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This appealing four-door electric vehicle heads Ford's contribution to the eco-friendly market. With a range of 100 miles solely using battery power, the Ford Focus Electric has a respectable range and a top speed of 85 miles per hour, making it an excellent vehicle for around the town driving.

The Focus Electric offers a range of features to guide the driver when using battery power. The EcoGuide instrument panel has LCD displays that assist with driving efficiency, including monitoring the battery's history, suggesting optimal braking and rewards for optimal driving performance. 

Style, power, and a smooth ride are what the Ford Fusion has to offer. This midsize sedan has features that combine to create a driving experience that is perfect for the daily commute or longer road trip. Check out some of the features that the Fusion has to offer.

First, let’s start with the suspension system. The Fusion features an independent McPherson suspension system with an extra stabilizer bar to help reduce road noise and vibration. This ensures a more comfortable ride and better control on rough roads. 

The ultimate muscle car, the Ford Mustang is always a top choice among industry experts for sports cars. When you drive a Mustang, you are driving a powerful and fast automobile that combines top-notch performance with exciting technology.

The Mustang offers an available package of driver assist features that include the Lane-Keeping System, the Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and the Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert. 

The sporty Ford Edge is one of the top midsize SUVs for 2018. There is a lot to love about the new Ford Edge model's design. You can choose from three different trims, enjoy seating for up to five people, and optimize your drive with either AWD or FWD options. It has a user-friendly infotainment system that integrates with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, too.

With a premium interior and above-average reliability rating, the 2018 Ford Edge has been winning over drivers who want a top choice without paying a whole lot. 

The new Ford Flex is a popular three-row midsize SUV. Although categorized as a midsize, the Flex offers plenty of room for passengers or cargo. Stop by Cortese Ford Lincoln Inc. here in Rochester and see for yourself all this SUV has to offer.

Lighting will never be an issue with the Ford Flex. Between the multi-paneled Vista Roof® and the ambient lighting, which offers seven colors, you’ll always have light and sunshine at your fingertips. 

In its dependable Taurus, Ford Motor Company also offers excellent performance features that make all of us at Cortese Ford Lincoln Inc. smile. Let's consider some of the full-size sedan's sportier highlights.

Ford puts power under every Taurus model's hood. Its SE, SEL and Limited styles are pulled by the 288 horsepower provided by Ford's 3.5-liter Ti-VCT engine. Meanwhile, the vivacious Taurus SHO enjoys a 3.5-liter EcoBoost power plant that pushes out 350 horsepower. 

A breakout hit in the world of compact hybrids, the 2018 Ford C-MAX is the newest entry in the brand's hybrid arsenal. With some of the most technologically-impressive performance and infotainment features to date, and an impressive amount of horsepower for such a small car, the C-MAX has quickly become a new favorite of hybrid-enthusiasts.

Enjoy all the capabilities that your Android smartphone has to offer with the integration with the available SYNC 3 infotainment system! The Ford C-MAX proves that you don't have to sacrifice technology and innovation to drive an eco-conscious car. 

Have you ever been riding in an older car and hit a pothole? You probably noticed that it seemed like you completely bottomed out and the hit was far more pronounced than in a newer vehicle. That is more than likely because the suspension is going bad, and we here at Cortese Ford Lincoln Inc. in Rochester want to ensure that you know the basics about it.

A suspension can be thought of as the mechanism that absorbs the shock of your car hitting uneven terrain. 

Winter is in full swing in Rochester, New York, and one of the things those dropping temperatures affects is your vehicle’s tires. The PSI (pounds per square inch) in your tires drops right along with the temperature. It’s recommended to check pressure and tread at least monthly.

Driving your car on under-inflated tires has some significant side effects. The first is stopping distance. 

Rarely will you find a car that auto starts and stops without using the start/stop engine button or the start key. The 2018 Ford Fusion Sedan has been integrated with technology that will allow you to start your car without necessarily using the above-mentioned features.

In this era of clean energy, it is only logical for Ford to consider developing technologies that reduce vehicle emissions. As such, the 2018 Ford Fusion Sedan comes with an auto start-stop technology that allows your car engine to automatically shut off once your car is in parking mode....