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No matter if you’re in a work-ready pickup truck or a performance-oriented sports car, you’ve felt the effects — and the differences — of a vehicle’s suspension.

A suspension system includes a vehicle's tires, springs, shock absorbers and connecting parts and is designed to connect a vehicle to its wheels and allow the necessary amount of motion between the two. The suspension system contributes to both a vehicle’s handling and its ride quality, making it an extremely important factor in a vehicle’s safety and comfort.

Put bluntly, the suspension absorbs energy from the road. It absorbs…

Ford Motor Company received their best-ever score in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study, a report which measures vehicle quality by tracking the amount of problems that occur within the first 90 days of ownership.

The study found that Ford vehicles had 81 problems per 100 vehicles and that Lincoln had 83 problems per 100 vehicles. The numbers were far below the industry average, which averaged to 93 problems per 100 vehicles in 2018.

Ford attributed their rankings, which have improved for the fifth-straight year, to quality improvements that include enhancements to tech features.

“Ford’s…

Throughout the country, both law enforcement and companies (large and small) utilize Ford vehicles to conduct their business. In many cases, these law enforcement departments and businesses form fleets of vehicles. Whether these fleets are three vehicles, or 30, managing them can be tough. This is why Ford has introduced two new products to increase efficiency among fleets.

Ford has been a trusted provider of fleet vehicles for decades and has been the leader in the field for over 30 years. The two new products that Ford Commercial Solutions is launching should help fleet owners to maintain more control and…

The 20th Annual Ford Freedom Awards ceremony was recently held May 22nd at the Michigan Opera Theater in the Detroit Opera House. Collaborating with The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, the Ford Freedom Awards honor individuals throughout history who have made a positive impact for the African-American community. This year’s theme, “Black Girl Magic,” in particular highlighted the legacy of female leaders and the growing achievements of emerging female activists and entrepreneurs.

The Ford Freedom Award was posthumously presented to honoree Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Remarked by many - including former President Barack Obama - as the “godmother of…

Technology has long been the driving force of innovation and development within the automotive industry. In fact technology and innovation are intertwined; sometimes technology pushes innovation, while on other occasions innovation leads to strides in technology. Technology has changed and adapted in the industry constantly. The new innovations that are driving the automotive industry are electric and self-driving vehicles.

While your standard gasoline-powered, person-operated vehicle is still the most common option, this is likely to change. Electric vehicles and those that are self-driving will soon become much more common. Companies like Ford are working tirelessly to not only develop these…

In the beginning of May, Ford faced a major setback. A fire at the Meridian Magnesium Products facility in Eaton Rapids, Michigan caused Ford to cease its production of the F-150. Meridian produces key parts that are used in the manufacturing of several Ford vehicles, including the F-150. While this fire seemed like it would severely damper the company’s production capabilities, Ford was able to come out on top.

Less than two weeks after the fire, Ford has resumed production of the celebrated F-150. This may come as a surprise to many; the company returned to production much…

Whether it is our annual Holiday Meals on Wheels program for seniors in Detroit or investing nearly $1.5 billion in civic organizations around the world, The Ford Motor Company is constantly striving to further improve our local communities. In continuing our mission to ensure that no one is left unfed, the Ford Fund and Northwest Ford Dealers are teaming up once again for the fifth annual Ford Peanut Butter Drive.

The goal of the Ford Peanut Butter drive is to help food banks meet the heightened need for nutritious, kid-friendly meals during the summer months when school meal programs…

The SUV market has become very competitive in recent years. This is because the popularity of Sport Utility Vehicles has also increased. Drivers prefer SUVs for their performance capabilities and ample storage.

In such a competitive market, it may be hard to choose one SUV over another. When it comes to the 2018 Ford Edge Sport and the 2018 Kia Sorento, choose the Edge. The Ford Edge is a fun and sporty vehicle that features driver assist features that the Sorento does not and possesses a 315 horsepower engine. Ford’s SUV edges out the competition.