Tao of Towing: Keeping Your Brakes Cool on Your Next Adventure

TowingBrakingGuide_800x425Spring has sprung in West Michigan and soon many intrepid adventurers will be hooking up their trailers and towing boats, campers, dirt bikes, and other gear all across our fair state. Bringing the right vehicle for the job and equipping it correctly is an important step, but as we discussed in our last Tao of Towing article, there's a little more to it than making sure you, your gear, and other motorists stay safe during the journey.

Today, we're going to dig a little deeper into braking, and some techniques you can master that will not only save…
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Check Out The New Ford Ranger Black Appearance Pack

2019RangerBlackAppearance_800x425This spring we've been celebrating the triumphant return of the Ford Ranger at Borgman Ford, and demand for the mighty mid-sized truck has been high. Adventure-seekers in West Michigan have been ordering customized versions of the 2019 Ford Ranger that are tailored to their needs, and we're pleased to share that a new option will be available this summer!

The recently-announced Black Appearance Package on the 2019 Ranger adds a number of different…
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How 3D Printing & Programming Helped Design the 2020 Shelby GT500 For Speed

2020ShelbyGT500_880x495Borgman Ford is beyond impressed with the recently-unveiled 2020 Ford Shelby GT500, which is due to start rolling out this summer. This is going to be the fastest, most powerful street-legal production Mustang ever, and a lot of science went into earning that achievement.

While it's true that there's no replacement for displacement (and the GT500 has plenty of it,) keeping it as nimble as it is in the corners requires some very…
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Ford Ramps Up Production of the New Ford Expedition To Meet Growing Demand

One of the most popular vehicles at Borgman Ford for larger families is the Ford Expedition. West Michiganders love the spacious interior with seating for 8, high-tech infotainment options, safety features, and the luxurious fit and finish. What also makes this popular with West Michigan Adventurers is the capability, with a towing rating that's best in its class and the ground clearance you need to navigate rougher roads.

With demand for the New Ford…
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New 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum Will Include Puncture-Resistant Tires

 Nothing brings a West Michigan road trip or a morning commute to a screeching halt like a flat tire. Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids sees our fair share of tire punctures in our Service Center, ranging from things we're able to patch to utter catastrophes. Running over something like a nail happens to the best of us, and that's why we're pleased to share that some trim levels of the 2020 Ford…
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The New 2020 Ford Transit Includes Standard WiFi Hotspot & Available All-Wheel Drive

Borgman Ford and Borgman Commerical are pleased to share the unveiling of the 2020 Ford Transit! Arriving sometime this fall, the newly-redesigned cargo van or passenger wagon will feature improvements with both businesses and families in mind. Most notable among the additions, aside from the stylish redesigned exterior, are the inclusion of All-Wheel Drive in the gasoline models and a standard built-in 4G LTE WiFi Hotspot. The 2020 Transit also ushers in two all-new engines…
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Pothole RX: Which Parts of Your Vehicle Could Be Damaged

Every year when the snow starts to melt, West Michigan drivers welcome the more agreeable weather but know it comes with a cost: potholes will soon be everywhere. We might subconsciously memorize and avoid ones on our daily commutes, but there's a chance that sooner or later you're going to drive through one. There are steps you can take to minimize the damage they cause to your vehicle, but it's important to understand what could be affected.

Knowing, identifying, and repairing pothole damage to your vehicle early keeps your repair bills down, so in this "Borgman How…
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Ford Announces Switch to Michigan-Sourced Renewable Energy through DTE Collaboration

 Borgman Ford is pleased to share that Ford and DTE Energy have teamed up in an effort to make Ford's operations even more sustainable. Through DTE's MIGreenPower program, Ford is on-track to switch the Flat Rock Assembly Plant and other Ford facilities to 100% Michigan-sourced renewable energy by January 2021. Ford has been making investments in renewables for some time, with solar panels already in use at a number of their facilities and significantly reducing their water usage company-wide.
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The New 2020 Ford Super Duty Arrives At Borgman Ford This Fall

 Borgman Ford is excited to share some info about the upcoming 2020 Ford Super Duty with truck fans in West Michigan! Arriving at out Grand Rapids showroom sometime during fall this year, this newly-designed and heavily-upgraded F-Series workhorse is packed with new features, options, and technologies to better serve civilian and commercial uses alike.

For West Michigan adventurers, this means more power for towing, eye-catching new front grille and headlight design, and a host of…
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The 2019 Ford Escape: Purpose-Built for West Michiganders On The Go

 
If you’re thinking it’s time to upgrade your wheels before your next road trip, stop in and see the versatile New 2019 Ford Escape at Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids! No matter if you’re going for a big grocery run or adventuring through the rolling terrain of West Michigan, this flexible and dependable Ford SUV is up for the task. Every inch of the 2019 Ford Escape has been designed around the busy adventurer.

In this post, we’ve highlighted some key features to show just how versatile this Ford Utility is, and what options are before…
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