Archive for the ‘Ford’ Category

Celebrate Ford Truck’s 100th Anniversary with Social Media!

Thursday, July 27th, 2017
2017 Ford F-150 on road

Here at the Third Coast Auto Group we have plenty of great vehicles available with accessible financing, but today, in honor of Ford’s 100th anniversary of truck history, we are turning our attention to some of the great trucks in our inventory. While Ford was not the first automaker in the world, he pioneered the system of factory construction that made cars practical and affordable for much of the population. The original Model TT truck (released in 1917) was designed to manage heavier loads for hard work and deliveries. From that first truck, a legacy was born. Today, the Ford F-Series has been America’s best-selling truck for 40 straight years. No wonder we have such a nice selection of them in our used truck inventory here in Austin TX! Check out what people are saying on social media to celebrate 100 years of Ford truck history below. (more…)

Find a workhorse truck that also offers great fuel economy

Friday, February 3rd, 2017
2017 Chevy Colorado side view

Pre-owned truck models that offer good fuel economy ratings

Choosing a truck that offers workhorse capabilities usually comes with a sacrifice in the fuel economy department. But we all know how much of a pain each trip to the pump can be. Truck owners looking to save some money on the job will be searching for pre-owned truck models that offer good fuel economy ratings. (more…)

Ford SmartLink Infotainment Update: No Installation Needed

Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
Front view of the 2017 Ford Explorer

How To Upgrade Used Ford With SYNC 3

Good news, everyone! You can now update your Ford SYNC infotainment features with Ford SmartLink. Do you own a Ford vehicle made after 2010? Did you miss SYNC 3 by one year? You are not alone! Many drivers have faced frustration in this area, missing out on features that seam as simple as a software update like the ones Tesla vehicles get regularly. This problem is now a thing of the past with Ford SmartLink. (more…)