2017 Ford Fusion Earns A Top Safety Pick+ Award

PEKIN, Ill., – The 2017 Ford Fusion earns a Top Safety Pick+ Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) by earning good ratings in all five crashworthiness tests. Each test targets a different area of the vehicle and how it will hold up in the case of a crash.

These five tests include moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraints, and front crash prevention. To earn a Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must receive good ratings in all categories, as well as have a front crash prevention system with an advanced or superior rating. The 2017 Ford Fusion received superior marks in the front crash prevention category.

The 2017 Fusion was designed with a new modified front-end structure, which helped it get a good rating in the overlap front test. As well as this addition, the new Fusion offers an optional active braking system to help drivers avoid collisions. This improvement helped it receive its superior rating in the front crash prevention category.

As well as the new safety features, the Ford Fusion’s other features include a pedestrian detection system, hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking capability, lane-keeping assist, and Blind Spot Information system with cross-traffic alert.

We’re happy to announce that the 2017 Ford Fusion earns a Top Safety Pick+ Award from the IIHS. If you’d like to test drive the 2016 Ford Fusion, come down to Velde Ford Pekin, or schedule an appointment online! If you need any help with your routine maintenance this summer, be sure to check our new Summer Car Care pages for tons of helpful information about your cooling and A/C system, exterior lights, fuel system, cosmetic repairs, and sun protection!

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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Introducing the 2016 Ford Fusion

PEKIN, Ill., – If you’re looking for a car with a bold design and the latest technology features, then the Consumers Digest Best Buy Award Winner is what you need! Introducing the 2016 Ford Fusion, with available MyFord or MyFord Touch SYNC technologies and numerous other entertainment and safety features. Cruise around in style while feeling the safety and functionality of the new 2016 Ford Fusion.

Ford Fusion Hybrid
If you’ve ever been curious about the hybrid car craze, the Ford Fusion Energi offers the best of both worlds. Efficiency is the main focus of this plug-in hybrid sedan. With an estimated mileage rating of 40 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, the Ford Fusion Hybrid gives you the freedom to go further.

SYNC Technologies
The 2016 Ford Fusion is available with two SYNC options. With Ford SYNC you have the ability to use your voice to make calls hands-free, control apps and music, and more! If you choose to upgrade to MyFord Touch, you’ll get to enjoy a color-coded LCD touch screen, navigation and voice controlled climate control.

Other Technologies
The 2016 Ford Fusion offers tons of technologies designed with you in mind. Rear view cameras come standard, while many features are optional. Optional features include:

• Class-Exclusive Active Park Assist
• Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive System
• Auto Start-Stop
• Heated and Cooled Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Lane-Keeping System and Driver Alert System
• Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert

Come experience the 2016 Ford Fusion for yourself! Schedule a test drive at Velde Ford Pekin. We’re happy to be introducing the 2016 Ford Fusion and we’d love it if you would come see what all the excitement is about for yourself! With three available trim levels and three available engines, we’re sure we can put you in the perfect car for your needs! Not sure whether to buy or lease the new Ford Fusion? Our Buying vs. Leasing page can help you with that! Visit our website to learn more about the 2016 Ford Fusion and everything it has to offer! Feel free to contact us at (989) 288-2657 with any questions!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing outstanding customer service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Ford’s Most Fuel-Efficient Cars at Velde Ford

PEKIN, Ill. – When you’re shopping around for a car, there are many different features to consider. There's safety features, technology features, spaciousness, and performance. With gas prices always changing, there’s one performance feature that can make or break your decision on a car: gas mileage. At Velde Ford, we’re here to help you! We’ve done the research for you so you’re ready to go when you come into our dealership. Here is a list of Ford’s most fuel-efficient cars at Velde Ford:

Ford’s Most Fuel-Efficient Cars at Velde Ford

2016 Ford Fiesta

EPA Estimated MPG: 28 City/ 36 Highway

2016 Ford Focus

EPA Estimated MPG: 26 City/ 36 Highway

2016 Ford Fusion

EPA Estimated MPG: 22 City/ 34 Highway

These three cars will always impress you with their awesome performance, handling, and even better fuel-efficiency. In each vehicle you’ll find the latest and great Ford technology including Ford SYNC, which allows you stay focused on the road while staying connected at the same time. SYNC offers features like hands-free calling, navigation, and music control with just the sound of your voice. All of these features are offered in Ford vehicles equipped with incredible safety features for an all-around great ride. Keep in mind, these fuel-efficiency options do not include Ford’s hybrids or electric vehicles. Stay on the lookout for a blog on those later.

If you’re in the market for a new Ford, come to Velde Ford to take a test drive in any one of these cars! If you’re satisfied with the vehicle you have right now keep in mind that spring is right around the corner. Take a look at our service FAQ page to learn about the routine maintenance your vehicle needs every season. Schedule an appointment with our Service Center today.

