South Bay Ford Wins President’s Award – 17th Time

The results are in, and South Bay Ford has won another President’s award! This makes it 11 years in a row!

The Ford President’s Award is Ford Motor Company’s top honor presented to their highest-performing dealerships. Initially established in 1998, the award recognizes South Bay Ford for providing superior excellence in overall sales and service customer satisfaction while reaching 100% or greater than their sales target. A dealership must meet or exceed rigorous targets to qualify for the President’s Award, and only a small percentage of dealers can win.

South Bay Ford Wins Triple Crown – 6th Time

South Bay Ford is one of Ford Motor Company’s Triple Crown honorees. This esteemed title is given to dealerships that earned three specific awards in the same year:

1. President’s Award: as described above

2. Top 100 Retail Sales Volume: South Bay Ford has served the South Bay community for over 25 years as a family-owned and operated dealership. We sell new Ford, Lincoln, and pre-owned vehicles of all makes and models.

3. Ford Protect Premier Club: The Premier Club recognizes the top Ford and Lincoln Protect dealerships and the Top Retail Parts Purchasing Volume dealerships. This reflects high customer satisfaction and loyalty to South Bay Ford customers who consistently return with their Ford vehicles.

Winning the Triple Crown is meaningful for any Ford dealership. In this case, it calls out our exceptional accomplishments in all areas of our operations, including customer satisfaction, sales and service. Just a handful of Ford dealerships in the United States achieve Triple Crown status, making it a highly sought-after distinction within the Ford dealer community.

South Bay Ford is Elite

These awards and more are wrapped into the Ford Lincoln Elite reward, which recognizes South Bay Ford as one of the very top-performing dealers among Ford and Lincoln. The elite name includes the following accolades:

• President’s Award

• Ford Top 100 Volume

• Lincoln Leaders

• FCSD Premier Club

• Triple Crown

• CPO Sales Leadership

• Ford Credit’s Partners in Quality Award

Thank You

Everyone at South Bay Ford contributed to the hard work it takes to receive this praise. Our ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional customer service and overall operational excellence. Congratulations to our team and our customers.

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In this video from South Bay Ford, we show a close up of the Fighter Jet Gray color on the 2023 Mustang Mach 1 Premium. The color has become popular among manufacturers in recent years, and the matte black accents on the rims, side mirrors, and underneath the car add a nice touch to the overall look. Watch to see why this color is so popular!

Transcript:

Welcome back to South Bay Ford in Lincoln and today we’re doing another color-based video for you, and it’s on Mustang GT. This one we’re going to be showing you is Fighter Jet Gray. Alright, so this is the 2023 Mustang Mach 1 Premium that is the Fighter Jet Gray that we’re looking at. Alright, you’re also gonna notice on top of the paint here is the Mach 1 Hood stripe and the Mach 1 side stripe. Now, this color tone has become very popular in the last two years with all the manufacturers. People are really liking this color. You gotta let us know what you think of it here on this Ford Mustang.

Things on this, and I like the way it has that matte black on the rims as well as underneath on the door there. And then also the matte black is right here, color-keyed into the side mirror. And not with this color is a good one two combo depth. Matte black can also be found on the back here as well as underneath but not on the cap.

[Kitty the cat enters the scene]

Kitty approves of it. Kitty, you like the color? Kitty likes the color. You like the color? You do? See, told you, she approves of the color.

So, the car is for sale, the cat is not, but let us know in the comments below what you think of this color in this 2023 Ford Mustang. Is it something that you really like or is it something you could do without? Thanks for watching South Bay Ford. Have a great day!

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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!

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We have the most diverse topography here in California, and the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable. This leads many South Bay Ford clients to ask us for more information about tire choices.

Modern tire technology blends a unique mix of chemistry, physics and engineering to give consumers a high degree of comfort, performance, efficiency, reliability and safety. The pros at South Bay Ford are here to help you choose the best tires to suit your needs.

Understanding the difference between seasonal tires and what you should have on your Ford is useful. Here are some of the basics.

