Borgman How-To: Spotting When Your Rad Is Going Bad

It's summer in West Michigan, which means a lot of fun out in the sun, trips to the beach, or trekking up north for a weekend of camping. While we can stay cool by hanging out in the shade or taking a dip in Lake Michigan, our vehicles rely on a complex system of hoses, tanks, and a big heat exchanger called a radiator to do the same. If something isn't working right, it can really put the brakes on a fun-filled weekend before you even make it out of Grand Rapids.

In this Borgman How-To, we're…
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Ford Performance Racing School: 2 Programs 2 Locations

 
Do you have a Need for Speed? Do you dream of on-track or off-road racing? Check out the latest news from Ford's Performance Racing program. The Ford Performance Racing School has left Utah Motorsports Campus to operate at two separate sites in the United States. The racing school will be split into two different programs: pavement/track-based and off-road programs. This, in turn, creates Ford Performance Racing School East and Ford Performance Racing School West…
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Ford and Roush Unveiling of “Old Crow” Mustang GT for Auction


Borgman Ford is glad to be part of a company that goes above and beyond to honor those who have served this country. Ford has teamed up with Roush to help the annual Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2019 AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, auction off a one-of-a-kind “Old Crow” Mustang GT. The “Old Crow” Mustang replicates Col. Anderson’s P-51 Mustang fighter plane with it’s sleek color scheme and custom badging. 
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Ford Shares its Beekeeping Efforts with Heroes to Hives to Help Veterans Heal

 

Borgman has been proud to represent Ford in Grand Rapids for almost 60 decades. One of the things that sets Ford apart is the company’s commitment to the environment. A great example of this is Ford’s Cherry Hill Farm in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where they teamed up with veterans to create a brand new home for honeybees. Through the program, they’re helping veterans acclimate back into civilian life through Ford’s Heroes to Hives while also maintaining honeybee populations, local ecosystem, gardening and farming communities in many states…
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Safety Checks to Keep Teen Drivers and Child Riders Safe



School is out, and with more young drivers and riders on the road it’s the duty as parents to ensure they’re set up for safety. Ford vehicles are designed to keep you and your kids safe, but it’s never a bad idea to do an at-home check up on functions like seat belts, car seat fittings, bluetooth, battery health, and braking. The more we can help your Ford run like new, the…
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Ford to Deliver Exciting Ford GT Supercar News

 

Mustang lovers in West Michigan may want to tune into the UK Goodwood race on July 4th this year. Ford is slated to make an “exciting” Ford GT announcement to kick off the race.

This year, the 760 hp Mustang Shelby GT500 will make its UK debut on the Goodwood hill climb.

The Shelby will be in good company.  Ford returns to Goodwood this year with an exhilarating line-up of vehicles tackling the 1.16 mile hill climb, including:
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Buckle Up, Buddy -- Ford Ranger's Smart Seatbelt Technology


Borgman is proud of Ford’s track record on safety innovations, and wants your next West Michigan adventure to be a safe one. Check out the details on the Buckle Up Buddy feature on the all-new Ford Ranger.

The new belt technology monitors both front and rear belt usage in the 2019 Ford Ranger. It also available on the all new Explorer and Expedition and will be rolling out across the entire lineup over the next few year.
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Ford Vehicles Prepping to Play Smart on the Road with C-V2X

 
It’s every motor vehicle innovator’s upcoming obsession: C-V2X, or cellular vehicle to everything technology. Imagine driving in a Ford, knowing that your vehicle has the ability to communicate with other connected users on the road about traffic updates, pedestrians and bikers, and road statuses—in the long run, you (and your vehicle!) are creating a safer, more efficient environment on the road. Borgman Ford is proud to distribute vehicles from Ford, whose mission is to deliver great products and make the world a better place! Read on to learn more.
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Is your Vehicle Made of Recycled Bottles? If It’s a Ford, Yes!

 

Recycling has become part of the American culture, but did you know that recycling has also become part of your Ford vehicle? Ford Motor Company released numbers earlier this month that revealed that they use about 250 plastic bottles per vehicle—totaling around 1.2 billion recycled plastic bottles per year—as their way to step toward sustainable products that don’t sacrifice performance. Chances are, the bottles will be found in your underbody shield to encourage aerodynamic driving and reduced cabin noise. Borgman Ford is proud to distribute vehicles from a brand that is a leader in environmentally friendly…
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Model Spotlight: The Ford EcoSport

 

Fun. Capable. Connected. This CUV is made for Michigan Adventurers. Sporting a moon roof for nights at the beach, FordPass Connect with 4G LTE WIFI hotspot for a working vacation or schoolwork on the road, an 8-inch touchscreen, SYNC AppLink for remote starts and locking, and more. Watch Ford's EcoSport Walkaround to see the big offerings in this compact package!
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