Customers can now trade in any other manufacturer’s vehicle to the Kansas Ford dealership and receive zero percent APR financing as well as $1,000 cash back on select Ford models.

Kansas Ford shoppers who have been eyeing a particular model should take advantage of this limited opportunity. Consumers must qualify for the 0% APR financing, after which a broad selection of Ford models will be offered to them during the Swap Your Ride event.

Kansas Drivers Ready To Swap Their Rides

Qualifying Ford models eligible for the ‘swap’ include the Fusion, Mustang, Edge, Flex, Escape, Explorer and more. From hybrids to crossovers and family cars to luxury cars, Midway Motors has the largest inventory of Ford models in Kansas.

Known for unbeatable savings and guaranteed credit approval, Midway Motor’s ‘Swap Your Ride’ event is one of the biggest sales events of the year and not to be missed by Kansas drivers!

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For the past month, Kansas Ford shoppers were offered the opportunity to trade in their current vehicle to receive 0.0% APR financing on select Ford models as well as a special $1,000 factory bonus cash offer on the Ford Edge.

Qualifying Ford models eligible for the 0% ‘swap’ offer include the Fusion, Mustang, Edge, Flex, Escape, Explorer and more.

The impressive selection of ‘swappable’ vehicles serves a variety of lifestyle needs and budgets.  For example, the Ford Explorer, which has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s five-star crash test ratings for five years running, is perfect for buyers who need more passenger and cargo room than a crossover SUV can provide.  On the other hand, the iconic Mustang offers open-air cruising, sporty handling and thrilling adventures on the open road.  For economically conscious buyers, the Ford Fusion is a must-see.  The Fusion is Motor Trend’s 2010 car of the year and is a favorite among consumers and industry experts for its ability to make more power while reducing emissions and increasing fuel economy.

Consumers who would like to visit Midway Motors for more information or set up a test drive for any of Ford’s 2010 models can visit www.midwaymotors.com for further information or call 620-241-1042.

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The all-new 2011 Ford Super Duty delivers even more productivity for commercial and fleet customers with significantly improved horsepower and torque as well as class-leading fuel economy from both the all-new diesel and gasoline engines along with Super Duty’s best-in-class towing and payload capability.

Drivers will notice a new, lower cost of ownership with the 2011 model. Both the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel and new 6.2-liter gasoline powertrains will deliver significantly improved fuel economy while also maintaining Super Duty’s best-in-class towing and payload.

“Having best-in-class numbers is powerful, but the real payoff is how those numbers deliver for our customers,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of the Americas. “For 33 years, F-Series has been the No. 1-seller in America because we listen to our customers. With Super Duty, they’ve told us how they use their trucks to tow, and on the new truck, we focused on delivering best-in-class towing capability for them with new powertrains that deliver best-in-class power and best-in- class fuel economy.”

A full suite of technologies, including Ford Work Solutions™ and SYNC® voice-activated communications, is available for owners of the 2011 model.  Available Ford Work Solutions is one of many technologies that can help owners manage their business from the work site.  Features include an in-dash computer that provides full high-speed Internet access via Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and navigation by Garmin, Tool Link™, a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracking system developed in association with DEWALT, and Crew Chief™, a fleet telematics and diagnostics system, which allows small fleet owners to efficiently manage their vehicles, quickly dispatch workers to job sites and keep detailed vehicle maintenance records.

McPherson Ford shoppers can test drive the impressive new Super Duty trucks by visiting the Midway Motors Super Center. More information can be obtained by calling 620-241-1042 or by logging on to: http://www.midwaymotors.com/

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The Ford F150 is the #1 selling pickup truck in America for 32 years running. Committed to maintaining Ford’s longstanding reputation for innovation, the American automaker makes good on their promise with the introduction of these highly unique and customizable models. 

Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition

The 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor (MSRP $38,020) is a high-performance off-road truck inspired by Baja desert racers. The Raptor not only looks the part of a tough race truck, it has the performance and chassis to back up its menacing looks.  At the other end of the spectrum, Ford offers its top F-150 for 2010, the Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson (MSRP $42,690). This model celebrates the long heritage of both Ford and Harley-Davidson with special styling and paint. Its interior recalls the amazing attention to detail found on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, particularly the high-end touring bikes.

The King Ranch and the Platinum F150 models show just how luxurious a pickup can get while delivering the capability and function of a Ford SuperCrew. Both the F-150 King Ranch^® ($40,200) and F-150 Platinum ($42,075) start with the 5.4-liter V8 and add comfort, convenience and unique styling. Both models offer a choice between the 5-1/2 foot- and 6-1/2-foot beds, and both feature a standard rear power-sliding window with defroster.

