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Summary: South Bay Ford Presents the All-Electric Mustang Mach E Over 100 units in stock with special deals. Multiple trims: base, select, premium, GT, and special California Route 1 Edition. Highlights: Advanced technology and comfort features. Special Offer: Complimentary 48-hour test drive for qualified drivers. Transcript: Have you seen the all-electric Mustang Mach-E? South Bay Ford has one of the largest inventories in Southern California with over 100 in stock. We're making deals so bring one home today! We have several trim levels to choose from including: The base model Select Premium High performance GT And the Very Special California Route 1 Edition with lots of extra features Come in and check out the comfort and Technology the Mach-E has to offer. Call us at 888-885-1776 and bring one home today. Don't forget to ask about the complimentary 48-hour test drive program for qualified drivers! Now is the time to get a great deal on the Mach-E from South Bay Ford!

Whether we helped you get into your new or used Ford, you can continue to count on the South Bay Ford team to help you keep your Ford vehicle running smoothly. While Ford vehicles have been engineered for durability, you’ll want to stick to your recommended Ford scheduled maintenance guide as close as possible. Ford Scheduled Service intervals are specifically tailored to your vehicle type, engine and transmission based on your vehicle's age and mileage, developed and recommended by our expert engineers and carried out by our Ford-trained technicians. Maintenance intervals vary by vehicle, but don’t worry; you don’t have to remember the schedule. The FordPass App will do it for you. Once you download the App, it tracks your driving and will inform you when a recommended service is due. See our previous blogs about the FordPass App. You can also schedule a service appointment with our team, and we’ll help you stick to your Ford service schedule. Learn more about the Ford scheduled service guide with the service experts at South Bay Ford. Regular servicing means you can minimize the risk of major repair expenses and maintain the efficiency of your Ford by improving fuel economy and maintaining the Ford warranty. If you decide to sell your vehicle, a full-service history will enhance its value. General Ford Scheduled Maintenance Guide Please remember a few important items before we review the Ford scheduled maintenance guide. The specific maintenance intervals for your vehicle will vary depending on your vehicle’s year and model. The service schedule we’re going over is just a general guide to help you better understand what services you may need. Additionally, each service interval between 5,000 to 10,000 miles will almost always include oil changes, air filter replacements, and tire rotations. However, some mileage intervals will require additional services. Let’s take a look at some other service items you might need to include to help your Ford vehicle tackle your Los Angeles commute with ease: Every 5,000 to 10,000 Miles - Multi-point inspection - Lubricate unsealed joints - Inspect braking system - Inspect exhaust - Inspect cooling system Every 100,000 Miles - Replace spark plugs Every 140,000 Miles - Inspect drive belts Every 150,000 Miles - Inspect transmission fluid - Replace engine coolant Ford Protect Extended Service Plans If you want to add peace of mind to your travels, consider a Ford Protect Extended Service Plan. These service plans can help you better prepare for upcoming services on your Ford vehicle. Here are the Ford Protect Extended Service Plans available for gas and diesel vehicles: - PowertrainCARE: 29 components covered - BaseCARE: 84 components covered - ExtraCARE: 113 components covered - PremiumCARE: 1,000+ components covered. Here are the Ford Protect Extended Service Plans available for EV vehicles: - BaseCARE: 84 components covered - ExtraCARE: 113 components covered - PremiumCARE EV: 1,000+ components covered. Our South Bay Ford Service Center Is Here to Help! Whether you’re looking to find out what the Ford extended service plans cover or you’re curious about your vehicle’s maintenance intervals, South Bay Ford is here to help. Reach out to us today to find out how to keep your Ford vehicle in tip-top shape!

Summary: Today at South Bay Ford we are introducing the 2023 Ford Bronco Big Bend in Eruption Green. We’ll showcase the vehicle's standout features and get a detailed exterior walk-around, admiring the unique color and design elements. Inside the vehicle, we’ll demonstrate the one-press start feature and show off the spacious and comfortable interior. Transcript: Welcome back to South Bay Ford! Today, I have a 2023 Ford Bronco Big Bend to show you. This particular model comes in the eye-catching Eruption Green color. I chose this vehicle to share with you because the Eruption Green color is quite rare, and I thought it would make for an interesting episode. So, let's start with an exterior walk-around. First and foremost, let's talk about the Eruption Green metallic color. I personally like that it has a metallic finish, as it gives it a nice shine. Depending on the angle of the sun or any other source of light, the color of the car changes, which I find quite fascinating. Now, let's take a closer look at the exterior. Moving on, let's hop inside and explore the interior of the vehicle. The Bronco Sport features an easy one-press start, which makes getting the car up and running a breeze. Now, let's move to the back seat. The Bronco Sport has 60/40 fold-down seats, providing flexibility and additional storage options. Lastly, let's take a look at the back of the vehicle. As you can see, there's plenty of room for cargo. This particular model comes with an all-weather mat and a spare tire, ensuring you're prepared for any adventure. So, there you have it—an overview of the 2023 Bronco Sport in the Big Bend package, sporting the rare Eruption Green color. If you have any questions about this vehicle, don't hesitate to give us a call or visit us online. Thank you for watching South Bay Ford!

