​​Why Leasing an EV May Be Smarter than Buying​

April 10th, 2025 by
Ford Mach-E and F-150 Lightning Parked at Home Charging

When it comes to buying or leasing a new car, there are always pros and cons that will help you make the best decision for your needs. However, when it comes to electric Ford vehicles, it is likely in the best interest of new car buyers to lease rather than buy. Let’s take a closer…

​​Fun Facts About the Ford Bronco that Enthusiasts Should Know​

April 5th, 2025 by
1969 Ford Bronco Lineup

The Ford Bronco has a very rich history as both a popular Jeep competitor and an accomplished racer. These days we know it more as an icon that’s been reborn with fun easter eggs, great styling, and an available manual transmission. While it’s easy to know everything about the current sixth-generation Bronco, do you know the…

World’s Quickest Street Legal Mustang Dominates Sick Week 2025

April 1st, 2025 by
Ford Mustang Snot Rocket at Sick Week 2025 Towing on the Track

The Ford Mustang is one of the easiest and best platforms to modify. Starting out, there are a ton of great engines, from the old 4.6-liter V8 of the ‘90s and ‘00s all the way to the current 5.0 Coyote V8 and EcoBoost 4-cylinder. However, it can be challenging to build a Mustang and still…

Bronco Sport Versus Escape: Which Is Best for You?

March 20th, 2025 by
Ford Bronco Sport Off Road

The compact crossover segment is the most popular in the U.S. It is also the most competitive, with more competing models than any other category, including models from both mainstream and luxury brands. Adding to that plethora of models is Ford, with not one but two models competing in this category—the Escape and Bronco Sport….

A Brief Summary of the Long History of Ford Police Vehicles

March 15th, 2025 by
New Ford Police Interceptor

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…

Ford Extends Complementary Home Charger Program Through March

March 10th, 2025 by
Home Charger with the Ford Power Promise

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…

Fifty Years of the F-150 and Still Going Strong

March 5th, 2025 by
2024 Ford F-150 preproduction model shown. Available early 2024. Actual production vehicle may vary.

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…

​​Ford Ranger Wins NACTOY Truck of the Year​

March 1st, 2025 by
2025 Ford Ranger NACTOY Winner

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…

​​100-Plus Years of Ford Truck History​

February 20th, 2025 by
The Classic And Memorable 1919 Ford Model T, Resized Inside A Car Museum

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…

​​Mustang GTD Laps Nürburgring Faster Than Any Car from an American Brand​

February 15th, 2025 by
The Marvelous Ford Mustang GTD, Racing On The Ring With Victory In Mind

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…

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