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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Be A Hero & Adopt Biological Brothers Batman & Cinder

Hi there! Our names are Batman and Cinder. We are two very handsome medium haired bonded brothers. We are a pair of commendable (neutered) males who truly enjoy your presence. Our past family says we have been around all ages, meaning adults, seniors and children and seem to do fine! We are friendly, tolerant and when in the mood – playful! We are considered seniors as we are both 8 years old.

Did we mention that we are BIOLOGICAL brothers? We prefer to be the only cats and would do best without other animals. We are both very loving and sweet boys.  Batman is an 8 year old male who is black and white and Cinder is an 8 year old male who is grey and white. 

Call the Humane Society of Livingston County to schedule a visit with Batman & Cinder today: 517-552-8050

Click here to view all Pets of The Week looking for their superhero to adopt them today

Need a way to transport your pets?  Brighton Ford has the new and used cars, trucks and SUVs perfect for taking your pets to the park, pet store or out to Kensington for a nice walk around the lake!
 
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Volunteers Needed At Meals On Wheels!

Meals on Wheels of Livingston & Western Oakland County needs volunteers!  We would love the opportunity for you to be part of our team. This is a commitment of 1-2 hours of your time as little or as often as your schedule will allow…once a month, once a week, temporarily or on a continuous basis.  YOUR HELP IS NEEDED FOR THIS AMAZING ORGANIZATION!  

Check out some of the smiling faces that you’ll be helping in this video Brighton Ford made for Meals On Wheels last year:



For more information on volunteering please call Lucy at 810-632-2155 or email her at info@lwmow.org

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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

FordPass Makes Your Journey Smoother – Brighton Ford

Many of our new and used Ford trucks, cars and SUVs come equipped with FordPass.  FordPass is an app on your smartphone that can be used to make your life much easier!  You can find and pre-pay for parking in Downtown Detroit for your next event, you can also schedule your next service appointment to keep up with your Ford’s maintenance and repairs and so much more.  If properly equipped, you can even start your Ford vehicle from anywhere in the world with FordPass!     
   
Many new Ford Explorers, F-150s, Escapes and Fusions come with FordPass, search our inventory here to find your new Ford today.

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Brighton Ford Is Proud To Support OLHSA’s 28th Annual Walk For Warmth On Saturday

Join Brighton Ford as we proudly sponsor the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency’s 28th Annual Walk for Warmth event on Saturday, Feb. 24. Registration at 8:30am, kick-off at 9:00am.

Walk for Warmth is an indoor walk-a-thon event held at the Hartland Educational Support Service Center. Funds raised will help our neighbors in Livingston County stay safe and warm this winter through emergency services provided by OLHSA, a Community Action Agency. 100% of funds raised in Livingston County go towards helping Livingston County residents.
Our goal is to raise $100,000! Will you help us? Get some exercise on a winter morning and help others at the same time. Walkers will jam out to DJ Kurt Lewis as they walk the .25 mile indoor loop.

New this year – fairy tale celebrities will join the Walk! Kids can meet and greet their favorite characters and enjoy other family entertainment.

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency’s Mission Statement:
OLHSA, a Community Action Agency, through collaboration and partnership, empowers people in need of our assistance who live in the communities we serve, to gain the knowledge, skills, and resources to improve the quality of their lives.

Click here to register and for more information on this event

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Brighton Ford Makes Car Buying Easy
Brighton Ford has large selection of Ford Certified Pre-Owned, Used and New Ford vehicles that can be shopped 24/7 right here on our website, so finding the perfect car, truck or SUV is a breeze.   We'll deliver to Howell, Fenton, South Lyon, Ann Arbor, Hartland, Lansing, Oakland County, Livingston County and more!  Click here to learn more about our easy car buying experience

Check Out The Features In The All-New 2018 EcoSport At Brighton Ford

Do What You Have Always Wanted In The 2018 EcoSport From Brighton Ford

Our new compact utility vehicle does it all!  The Ford EcoSport is new to America and Brighton Ford has plenty to choose from right here on our lot just east of Lansing, Michigan!   

The EcoSport has it all, take a look at just some of the options you can get in your EcoSport:
-Power Moonroof
-Mood Lighting
-8” Touchscreen
-110 Volts Of Juice
-Smart Charging USB Ports
-WIFI On The Go
-Intelligent 4 Wheel Drive
-Push Button Start
-Auto Start Stop
-Roof-Rack With Crossbars
-Heated Front Seats
-Android Auto
-Rear Swing Gate
-B & O Play Premium Auto
-BLIS With Cross Traffic Alert
-Rearview Camera
And so much more.

Check out our inventory of 2018 EcoSports near Lansing here

Check out our 2018 Ford EcoSport walkaround and review video here

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Adopt Skylar From The Humane Society of Livingston County Today!