Top 2 Factors of Tire Performance

The majority of tire performance comes from the tread. This isn’t surprising because the tread is the only part of the tire that connects to the road. The two most essential elements of the tread are:

1. Tread Compounds

Manufacturers use different types of rubbers and fillers to make the tire tread.

2. Tread Pattern

This is the groove design molded into the compounds. The most common tread pattern for consumer tires is a symmetric tread pattern where the outer and inner sides of the tread are mirror images of one another.

Types of Season Tires

The main difference between all-season, summer, and winter tires is their performance in different driving conditions.

All-Season Tires

All-season tires are good year-round in many climates. They have a firm rubber that stiffens at lower temperatures but does not soften when it starts to warm up. The treads have shallow grooves that function well on wet and dry pavement.

Summer Tires

Summer tires are designed for warm weather and can be used in the summer or year-round in Southern California. Summer tires handle wet and dry roads well if the temperature is above 45°F. The hard rubber construction with shallow tread offers a smooth, quiet ride but will lose traction in snow or ice, which is why they should only be used in warmer temperatures.

Winter Tires

While summer tires are more suited for the warmer months, winter tires work best at temperatures below 45°F. They handle well in dry and wet conditions, including snow and ice. The tread design pushes slush and snow away from the tire while you move down the road. Winter tires don’t last as long as summer or all-season tires because the rubber is softer. But on the plus side, in most cases, you only needed them for a few months out of the year.

Full Circle with South Bay Ford

Are you off to spend time in the snowy mountains? Are you heading to the picturesque desert? Before you go and when you return home, visit us at South Bay Ford for all your tire and servicing needs. Our Service Advisors and Ford Master Certified Technicians offer a full range of car services, including tire repair and replacement, with a low-price Tire guarantee on 16 brands, and a 30-day price guarantee. Click to Schedule Tire Service at South Bay Ford today!

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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. [Music]

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.

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The technology in Ford hybrid vehicles such as Ford Fusion or Ford Escape features a gas-powered engine and an electric motor that can seamlessly switch from one to the other or run on both gas and electric simultaneously. This is how Ford hybrids optimize your driving experience and improve your fuel economy.

Hybrid cars have fewer fluids and internal parts, making them cheaper to maintain in the long run. If you are a proud owner of a Ford hybrid vehicle or considering buying one, it is good to know that they still require similar servicing as gas models.

Below we answer a few of customers’ typical questions about servicing Ford hybrid vehicles.

Do you have to get new brakes on Electric and Hybrid Cars?

Yes, the brake pads on your hybrid or electric vehicle will not last forever. Many Ford hybrid vehicles and EVs need a brake inspection and service at the 5-year mark vs. standard cars, which need brake pad replacement every 40,000-50,000 miles. In addition to the regenerative brakes, these cars are equipped with friction brakes that kick into use as needed. Ford’s regenerative braking system recharges your battery and assists the traditional brakes. The electric motor also helps slow down your vehicle, so you will use your brakes less, but you will use them.

How long will a Ford hybrid vehicle battery last?

Under normal conditions, your hybrid battery is designed to perform reliably for approximately every 150,000 miles or 15 years. That may be longer than you even own your hybrid car! As with all vehicles, the battery life depends on your driving habits and maintenance. Standard car batteries typically last four to six years.

Do you need to get oil changes for your hybrid car?

Yes, again. A Ford hybrid vehicle runs on synthetic oil that needs to be changed every 6,000 miles. South Bay Ford recommends regular oil changes. While you’re here, have your filter replaced and your wheels checked. Regular oil changes and filter replacements in a Ford hybrid car can prolong its lifespan.

Will your tires last longer?

As with regular tires, hybrid tire wear depends on your driving. If you are mostly city driving, your tires will wear down more quickly than if you were doing a lot of highway driving. However, with regular rotations and proper inflation at South Bay Ford, hybrid tires can last just as long as their gas-powered counterparts.

