Detailed Walk Around & Review 2018 Ford EcoSport

2018 Ford EcoSport Walkaround & Review

Brighton Ford has over forty 2018 Ford EcoSports in at our dealership near Novi and wanted to share our first thoughts with you!  The all new EcoSport is a compact crossover SUV perfect for those who choose their own path!   Starting at $19,995 with seating for 5, this is one affordable, practical and stylish ride for those looking to get great gas mileage in a safe utility vehicle.  

This small SUV sure packs such a huge punch!  The value is amazing for the price of this Ford and 29 miles per gallon on the highway is quite impressive as well!  Schedule a test drive today by calling Michael Tabacchi, Senior Salesman at Brighton Ford: 810-494-4222.  

The EcoSport comes with many options, it’s available in S, SE, SES and if you want all of the bells and whistles it’s also available in Titanium (like the one in the video)!  With available heated seats, heated steering wheel, blind spot information system (BLIS), 17” stainless aluminum wheels, Standard AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, trailer tow prep package, SYNC 3, reverse sensing system and so much more.     

There’s plenty of room for storage and the entire family, and the technology is amazing on the all-new EcoSport.  Unexpected, amazing connectivity is now standard. SYNC® 3 with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility  gives you all your favorite apps. Available Wi-Fi hotspot keeps you connected even remotely with SYNC Connect.

FordPass™ is the one-stop app that can help you move more freely throughout your day and is optional on the 2018 Eco Sport. Here’s how it can simplify your life:

•Find parking, reserve and pay ahead of time

•Compare fuel prices at stations along your route

•Receive key vehicle info and schedule service

•Lock, unlock and start your vehicle remotely

•Get FordPass help from a friendly Ford Guide


Engine Options
1. Our exclusive EcoBoost engines have proven their exhilarating performance. The standard 1.0L in the 2018 Ford EcoSport is no exception. Turbocharged and with direct injection, it delivers more bang for the buck. You’ll smile every time you tap the accelerator.
2. The 2.0L Ti-VCT (GDI) engine is paired with Intelligent 4WD, offering enhanced handling in any climate and on any road.

Color Options
1. Canyon Ridge
2. Smoke
3. Shadow Black
4. Lightning Blue (in video)
5. Race Red
6. Ruby Red
7. Moondust Silver
8. White Platinum
9. Diamond White
10. Blue Candy

Take the 2018 EcoSport for a spin at Brighton Ford today!

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How To Get Reimbursed For Damage Done By A Pothole In Michigan

Here’s how to get reimbursed for damage done by a pothole.
 
If a pothole causes damage to your vehicle, it’s sometimes possible to be repaid by the city, county, or state for some or all of the repairs.

Here’s how: 

If your tire is damaged on a Michigan state road:
The first step is to fill out this form from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The form must be notarized, which can be done for free at many banks, and all written estimates/receipts need to be included. Then take the completed form and documentation to any MDOT office.

If your tire is damaged on a Wayne County road:
Proof of insurance and receipts of estimates/repairs are required along with this form.
They can either be mailed or brought to the Wayne County Risk Management Claims Division, 500 Griswold, 20th Floor, Detroit.

If your tire is damaged on a Macomb County road:
This form can either be mailed, emailed or faxed to the Macomb County Department of Roads. The county suggests attaching photographs.

If your tire is damaged on an Oakland County road:
This is the only county where everything can be done online here. An electronic signature and the contact info for witnesses are required to complete the claim.

If your tire is damaged on a City of Detroit road:
The city requires the most proof when it comes to getting reimbursed for a damaged car. You must include a copy of your insurance and registration along with photographs of the damage. Three estimates have to be included and sent to the City of Detroit Law Department Claims Section along with this form. Don’t forget to have it notarized.

The Lansing State Journal investigated damage claims paid out by MDOT and the city of Lansing. They reported that the chances of reimbursed for damages are low, sometimes zero, as the agency must have been notified about the pothole by another motorist before the damaged vehicle hit it.

