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While the arrival of the upcoming 2018 F-150 might be just around the corner, we here at Frontier Ford know that drivers from all over the Santa Clara, CA area absolutely love the current 2017 Ford F-150! As the country's best-selling pickup, it's no surprise that the F-150 packs a combination of rugged good looks, exceptional power and performance, high-quality comforts, safety and convenience tech, and everything else you need to have an excellent ride every time. Take it from the Autotrader video below and see more of this beastly pickup in action:

 

Back in the days before seatbelts were installed in every car, before the majority of Americans were in the habit of buckling up, it is undeniable that the back seat of a car was safer. The rear center seat in particular is where you sat if you valued your life.

Cars weren't very safe at all back then.

Today, advances in vehicle construction, air bags, and seat belts have narrowed the safety gap between the front and back seats... but many Americans still have the mindset that the back seat is safer. Safe enough to not wear a seatbelt…

It is important to include all of your expenses into the budget that you make. If you leave something out, you might find yourself in debt because your payments are a lot higher than you can afford. When you are considering buying a vehicle, the easiest thing to do is to make a list of what you need to pay every month, with prices, then subtract that from what you make monthly.

Regular car maintenance is one of the best things you can do for your vehicle. As a part of regular maintenance, you should be getting your oil changed every 5,000 or so miles. Oil is responsible for keeping your engine clean, lubricated, and at a reasonable temperature. If your oil runs low, or gets too dirty, it won't be able to do what you need it to, which will lead to engine failure.

The Ford Fusion offers drivers an impressive blend of style, versatile performance abilities, and excellent fuel efficiency. With such a modern aesthetic, it is understandable why so many drivers have fallen in love with it!

Lisa is one of those drivers. She adores her 2017 Ford Fusion SE, citing some of the interior features – like the climate control system – and the gas mileage.

When you are researching vehicles, in hopes of eventually buying one, you are likely curious what current owners of that vehicle think of it. It is the best way to figure out the benefits, and the drawbacks, of a certain car, truck, or SUV. After all, who would know a vehicle better than someone who is currently driving it?

In this video, Nathanial gives his thoughts on his Ford F-150 Lariat, and explains why he loves it, and how it helps him, and his family, on the road.

Salt is a very big enemy of cars. It will damage the body of your car and then rust will set in and you will have a big problem on your hands. Not to mention costly. So keep your car washed-especially of you live near the coast where there is a lot of salt in the air, or if they salt the roads where you live. You want to make sure that you wash underneath you vehicle as well, so that you get all the damaging debris off of your ride. The best way to deal with corrosion, rust and…

If you're planning to go on a road trip, especially a long one, be sure to bring lots of activities to do and to keep yourself occupied along the way. Bring your favorite tunes and books on tape. If you're travelling with little ones, be sure to bring lot of activities for them to do. If you don't, you will surely lose your mind by the time you reach your destination. Plan to stop along the way. You will need to get gas and use the restroom anyway, so why not make it fun? Stop at some…

Your car goes through a lot. You depend on it. There are going to be times when it will need you, especially some of the parts you take for granted. It's easy to take the windshield for granted. Millions of people are driving right now, and they have yet to fix cracks and breaking points on their windows. You should not delay in getting windshield repair.

Fixing Cracks

Cracks in glass of this type can lead to serious damage across your windshield. A small crack can break under pressure, expand and contract with heat, and could even pop while…

Your car is important to you. From the body type to the paint job, you’ve chosen everything about your ride. It’s special and it helps get you from point a to point b. But you should ask yourself, what about the tires?

Your tires work in tandem with your engine to make sure the vehicle can get a grip to move forward. Without them, your car is stuck. That’s why it’s important to have your tires inspected, and if need be, replaced. Having worn out tires can affect your miles per gallon in the long run…