If your Ford hybrid’s tires puncture, they can be repaired or replaced. The best way to determine if your Ford vehicle needs tire repair or replacement is to come into South Bay Ford Quick Lane service department. Our certified technicians will be able to determine whether tire repair or replacement is necessary based on puncture location, size, state of wear, and type of damage.

Save Big with Hybrid

Even though there may be a higher upfront cost to investing in a hybrid vehicle, you’ll save in the long run when it comes to service and, of course, gas! Read our blog on How to Save Money with a Ford Hybrid Vehicle. Our Ford dealership offers the latest deals on the new Ford Explorer Platinum, Ford Maverick, and Ford Escape Hybrid.

South Bay Ford – Servicing and Safety

In addition to providing you with the best models in transportation, we care about your safety. Proper and regular maintenance services are essential for your vehicle’s safety and dependability.

Leave it to the experts at our dealership located just off the 405 in Hawthorne. Schedule your next appointment today! South Bay Ford is here for all of your servicing needs.

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1. Get Ahead of the Curve

By now, you know about supply chain issues for all products. Cars are no exception. Car wait times are standard, so get ahead of the curve and order the right car.

If your current vehicle’s lease expires in the next 4-12 months, or you are just looking to buy a new Ford, consider starting the ordering process now. It may be tough to return your leased Ford upon expiration and leave with your perfect vehicle on the same day. Custom ordering solves that problem.

2. No Extra Costs

Get the precise Ford you want at no extra cost, including design, technology and capability customization. Final sale prices are negotiated between you and South Bay Ford. We do not charge extra for Ford Build and Price custom orders. You can lock in pricing and applicable incentives at the time of order or claim the incentives active at the time of delivery, whichever you prefer.

3. Ford Prioritizes Direct Dealership Orders

If you wait for a while anyway, you should join the group being helped first. Ford prioritizes direct dealership orders, meaning a custom South Bay Ford order is the fastest route to take when buying a new car.

4. Save Your Valuable Time and Get What You Want

Custom ordering a vehicle is an excellent option for saving time in your search. You don’t need to spend weeks contacting multiple dealerships looking for your perfect car or truck. You can get the specific vehicle, color options, accessories and packages you want from the factory delivered right to our dealership in Hawthorne.

5. South Bay Ford is An Award-Winning Dealership

South Bay Ford has been a family-owned and operated dealership for 30 years; we are honored winners of many top awards from Ford Motor Company, including 16 President’s Awards for Sales and Service – now, ten years in a row. Support your community while getting your perfect car.

Finally, Ford for You

Configure your ideal vehicle. You pick the colors, options, and accessories!

Drive away from South Bay Ford with the exact car you want. Our easy and convenient dealer-direct custom order is your best bet to get behind the wheel of a Ford that excites you. Click here to see the latest models available and FAQs about Custom Ordering a Factory Ford. Questions? Reach us online or in person today.

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There are various types of motor oil with different properties that can enhance the use of your car or truck. Understanding the purpose of motor oil can explain why one type may be better than another for your vehicle.  Educating yourself about the various types of oils can help you narrow down the choices, and your South Bay Ford pros are here to make sure you pick the best oil suitable for your Ford vehicle.

Motor oil moves throughout your engine to cool and lubricate the various parts that run it. Good quality motor oil can suspend harmful chemicals and prevent damage to your car’s engine. Therefore, finding the right motor oil for your vehicle is crucial.

The 4 Classes of Engine Oil

1. Conventional Motor Oil

Conventional motor oil is the most common and least expensive type of motor oil. It is a refined version of base or crude oil, cleared of many impurities, with additives to reduce sludge, prevent corrosion, and enhance lubrication. Conventional oil generally works best for light-duty, late-model cars with low mileage and simple engines and drivers with typical driving patterns. 

2. Synthetic Motor Oil

Manufacturers create synthetic oil by extensively refining and removing impurities found in conventional oil. They also include different additives to improve the oil’s performance to clean and lubricate the engine. Synthetic motor oil works well for drivers who put more stress on their engines. For example, you probably need full synthetic motor oil if you tow an RV or car with your Ford Super-Duty or frequently drive with your Ford Explorer on dirt roads. This type of motor oil is more expensive than conventional oil due to the additional processing. 

3. Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Synthetic blend motor oil is a mixture of conventional oil and synthetic oil. It typically has less than 30% of synthetic oil, but it includes additives that offer additional protection to engines by decreasing the chances of oil evaporation. This gives drivers a lower-cost alternative to full synthetic motor oils while having a higher grade than conventional oil.

4. High-Mileage Motor Oil

High-mileage motor oil may be your best bet if you have a vehicle with 75,000 miles or more on the odometer. This type of oil has additives that decrease leaks by expanding seals and gaskets. This formula can also have detergents to reduce sludge in the engine and wear friction additives to help prevent major engine breakdowns and car maintenance problems in older cars.

Oil Changes at South Bay Ford

Worried your Ford vehicle may need an oil change? Not sure what type of oil is best? Leave it to the experts at our dealership located just off the 405 in Hawthorne. Schedule your next dealership oil change appointment today! We’ve even got you covered with a Ford oil change coupon! South Bay Ford is here for your oil changes and all of your servicing needs.

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See all our favorite features on the Ford Bronco sport Badlands Edition. This list includes:

• 5-star safety ratings

• Drive modes (GOAT modes)

• Full light-up display and LCD screen

• Touch screen with apps

• Front and rear cameras

• Comfortable power adjustable seats with a secure storage area

• Push start button with Auto Stop start feature

• Easy-to-open tailgate

• Plug in the back

Transcript:

Here’s some of my favorite things about the Ford Bronco sport Badlands Edition. So this is the Ford Bronco sport that I’m talking about. It is a 2022 Badlands four-wheel drive, has the 2.0 liter ecoboost engine.

This is one of my very favorite things right off the bat is your government five-star safety ratings you’re getting five stars on almost everything they have. This Bronco sport has the goat modes and we did a full explanation on what the goat modes are but basically this is one of my favorite features on this because it allows you different drive modes. So you can see as I toggle through these you have your normal, your Eco, your sport mode, your slippery mode, ice a lot of rain, mud and rut, sand and rock craw. Now lets control simply by just turning the knob here.

All right so you normally shouldn’t get geeked out about an instrument cluster right but this one here having the ability to fully light up and look at that even give you a little LCD screen. I’m good with that I like that. I have the ability to kind of flush through all your settings as well, if you’re coming from an older car it doesn’t have this stuff it’s nice. It’s fun.

All right then we have the touch screen which I like. I love touch screens. I can’t mess with it right now because this car has not been sold yet and we don’t want to take this tape off it secures it but with the touchscreen you can do a lot of stuff has apps all that kind of stuff which is cool I do like that it’s a great feature but it’s a feature in a lot of these cars. But this thing also has the front camera view that’s looking in front of me so if I turn this in the reverse, see that’s behind me, and then go back in the drive, click the button, and you can see that Ford Bronco that’s in front of me there. I do like to have both front and rear cameras. That’s a nice addition.

I am also a big fan of these seats. I love that it has a Bronco emblem right there in the seats but more than that I like the feel of it. You know this is where you’re going to be spending all of your time and so to have the power adjustable seats to get that thing situated just right where you are is important. And then look right, look at this look how comfortable that looks and it is as comfortable as it looks. And this subtle blue stripe that it has on the seat matches the blue on the door.

I mentioned the front of the seats where it was all comfortable but here’s kind of a geeky thing that I like. On the back of the seats for the people sitting in the back here you can unzip the hat and it opens up and it’s actually really padded so if you had a cell phone or something in there you knew that it was both secure and also the ability to zip it up so you don’t lose it doesn’t fly around the back here.

So I’m gonna preference this next one before I get going. I drive with an older car that still uses one of these it’s an actual key. Not with a Bronco you have the push start button to where you hold the key fob wherever you want to. And boom all you have to do is push it and it starts right on up.

