Ford News & Events

Five decades ago, Ford placed a Mustang on top of the Empire State Building, one of the world's most famous attractions, and now for the car's 50th anniversary they've performed the same feat once again. Today, the legendary roadster is four inches wider and seven inches longer, so transporting it to the top of the building was even more difficult. See photos below!

To achieve this act, a technical team carefully disassembled a special display Mustang, "cutting" the car in just the right places to create sections that were taken up elevators on custom-made racks. Once everything…

In the mid to late '60s, directors began placing cameras on and inside of cars to make viewers feel like they were right in the middle of the action. Fast forward five decades later and many of these first-person perspective tricks are still being utilized. For example, in the recently released film "Need for Speed," director Scott Waugh opted for close-up, high-intensity car scenes and real stunts, many of which were performed in the new Ford Mustang.

For the movie, which hit theaters on Mar. 14, Waugh used seven modified 2014 Mustangs and an early prototype of the 2015 Ford…

I was pretty excited to hear that FOX was bringing “The X-Files” back for a mini-series this year and that excitement was heightened when I learned that the series was showcasing several Ford models. Fords have been featured on the show in the past as well; in fact, Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) drove a Ford Taurus when the show first premiered in 1993 and once called it a “good American car.”

Fast forward over two decades and Ford again decided to sponsor the show, so like me, you may have also noticed that many Fords appeared in various scenes…

Ring of Honor Wrestling’s Winter Warriors Tour is headed to Infinite Energy Forum this January! Coming up near the end of the month, ROH stars will hit the ring at IEF and it’s sure to be a high-energy show that viewers won’t forget.

If you’re familiar with the ROH Wrestling television series, you won’t want to miss seeing some of your favorite pro wrestlers from the show in action. Various matches will take place and, of course, the series’ stories will be brought to life live on stage.

This event is one night only and…

The best is yet to come for the Ford F-150. After the last model’s complete redesign and the current model’s headline-making updates, the next big news for this award-winning truck is the imminent arrival of a hybrid variant! Ford CEO Mark Fields has confirmed once again that a hybrid version of the F-150 is going to arrive in dealerships by the year 2020.

In an interview with NPR, Fields said that Ford plans to develop a “rear-wheel drive hybrid truck,” while talking about the brand’s focus on creating more electric vehicles over the next decade, which is…

When driving your car each day, it's common for different types of issues to develop. Many people notice their vehicle starts to shake and vibrate as it's in use and the engine is running. Unfortunately, this problem has many causes, and it can become more severe the longer it continues if you want too long to address it. There are a few reasons why your car is shaking and why it's necessary to schedule an appointment at our service department to ensure a professional technician diagnoses it.

Mark your calendars for our hometown’s upcoming Holiday Parade & Festival! Buford’s going to kick off the holiday season with a celebration full of live entertainment, sparkling decorations, prize giveaways and - our favorite - a luminous tree lighting ceremony that’s sure to make your spirit bright. You also won’t want to miss out on the parade, which will feature colorful floats, bands, local businesses and other groups from the community.

The event, sponsored by Buford Business Alliance, is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2015, at the corner of…

Want to see some of the most unique work vans in the country? If so, peruse the awesome compilation of customized Ford Transit vans pictured below. The brains behind these unique on-the-go worksites have shown exceptional creativity in several areas and the Transit's numerous configuration options enabled these business owners to go the distance with design.

Even if you don't own a business, you're sure to get inspiration from some of the imaginative van designs below. And, if you happen to be a business owner who's looking into getting a work van, we're sure that…

If your latest timepiece is an Apple Watch or if your taste leans toward the Android Wear line of smartwatches, you can now access the MyFord Mobile app right from your wrist. Thanks to a new update, the app gives smartwatch users the ability to check in on their hybrids and EVs - particularly the Ford Fusion Energi, Focus Electric and C-MAX Energi. Via the app users can perform a wide range of remote functions from their wristwatches, rather than having to take out a smartphone all the time.

The latest edition of the MyFord Mobile App is available for download…

All month long fun and frightful happenings are taking place at the Buford Corn Maze. With a variety of activities to take part in, there will be Halloween excitement for kids, tweens and adults. From a spooky haunted house and creepy corn maze to not-so-scary bounce houses and hayrides, you won’t want to miss out on the fun.

Here’s a list of returning and new activities at the Buford Corn Maze for the 2015 Halloween season.

Corn Maze & Kid’s Mini-Maze
Take a jaunt through Buford’s famous five-acre corn maze and see how long it takes you…

If you lamented the loss of Ford’s midsize Ranger pickup, get ready for some good news. This doesn’t just sound like some wacky rumor either, so we think there’s a strong chance that the gossip is true.

According to Detroit News informants, Ford is planning on reviving the Ranger’s presence in the U.S. and will produce the truck starting in 2018 at its assembly plant in Michigan. While Ford hasn’t confirmed this, the automaker did send a statement to Autoblog in regard to the gossip, stating that the company will be moving production of…

Ford recently received several honors that prove its “We Own Work” motto is more than well-deserved. If you want to invest in a work truck or van that’ll hang on to its value for many years to come, you can’t go wrong with a Ford. The 2015 Transit Connect and F-350 Super Duty recently won Best Retained Value Awards from Edmunds.com and several other Ford models earned honorable mentions!

Transit Connect won in the Small Commercial Van division and F-350 in the Heavy Duty Truck class, meaning they’re projected to hold a higher percentage of their…

While most of us might take it for granted, owning a reliable car can have a profound impact on a person’s life. For simple things like getting to work, grocery shopping and picking the kids up from school, having a car you can depend on makes day-to-day life easier.

Recently, Mall of Georgia Ford was absolutely privileged to give the gift of independence to a family in need of reliable transportation. On Saturday, July 11, 2015, we gave away a thoroughly refurbished car to one of Family Promise of Gwinnett County’s After Care Families. We worked with a…

The 2015 F-150 was a huge hit and the 2016 installment is sure to be a top-seller when it arrives too, especially with news that it's going to offer segment-first Pro Trailer Backup Assist technology! Ford continues to introduce pioneering new innovations using the F-150 as a showcase and this new feature will further entrench the truck's appeal among adventure-loving pickup owners.

Backing up a truck with a trailer attached is tricky and Pro Trailer Backup Assist aims to take the frustration out of the process. No matter the skill level of the driver, the system makes it…

Don’t miss your opportunity to enter for a chance to win a new Ford! The EcoBoost Challenge Giveaway culminates at the end of June, which is coming up fast. All you have to do is watch a few videos, then register and share the contest with your friends if you’d like. The more videos you watch, the more chances you have to win!

There are seven videos total, which include info on the new 2015 Focus, Fusion, Mustang, Escape, Edge, Explorer and F-150. Watch one or watch all seven if you want your name to be entered in…