Attention Small Businesses...

2013 Ford Super Duty Trucks

Act now for year-end tax savings and hurry in because the offer ends December 31st.  Thank to IRS Section 179 of the IRS Tax code, many businesses that invest in new equipment will be able to write off up to 100% of these purchases on their 2012 IRS tax returns.  Normally, businesses spread these deductions over several years.  But now, the tax benefits provided under IRS Section 179 allow many businesses to write off qualifying new equipment in the first year it is placed into service.  Please see your tax professional for more information and in order to establish if taking advantage of Section 179 will compliment your tax strategy.

The qualifying vehicle must be purchased and placed into service between January 1st 2012 and December 31st 2012.  It must be used at least 50% for business, based on mileage, in the first year it is placed into service.  So if you choose to use it for both personal and business use, the cost eligible for deduction would be the percentage used for business.  Again, please see your tax professional for details.  We are car professionals not tax professionals and can not give tax advice.

Keep in mind that for 2013, all indications are that the Section 179 deduction limitation will be reduced to only $25,000 and any bonus depreciation deduction will be eliminated.  So the December 31st, 2012 deadline is approaching quickly.

The analysis above applies only to vehicles placed into service in the United States after December 31st 2011 and before January 1st 2013.  Please see your tax professional for details.  Gresham Ford Fleet is here to help you find the work truck that you need when you need it.  Call us today for a no obligation quote 503-665-0101.

How to prepare for Winter Driving

Winter Driving Tips from Gresham Ford

"Winter seems to come along about the same time every year, but my tires don't know that," quips Mike Rowe.  "What should I know about winter driving?  You tell me, and I'll tell my tires."  Good think for Rowe, Ford Senior Master Technicians have it covered.  Gresham Ford has more Senior Master Technicians than most Ford dealerships in Oregon and/or Washington.

If you can follow a five-step checklist, winter driving can be a cinch.  The first thing you want to do is know the forecast.  You can't overestimate simple awareness of whether its going to snow or sleet.  We have some great weather people in the Portland Metro area that offer some fantastic tools for your smart phone.  Next, head to Gresham Ford for a tire inspection.  FYI - our Quick Lane and Service Centers preform a tire inspection every time you visit for maintenance or repairs.  One of the first questions will be if your tires are properly inflated.  Next the Ford factory trained technicians examine your tire tread depth.  Its time to swap them out if the wear indicator is showing.  Parking habits are also critical.  If the vehicle sits in the same spot every day with the sun beating down or the rain beating down as the case may have it, the exposed surfaces will be prone to cracking.  Gresham Ford Service technicians can also share with you the age of your tires.  Even if a tire has never been used, if it is old it may wear at a higher rate because the rubber has dried out and cracked.

Call Gresham Ford Service with your Questions

Another consideration for winter tire care is the environment.  Do you live in the city?  Then roads will probably be plowed quickly.  If you're a little farther out, you might have to get over slush or snow pack on the road.  If you live on Mount Hood or live in Sandy this is especially important to you.  Your situation will help you decide whether you need special equipment like snow or studded tires.  Gresham Ford has their own studding machine and if you ask we will be happy to show off our newest piece of equipment.  If you are like most people a good all-weather tire will keep you prepared for unforeseen conditions.  It all boils down to friction.  That's all that is keeping you on the road and out of the snowbank.  In Oregon we see far more rain than snow and their are tires that are better for rainy conditions.  Our tire experts can help show you the best tread for rain and help you determine if you need snow or stud tires instead.

2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty is Awarded the Best-In-Class Towing and Payload Distinctions

    The FordF-Series Super Duty truck has made the Ford Family proud again by achieving the best-in-class heavy-duty pickup towing and payload capacities.  The Ford SuperDuty brake system has provided improvements that have enabled higher payload figures.  It isn't just the go that is impressive but also the impressive braking control provided by this fantastic and heavy duty work truck that has lead work truck sales for decades.  The Ford F 250 and Ford F350 are both included in the Ford Super Duty trucks that are also sporting a larger parking brake that supports the increased payload capacity that has impressed truck buyers throughout Portland and the Northwest region.  