Summary: This South Bay Ford Tutorial will walk you through how to pair your phone with the Ford Explorer through a step by step process. From unlocking your phone and turning on Bluetooth, to searching for your vehicle and confirming the PIN code. You'll learn how to activate the 911 Assist safety feature, download your contacts, as well as how to access your music. Learn how to connect your phone to your Ford explorer today! Transcript: Hi guys, welcome to South Bay Ford. I'm going to show you how to pair your phone to the Ford Explorer. Alright guys, the first thing you're going to do is unlock your phone and go into your settings. Click on your Bluetooth and make sure that your Bluetooth is turned on. The next thing we want to do is hit "Add a Phone". Search for your vehicle on your device and select it. Now we're going to go back to the phone. You're going to search for the Explorer on your phone, just click it. Confirm that the PIN displayed on SYNC matches the digits on your screen. Click "Yes" and hit "Pair". Now we are successfully paired. It's going to ask you if you would like to activate the 911 Assist, which is a great safety feature. I highly recommend it. You can download your contacts, so that way you can talk to the car and let it know who you want to call. Here, you'll be able to see all of your contacts and your text messages. Now that you're completely connected, you can click "iPhone" and you'll have access to all of your music. Now that we're connected, I'm going to show you how to access your music from your phone. So, you're going to hit "Sources". There, your iPhone will show it's connected and, voila, your music from your phone is on your Ford Explorer. Alright guys, so now you know how to pair your phone with the Ford Explorer. If you have any questions, go ahead and leave them in the comments down below. We're here at South Bay Ford Lincoln, so if you're local to us, come on over and we'll help you out here. Thanks for watching!

Summary In this video, Brandon from South Bay Ford demonstrates how to turn on the lane keep assist mode and explains the different levels of lane keep assist. He emphasizes the importance of keeping the mode on for safety purposes and explains that the vehicle will alert the driver if they are swaying too much and need to take a break. Brandon shows how to access the lane keep assist settings in the vehicle menu and explains that the mode provides visual and tactile aids to help the driver stay centered in their lane. He recommends using the aid mode for an even greater level of assistance. Finally, Brandon shows how to adjust the alert sensitivity and demonstrates the different levels of sensitivity. He advocates for keeping the lane keep assist mode on while driving to increase safety and reduce the risk of accidents. Transcript Brandon here at South Bay Ford. I just wanted to show you how to turn your Lane Assist mode on and the different levels of Lane Keep Assist, and why I love keeping it on. Even if we're at our best, focused, and just had coffee, or meditated, it's always nice to know you have a vehicle that is also checking in on you. If it tells you that you're swaying too much and your Lane Keep is working too hard, it will advise you to take a break. When that happens, I think it's after several Lane Keep Assists; it will notify you to pull over, and that is very cool. I suggest listening to that because it's for your safety, and that is the most important thing when you're driving. You can find it in Settings; it is on our first menu here, and our first option here. We can just read about it real quick; this is everything that it does. Alright, here we go. Mode. So we have an Alert, which will notify you right here once you get on a freeway. It's going to give you a road icon right here and show you both sides of the road. If you're swaying too much to the right, it will turn the whole right side of the road red. Let me show you what that looks like; it's going to do just that. Pretend that road is going to be right here, and it's going to be notifying you there. Aid is kind of crazy because if you are swaying over to the left too much, it will give you a little jolt. So it's kind of like bumpers, say your car is the bowling ball, you're going a little too much out of your lane, to go dude, and then that lets you know you have to center it, and that's incredible. For that to be in an XLE model, this is our base Explorer model, and I'm very lucky to have that. I do feel safe and alert. Plus, Aid is just going to combine the two, which I recommend having because it's not only going to give you that visual aid on your screen right in front of you, right there, it's going to give you that little jolt, that little wake-up shake in your steering wheel, and that is everything. Alert Sensitivity is going to show you - whoa, I did not know that - so it gives you an example. Wow! So let me show you what low looks like, a little bit of a shake, normal, and high.

