Ford is introducing the Ford Power Promise. In the words of Ford’s CEO Jim Farley, this program is based on the principles of “convenience, peace of mind, and expert service.” Farley reflected upon the new Ford Power Promise. He understood the need for EV owners to receive more than rebates and incentives to buy or…
The World Rally Championship is among the toughest motorsports competition in the world. It takes a special kind of vehicle to outlast conditions that could be dangerous at times. It is clearly not for the tame amongst us. Ford had its share of triumphs on the WRC circuit. For decades, our vehicles tackled snow, ice,…
When we hear the term “police car,” we all likely have a specific image in our minds. Columbia residents may think of the SS sedans or Suburbans patrolling our streets. The nostalgic may think of Sheriff Andy Taylor’s early ‘60s Ford Galaxie 500 calmly making its way around that fictional town of our neighboring state….
The Ford Econoline was an icon, so much so that it is even referred to in songs by Neil Young, Nanci Griffith, and about 50 other musical artists, according to Google. Ford’s current full-size van, the Transit, hasn’t found its way into songs so much – admittedly, it is harder to rhyme with – but…
With Ford’s Tremors, Raptors, and similar recent efforts by other manufacturers, one could be excused for thinking that all pickup truck performance points to going off-road. However, the vast majority of pickup trucks keep their tires on the pavement. Recognition of this brought about the mid-80s to early 2000 street-truck movement. It featured high-performance trucks…
Anytime you do something that hasn’t been done before, you are taking a chance. That is exactly what Ford was doing when it developed and launched the Maverick in 2021. The idea of a small, unibody, front-wheel drive-based pickup truck was, in many ways, contrary to how Ford has built its pickup trucks in its…
Ask any child to draw you a picture of a pickup truck, and chances are what you will be able to discern from the image is a 4-door vehicle with the cab longer than the bed. That has become the default pickup truck, particularly in residential areas where pickups are expected to double as family…
Managing a fleet of vehicles is a complex affair. Ford knows that and has developed Ford Pro Fleet Management Software to simplify and bring order to the process. To illustrate what this software can do, Dick Smith Ford offers this case study about an organization known as HomeTown Services. The company was formed as a…
The 2024 South Congaree Championship Rodeo was held from July 18th to the 20th in South Congaree – southwest of downtown Columbia. Dick Smith Ford of Columbia is a proud sponsor of the South Congaree Championship Rodeo. This event is sanctioned by the International Pro Rodeo Association and has attracted many participants from around the…
Until now, getting power for your work tools on a job site has been a challenge. There’s not enough power to be found nearby. If you do find electricity, it is either not enough juice to run your tools, or you have to jimmy-rig your extension cords to tap into that power source. You can…