Just because Ford has the best selling trucks for decades they haven't stopped the drive for better more efficient vehicles.  In order to strengthen the 2013 Ford work truck lineup the have again improved the Ford work truck's ability to haul, tow and stop.  The Ford Super Duty truck and chassis cabs are chosen again and again because they are reliable trucks that get the job done time and time again.  The line of Ford commercial vehicles continue to introduce new technology like Telogis to reduce corporate waste and increase productivity and efficiency.  This technology has allowed business owners to see real time as well as in insightful reports how their vehicles are being used and what their workforce is actually doing.  

  

Best-in-class towing and payload are just a few of the reasons why commercial buyers choose the Ford Super Duty as their work truck of choice.  Gresham Ford has been selling commercial vehicles to farmers, contractors, plumbers and more since 1932 and has the experience and professionalism every business owner deserves.  Gresham Ford Fleet recognizes that if you aren't on the road you aren't making any money.  With extended service hours Gresham Ford is now equipped at our new location to serve our commercial customers with even better service.  While the F-Series Super Duty engineers have worked hard to better meet and exceed the demands of the toughest customers. With their needs in mind, Ford engineers have raised conventional towing capacity to a class-leading 18,500 pounds, besting the nearest competitor by 500 pounds.  Think about how much more work you can get done with 500 extra pounds of capacity.  The increased towing capacity compliments the improved payload capability to a class-leading 7,260 pounds.  The 2013 Ford Super Duty work trucks are truly impressive whether you choose the gas or diesel engine.  

                                                                                      

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About Gresham Ford Fleet
Gresham Ford Fleet, is the northwest leader and preferred Ford Fleet dealership based minutes from Portland in centrally located Gresham Oregon.   Gresham Ford currently holds the State of Oregon Contract #0434 for ALL Ford Vehicles and wants to be your dealership of choice as well.  With about 55 employees and extended service department hours, the company’s automotive service include all makes and all models. Gresham Ford works with lenders including Ford Motor Credit Company as well as 150+ others to provide the best terms possible.  

Ford takes Green Intiative

Ford Motor Company has been taking Eco efforts in order to improve fuel economy and help the environment.  As a Oregon Ford Dealership, Gresham Ford, also knows the importance of eco-friendliness and has taken steps to "green" the building and operation as much as possible.  Biodegradable coffee cups made from recycled products may seem like a little thing but when you have so many people passing through the dealership it really adds up.  Ford is utilizing 2.2 million pounds of rubber from more than 210,000 used tires in order to make seals and gaskets.

Ford is continually searching for ways to improve the Ford product line of trucks and cars.  A landmark agreement with the United Auto Workers union has created more than 12,000 hourly jobs in the Ford Motor Company manufacturing facilities through 2015.  Ford has also pledged to invest over $16 billion in American Product development and manufacturing, with $6.2 billion earmarked through 2015 for plants to produce a new level of upgraded vehicles and parts,  many of which are new eco-friendly items.

1,675 tons of total weight has been removed from Ford vehicles on the road as a result of modification to improve fuel efficiency.  While a 3 million pound reduction of annual petroleum oil usage by Ford Motor Company, thanks in a large part to the use of bio-materials in vehicles.  4.1 million pounds of recycled carpet recovered through the use of EcoLon materials in the headliners of vehicles has also made a positive impact on the Ford production process.

Look for the 2013 C-Max Hybrid at Gresham Ford and see what eco-friendly looks like.  Meet the all-new progressively powered hybrid with an advanced lithium-ion battery system than enhances fuel economy.  The five passenger, multi-activity vehicle also offers interior versatility with a fold-flat second-row seat and a hands free liftgate.

The new 2013 Escape is Intelligent!

Gresham Ford is excited to now offer the all new and redesigned 2013 Ford Escape with intellifent 4WD system.  With the blink of an eye, the all new Escape can really think on its feet.  The intellifent 4WD system automatically transfers Escape from 2WD to 4WD the instant you need it.  There are no switches or buttons it is all automatic and keeps you safer.

The insightful engineering of Ford Motor Company really shows on the new 2013 Ford Escape compact SUV.  This clever design and eco-friendly advanced materials have given the Escape options like a huge panoramic Vista Roof that provides sun to not just the front row but the 2nd as well.  The structural integrity of the Escape has been maintained with the use of high strength steel that is ringed to provide additional strength and safety for your family.  Everyone in the NW knows how important it is to get as much sun as possible especially during the fall and winter months in Oregon.

