Free Gas for a Year at Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha

Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha is running two great special offers that Omaha, Nebraska customers can take advantage of. First, all customers can purchase a new Ford vehicle for 0% APR financing for 72 months! This gives customers a much longer time period to pay down their new Ford vehicle. This promotion was just announced, and we hope that you will help us spread the word by telling your friends and family, or anyone you know who’s interested in purchasing a new Ford vehicle.

The following 2010 models are all available with this great sales special:

  • Ford Focus
  • Ford Fusion
  • Ford Mustang
  • Ford Taurus
  • Ford Edge
  • Ford Escape
  • Ford Flex
  • Ford Sport Trac
  • Ford Explorer
  • Ford Ranger
  • Ford Expedition
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Now for the second promotion that we are offering any customer who purchases a new Ford vehicle from us, Free gas every month for One Year! With gas prices on the rise for the Summer months, this is a great time to cash in on a deal like this. You figure that you’re going to pay about $35 per fill-up, perhaps even more. Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha will fill up your tank once a month, which comes out to be approximately $420 of gas savings over the next year ($35 x 12 months). These two offers can be combined. Separately, they offer our customers an excellent savings opportunity, but together, it’s a no-brainer. We hope you’ll stop by the Rusty Eck Ford dealership in Omaha, Nebraska today to cash in on these great savings opportunities.

Become a Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider via Email

If you’d like to find out about these great savings opportunities before the general public, we invite you to become a Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider. The Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Mobile Insider Program provides you with service and parts coupons via text message each month.

Become a Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider via Your Mobile Phone

If you’re interested in becoming a Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider, but don’t want to print out coupons from your email, you can also sign up for the same Insider program via text message to receive the same incentives. Simply text FORDOMAHA to 41513 to start receiving text messages with coupon codes and incentives.

Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha on Facebook

Remember that you can find Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha on Facebook. We like to talk about everything Ford with our Facebook fans. Our fans enjoy being connected with other local Ford fans. We hope you’ll consider joining our Ford community on Facebook today.

2010 Ford Escape XLT

The 2010 Ford Escape XLT has all the fuel efficiency you don’t get with most SUVs. We’re talking about 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. With that much fuel efficiency you’ll enjoy driving the new Ford Escape.

Starting at $24,045, you’ll like the features the 2010 Ford Escape offers. The XLT trim comes complete with a nice barrel of power and utility:

  • Premium cloth-trimmed seats
  • Six-way power driver’s seat
  • Ice Blue™ interior lighting
  • AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
  • 16-inch 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheel
  • SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad on driver’s door

2010 Ford Escape XLT

Let’s talk about that AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control feature. You won’t see it anywhere else. This is a Ford trademark and comes with all Escape models. It automatically applies brake pressure when you take a turn too quickly or swerve to avoid hitting an object. In addition to the added brake pressure, it adjusts your engine power and gives you greater control of the vehicle. It’s like an invisible hand.

To learn more about this and other features of the 2010 Ford Escape XLT, check out Ford’s website for details.

The options you get with the 2010 Ford Escape XLT are just as impressive as the standard features:

  • Leather Comfort Package
  • Cargo Package
  • Class II Trailer Towing Package
  • XLT Sport Appearance Package

That last option includes a painted high-gloss Black grille and lower front appliqué, 17″ premium Black wheels with a machined-finish outer ring mounted on P225/65R17 A/S BSW tires, vinyl door trim panels and a lot more.

The 2010 Ford Escape XLT comes with the standard manual air conditioning, optional ambient lighting, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with cruise and secondary audio controls, power windows with one-touch up/down  on the driver’s side, auto-dimming rear view mirror, battery saver, C-pillar mounted coat hook, Satellite radio provided by SIRIUS®, standard FWD and optional intelligent 4WD, fog lamps, rear window defrost, black roof rack crossbars (optional), optional power moonroof and much more.

You’ll have as much fun driving the 2010 Ford Escape XLT as you’ve ever had driving anything. It’s the perfect family vehicle and the perfect 21st century SUV.

