You’ve seen them on television, whether it was driven by Andy of Mayberry, anyone in the classic F.B.I. series, or countless other police-centered shows. And that is police officers driving Ford vehicles. Ford’s association with police departments goes back over 100 years, so history from Dick Smith Ford of Columbia covers the highlights. We…
There is little argument that the best way to have an electric vehicle is to be able to charge it at home. With a home charger installed, you simply come home from your job or daily driving needs, plug in the vehicle, and that is it. It will be ready for you at full charge…
The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ford F-150. While it may seem like the F-150 has been around forever, the badge was first placed on a 1975 model-year Ford truck. Dick Smith Ford of Columbia pauses for a moment to celebrate that milestone and all that it means. Of course, there were…
If the third time’s a charm, then what is the fifth time? Ford will soon find out. Dick Smith is proud to announce the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ awards committee has named the redesigned Ford Ranger as the 2025 North American Truck of the Year. This marks the fifth…
Ford and trucks go together like a cheeseburger and French fries, or steak and potatoes. Whenever you think of Ford Motor Company, there is no doubt that you are either thinking of F-Series trucks or the Mustang, two of the most iconic vehicles ever created. And while “Built Ford Tough” is the modern slogan for…
For the first time ever, an American car has busted through what seemed impenetrable, the exclusive sub-7-minute lap time club at the famed 12.94-mile Nürburgring in Germany. This club has, until now, only been reserved for production road cars from Porsche, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, and Radical. However, Ford kicked the door in and sat at the…
Anyone reading this blog will know someone who has been affected by cancer. Whether it be a friend, relative, or loved one, it seems everyone is uniquely impacted by the horrible disease. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in life and over 100,000 mastectomies are performed yearly. Because…
When buying your new Ford one of the best features that will make you fall in love is Ford Connected Navigation. There are so many new things that owners and front passengers can take advantage of while driving or parked to make every trip—long or short distance—easier and more manageable. The Connected Navigation in a…
Winter driving can be some of the most treacherous and scary driving a person can do in their lifetime. An electric vehicle can also suffer from less range due to freezing and below-freezing conditions. However, if you are prepared and conditioned to know how to take care of your Ford EV during the winter months,…
The ultimate test of an off-road vehicle is a grueling race down the Baja California peninsula. Hundreds of miles of shifting sands, desert floor, and mountainous terrain challenge even the toughest of vehicles—with no apologies given. The Baja 1000 race can be victorious for the ones that survive the test. This year, Ford Performance took…