Is Buying An Electric Vehicle Worth It? With so many new electric vehicles hitting the market, and concerns about the long term benefits of owning an electric vehicle, one begins to ask is it really worth it? Here at South Bay Ford we offer the best in class deals on the newest Ford models including the F150 Lighting Electric Truck and the all new electric Mustang Mach E. Read more to understand the benefits of electric vehicles. Are Electric Cars 100% Efficient? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Electric vehicles (EVs) are more efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts. An EV electric drive system is only responsible for a 15% to 20% energy loss compared to 64% to 75% for a gasoline engine. EVs also use regenerative braking to recapture and reuse energy that normally would be lost in braking and waste no energy idling. See All-Electric Vehicles for details. Is It Hard to Find Charging Stations for Electric Cars in California? Depending on where you live, there are a growing amount of electric charging stations across California. As more and more people start to transition to electric vehicles, there will be an ever growing demand and therefore availability of these stations. Currently, there are over 4,500 EV charging stations throughout Los Angeles alone. Our Ford Electric Vehicle Models Ford F-150 Lightning The Ford F-150 Lightning is the smartest truck Ford has ever built. With customer reservations for the Ford F-150 Lightning nearing 200,000, there is clear demand for an electric pickup truck. To meet high customer demand, Ford is planning to nearly double production capacity to 150,000 trucks by the end of 2023. EPA-estimated range of 320 miles on LARIAT and XLT with the available extended-range battery. Models with extended-range batteries are targeted to go from 0-60 mph in the mid-4-second range. Mega Power Frunk – washable, lockable, and 400L. Ford Mustang Mach-E The all-electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E creates a unique driving experience while retaining the Mustang feel. Ford brought the Mustang Mach-E to life through a development process concentrated entirely on customer needs and desires. With strong consumer demand, we are tripling the production of the Ford Mustang Mach-E and expect to reach more than 200,000 units per year by the end of 2023. EPA-estimated range of 314 miles for the CA Route 1 Extended Range Model with extended-range battery and RWD. GT Performance Edition 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Seamless connectivity. Ford Power-Up software updates. FAQs What is The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)? The mission of the project is to offer financial compensation to individuals who purchase economical vehicles in California. Depending on the model, you can receive rebates from $1,000 to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles. Are Ford Electric Vehicles Eligible for The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)? Yes! Both the Ford F-150 Lighting and Mustang Mach E are eligible Zero-Emission Vehicles with a rebate of $2,000. Look for other vehicles eligible at the CVRP website or here. How Can I Lease a New Ford Electric Vehicle? Visit our Ford dealership today and our salespersons will be able to answer all of your questions on financing new vehicles. View our new vehicle inventory to see what models we currently have in stock. Learn if you pre-qualify now!

Gas prices have risen significantly over the past year leaving many people wondering how they can save on gas and get better fuel efficiency. Depending on where you live, residents of Los Angeles county have been paying over $5 a gallon for the last year. One of the best ways is to switch to a more economical vehicle that uses less gas and relies on electricity. A new wave of the future, hybrid vehicles. What is the increase in Miles Per Gallon for Hybrids? Hybrid vehicles offer the best of both worlds when it comes to fuel efficiency as you have the capabilities of a gas powered vehicle, with the extra push of electricity. Most hybrids have an EPA estimated over 40 MPGe city driving, which is often a 100% increase in fuel efficiency compared to most models under 20 MPGe. When thinking about the cost at the pump, imagine cutting your gas bill in HALF! Ford F-150 PowerBoost - Hybrid Engine The PowerBoost engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but four-wheel drive is always an option. Every F-150 trim model (base XL, mid-grade XLT, classy Lariat, Western-themed King Ranch, posh Platinum, and top-tier Limited) is available with the PowerBoost hybrid engine. However, it’s only offered with the SuperCrew body style. However, shoppers can still choose between the 5.5-foot and 6.5-foot bed sizes. A total output of 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque. (That’s 30 more horses and 70 more pound-feet of torque than the non-hybrid EcoBoost V6 makes.) Ford Explorer Platinum With an EPA estimated MPGe CITY/ HIGHWAY 21/28 and seating for 7, this high powered engine offers fuel efficiency for modern day exploration. 3.3L Hybrid Engine SYNC with voice activated Navigation System Rear view camera with washer Ford Maverick This first ever standard full hybrid pickup truck offers a payload of up to 1,500 pounds and endless customization opportunities. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for seamless shifting EPA estimated MPGe CITY/ HIGHWAY 40/33 and 37 combined mpg. Ford Escape SE Hybrid Built with Ford Co-Pilot 360 and SYNC 3 Technology, the SE Hybrid is an affordable fuel efficient vehicle with an EPA estimated MPGe CITY/ HIGHWAY 44/37 and seating for 5. Hybrid 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 engine Second row sliding seats 60/40 split fold down What is The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)? The mission of the project is to offer financial compensation to individuals who purchase economical vehicles in California. Depending on the model, you can receive rebates from $1,000 to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles. Is My Hybrid Vehicle Eligible for The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)? Currently the only Ford hybrids eligible for the The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) are the 2020 - 2022 Escape Plugin Hybrid models with a rebate of $1,000. Look for other vehicles eligible at the CVRP website or here. How Can I Lease a New Ford Hybrid Vehicle? Visit our Ford dealership today and our salespersons will be able to answer all of your questions on financing new vehicles. View our new vehicle inventory to see what models we currently have in stock. Learn if you pre-qualify now!