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Ford's warranty is designed to offer peace of mind by covering various components and services. Here are some basics from your local Ford dealer about the key aspects covered under Ford's standard warranty. Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty The bumper-to-bumper warranty, often referred to as a comprehensive warranty, generally covers most components of the vehicle. This includes parts and systems that are not covered under the more specific warranties. It's designed to protect against defects in materials or workmanship. In addition to covering most vehicle components, the bumper-to-bumper warranty often includes electrical systems, such as the car's audio and infotainment systems, ensuring comprehensive protection. more Powertrain Warranty Ford's powertrain warranty covers the essential components that power the vehicle. This includes the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. It's a longer-term warranty, ensuring the fundamental mechanical parts of your vehicle are protected against defects in workmanship or materials. This warranty also typically covers certain aspects of the vehicle's exhaust system, fuel system, and the engine cooling system, offering a broad range of mechanical protection. Safety Restraint System The safety restraint system in Ford vehicles, including seatbelts and airbags, comes with its own warranty coverage. This ensures that these critical safety components are in good working order. Ford's warranty guarantees coverage of the Supplemental Restraint System, or SRS, and safety belts for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Corrosion Warranty Ford provides a warranty that specifically covers rust-through issues. This corrosion warranty is important for protecting the vehicle's body and frame against rust, which can compromise structural integrity and appearance. Alongside rust-through protection, this warranty includes coverage for any paint damage or blistering caused directly by corrosion. Emissions Warranty The emissions warranty covers components that are related to the vehicle's emissions system for all passenger cars and light duty trucks (vehicles up to 8,500 pounds). This is particularly important for meeting environmental standards and ensuring that the vehicle remains compliant with regulatory requirements. The emissions warranty covers specific parts and ensures that the vehicle meets the required performance standards for emissions control during the warranty period. Roadside Assistance Ford's standard warranty includes roadside assistance during the first 5 years or 60,000 miles. This service provides help in the event of a breakdown, including towing, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, and lock-out assistance, ensuring that you're not stranded in case of an emergency. Ford's roadside assistance can also extend to providing rental car benefits or travel expense reimbursement under certain circumstances, adding an extra layer of support during vehicle downtimes. If you're in the market for a Ford vehicle or have questions about your current Ford car's warranty, reach out to Jim Hudson Ford here in Lexington, SC, for expert guidance and support.

Are you looking for a muscle car delivering a controlled ride that feels utterly wild? That's exactly what the 2024 Ford Mustang is. It features several updates this year, including a revised chassis, redesigned interior, and powertrains with even more oomph. Now, let's take a closer look at what it has to offer before you go and see it in person at your Ford dealer. Striking Powertrains With two transmissions and powertrain options, there's something for everyone with the Mustang. Each one delivers a wildly powerful performance that's sure to leave your head spinning, yet handling is a delight and the car is very easy to control. more The transmission options are a 10-speed automatic and a six-speed manual. Powertrain-wise, you've got a 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost or a 5-liter V8. The V8 is paired with the manual transition, while the EcoBoost is partnered with the automatic. The EcoBoost delivers 315 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, while thrill-seekers will enjoy the V8's 500 hp and 418 lb-ft of torque. Mind-Blowing Technology The Mustang is packed full of technology that makes every ride intuitive and enjoyable. Real-time performance tracking is available, and there are two highly immersive screens that you can view all of your information on. The Ford Co-Pilot suite also improves every ride by making it safer. If you'll mainly be using your car for everyday driving, then you'll get the most use out of the driver assistance features and high-tech infotainment system. If you'll spend most of your time on the track in the Mustang, then features such as launch control and electronic line-lock will benefit you the most. Ultra-Refined Interior This year's Mustang features a redesigned interior. There are six interior themes you can choose from, from the ultrasophisticated Black Onyx to the eye-catching Carmine Red. Every single interior theme screams high class and high quality. Three of the interior themes give you a choice between leather-trimmed seats and ActiveX seating material. One exclusively has leather-trimmed seats. Two let you choose between cloth/vinyl and micro suede/vinyl. Highly Customizable Exterior Want your car to reflect who you are? That's easy with the Mustang. There are hundreds of ways to configure your car. You can choose between a coupe and a convertible, and each trim looks a little different from the last. There's a mixture of muted tones and iconic bright colors to choose from. Side stripes and an over-the-top racing stripe are available. There are numerous wheel designs in different colors that you can pick, including Rave Blue wheels. This card delivers a whole lot of power and excellent technology that make it a thrill to take out for a test drive. Come and get one today at Jim Hudson Ford.