The King Ranch Chaparral leather-trimmed front seats are unique to this model, and luxuries include heated seats, a 700-watt Sony six-disc in-dash CD changer, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Ford’s SYNC^® voice-command technology, dual-zone automatic temperature control and a rearview camera. The 18-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels feature King Ranch painted accents.  

The F-150 Platinum earns its name with leather-trimmed, 10-way power front seats and all the luxuries of the King Ranch model. Plus, it adds 20-inch wheels.

Corey Hoover of Midway Motors is excited and proud to introduce the new lineup to their Kansas Ford customers.  “The new Ford lineup represents a change in the needs and lifestyles of American truck drivers.  We are proud to be a part of an organization that not only understands these needs but satisfies them with practical and valuable solutions.”

Consumers can learn more about the new F-150 lineup and schedule a test drive by visiting http://www.midwaymotors.com/new-cars/ford-mk10.aspx?makeid=10

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DEARBORN — The Ford Fusion – America’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan – today was named MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year^®.  The award comes hot on the heels of Fusion setting record-breaking sales for 2009.

“Ford has proven its resilience in these tough times by delivering to market a car with broad appeal to a broad range of consumers,” said Angus MacKenzie, MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief. “The Fusion range has matured into a competitive roster of midsize sedans, able to compete with sales juggernauts such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It is no surprise the Fusion now ranks in the top 10 best-selling cars in America.”

The prestigious award from MOTOR TREND comes at a time when Fusion sales are already at an all-time high, further positioning the vehicle as a formidable contender in the competitive midsize sedan market. 

“The MOTOR TREND Car of the Year award is another testament of our commitment to delivering a world-class car lineup,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Ford Global Product Development, who accepted the golden calipers on behalf of the Ford team. “Whether it is the best-in-class fuel economy or quality unsurpassed by Toyota or Honda, the Fusion and Fusion Hybrid are clear evidence that Ford is serious about our car lineup.”

To win the coveted Car of the Year award, Fusion outperformed the competition – including the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan – in six new categories: design achievement, engineering excellence, intended function, efficiency, safety and value. 

“The Fusion brought a vast assortment of choice that has the potential to appeal to every type of driver, from the eco-conscious to the sport-minded,” said MacKenzie. “The Fusion’s combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, assortment and technology made it a clear winner among our panel of judges.”

The 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid are the most fuel-efficient sedans in America. The new models offer more power; class-exclusive technologies, such as Blind Spot Information System (BLIS^®) and Ford SYNC^® and more total passenger and luggage capacity than the Toyota Camry.

The Fusion lineup expanded in the 2010 model year to include all-new Hybrid and Sport models and a new selection of gas-powered engines – all paired with six-speed transmissions – that deliver even more horsepower and better fuel economy.

Fusion: A hit from the start
The Ford Fusion has been generating excitement among journalists and consumers alike since the nameplate first launched in the fall of 2005. In fact, the introductory model – which marked Ford’s re-entry into the midsize sedan market – was a finalist for MOTOR TREND’s 2006 Car of the Year award.

Since then, Fusion’s popularity has continued to soar – and so have sales. Fusion set a sales record in April – the first full month of sales for the redesigned 2010 model and the new Fusion Hybrid – and overall sales are already at an all-time high for 2009.

With its quality unsurpassed by Toyota or Honda, best-in-class fuel economy, class-exclusive technologies and significant residual value improvement, the 2010 Ford Fusion is clearly delivering the key attributes that midsize sedan buyers want. 

“Even at a time when industry-wide sales are down 26 percent, Fusion sales continue to grow,” said Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas.

The new Fusion Hybrid model has played an important role in Fusion’s success. The vehicle delivers an EPA estimated 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway. It also offers innovative new technology – SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide – that coaches hybrid drivers to maximize fuel efficiency.

According to Fusion Marketing Manager Jonathan Richards, car buyers are so passionate about Fusion that they are choosing to buy the high series models – Hybrid, SEL and Sport.

“Data show that high series models account for 50 percent of sales,” he said. “Customers are also embracing technology offerings like voice-activated navigation, SYNC and Sony^® Audio.”

Richards says the introduction of a Sport model is also drawing praise from Fusion customers, as is the new six-speed gearbox with SelectShift™ transmission.

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Midway Motors in McPherson Kansas is your premier new and used Ford dealer in Kansas.  Midway Motors makes it a priority to keep customers and consumers informed on the latest developments in automotive technology. 