Hi Everyone, I'm Skylar! I'm a 2 year old brown and white mixed breed! I'm spayed, micro-chipped, and up to date on vaccines! I was found wandering the streets of Detroit when some nice people picked me up and took me to DACC and they transferred me here! I would benefit if my new family took me to basic obedience classes so I can learn to be the best companion ever! I love to play outside in the yard with the staff here and play with toys! I will require a fenced in backyard in my new home since I was found as a stray. I may be able to live with another dog in the home, it would be on a case by case basis! I would do best with a family with older children because I am very jumpy right now but I'm working on that!

Click here to view all Brighton Ford Pets Of The Week looking for their forever homes

Ford Plans $11 Billion Investment, 40 Electrified Vehicles by 2022

 Ford plans $11 billion investment, 40 electrified vehicles by 2022

•    Ford Motor Company will increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022

•    The figure is more than double Ford's previous commitment

•    Ford wants to develop 40 different models for hybrid and fully electric vehicles
Ford Motor Company will significantly increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show.

The investment figure is sharply higher than a previously announced target of $4.5 billion by 2020, Ford executives said, and includes the costs of developing dedicated electric vehicle architectures.

Ford's engineering, research and development expenses for 2016, the last full year available, were $7.3 billion, up from $6.7 billion in 2015.

Ford Chief Executive Jim Hackett told investors in October the automaker would slash $14 billion in costs over the next five years and shift capital investment away from sedans and internal combustion engines to develop more trucks and electric and hybrid cars.

Of the 40 electrified vehicles Ford plans for its global lineup by 2022, 16 will be fully electric and the rest will be plug-in hybrids, executives said.

"We're all in on this and we're taking our mainstream vehicles, our most iconic vehicles, and we're electrifying them," Ford told reporters. "If we want to be successful with electrification, we have to do it with vehicles that are already popular."

SUVs figured in Ford's electric vehicle presentation. The automaker's president of global markets, Jim Farley, said on Sunday that Ford would bring a high-performance electric utility vehicle to market by 2020. The company will begin production of a hybrid version of its popular F-150 truck at a plant in Dearborn, Michigan, in 2020."What we learned from this first cycle of electrification is people want really nice products," Farley said.

'THINK BIG'
Ford's shift to the electric vehicle strategy has been more than six months in the making after Hackett replaced former Chief Executive Mark Fields in May.

The plan was finalized in recent months after an extensive review, a person familiar with the process said. In October, Ford disclosed it had formed a team to accelerate global development of electric vehicles, whose mission is to "think big" and "make quicker decisions."

Some of the electric vehicles will be produced with Ford's JV in China aimed at the Chinese market. One aim of Ford's "Team Edison" is to identify and develop electric-vehicle partnerships with other companies, including suppliers, in some markets, according to Sherif Marakby, vice president of autonomous vehicles and electrification.

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Make A Difference & Volunteer For Salvation Army Of Livingston County This Spring!

HAVE YOU GOT SOME TIME TO VOLUNTEER?

CLAYS FOR A CAUSE
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 2nd.  Volunteers are much needed to be part of the Planning Committee for this event. For meeting dates and details, please contact April Dertian 517-295-4344 or april_dertian@usc.salvationarmy.org

RED TIE GALA
Volunteers are needed to be part of the Planning Committee for this special event that will be held on Saturday, September 22.  If you would like to help plan, coordinate, and serve on this committee, please contact April Dertian at april_dertian@usc.salvationarmy.org or 517-295-4344 for further details regarding meeting dates and details of the event.

GETTING READY FOR SUMMER
Volunteers are needed to help sort and organize the Summer Lunch Bunch supplies and get things ready for the summer.  We will be meeting at the Corps Warehouse on Friday, February 23 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and on Friday March 9th (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.).Wear your grubby clothes and help us get organized!

CORPS FACILITY RECEPTIONIST/FRONT OFFICE
The Salvation Army of Livingston County is looking for a friendly, energetic person to volunteer long-term in our reception area. You will be the first contact for people who are looking for information and help during a time of need, so a caring heart and a warm smile are a must. This is a rewarding opportunity for those who seek to make a real difference in their community.We are seeking volunteers who are interested in a commitment of 1 day per week over a minimum 6-month time frame. 

CORPS FACILITY MAINTENANCE/HANDY MAN
The Corps facility is seeking a volunteer to do light maintenance/handyman duties around the building once a week or as your schedule permits.  Do you know how to fix a door knob, paint, change a light bulb, other light maintenance, then his is the opportunity for you.  Let us know how you can help.

EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICE TEAM
We are in the process of putting together an Emergency Disaster Team of Volunteers for The Salvation Army in Livingston County.  We need to be ready for any disaster that might occur in our County.  Training will be provided.  If this is something you are interested in, please contact me for further details.

HELP VOLUNTEER!!!
If any of the above opportunities interest you, please contact the Salvation Army of Livingston County's Volunteer Coordinator:
Darlene Howard
Darlene_Howard@usc.salvationarmy.org or 517-295-4347

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