Any questions, give our auto repair shop in Brighton a call at 810-227-1171

If the pothole damage is solely on your wheel/tire, click here to schedule an appointment at our Ford Service Center near South Lyon, MI


Did you know that the Brighton Ford Body Shop is in the top 25% for turnaround time in the entire state of Michigan, which equals less down time for you?  Click here to schedule an appointment at our award winning collision repair shop near South Lyon


Give Brighton Ford a chance to earn your business!  Bring your car, truck or SUV in from Howell, Pinckney, Brighton, Fenton, South Lyon, Lyon Township, New Hudson, Hartland, Ann Arbor, Novi, Wixom, Milford and you are sure to be impressed with our amazing customer service.


Article compliments of WDET 101.9 fm Detroit

ATTENTION: Active Duty Military & Veterans Get An Extra $750 Rebate

Brighton Ford is grateful to you for your honorable service to our country! And we're proud to support members of the military, and their families, who sacrifice, and have sacrificed so much for our country. To emphasize Brighton Ford's support and show our appreciation of those men and women during Military Appreciation Month, we are proud to offer you a $750 Bonus Cash Offer good toward the purchase or lease of a new 2016 or 2017 model year Ford car, truck or SUV.  This great deal only lasts until the end of the month and is valid for active duty military and veterans alike, so give us a call for details today: 810-227-1171. 

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Ford SYNC 3 Software Update Supports Android Auto & Apple CarPlay on '17 & '16 Model-year Vehicles

Ford is making Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software support available to model-year 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. Customers with model-year 2016 Ford vehicles can update to the new SYNC 3 version 2.2 by downloading to a USB drive, visiting a dealership or automatically through a Wi-Fi connection.

“Our SYNC 3 software platform was designed to be easy to update so we can get our customers the latest and greatest features, functionally and security enhancements,” said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services. “With over-the-air updates, we can deliver new features to customers in the background while they continue using their vehicles.”

Customers can update their software by visiting owner.ford.com to download and install with a USB drive, or by visiting a dealership. Customers with Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles and a Wi-Fi network can set up their vehicle to receive the update automatically.

Android Auto
Compatible with Android™ devices 5.0 and higher, Android Auto brings the Android experience into the vehicle safely and easily with Google Maps, Google Play Music, phone, messaging and third party apps projected on the car's built-in display and available via voice controls. With a simplified interface, large touch targets, Google voice search and easy-to-use voice controls, Android Auto is designed to minimize distraction while on the road.

Android, Android Auto, Google Maps and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

Apple CarPlay
Compatible with iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or higher, Apple CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make phone calls, use voice-guided navigation, listen to music, and send and receive messages while staying focused on the road. Users can control Apple CarPlay through the in-vehicle display or via Siri voice control. Apple CarPlay support requires a USB hub upgrade available through Ford dealers.

SYNC 3 currently supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all model-year 2017 Ford cars including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Mustang, SUVs including the Escape, Explorer and Expedition, F-Series trucks and Ford’s electrified vehicles.

Receiving updates over Wi-Fi
Though Ford has been issuing SYNC upgrades since 2009, this is the first time the company is offering an update via Wi-Fi. In Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles with Automatic System Updates turned on within SYNC 3, the system will periodically connect to a customer’s designated Wi-Fi network to check for updates. If an update is available, the system automatically downloads the update in the background over a period of time without any customer interaction. And SYNC 3 is designed to perform the update as long as Wi-Fi is connected prior to the vehicle turning off, therefore there is no need to keep the vehicle running for the update to take place.

Click here to view all new Ford Explorer, Escape, Edge, Focus, Fusion, F-150, Super Duty and Transits near South Lyon, Michigan 

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Loaded 2014 Ford Explorer Sport For Sale Near South Lyon

The Ford Explorer is known for being powerful and a versatile SUV with third row seating.  This 2014 Explorer Sport is no exception…with only 40,000 miles this SUV has the power you need with just about every option available, not to mention its’ head turning looks!  Some features include 4 wheel drive, heated leather seats, moonroof, back-up camera, tow package and much more.  This used Ford Explorer is in immaculate condition and is a steal for only under $30,000!   

