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If you’re looking for something to do the Halloween in or around Omaha, your Ford dealers would like to bring your attention to some fun local events.

• The Boo Zoo – This fun children’s event takes place at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and Friday night is the last night to take part in this fun event. It lasts from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and is a great way to keep kids safe while letting them have fun.
• The Boy Scout’s are sponsoring the “Twilight Woods” from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Take a walk through the “haunted” woods for a spooktacular time.
• The Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Children’s Halloween Festival takes place on Saturday between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. It’s free!
• The Storytime Spectacular is on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the SouthPointe Barnes and Noble on Pine Lake Road. This week’s story is sure to be something spooky.
• Take a Walk in the Stalks at 27th and Superior Streets. For only $2 per child, your kids can safely trick-or-treat through a maze between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
These are just a few of the Halloween events coming up that the entire family can enjoy.

With Halloween right around the corner, have you figured out what you’re going to dress up as? I’m sure you have a big party to go to OR a long night of trick-or-treating with your kids, so a great costume is a must, right? Well, do you own a big Ford F-350 OR are you in the market for the new 2010 Ford F-350? If so, perhaps you can suit up in a colonial outfit, and head to your Halloween party as Johnny Appleseed in your big Ford F-350.

How cool would it be to pull up to your Halloween party in a brand new Ford F-350 and jump out as Johnny Appleseed? You could walk around your friends house sprinkling seeds everywhere. If they have a problem with it, just tell them you are really getting into your character, plus, it’s good for the environment! If they still don’t like it, you can always do a nice burnout in the yard on your way home. Take a look at those tires, perfect for burnouts…

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Taking care of your Ford cars and driving them correctly will help you get the most life out of them as possible. Engine performance is one of the most vital aspects of keeping your Ford vehicles running efficiently and smoothly. Here are some tips to help you keep your engine running at its best over the years.

Keep a log of maintenance and routine procedures. Keeping track of the maintenance on your Ford car or truck is ideal because it reminds you of how long it has been since anything has been done. If you do not have a written log, you may think you just had an oil change when, in fact, it was actually performed a year ago.

Use the correct motor oil. Oil is literally the lifeblood of your engine. It lubricates, cools, dampens and much more. That’s why it is so important to use the type recommended by your owner’s manual.

Use a high-quality fuel. Most gas stations these days have fuel options that contain cleaning agents. This can help clean any gunk or debris that has built up in your engine or any other parts of the fuel system. Fill up your Ford with this type of fuel every once in awhile to keep things running smooth and efficiently.

Have you heard the buzz surrounding the 2010 Ford F-350 trucks? If not, where have you been? These are some of the most impressive trucks put out by the Ford Motor Company in recent years. Here are some things that Ford and many consumers are excited about in the 2010 Ford F-350s.

• The new F-350 is available in three different engines – 300, 362 or 350 horsepower. Each engine has its own unique size. The 300-horsepower engine, for instance, is a 5.4 liter V8 engine. The 362-horsepower one is a 6.8-liter V10 and the 350-horsepower is a 6.4-liter V8 which is diesel fueled.
• You can get the 2010 Ford F-350 as either a six-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual. The choice is yours!
• Payloads for these massive trucks range between 2,860 pounds and 3,180 pounds.
• The Lariat F-350 is a more luxurious version of the truck than the rest of the trims. This particular model includes premium leather seats, a leather-trimmed dashboard and even a TV and DVD entertainment system.
• The Ford SYNC system is available for the 2010 F-350s as well as the new Ford Work Solutions package. This unique feature allows you to check your tool inventory quickly, check for any problems with your fleet vehicles and more simply by using a system installed in your dashboard.

With all of these features and more, why haven’t you gone to your Ford dealer to check out the new F-350s? Do it today while they are still available!

Do you want to get the most out of the tires on your Ford pickup truck? If so, it takes some care and maintenance. There are typically four things to remember about tire maintenance to keep them in tip-top shape. Here are those four main rules.

1. Check the air pressure. The air pressure in your Ford tires is extremely important. Too much air pressure and you could have a dangerous blowout and cause uneven wear. Insufficient pressure and your tires will wear on the sidewalls and you decrease your gas mileage by as much as five percent. Check the pressure about every 4 to 6 weeks to make sure they are at their proper PSI for optimum performance and durability.
2. Check the tread. The tire’s tread tells you about how much life you have left in your tires. The tread can also tell you if the tires are unbalanced or aligned improperly. Look for uneven treads to check for these problems. Also, place a penny upside-down into the tire’s tread. If you ca see all of Honest Abe’s head, it’s time to replace the tire.
3. Rotate the tires. Tire rotation keeps your tires wearing evenly and gets more life out of them. Before rotating your tires, however, check your Ford owner’s manual to see what pattern you should use for the best possible results.
4. Balance your tires. An unbalanced tire wears unevenly and causes unnecessary stress on the suspension system. If you feel a vibration when driving, you may need an alignment.

Are you in need of new tires for your Ford truck? If so, feel free to schedule a service appointment now at your Omaha Ford dealer. Whether you need a rotation, tire repair or brand new tires, we are here to service your needs.