The MyFord Touch system offers convenience that Ford drivers in the greater Fort Lauderdale area love. A recent survey reported that 91 percent of MyFord Touch users with 2011 or 2012 model year vehicles use hands-free calling at least once a month, while 62 percent use it daily. In an effort to keep those drivers satisfied, Ford has released a MyFord Touch upgrade, with a cleaner more user-friendly look.

Mirrors are for reflecting. Everyone knows that. But did you know that mirrors also help to de-flect as well? In order to keep your new Ford interior pleasantly quiet, Ford has come up with a way to deflect external sound via an elliptical acoustic mirror.

Imagine never having to lose a grocery bag or sprain your back in the name of trunk opening again. Well, Ford has taken that small fantasy and made it a reality with the all-new motion-sensing power liftgate. First available in the next-generation Ford Escape, the technology is a great example of the automaker's dedication to improving convenience and making the everyday lives of new Ford drivers, a bit easier.

Many water-consumers (aka humans) are ditching the plastic bottle in favor of more eco-friendly options such as Kleen Kanteens or Nalgenes. Yet despite the fact that these options are greener and cheaper, not all have made the switch. We know this because it's almost impossible to go a day without seeing a plastic water bottle tossed onto the street or left behind at the office. It seems these little landfill dwellers just won't disappear. Thankfully, Ford has found a home for them that would make Mother Earth proud.

For any new-car buyer quality is by far one of the most important criteria in selecting a new car. This seems quite reasonable to us at Plantation Ford. After all, buying a new car is a serious investment of not only money, but also time and energy. That's exactly why we sell new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs to the greater Plantation, Florida area. We want our lineup to be saturated quality cars that…

Here at Plantation Ford, August is a very exciting time of the year. In just a few weeks, the 2012 Ford Explorer is hitting our showroom floors located at 707 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL 33317. With the all new EcoBoost engine the large sports utility vehicle promises to deliver best-in-class highway fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (mpg)!

Along with the ultra-conservative, 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, the forthcoming 2012 Ford Explorer…

Ford Sync is not just about having a convenient way to search your music, get directions, vehicle health reports, receive personalized daily info like updates on the stock market and get traffic services and updates, but it's also, and more importantly, about safety. Ford Sync is not only convenient for drivers, but the technology also promotes driver safety. The technology encourages drivers to be less distracted when driving with hands-free calling and audible text…

Ford is scheduled to launch its 2012 Focus EV by the end of the year. And, while they've already created a dedicated page on their website, a few final details have yet to be determined... the EV's sounds, for example.

As you might already know, electric cars are dangerously quiet and require sound to alert pedestrians (particularly the blind), as well as animals. Automakers aren't yet mandated to integrate sounds into their?

Though the 2012 Ford Fusion already gets an estimated 41 mpg city driving, Ford it determined to outdo themselves once again. The automaker is aiming to increase the fuel economy of the 2013 Fusion by 15 percent. Not sure if you did the math, but that translates to a fuel economy of 47-48 mpg - an outstanding feature certain to make the Ford's peers green with envy!

Ford is keeping their mouths shut regarding the…

The Ford Explorer has been an American auto maker favorite for over two decades. It's also been one of their best selling models. When it came time to "reinvent" the SUV for 2011, engineers picked their brains, and the minds of customers, to get all the best into this vehicle.

First off, there's a great starting price range: $29,999 to $44,199 for an all equipped SUV. Not bad at all.

There…