2010 Ford Edge SEL Review

The 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle is an upgrade over the 2010 Ford Edge SE. As a mid-level 4-door, 5 passenger, rear-wheel-drive SUV crossover, the SEL provides more bang for the buck.

It sports seats that at the push of a button, fold flat to create more storage space whenever you need it. Additional storage space is found in the front and overhead storage consoles.

2010 Ford Edge SEL

2010 Ford Edge SEL Standard features: 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat for more comfort and a 6-CD changer with Sirius/XM satellite radio.

It also comes with 18″ alloy wheels and a rear spoiler, giving you that sporty look and feel while still giving you the functionality of extra space for extra people or cargo.

2010 Ford Edge SEL Options: voice-activated DVD navigation, DVD rear-seat entertainment system, power Vista Roof and a Class II TrailerPackage.

  • Power:  3.5-liter VVT V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. 265 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. EPA-rated at 18 to 25 mpg.
  • Towing Capacity: 3,500 Lbs.
  • Drivetrain : FWD

The 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle has a nice Body shape, Great leather seats and a smooth ride.

It surprised me how much room there is in the back seat. I expected it to be roomy in the front, and it is, but many SUVs only give you room in the front and cramped space in the back. The 2010 Ford Edge SEL solves this problem very well.

The back seats even recline for more comfort! All of the seats in the 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle are extremely comfortable for long trips.

For a small SUV, it has a lot of power and it is extremely easy to maneuver in tight spaces. The steering wheel has every feature you could want.

Because of the nice styling, the entertainment system, front and rear, the comfortable seats, easy maneuverability and power,  the 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle is a great choice for anyone on the go.

Let’s Trade Keys Ford Sales Event

Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Nebraska is running a great new promotion that could help get you into a brand new Ford F150 truck. It’s the Let’s Trade Keys Ford Sales Event and it’s going on now at our Omaha Dealership.

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The sales event is pretty simple. You come into our Omaha Ford Dealership, give us the keys to a car that you’re still making payments on, and we’ll give you the keys for a brand new, fully loaded F150 4×4 with leather seats. The kicker is that we’ll KEEP YOUR PAYMENTS THE SAME AS THEY ARE FOR THE VEHICLE YOU TRADE IN. Pretty cool, right? Check out the Let’s Trade Keys Ford Sales Event video on YouTube below.

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There are a few requirements that must be met in order to qualify for this great new promotion.

  • Must finance with Fifth Third Bank
  • Credit score of 750 or better
  • Must qualify for college or military discount
  • Trade-in vehicle must be either a Toyota/Honda/Scion/Acura/Lexus
  • Up to $35,000 MSRP
  • All negative equity must be paid in full
  • Dealer will match qualifying payments up to January 2011

Stop by Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha today for the complete details of the program AND be sure to bring your keys!

Become a Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider

Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha has an Insider program whereby we send one email per month out with vehicle specials and service coupons to our Insiders. The program is 100% free. If you’re looking to buy a new or used Ford vehicle now or in the near future OR if you plan on servicing your current vehicle, definitely consider signing up to become a Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider as it will save you a lot of money on your next purchase.

You can also sign up for the same Insider program via text message. The Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Mobile Insider Program works the exact same way as our email Insider program, except that you receive your service and parts coupons via text message each month. Simply text FORDOMAHA to 41513 to start receiving text messages with coupon codes and incentives.

Why Risk Your Safety? Go with a Ford

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.

If you’re interested in receiving special savings opportunities on services, parts, and new or used vehicles, please consider signing up for our free Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider list. Each month we’ll send you an email containing all of our latest Ford savings opportunities.

What are People Saying about the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe?

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!

What Is Your Trade-In Worth? Find Out Now

Are you looking to find out what your trade-in is worth? Perhaps because you’re interested in purchasing a new vehicle? Through our online Trade-In Evaluator, you can find out just what your trade-in is worth in minutes. We have broken it down into two easy steps. Simply go to our website and you can get started.

