Ford F-150 Tops List for American-Made Vehicles

JACKSON, Mich - The Ford F-150 Tops the List for American-Made Vehicles on Cars.com's ninth annual American-Made Index, which looks for vehicles built and bought in the United States, made with more than 75% American parts. This index is based on two key factors that can actually be found on the window sticker of any new vehicle: final assembly point and the vehicle's domestic-parts content. These labels show the percentage of U.S and Canadian parts -which by congressional mandate, the American Automobile Labeling Act includes Canada within the same "domestic" pool. Along with showing the area of where the car was built, the vehicle's label will also tell you where the engine and transmission were produced. 

It should come at no surprise that the Ford F-150 Tops the List for American-Made Vehicles, not only because of its contents, but also because of the number of F-Series trucks that Ford sells each year. With a high demand comes a busy work week for the Ford factories in Dearborn, Michigan and Claycomo, Missouri. These two Ford factories, where numerous employees split three working shifts for a total of 120 hours a week, are said to produce roughly 60 trucks in just one hour. As these Ford employees work diligently to production enough of the F-Series model to meet the high customer demand, it only makes sense to have the truck's parts made domestically. 

Learn more about the American-made Ford F-150 by visiting us at Seymour Ford Lincoln today! We are located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500. 

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Ford Debuts All-New Inflatable Airbag for 2015 Mustang

JACKSON, Mich - Just when you thought the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang couldn't be any more advanced, Ford Debuts an All-New Inflatable Airbag for the 2015 Mustang that will provide restraint protection within a smaller, lighter package and will even allow for a roomier interior. The new airbag is part of a standard comprehensive safety system which will be introduced later this year. The standard comprehensive safety system includes a package of sensors, safety belt anchor pretensioners, improved exterior lighting and double the number of airbags on the all-new Mustang. 

Ford's Debut of an All-New Inflatable Airbag for the 2015 Mustang did not come easy, the technology required 15 U.S. patents, with still more being filed. Unlike traditional airbag fabric, the new airbag is made up of a pliable, injection-molded plastic bladder and is sandwiched between the inner and outer glove box door panels. In the case of an impact, an inflator fills the bladder and extends the entire glove box outer door panel toward the front passenger's legs. After it has been deployed, the outer door provides cushioning similar to a traditional knee airbag. 

The glove box-integrated airbag is able to operate at a lower inflation pressure because it extends out directly from the instrument panel and distributes the impact load over a larger area than a conventional airbag. The new airbag design is 65 percent lighter with an inflator that is 75 percent smaller than a traditional knee airbag inflator. The airbag's packaging is much more discreet, which gives designers more flexibility in moving the dashboard closer to the windshield and increasing the amount of roominess in the cabin.

To stay updated on the latest Ford and Lincoln vehicles, visit us at Seymour Ford Lincoln! We are located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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May Retail Sales Set Records for Fusion, Escape & Lincoln MKZ

JACKSON, Mich - May Retail Sales Set Records for the Ford Fusion, Escape & Lincoln MKZ, some of the best May sales Ford has seen for the Fusion and Escape in 10 years! Throughout the month of May, Ford totaled 254,084 vehicles sold, up 3 percent from a year ago. Retail sales were setting records left and right with 174,889 vehicles sold -a 6 percent increase! The Ford Fusion and Escape had an extremely successful month, having the best May sales Ford has seen since 2004. The Explorer has really made its mark in the midsize utility segment, selling 20,346 vehicles -its best sales month since 2005.

The Ford Fusion set an all-time monthly record with 33,881 vehicles sold, thanks partially to the West region of the U.S. and their increase in Fusion sales. There were 31,896 Ford Escapes sold, which also set an all-time record for the first time ever. Totaling 8,845 vehicles sold, Lincoln sales are up 21 percent for the month of May. MKZ did exceptionally well, breaking last year's record with 3,714 cars sold. There is a bright road ahead for the all-new Lincoln MKC, which alone sold 677 vehicles in final weekend of May. 

Get your hands on one of the best-selling Ford vehicles at Seymour Ford Lincoln! Our knowledgable staff is here to help you find a vehicle that meets all of your driving needs! Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit our website SeymourFord.com or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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