Blog Posts From Mitchell Selig Ford in Windsor, CT

Ford recently honored a U.S. combat veteran, Marlene, at the auto manufacturer’s design studio in Detroit. While Marlene thought she was going in to chat about her experiences overseas and her time spent in the military, Ford had a few surprises waiting for her.

Was Marlene more thrilled with the shiny, new 2018 Ford Mustang or meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of her favorite actors? We aren’t sure, but we’re happy for her either way!

At Mitchell Selig Ford, we’d love to chat about this or any other Ford-related news here at our dealership…

If you ever find yourself at a loss for words, say when someone asks you why you love the new book, movie or TV show you’re discussing, we understand. Capturing those feelings to describe to someone else feels next to impossible at times.

Take when you try to describe what you love about the all-new Ford Edge, for instance. If you feel tongue tied, here’s some help:

Are you in the market for a safer SUV? Then you’ll definitely want to check out the Advanced Trac Link system on the Ford Explorer. Why? Well, this unique system works hard to keep you and your precious cargo safely on the road, no matter what the conditions. This system detects slippage of the SUVs wheels and counteracts the issue. This makes your ride safer, even if the road is wet, icy or steep.

Another feature the Ford Explorer has is Curve Control Link. This feature allows you to slow significantly when needed. 

If you’ve heard the news lately, you are familiar with the very real problem of water shortage in various parts of the world. The UN believes that this trend will continue to worsen and estimates that 47 percent of the world’s population will experience water stress by the year 2030. That’s why the news of this ingenious Ford engineer’s invention is so exciting:

This #Ford employee’s idea could bring #cleanwater to parts of the world that need it. https://t.co/oCuoSX0V8V pic.twitter.com/lXJQA4st3c

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) September 27, 2016

With all the focus lately on buying locally-made goods and consuming locally-grown food, it’s eye-opening to see the distance most things we buy travel. Buying U.S.-made is important to our economy and to supporting the neighbors right here in our backyards.

We think you’ll find these statistics interesting the next time you’re looking for a new vehicle:

Ford has more hourly employees and produces more vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker. pic.twitter.com/k15cqknsvX

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) September 27, 2016

It’s late Friday afternoon and you’ve just secured a meeting with an important potential client downtown. Unfortunately, you weren’t planning for it, it came up at the last minute. You rush to gather samples of your work, then head for your vehicle. Of course, traffic is backed up. When you finally arrive at the parking garage closest to your meeting you find it full … and aren’t sure where else to park.

Hate trying to find parking? See how drivers can eliminate that anxiety with #FordPass™ in more than 160 cities.https://t.co/gBSSOGVOhA

— Ford Motor…

When you think of pro football players, words like “rough,” and “powerful,” and “hardcore,” usually come to mind. What doesn’t? The word, “yogi.” Yet, Derrick “D.J.” Townsel is both: a former NFL player and also a world-traveling, meditation experiencing yoga teacher.

Here's how one former pro football player-turned-yogi practices #yoga with the help of the 2017 #Ford #Explorer. https://t.co/EkwMUCrTKw

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) August 2, 2016

When you think of adventure, what comes to mind first? Is it long weekends in the backcountry, just you and your backpack and maybe a friend or two? Do you think of cross-country ventures and exploring new places? Or do you tend to stick a little closer to home, checking out the newest restaurants, clubs and art galleries in the city?

Launched new Escape, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid, Lincoln MKZ & MKZ Hybrid. #FordEarnings $F pic.twitter.com/t3aVp9wLdd

— Ford IR (@FordIR) July 28, 2016

What do you need to “get done,” this summer? Whether it’s towing a parade float for your kid’s little league team in the community parade, towing a trailer to deer camp to scout out the scene for fall hunting, or a camper to the lake for a family weekend, we have a recommendation for you.

The Ford F-150. This pickup truck is an American favorite for good reason. It’s chock full of features and comfort inside to make the ride more pleasant, has a lot of torque and horsepower under the hood, and looks good to boot…

Do you want this to be the summer that you remember? Whether you spend it taking in beautiful sunsets over the lake, heading to the coast for some real waves, or simply enjoying a Sunday drive in the mountains or Saturday night romp in the city, picture yourself in one of these:

Imagine the growl of the motor, the feeling of speed and power as your new Ford Mustang eats up the miles? There’s a reason that this car remains an American classic.