The Ford Explorer ST performance SUV has seen explosive success, making up 21 percent of Explorer sales and inspiring luxury car owners to trade in for a more affordable – but just as high-quality – model. The ST performance trim debuted with the redesign of the Explorer for the 2020 model year, and drivers have…
As the weather continues to warm up, you may find yourself dreaming of sunny days spent at the beach. Here in Texas, we have a wide variety of beaches to choose from. Whether you want to sunbathe, or perhaps spend the day at the beach with your Ford, here are a few local beaches near…
Tipton Ford is proud to be a member of the Brownsville, TX, community. These are our favorite things about Brownsville. Delicious Food: Brownsville, TX, is situated in a hub of delicious food. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine, Mi Pueblito and The Vermillion are excellent local spots to grab some authentic grub. For date night, Madeira…
For the first time in 55 years, Ford has added a new model to the Mustang family: the 2021 Mustang Mach-E. This addition to the Mustang lineup is an all-electric SUV that boasts the same standards of style and performance to be expected in the famous sports coupe. The striking Mustang-inspired design will set the…
One of the oldest automotive designs still in use today is the leaf spring suspension. It is currently used on the Ford F-150 and is known for its simplicity and effectiveness. However, recently, a Ford F-150 Raptor prototype was spied using a coil spring suspension. According to Automotive News, Ford will not confirm if F-150…
Set to debut in 2020, the iconic Ford Bronco is getting ready to rock your world. Since the vehicle hasn’t been officially revealed, not much is known about this upcoming boxy, rugged vehicle. However, there are plenty of rumors involving new features and updates for the Ford Bronco return. Regarding its powertrain, rumors suggest that…
Ford is famous for building the toughest vehicles to handle even the most difficult jobs. Now the automaker has taken strength to a new level, developing an ultra high-strength steel manufacturing process that creates materials that are literally stronger than railroad tracks and military tanks. In creating the roof rails for the 2020 Ford Escape…
Pickup trucks have long been the epitome of hard work. However, more and more families across the country are choosing trucks as their family vehicles. That’s why Ford engineers incorporated innovative features to make the Ranger especially great for families. One of these features, called Belt Monitor, is designed to let the driver know how…
The consumption of single-use plastics such as water bottles has grown to around 526 billion bottles a year, or a million bottles a minute. The problem is that most of them end up in landfills, waterways, or fragile ecosystems like the Pacific Ocean. The auto industry has increased its use of recycled plastics for vehicle…
At Tipton Ford, April 17th, National Mustang Day, is one of our favorite holidays. This year, National Mustang Day marked the 55th anniversary of the Mustang and the fourth consecutive year that the Mustang has been deemed the best-selling sports coupe in the world. According to data collected by the IHS Markit, the Mustang sold…