The all new Escape also features Kenaf door bolsters made from tropical plants and is much lighter than the oil based materials Ford previously utilized.  The seat cushions in the Escape are also a bio-based polyurethane foam derived from the oil of plant seeds.  Scrap cotton is being used to improve sound dampening and the carpeting is made from a blend of recycled fibers.  All that weight reduction correlates to fuel savings.  One of the largest molded interior components on any vehicle is the instrument panel.  The 2013 new Escape uses a new injection molding process called MuCell.

The all new 2013 Escape has more than meets the eye

You may think that the One Ford philosophy is mainly about the new vehicle designs and cutting edge powertrain offerings being consistent across the world but its so much more.  The One Ford philosophy goes far beyond obvious engineering and often includes a variety of items and features that fail to be apparent to the naked eye.

2013 Ford Escape Exterior View shows Kinetic design

The new 2013 redesigned Ford Escape offers a "KINETIC" design that conveys a sense of grace and athleticism.  The sculpted lines and bold stance reflects the energetic purposefulness of compact SUV.

The active grille shutter system works to enhance fuel efficiency by closing to help maximize aerodynamic efficiency.  Active Grille Shutters also enhance the engine cooling system to help maintain the ideal engine operating temperature.  Ford has created a number of new technologies like this one to help you get the most bang for your gasoline buck.  For more information or to see the active grille shutter system up close and personal contact Gresham Ford today at 503-665-0101.


Two of the three engines available on the new redesigned Ford Escape include the EcoBoost technology.  These highly efficient engines use turbo boosting to force more air into the cylinders for more efficient combustion, greater power and impressive fuel efficiency.

Gresham Ford is now offering Royal Shield, a used vehicle limited warranty

Gresham Ford, a Oregon Ford dealership, is now offering Royal Shield a used vehicle limited warranty.  When you purchase a quality used vehicle, you want your ownership experience to be as satisfying, pleasurable, and worry-free as possible - and so does Gresham Ford!  That's why we are now offering the Royal Shield Used Vehicle Limited Warranty.  Royal Shield offers competitive, extended protection and provides you with: a 50 point mechanical inspection as well as protection from major repairs.  Royal Shield protection allows you to drive with the confidence knowing that your quality used vehicle is covered against future repair costs.

Limited Warranty Coverage includes repair or replacement of vehicle components that fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship or normal wear and tear resulting from a defect in materials or workmanship.  Coverage is limited to those components and parts listed below.  Coverage excludes items identified in the contract provisions, please see dealer for complete qualifications and details.

Covered Components
Engine

• All Internal Lubricated parts
• Cylinder Block (Rotary Engine Housing)
• Cylinder heads
• flywheels
• Manifold (exhaust and intake including bolts)
• Oil Pan
• Oil Pump
• Radiator
• Seals and Gaskets
• Timing Chain Cover
• Timing Chain (Gears or Belt)
• Turbocharger/Supercharger(factory installed)
• valve covers
• water pump

Transmission

• All Internal Parts
• Output shaft
• Seals & Gaskets
• Torque Converter
• Transfer Case (including internal parts)
• transmission case
• Valve body

Rear Wheel Drive

• Axle Shafts 
• Bearings (front and rear) 
• Drive Shaft (Propeller Shaft)
• Rear Drive Axle Housing and Front Axle Housing for pinion and all other internal parts
• Seals & Gaskets
• Universal and Constant Velocity Joints

Front Wheel Drive

• Axle shafts
• Bearings (Front and Rear)
• Front drive housing including ring and pinion and all other internal parts
• hubs, automatic front locking
• Locking rings (four wheel drive)
• seals & gaskets
• Universal and Constant Velocity Joints

Brakes

• Calipers, Disc Brakes
• Cylinders Master and Wheel
• Hydraulic Metal Lines and Fittings
• Vacuum- Assist Booster

Electrical

• Alternator 
• Electronic Ignition Module
• Fuel Pump (In tank)
• Ignition Coil, Module, Switch
• Starter Motor and Solenoid
• Voltage Regulator

Please see dealer for complete qualifications and details of the Royal Shield Limited Warranty Coverage.