Step 1

Fill out your vehicle information. Be as honest and accurate as possible so that your quote can reflect the true value of your trade-in. As you can see from the image below, there are a few simple questions like the make and model of your vehicle, as well as, a few questions regarding the condition of the vehicle. Answer these questions to the best of your ability and click Step 2 to continue.

Step 2

The second and final step involves providing Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha with some of your personal information. This information will not be shared with anyone. It simply allows us to contact you with your trade-in quote. All you have to do is enter your Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Zip Code, and send any comments that you have. Once you’ve added all of your information, you can click the Submit Evaluation button. One of our representatives will get back to you with your trade-in quote.

If you’re looking into the value of your trade-in, perhaps it’s because you’re in the market for a new vehicle. If that’s the case, we want to share this month’s Featured Vehicle from Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha – the 2010 Ford F-450 XLT. This new beast comes with a 5.4-liter V8 engine and is great for towing and hauling heavy loads. Learn more about the new Ford F-450.

If you’re interested in purchasing a new or used Ford vehicle, then I recommend that you sign-up for our Member Savings Club. Each month we’ll send you the latest specials on both new and used vehicles, as well as, on service & parts. Not only that, but we’ll keep you up to speed with all of the latest Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha information. Definitely consider signing up today.

If email isn’t your thing, perhaps you’re on Facebook or Twitter. We are on both and would like for you to connect with us through our social networks. It gives us the ability to build a personal relationship with you and answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you there.

All about the 2010 Ford F-450 XLT

The 2010 Ford F-450 XLT used to only be available for commercial use, because they figured no ordinary person would be towing more than 24,000 pounds or hauling 3 tons in the payload. Maybe no ordinary person would, but you are no ordinary person — and now there is a truck for everything you need to do. The 2010 Ford F-450 XLT features a 6.4-liter turbodiesel V8 engine getting a whopping 350 horsepower and a ridiculously huge 650 lb-ft of torque. A standard six-speed manual transmission means the drive is totally under your command, and it carries up to 6,000 pounds. The rugged exterior gives way to a comfortable cabin, too. Simply extraordinary. VIEW INVENTORY.

ford dealersThe new Super Duty Ford F-450 XLT is perfect for hauling, towing and other types of jobs where a really powerful truck is needed. Starting at a price of about $49,000, the new XLT is full of features for today’s blue-collar working man. Here are some rugged features and some that appeal to his softer, more relaxing side.

• The new F-450 XLT has a 5.4-liter V8 engine under the hood to give the truck massive power (350 horsepower) along with a convenient six-speed manual overdrive transmission.

• The wheels on the new 2010 Ford F-450 XLT are 17″ chrome steel wheels that have bright hub covers and decorative centers.

• For even more power, the new F-450 XLT offers a 6.4-liter Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine with dual turbochargers. This means more power, faster acceleration and better performance all around.

• The Ford Work Solutions is an option for the man on the go. It includes a little workstation inside the cab of the truck where you can make notes, print papers and track your fleet all while you are a behind the wheel. However, the features are disabled while the truck is in gear.

• The Ford Sync by Microsoft helps you stay in touch with a hands-free connectivity system for extra safety and convenience.

These are just a few things you will undoubtedly find appealing about the Super Duty 2010 Ford F-450 XLT. Visit your Ford dealer today to get behind the wheel of one and see what you’ve been missing!

What Should I Know About the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is here. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is back and some say better than ever. U.S. News gives the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a 9.9 out of 10 safety rating, which should make all owners feel very safe while driving this vehicle.

The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac from Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha can suit all purposes for customers. It can store people and travel accessories equally well. One great feature is the lockable bed cover that keeps water out of anything that you might be carrying in your truck bed. While putting this post together, we found a great article by Geoff over at RIDE LUST. Geoff spent some time reviewing the Explorer Sport Trac. Check out the article and let us know what you think.