So the Bronco sport also comes with Auto Stop start which helps get you better gas mileage whenever you stop it like a red light the engine will basically shut down to save you gas. But some people don’t like it so this one has this Auto feature that if you push this button boom it deactivates it so you can activate it or deactivate it with a simple push of a switch.

All right here’s a simple one we know that if we push the button the whole tailgate opens, but check this out down here we have it a simple button open and now you have just that top part now when you use that a lot it’s nice to have it because if you don’t want to have to lift that entire tailgate just pop that button and then just the top opens up so if you’re holding groceries or whatever you can just drop them right in the back without having this like I said that whole tailgate open.

And finally another little geeky thing I like it’s a small ad but I love that they have an actual plug in the back if you’re gonna go camping that can come in handy alright.

So there you have it, my favorite features on the Bronco sport 2022. Thanks for watching South Bay Ford.

Get the latest deals on the 2022 Bronco Sport Badlands at South Bay Ford today!

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There is no “one-size-fits-all” battery suitable for every car. Different car batteries are compatible with different vehicle specifications. In general, batteries are year, make, and model-specific.

A healthy battery is one of many critical components for proper vehicle operation. The battery helps start the engine and keeps the electronics running. It also lets you charge your phone and play music even when the engine is off.

However, automotive batteries gradually lose power over time, and cold weather is tough on them.

If you are at all concerned about your battery, South Bay Ford will test it for free.

When does your Ford battery need to be replaced?

One of the most common vehicle problems is a dead battery. We have all been there. Maybe you left your lights on or didn’t completely close the door. Now your battery is drained.

In addition to these painful accidents, you can proactively look for indications that you may need a South Bay Ford mechanic to look at or replace your battery. Here are a few signs:

• Delayed Engine Crank – when you attempt to start the car, it takes longer than usual to roll over or start

• Check Engine Light – the check engine light usually turns on when your battery is losing charge

• Low Battery Fluid Level – if the fluid level is low, you need to have the battery and charging system tested immediately
• Fluid Leaks or Corrosion –over time, corrosion will build naturally and may cause fluid leaks, which can be cleaned to prolong the life of your Ford battery

What to consider when choosing a new battery?

If you notice any of these issues, your battery should be tested at South Bay Ford. When you need a new battery, here’s what you should know to get the right one.

Like everything else you buy, you can do a little research about batteries. After all, according to online review statistics, 95% of consumers read reviews before they buy a product. There are only five main things to review when picking a battery that’s right for your car.

1. Battery Group Size

This is just the size of the battery- the length, width, and height. Many vehicles can accept more than one group size. Ask your Ford mechanic or check your owner’s manual to find which battery group sizes fit.

2. Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)

CCA is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery’s ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. It is easier to start an engine in a warm environment than in a cold one. Your new battery’s CCA number should match the CCA number in your owner’s manual or the CCA of the vehicle’s original battery.

A slightly higher CCA rating may benefit your vehicle’s cold-starting performance if you frequently travel by car to any of our wintery locals in California and our neighboring states.

3. Reserve Capacity (RC)

RC helps to power your vehicle’s electrical system if the alternator fails. It identifies how many minutes the battery can supply ample power without falling below the minimum voltage needed to run your vehicle. With RC, the higher the number, the better. This is an important factor to consider if you will operate electrical equipment on your vehicle while the engine is off.

4. Battery Date Code

The date code is the date when the battery was made. Date codes come in the form of a sticker, or the code may be branded into the battery itself. On your original Ford battery, the first two characters in the code are a letter and a number. The letter is the month: A is for January, B is for February, and so on. The number is the last digit of the year of manufacture. So, a code starting with A9 would mean the battery was made in January 2019.

5. Warranty

Ford offers battery warranties. If for some reason, the battery turns out to be bad, Ford will give you a new battery with the same amount of power for free.

Battery Replacement at South Bay Ford

Worried your Ford vehicle may be in need of a new battery? Not sure what kind of battery your Ford needs? Leave it to the experts at our dealership located just off the 405 in Hawthorne. Schedule your next service appointment for your Ford battery replacement today! South Bay Ford is here for your battery and all of your servicing needs.

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