business needs. Passenger versions with a long wheelbase can shuttle up to seven passengers while the biggest cargo version handles up to 149 cu. ft. with the front passenger seat folded down and 1,610 lbs. of payload.

This van also makes working smarter a breeze. Available Forward and Reverse Sensing Systems detect objects in front and in back of you, so you avoid bumps and accidents when parking. The SYNC® 3 infotainment system provides navigation and wireless smartphone connections.

What safety features do you look for in your next new vehicle? We’re here to present some of the safety features of this popular plug-in hybrid so that you can see for yourself.

The road conditions and weather can sometimes be unpredictable. The Fusion Energi features an AdvanceTrac electronic stability control system to help you stay in control.

It uses a series of gyroscopic sensors that monitor the yaw and roll and makes adjustments to help prevent wheel slip along with over and understeering.

The ESC also features curve control. What does this feature do?

The tire pressure light could mean a sudden drop in pressure due to tire damage, or it could just be that over time, your tire pressure has changed and needs to be filled again at the nearest gas station. The only way to tell is by checking your tire pressure monitor or using the tire pressure gauge to see what the pressure has fallen to.

The numbers on your tire give you the precise pressure that you need, or you can look at the owner's manual to see what's best for your vehicle. In most cases, it is…

If you are in the market for a new full-size sedan that combines elegant styling with industry-leading safety equipment and the best quality and reliability in the business, then you need to look no further than the all-new Ford Taurus. The all-new Taurus models remind drivers of why it has been a leader in its class for so long.

And drivers of the all-new Taurus will enjoy a long list of technology features as well that include:

To see all of these features in person come on down to our showroom here at Louisburg Ford and take the all-new Ford…

4-wheel drive vehicles can provide their owners with many valuable benefits. They perform well in rough terrain and in inclement weather, not to mention being good work vehicles. That said, 2-wheel drive vehicles also provide many perks, including increased gas mileage and improved front-wheel traction. Vehicles that can convert between both gear configurations usually include special components called transfer cases.

Transfer cases are side-transmissions that convert torque from regular transmissions into rotary energy, that is then sent to the individual wheels.

In days gone by, vehicle transmissions came in two types, either manual or automatic. These days, however, most vehicles have automatic transmissions with many newer models adopting a more advanced type of automatic transmission that is continuously variable. One thing that hasn't changed over time is the need to be consistent with transmission maintenance.

Your vehicle's transmission has a heavy workload. It has the enviable job of redirecting the power that the engine creates to the drive axle and accompanying wheels. This process is what actually makes your vehicle move.

If your family views connectivity a necessity when driving, maybe you should think twice before looking any closer at the 2018 GMC Yukon in favor of Ford's 2018 re-engineered Expedition. That's because you get so much more in the Expedition where you can WI-FI connect up to 10 devices versus only 7 with the Yukon.

That is not all that is different with the 2018 Ford Expedition either. While the Yukon has a max towing capacity of 8,500 pounds, the Expedition tows up to 9.300 pounds, and that is a lot. Another difference between the two…

If you are a recipient of a frozen gas tank, what would you do? There are a few things in which many of our customers at Louisburg Ford do, a lot of tricks of the trade, but when it comes to the most effective and common way, the following method takes the cake.

They tell us to always keep our gas tanks filled in the winter months as in doing so can prevent a blockage from the gas tank to the engine. This is factual because if a gas tank is empty, there is space for moisture to build. In…