Ford Motor Company is using a new technology that allows engineers to actually see unwanted sounds and eliminate them during vehicle development to ensure new vehicles have the quietest interior cabins.

Ford is the first automaker in North America to use the new “Noise Vision” tool, which is part of Ford’s drive to lead the industry in top vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Customers connect an ultra-quiet cabin with overall product quality and satisfaction, and quietness is one of the top reasons to buy a vehicle, according to third-party customer satisfaction studies.

“The key to world-class interior quietness is to pinpoint the source and location of every unwanted sound, no matter how subtle it is,” said Bill Gulker, Ford’s leader of Wind Noise Engineering. “Noise Vision already is paying off for Ford, with the new 2010 Taurus, Fusion, Flex and F-150 achieving the quietest interiors in their class.”

Noise Vision is a small sphere that is placed inside the vehicle cabin. It is equipped with more than 30 highly sensitive microphones and 12 special cameras. Powerful software reads data from Noise Vision and creates a computerized image showing interior noise “hot spots,” including wind noise, a squeak or rattle, or unwanted feedback from the engine or the road.

Ford began using Noise Vision – formally known as the Noise Source Identification Tool – to develop new vehicles for the 2010 model year. The high-tech tool’s thermal imaging is similar to the kind used for military work and medical research.

In the past, Ford engineers worked long and hard to identify unwanted rattles, squeaks or knocks. Finding an unwanted sound often was a process of elimination, which could take days or weeks.

Noise Vision streamlines the process to hours, and it’s saving money, too. In the past year alone, the technology has allowed Ford’s North American NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) engineers to reduce 200 hours of wind tunnel testing time a year – saving more than $300,000 in testing costs.

“We used to rely on trial and error to make a vehicle quieter,” said Gulker. “It was a process of elimination that often led us to mask the issue with thicker glass or more sound insulation. Noise Vision literally shows us where the noise is and allows us to eliminate it once and for all.”

Quietness and quality leadership
Today, Ford’s initial vehicle quality is equal to Toyota and Honda. Ford vehicle interior quietness also rivals many luxury brands, including Lexus, according to third-party consumer research.

In fact, Ford has the fewest wind noise, squeak and rattle issues of any full-line vehicle manufacturer, according to the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. Ford brands also have higher interior quietness customer satisfaction scores than their Asian counterparts, according to the RDA Group’s Global Quality Research System. Ford’s U.S. vehicle leadership includes:

• The Ford F-150 is the top model in its segment for quietness, according to the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. F-150 also is No. 1 in quietness customer satisfaction, according to the RDA Group.
• Flex owners are significantly more satisfied with interior quietness than the majority of owners of competing crossovers, according to J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.
• The Lincoln MKZ beats the current Lexus ES350 in key interior quietness attributes, such as road noise at 30 mph and wind noise at 80 mph, according to the RDA Group.
• Ford Escape is tied with the Honda CRV for first place in the small utility segment for interior quietness customer satisfaction, according to the RDA Group.

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The 2010 Escape, the small SUV with the best crash test ratings of any vehicle in its class, is increasing its technology leadership with the addition of five new features that improve safety, reduce driver distractions and aid drivers by automatically parallel parking their vehicle.

The new Escape will add MyKey™ teen-safety technology, Integrated Spotter Mirrors – both offered standard (MyKey on XLT and above models) – optional Rear View Camera System and SYNC with real-time Traffic, Directions and Information. The new model also will be the North America’s first SUV to offer Active Park Assist, which uses an ultrasonic-based sensing system and Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to position the vehicle for parallel parking, calculate the optimal steering angle and quickly steer the vehicle into a parking spot.

Integrated Spotter Mirror – a consumer-friendly, affordable blind spot technology that consists of an outside rearview mirror designed with a secondary convex spotter in the top outer corner, which is aimed exclusively at the driver’s blind spot. When traffic enters the driver’s blind spot on either side of the vehicle, it is visible in the secondary convex mirror, helping provide the driver broader peripheral view.

MyKey – allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle’s top speed and audio volume. MyKey also encourages safety-belt usage, provides earlier low-fuel warnings and can be programmed to sound chimes at 45, 55 and 65 miles per hour. This feature is standard on Escape models featuring a message center cluster, including XLT and above.

Rear View Camera System – uses an exterior camera embedded in the rear of the vehicle that sends images to a video display in the rearview mirror or the navigation system screen to help enhance visibility directly behind the vehicle when the driver is in reverse. Ford is leveraging the affordability of high-quality video cameras to widely offer the technology with navigation systems. The rearview mirror system allows customers to choose an even more affordable version of the technology.