With an expansive interior and seating for up to eight, the Ford Expedition is one of the largest SUVs on the market. If you need even more space, you can opt for the 2024 Ford Expedition Max, available in four feature-packed trim levels. You'll find the ultimate family ride when you check out the long-wheelbase version of this vehicle at your local Ford dealer. The Expedition carries over from the 2023 model year with few major changes. Power and Performance The Expedition Max comes with a twin-turbo V6, a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. It can tow between 6,000 and 9,000 lbs depending on the specific trim and equipment, more than almost any other large SUV. You'll also get about 23 highway miles per gallon, impressive fuel economy for a vehicle of this size. Acceleration is also impressive, with a tested zero-to-60 time of less than 7 seconds. more You can upgrade your Expedition Max with four-wheel drive, which can easily tackle almost any type of terrain. It's also available with performance options like adaptive air suspension for a smooth, comfortable ride. Driver Assistance and Crash Test Ratings The Expedition Max has earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Standard driver assistance features for this SUV include a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, auto high beams, the Ford MyKey system, lane departure warning, lane keep assistance, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and forward collision warning with auto emergency braking. You can also add extra driver assistance tech. Options in this category include rain-sensing windshield wipers, traffic sign recognition, pedestrian detection, a surround-view camera system, lane-centering assistance, and the BlueCruise partially autonomous driving system. Interior Features In the Expedition Max, you'll enjoy an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power-folding and reclining seats throughout the cabin, and satellite radio. It also comes with tons of standard tech including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, four USB ports, voice recognition, and a wireless hotspot that drives over-the-air system upgrades. If you only need to seat seven, you can swap out the second-row bench for comfortable captain's chairs. Additional comfort and convenience features across the Max lineup include a garage door opener, three-zone automatic climate control, and several additional USB ports, so everyone can stay connected. You can outfit the cabin of the Expedition Max with everything from a 22-speaker premium Bang & Olufsen stereo system to a 15.5-inch vertical touchscreen, panoramic moonroof, and household-style power outlet. You'll be wowed by the formidable size and generous features of this powerful full-size SUV. Test drive the Ford Expedition Max today at Jim Hudson Ford.

Stylish outside and luxurious inside, the 2024 Ford Edge is a sporty SUV that's ready for fun with its turbocharged engine performance and all-wheel drive capabilities. Now here at your neighborhood Ford dealership, this thrill-seeking adventurer also provides plenty of comfortable seating options, as well as all the latest technology needed to make drives enjoyable for everyone. Performance and Versatility Regardless of whether you go with this edition's I4 engine or the larger V6 option, both provide fuel-savvy performance. The 2.0-liter I4 churns out 250 horsepower while delivering a 28-MPG EPA-estimated fuel rating on highways. more While this is sure to be a hit with those who love setting out on long journeys, the 2.7-liter V6 offers more muscle with its 335-horsepower output and up to 25 MPG in fuel efficiency. The vehicle's available all-wheel drive uses intelligent sensors that can detect when more grip is needed, giving you optimized traction on wet roads, when venturing off-road, or while taking sharp turns. Interior and Technology Style, convenience, and plenty of comfort can be found in the Edge's cabin, with seating for up to five, an innovative rotary gear shift dial, and dual-zone climate control. Plenty of impressive available features are also offered, including leather-trimmed seats with thermal settings, ambient lighting, a wide-spanning panoramic sunroof, and a pair of paddle shifters beside the steering wheel for sportier driving experiences. Top-notch technology is also integrated throughout the cabin, with highlights that include a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that can be connected to anywhere within a 50-foot radius of the vehicle and the SYNC 4A infotainment system. The latter feature provides plenty of entertainment functions while also offering audible navigation instructions and the option to make calls using your voice, and when streaming music with this system, it sounds great coming out of the premium B&O audio system's 12 high-clarity speakers. Adaptive Safety Systems Monitoring both the road and your driving behaviors, the many hi-tech driver-assist features offered with this edition can help you stay safe in different scenarios, like Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), which keeps guard over the hidden areas around the vehicle to alert you when vehicles are entering your blind spot zones. If you start to go over lane markers while on highways without using your turn signals, the Lane-Keeping System can notify you and help you get back to the center of your lane. Adapting to variations in lighting conditions, the Auto High-Beam Headlamps can automatically turn your high beams off when they're not needed or activate them when they are. Contact us today at Jim Hudson Ford to take a drive in this stylish crossover, and you'll see everything else that helps distinguish it from the competition.