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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All-New 2017 Ford Fusion Helps You Avoid Potholes

PEKIN, Ill. – Potholes are a pain to you, your car, and your wallet. Ford has come to the rescue! The all-new 2017 Ford Fusion helps you avoid potholes. With this new technology, which can only be found in a Ford, you’ll be saving your vehicle and your money.

Information from AAA reports that drivers pays over $3 billion a year, and $300 per pothole-related damage. The 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport will come standard with this new technology. Not only will the new Ford Fusion help you avoid potholes, but the overall driving experience will be fun and effortless with a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine that pushes out 325 horsepower.

Here’s how Ford’s new pothole mitigation technology works. It’s a computer-controlled shock absorber system where dampers are used to soften the ride over a pothole. There are 12 high-resolution sensors that control the dampers and every two are checked every two milliseconds to ensure the fastest response possible. When one of the sensors encounters the edge of a pothole the car’s computer will relay the message to the damper fast enough to stiffen up and catch the wheel before it can fall into the pothole. The rear suspension will then be notified by the car’s technology even faster to make sure the rear wheels avoid the pothole as well.

A Ford Engineer, Jason Michener, mentioned what was involved in the testing of this new technology saying, “We tested and tuned this system by driving over countless potholes – subjecting Fusion V6 Sport to the brutal, square-edged potholes of our Romeo Proving Grounds to finesse the software. It was long hours of not very pleasant work, but the results are well worth it.”

The 2017 Ford Fusion will give owners the best driving experience that Ford can offer. The vehicle features a normal mode which drivers can use in their everyday commute. Then there’s a sport mode that will turn on the computer-controlled shock absorber and allow for fun and better handling.

The new Ford Fusion will be at dealerships this summer. Can’t wait until summer? We have plenty other sedans to choose from at Velde Ford. Take a look at the 2016 Ford Fusion or the 2016 Ford Focus.

Come to Velde Ford to take a test drive in one today. We’re excited to find the perfect vehicle for you to take home today! At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Game-Winning Appetizer Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

PEKIN, Illi. - Are you ready for a showdown between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday? While the teams prepare to take on each other at Super Bowl 50, we are preparing to take on the kitchen! It is no secret that a majority of Super Bowl menus revolve around the pre-game appetizers, so we are here to provide you with some Game-Winning Appetizer Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday! 

Make one or make them all! These appetizers are easy, delicious, and will leave you with plenty of time to enjoy the game with your family and friends. From hot 'n spicy to sugary 'n sweet , we have a little something that will satisfy just about any set of taste buds. All right, get those game faces on and let's get cooking!

Game-Winning Appetizer Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday! 

Grilled Bacon Cheddar Bread

Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos 

Pigs in a Blanket

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Layered Baked Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Pulled Pork Sliders with Ranch Coleslaw

Caramel Brownie Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Don't forget, you will find these recipes and dozens of other tasty dishes when you visit our Pinterest page! Need a ride to your game day celebration? Velde will help you get there with a 2016 Ford Focus or the 2016 Ford Fusion. Come on in and we'll help you find the perfect vehicle to take home. 

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Downloadable 2016 Ford Fusion Brochure

PEKIN, Ill. –– Discover all there is to know about the 2016 Ford Fusion, Ford's expressive and efficient midsize sedans that offers plenty of space for comfort, modern technologies that add convenience, and great design elements to enhance your driving experience.

Downloadable 2016 Ford Fusion Brochure

The 2016 Ford Fusion is a midsize sedan that offers three engines, as well as front-wheel or all-wheel drive––the Fusion has something for everyone. You can purchase or lease your 2016 Ford Fusion in three available trim levels, including S, SE, and Touring.

Some of the standout features available in the 2016 Ford Fusion that will add convenience and comfort to your driving experience include power leather heated seats, Bluetooth and MP3 compatibility, steering wheel controls, and SYNC, just to name a few. You can see all of the features and other details about the 2016 Ford Fusion in the downloadable 2016 Ford Fusion brochure that will help you decide which trim level and additional features meet your needs.

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Celebrate the Holidays With the Ford Sales Event

PEKIN, Ill. – Savings are the reason for the season at Velde Ford. Come celebrate the holidays with the Ford Sales Event! We have deals on the 2015 F-150, 2015 Focus, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Escape until Jan 4!  It’s the end of the year and there’s no better way to treat yourself than with a brand new Ford from Velde Ford!

Shop our inventory of 2016 Fusions & Escapes

 

Shop our inventory of 2015 F-150s and Focuses

Come into Velde today to celebrate the holidays with the Ford Sales Event! There’s no better present than a new vehicle from your East Peoria Ford dealer. Call us if you’d like to set-up a test-drive. At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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