Being that it’s the holiday season, we have some great offers going on at the Rusty Eck Ford Dealership of Omaha. From pre-owned vehicles to new vehicles and from service to parts, you can really save a decent amount of cash by taking advantage of some of our special offers. Simply head over to our website and check out some of our offers. If you’re someone who likes to simply receive any of these offers, as opposed to searching for them yourself, then you should consider signing up for the Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Insider List to receive monthly emails containing that information.

For those of you who do take advantage of our email program, you will receive 1-2 monthly emails from us. Each email will contain links to our website, blog, service specials, service scheduler, and online application across the header of the email. Along the right side of the email will be links to our new car specials, pre-owned vehicle specials, insider coupons, latest featured vehicles, and social sites like Twitter and Facebook. The email is jam-packed with great information, which comes to you without you lifting a finger. Definitely consider signing up today.

Another great way to connect with us is through our social media sites. These sites provide us with a way to have a two-way conversation with our customers. You can take advantage of the Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha Facebook Fan page, as well as, follow Rusty Eck Ford of Omaha on Twitter. Beginning next month, we’ll be offering special promotions to our Facebook fans, so be sure to become a fan today.

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

There’s a common truck driver Catch-22 – if the truck is big enough, the driving experience is lousy, but if the truck handles well and gets great mileage, there’s no space to haul in the bed or the backseat. The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac manages to eliminate the problem with a midsize pickup that’s half SUV. The roomy enclosed cabin and independent rear suspension make this truck comfortable in every way to drive, and the interior is far more enjoyable than most trucks with power accessories, AC, CD player, satellite radio, and auxiliary jack. The 4.0-liter V6 with 210 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque puts out plenty of power, with the option for a 4.6-liter V8 at 292 hp and 315 lb-ft. Catch-22 of power vs. function solved. VIEW INVENTORY.

There’s a common truck driver Catch-22 – if the truck is big enough, the driving experience is lousy, but if the truck handles well and gets great mileage, there’s no space to haul in the bed or the backseat. The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac manages to eliminate the problem with a midsize pickup that’s half SUV, which makes the interior roomy and capable of carrying tons of cargo, but leaves the driving experience smooth and effortless. For those who want it all, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is one of the only vehicles that solves this problem effortlessly, in a beautifully designed package.

The design is half SUV, half pickup, with four full doors instead of the dinky little half-doors that you see on most trucks. Those doors are usually a fair indication of the amount of legroom a passenger has to put up with inside – about a third of an average-sized seat, which is uncomfortable for anyone but small children. On the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, those seats are fully extended with plenty of legroom and extremely comfortable design, which means you can actually seat four adults comfortably, with a child or a smaller fifth adult in the middle rear seat.

You’d think that giving so much space to the passengers would rob the Ford Explorer Sport Trac of its cargo and carrying capacity, but you’d be wrong. The cargo bed is smaller than your average pickup’s, but it’s extremely wide and roomy, with a 4.5-foot utility box. If you need even more room for cargo and don’t happen to be carrying extra passengers that day, the Sport Trac actually allows you to extend your carrying capacity by putting down the 60/40 split rear seats to make another flat cargo area for anything that wouldn’t fit in the bed.

The argument over which is more important, cargo or passenger space, has proponents on either side who clearly haven’t hear that the Sport Trac is the solution to all their woes. Those two camps agree on one thing, though – power is still the most important factor in both trucks and SUVs. So what does the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have under the hood?

The answer to that question should put any remaining qualms to rest. The Sport Trac comes standard with a 4.0-liter V6 that puts out 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque, with a five-speed automatic transmission that shifts through the gears easily and effortlessly. The drive itself is as quiet and smooth as you could want, even with the huge capacity of the Sport Trac. It accelerates from 0 to 60 in a little more than 8 seconds, and can tow up to 7,160 lbs. The fuel economy is pretty darn decent too, getting 20 mpg on the highway.

Cargo capacity + lots of passenger room + power = the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. It’s an equation no one else seems to have mastered, but that’s all right. Just so long as Ford’s doing the smart math so you can get the vehicle that you want.

And you can get it at your favorite Omaha Ford dealer right here at Rusty Eck.