Among full-size pickups, the reliable 2023 Ford F-150 distinguishes itself from others with stunning engine performance, off-road capabilities, and both best-in-class towing and payload strength. Adding to all this are its many impressive interior amenities, from upscale leather seats to productivity features, as well as a wide array of innovative technology inside and out. Strength and Versatility The many engine options available for this edition of the F-150 offer performance to suit every need, with the smallest one being a 2.7-liter V6 that delivers 325 horsepower. The most powerful engine in the group is the Raptor trim's available 5.2-liter supercharged V8, which generates an incredible 700 horses. For both fuel efficiency and muscle, the 430-horsepower 3.5-liter hybrid engine gets an estimated 25 mpg in combined city/highway mileage and is capable of towing up to 12,700 pounds. more However, the most towing strength is offered by the 400-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, with its 14,000-pound maximum capacity. For tackling demanding terrains, there's an available four-wheel-drive system, as well as Selectable Drive Modes, an on-the-fly feature that optimizes the truck's torque output and traction with multiple driving modes to choose from. Comforts and Technology This pickup's cabin can accommodate up to six passengers and offers everything you need for comfortable drives, including heated and cooled power-adjustable seats with leather trim, dual-zone climate control, and a relaxing ambient lighting feature. If you need a flat surface to work on while parked, there's also a fold-out work surface that can be extended outward by pushing the stowable gear shifter out of the way. As for technology, the vehicle's SYNC 4 infotainment system puts entertainment options on a 12-inch touchscreen and also provides hands-free calling and navigation functions. When you need to get work done around the truck, Pro Power Onboard serves as a mobile electricity generator for power tools, while Onboard Scales tell you if you're nearing your payload capacity when loading cargo in the bed. Safety Monitoring Features Plenty of impressive safety features are also offered with this pickup, like Lane-Keeping System and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking. The first feature can warn you if you drift from your lane unintentionally and displays a coffee cup icon if you do it repeatedly, while the other two systems help prevent frontal collisions by letting you know if you need to slow down to avoid another vehicle while automatically braking whenever necessary. Also helpful, BLIS, or the Blind Spot Information System, can alert you to vehicles hiding in any of the blind spots around the vehicle, while AdvanceTrac and Curve Control help stabilize the truck in slippery conditions or when taking sharp turns. Ready for both work and play, the 2023 edition of the F-150 provides unparalleled performance and off-road capabilities, as well as a spacious cabin that's sure to make every journey more comfortable. Contact us at Jim Hudson Ford toda y to see this legendary Ford truck and all of its other exciting features in person.

Upscale luxury meets off-road versatility in the 2023 Ford Explorer, a stylish SUV that delivers reliable engine performance and four-wheel drive in a sophisticated three-row design. In addition to offering seating for up to seven inside its spacious cabin, this rugged adventurer provides plenty of advanced technology to enhance every drive, as well as these five features you're sure to love. 1. A Fuel-Efficient Hybrid V6 The 2023 Explorer's many engine options are all impressively powerful, but the 3.3-liter hybrid V6 distinguishes itself from the others by offering the excellent fuel efficiency without compromising performance. This engine helps the vehicle get up to 28 mpg on highways, while also generating 318 horsepower and delivering a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, making it ideal for just about every occasion. more 2. Wide-Screen Infotainment Providing entertainment options, hands-free calling, a wide range of apps, and navigation assistance, this edition's SYNC 3 infotainment system has it all. Not only does it provide both a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and a voice command option if you're busy driving, but it also offers smartphone connectivity without cables, thanks to its convenient Bluetooth function. 3. A Self-Parking System Maneuvering your way into tight spaces in packed parking lots can be stressful, though, luckily, the Active Park Assist 2.0 feature can easily simplify this for you. Once you've identified an available parking space, this system can autonomously park the vehicle for you by controlling steering, acceleration, and braking. Best of all, it can handle difficult maneuvers like parallel and perpendicular parking as well. 4. Luxurious Seating Options The Explorer's cabin is both luxurious and stylish, and its comfortable seats are a big reason for that. With options like leather trim, Active Motion massage, and both heating and cooling settings, every drive is made more enjoyable. Also offered are both manual- and power-folding rear seats, giving you all the convenience needed to haul cargo with ease. 5. Adaptive Cruise Control It's a hassle to have to adjust your speed when the flow of traffic is constantly changing, which is why this SUV offers Adaptive Cruise Control. To make drives more relaxing, you can set a preferred cruising speed, and while this system will keep the vehicle moving at that speed when possible, it can also slow or stop the vehicle if others in front of you do so before resuming your cruising speed again when your path clears. While the features covered here are all exciting in their own right, they barely scratch the surface when it comes to everything else this versatile SUV has to offer. Contact us today at Jim Hudson Ford to come see the 2023 Explorer up close or to schedule a test drive with our friendly staff.