To make sure you have peace of mind when purchasing this used vehicle, it is Ford Certified Pre-Owned which is backed by Ford Motor Company.  Certified Pre-Owned vehicles from Brighton Ford come with comprehensive limited warranty coverage for 12 months/12,000 miles and covers 1,000 components, powertrain limited warranty coverage for 7 years/100,000 miles, 24/7 Ford roadside assistance and much more.  Not to mention that all Certified Pre-owned vehicles have passed a 172 point inspection and an extensive vehicle history report, which we will share with you. 

Click here to learn more about Certified Pre-Owned vehicles at Brighton Ford

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Welcome To The Brighton Ford Family

Here at Brighton Ford we treat our customers like family and that’s why we have been in Brighton for over 29 years!  We respect our customers and listen to their needs, unlike many dealerships that use one way communication and simply tell their customers what car and payment is best for them.  Our sales team for new Ford vehicles and used cars, trucks and SUVs are here to earn your business and not to simply sell you.  There are many other reasons that our customers say they love Brighton Ford and are proud to be a member of our extended family.  One aspect of our business that can’t be overlooked is our community involvement!  We are part of and work with over 50 local non-profits and donate our time and/or funds to over 300 local events a year. 

So there are plenty of reasons to be proud of being a part of the Brighton Ford family!

We have won the People’s Choice Award given out by the Livingston Daily Press & Argus for Best Dealership in Livingston County for the last 16 years in a row.  We also earned the Best Dealership Service and Best Collision Shop in Livingston County Awards this year.  It means a lot to Brighton Ford that the readers of the Livingston Daily voted for us, as we sure love serving anyone with an automotive need.    

Another huge benefit of joining the Brighton Ford family is we give you the easiest car buying experience possible.  One way is that we offer free delivery on new or used purchases to South Lyon, Hartland, Howell, Fenton, Ann Arbor, Novi, Livonia, Wixom, Brighton, Milford, New Hudson, Pinckney, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and everywhere else in the country.


We have served over 185,000 and look forward to helping even more year, after year at our Ford dealership at I-96 and Grand River in Brighton, Michigan.  If you’re not part of the Brighton Ford family, then it’s only fair to at least give us a chance to earn your business, like we have to so many in Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, Shiawassee, Ingham, Jackson and Washtenaw Counties.   


Check out this Google review from a member of our Brighton Ford family:
"In February our family managed to total two cars, mine being the first.  I found two cars, identical except for color, at two separate dealerships, one being Brighton Ford.  When I called on the vehicles Jack Ringwood sold me on Brighton Ford.  To name a few things:
•         He was accommodating; willing to stay as late as needed to get the transaction done.
•         As my husband was traveling, he offered to return my rental car so I didn't have to worry about it.
•         I had my youngest daughter with me and he was engaging during the transaction so she was not bored - making the process that much easier on me.
•         He was knowledgeable about the vehicle and was able to answer my questions.
•         He was respectful; he spoke to me, not at me and was an active listener during the entire process.
    Now if that were the end of the story, it would equate to a very pleasant experience.  However, while I was in the midst of the paperwork for the Flex, my husband called informing me he totaled his car on his drive up north.  Jack expedited my transaction, allowed me to leave my rental car in the lot overnight (as it appeared we were going to need it) and volunteered to have me come back and go over the details on my car the next day.
    As a result of his professionalism with my transaction he earned a second sale, as the following week my husband purchased an F150.
    I've always been a Ford girl, but Jack has ensured I will be a continued Brighton Ford customer.  In addition, their hours of operation are perfect for those of us who work - I was floored at the number of dealerships who are not open late or on weekends - yet another reason to refer the dealership."




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