Why Risk Your Safety? Go with a Ford

Posted in Weekly Corner on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

2010 has not been been kind to both Toyota and Honda. Both automakers are having a tough time keeping drivers safe in their vehicles. Both Toyota and Honda have had major recalls in the past few weeks, with the most notable belonging to Toyota for their sticky gas pedals. With this being said, we want to note that we are not trying to scare consumers into buying Ford vehicles.

Here at Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha, we simply want to make consumers aware of some of the issues going on with Toyota and Honda vehicles. Both automakers are quality competitors and we are sure they will bounce back. With that said, if you’re currently in the market for a new car or truck, you may want to check out an American automobile like Ford. There are a lot of great new Ford vehicles coming to market in 2010, like the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe.

Toyota 2010 Recall, Buy a Ford

There’s a great post from Thomas Mucha, Fordzilla vs. Japan, over on GlobalPost.com. Thomas talks about how Ford has progressed since the 2008 recession, while Toyota and Honda have floundered, especially recently with the major recalls from both automakers. So, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle this Spring, definitely be sure to do your research before making the purchase.

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What are People Saying about the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe?

Posted in Ford Reviews on Thursday, February 11th, 2010
It doesn’t get much better for the money than the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe. The smooth, quiet ride is powered by a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine that puts out a peppy 140 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque, along with excellent fuel economy with 24 mpg in the city and a startlingly great 35 mpg on the highway. It features a surprising amount of cargo capacity for a coupe, with 14 cubic feet of space and 60/40 split folding rear seats. Throw in a four-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player and auxiliary audio jack along with a high-tech interior with customizable lighting, and you’ve got a coupe offering an awful lot for a very low price tag. VIEW INVENTORY.

If you are looking for a small affordable car, the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe is a great option for your needs. With its comfortable seating, new key system and state-of-the-art entertainment features, you are sure to enjoy the new Ford Focus Coupe.

Ford SYNC
Ford revolutionized driving when the automaker introduced the SYNC system a couple years ago. Today, that system is still going strong and it is one of the most popular features car buyers look for when buying a new car. The SYNC system offers handy features like a vehicle health report, real-time traffic reports, audible text messages, hands-free calling and so much more. It is a Because it is mainly voice-controlled, the Ford Sync is also a great safety feature to have on your 2010 Ford Focus Coupe.

Safety
According to U.S. News and World Report Rankings and Reviews, the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe gets an 8.3, or “Very Good,” when it comes to safety. In federal crash test ratings, this car does very well. The 2009 model was given a “Top Safety Pick” by the insurance industry. However, the 2010 model has not completed its safety rating test, but it should get a top honor as well. The new MyKey System, another Ford innovation, comes standard on the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe and has parents raving about its safety. The system does not allow the vehicle to go above 80 miles per hour and it disables the radio or audio when the seatbelts are not fastened. It also creates a loud chime once the vehicle reaches 45, 55 and 65 miles per hour. As a result, parents love the MyKey system for the teen drivers.

Performance
The 2010 Ford Focus Coupe is not exactly the fastest or most powerful car in its segment, but it does get great gas mileage to make up for that. With a 2.0-liter engine with only four cylinders, you won’t be squealing away from the stop lights but you will get 24 miles to the gallon in the city and upwards of 35 miles per gallon on the highways. That’s a good exchange for extreme horsepower. You can choose between a five-speed manual transmission which comes standard on the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe or you can choose the four-speed automatic which is an option for only about $800.

But don’t take our word for it. Visit your Omaha area Ford dealers today and take one for a test drive. You will see that the reviews people are posting are not exaggerated!