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The Fusion Energi is Ford's brand new electric car plugin sedan. The vehicle has a lot of features built-in, but one of the coolest things about this vehicle is the controls and visibility on the dash. With SmartGauge by EcoGuide, you can check your energy levels in real time, as well as other parts of your vehicle such as the braking system.

The entertainment technology is also pretty high-tech. Ford has the SYNC 3 system built into the Fusion Energi model. SYNC 3 combines Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10-speaker audio system, satellite radio, and a bunch of other features…

When your business depends on a fleet of cargo vans, it’s important to keep track of the fleet and keep up on maintenance. We’re excited to introduce some powerful features that make the Ford Transit Connect a popular cargo van.

Ford Telematics is designed specifically for your Ford Transit connect. What does this feature do?

Ford Telematics collects real-time data on each van in the fleet and provides you with usable visual data to empower your business. The feature also keeps track of maintenance reminders based on the usage of the cargo vans so that you can keep…

Your tires are one of the most important pieces of equipment on your vehicle. As such, you want them to be in good working condition at all times. But since they work as hard as they do you are going to notice that they do suffer from some pretty extreme wear and tear. Tires are not the cheapest thing to have to replace, either so it only makes sense that you would want to get as much out of them as you can.

Fortunately there are things that you can do to help with this. Keeping your air pressure at…

The Ford Taurus has long been the gold standard in the full-size American sedan market. It has relied on its industry-leading style, safety, comfort, quality, and reliability to lure drivers in since the mid-1980's.

The Taurus still leads in all of these categories, but in addition to that, drivers are going to enjoy a detailed list of technology features for 2018 in the Taurus that include things like:

If you would like to check out all of these features in person then head on over to Mullahey Ford and take the all-new 2018 Ford Taurus out for a test…

If you're looking for a compact hybrid car that has no trouble seating up to five people, the 2018 C-MAX is right for you. The interior cabin space is roomy for this class of vehicle and makes an excellent choice for buyers with families.

If you're in need of plenty of cargo space for groceries or bulky road trip gear, the C-MAX can handle that, too. The 60/40 split in the second row of seats lets you fold down the seats to fit your items, and still seat a passenger in the back. There's also storage…

Ford has taken a great deal of time to develop and manufacture one of the highest performance hatchbacks on the market today. That is why our team here at Mullahey Ford of Arroyo Grande are so excited to announce the arrival of the brand new 2018 Ford Fiesta ST.

This hatchback kicks out an incredible 197 horsepower which is more than enough to tear up the roads and make for very fun driving. Its 17-inch aluminum wheels will also make you the envy of your friends because of their sleek look as well as high-quality performance that ensures maximum grip…

If your vehicle is not properly aligned, you might feel the vehicle pulling you toward one side. You might feel like you can't control your vehicle and it just does its own thing no matter what you try to do. You should keep your vehicle properly aligned.

Your vehicle goes through a lot, and all of the bumps and ruts that you drive over can mess with the alignment of that vehicle. When your vehicle is not aligned correctly, that can cause issues for you and even put you in danger. We are here to help you out.

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As a popular crossover SUV, the Ford Escape is highly rated for its innovative technology features. One of its top features is FordPass, which researches locations that are near your vehicle. This integrated system helps you locate a downtown parking space and pay for it electronically.

The Ford Escape also has SYNC 3 voice-activated technology for controlling the vehicle's infotainment system. You can use it to connect to your smartphone and play music from your playlist. It also simplifies the process of navigating around a closed road or finding your way to a restaurant that serves...

Prepping your differential for servicing can be a messy job depending on the design of your differential. While some differentials have a drain plug, others only can only be accessed by removing the housing cover. Regardless of these facts, you should always have a plastic drop cloth and a wide catch pan with you. Before you start draining the old oil, warm the oil to make it easy to flow by driving your car for a few minutes.

Once you’ve changed into your grungy clothes, get yourself a face mask just in case you can’t handle the smell…

Brake fluid, the hydraulic fluid that fills the brake lines in your car, is responsible for making your brakes stop the car when you press your foot on the brake pedal. Your car's owner's manual will provide information about how often brake fluid should be changed for safe, efficient driving.

Brake fluid can degrade during normal driving conditions, and manufacturers typically specify the type and grade of fluid each vehicle requires. If the fluid has deteriorated, or there are other signs of braking system trouble, it should be changed. Cars may require a change of brake fluid once…