Active Park Assist – uses an ultrasonic-based sensing system and Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to position the vehicle for parallel parking, calculate the optimal steering angle and quickly steer the vehicle into a parking spot. The technology is a major leap forward in speed and ease of use compared with the camera-reliant systems offered by competitors. Ford’s system requires less driver interface and reduces the risk of selecting a parking spot that is too tight. Ford’s Active Park Assist also works in downhill parking situations, unlike competing systems.

“The Ford Escape is one of few vehicles that earned both the government’s highest possible 5-star crash safety ratings and a ‘Top Safety Pick’ in the hotly contested small SUV segment. These new technologies will help to take the new Escape to the next level of safety and driver satisfaction.”
- Susan Cischke, Ford’s group vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering

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Flex’s new integrated fridge cools 40 percent faster than home refrigerator.

MIDWAY MOTORS SUPER CENTER is always keeping up to date on the latest technpology Ford has to offer to their loyal followers. Find the Ford Flex you want in Kansas and take it for a spin around Wichita, Hillsboro, Salina, McPherson or just drive through the whole state enjoying the ride in your new Ford Flex.

When designing the Ford Flex’s new in-vehicle refrigerator, Ford engineering created a cooling and freezing unit that not only performed as well as a standard home refrigerator, but was 40 percent faster. In freeze mode the refrigerator unit can chill two half-liter bottles of water from a room temperature of 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) to 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) in just two and a half hours.

While compact, the cooling unit holds seven 12-ounce cans, four half-liter bottles, two 20-ounce bottles or various fruits and vegetables. Hermetically sealed and well insulated, the refrigeration compartment keeps beverages or food cold, allowing no more than an 18 degree F (10 degree C) temperature rise over 175 minutes, just a few minutes short of three hours.

The Ford Flex’s new compressor-driven cooler offers customers the option of cooling or freezing, and eliminates the need for bulky post-purchase add-on refrigeration units. By maintaining the same outward console appearance with or without the fridge option, the Ford team designed a back seat console with no compromise to interior design integrity.

Midway Motors in McPherson Kansas

We invite you to “Come Join the Family” at Midway Motors located at 2075 E. Kansas in McPherson and take a look at our selections of the new Ford Models.   If you prefer to shop online, use our fast Ford price quote form on this page.  We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your email address.  You can also view our online pics and schedule a test drive of the Ford Taurus.  Call us at 877-765-1382. Why not kick off the Fall in style and drive the best, Ford!

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The Transit Connect is Ford’s all new, European inspired, small commercial van that will appeal to small business owners in the McPherson, Salina, Hutchinson and Wichita and fulfill the need for a fuel efficient cargo van.   The trick is that this new cargo van is unlike anything Kansas business owners have been offered in the past.

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect van has already been a hit with Kansas business owners and Midway Motors will be busy keeping up with the demand.  Midway has already sold through its allocation of Ford Transit Connect vans with more on the way.

Transit Connect Is Fuel Efficient

The Transit Connect is the perfect balance between fuel efficiency and capacity at a very affordable price.  Midway Motor’s Commercial Division has a great selection of Transit Connect vans to choose from that Kansas business owners can test drive.

McPherson cargo van drivers will be glad to know that the new 2010 Transit Connect Van has a maximum storage capacity of 143 cubic feet while sustaining great fuel economy, 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.  The new Ford commercial van will be fully customizable with different aftermarket storage systems available from Sortimo and Adrian Steel.

The Ford Transit Connect measures in at 15 feet long  and has a turning radius of just 39 feet curb to curb and standing at 6’8” the small commercial van is ideal for businesses that work in tight areas and need the maneuverability that the Transit Connect offers.  The new barn-door hinges on the 50/50 split rear doors of Ford’s new commercial vehicle make it easier for loading and
unloading cargo.

Unique to the 2010 Transit Connect, Ford Work Solutions apply new technology to improve efficiency for small businesses that spend most of their time on the road.  The new commercial van offers the option of an in-dash Windows computer that provides hands free telecommunication, Internet access and turn by turn navigation.

Dewalt Technology

The Ford Transit Connect includes DeWALT technology that will keep track of tools stored in the vehicle.  Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) owners can scan their van before leaving a job to insure that they have left no tool behind. Imagine how much money companies can save each year by not leaving expensive tools on the job site.

Ford Motor Company has left no details out in the development of the new Transit Connect.
The small van will offer an advanced stability control system that re-measures the rate of roll 100 times per second, insuring that the new commercial vehicle is safe for all businesses.

Call For A Test Drive

Business owners interested in a test drive of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect Van at Midway Motors should call 877-796-0479

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