This week, Planet Ford in Spring, Texas celebrated our wonderful team members with anniversaries and birthdays in February. Shawn Burns, General Manager/Operating Partner, presented Patrick Huygen with a special gift to celebrate a big milestone–10 service years at Planet Ford.
Mr. Burns also recognized Josephat Rios as the Employee of Month for February. Congratulations on achieving this hard-earned honor. Each employee received a free spin and chance to win some extra cash by taking a turn at the Planet Ford Money Wheel, a long-standing tradition at our dealership. Thank you to all of our employees for your hard work daily to help make Planet Ford the best dealership around!
Anniversaries Jeffrey Edwards Patrick Huygen Noel Prout Jennifer Stout Noemi Escalante Jon Martin Christopher Dean Bradley Stapp Navin Garcia Schyler Prentice Deshawn Tolliver Allen Jose Esquivel Dianelly Montero Anthony Berton Gerardo Rosales Ortega Josaphat Rios Luis Gonzalez
Birthdays Silvana Casares Nathaniel Gordon George Adams John Dvorak Armando Diaz Shawn Burns Max Pocasangre Ziad Fatayergi Noemi Escalante Richard Romero Schyler Prentice Ricardo Aguinaga Josue Coronado Rodolfo Jaimes Crystal Carrizales Jessika Rivera Eric Shedd
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Planet Ford in Spring is celebrating Ford Truck Month with some of our biggest truck deals of the year! Planet Ford (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Conroe) is here to help you find the truck you’ve been dreaming of, from the new Ford F-150 and F-250 to the F-350, Super Duty and new commercial trucks to help get the “Built Ford Tough” jobs done.
Plus, our Ford dealership has incredible deals on Ford trucks, such as the Transit; Ford cars, like the Mustang and Ford SUVs, including the EcoSport, Edge, Explorer and more!
Ford Ranger
Built Ford Tough® is the foundation of America’s popular line of rugged Ford pickups, now even more formidable with the all-new Ford Ranger, tested under conditions more extreme than you would ever likely encounter.
2.3L EcoBoost®
310 lb.-ft. Torque
270 Horsepower
1,860-lb. payload* and 7,500-lb. tow** ratings
Twin-Scroll Turbocharger
10-speed SelectShift®
Best-In-Class EPA-Estimated Gas MPG
Available FX4 Off-Road Package
Terrain Management System™ (included in FX4 Off-Road Package)
Trail Control™ (included in FX4 Off-Road Package)
Ford Co-Pilot360™ (standard on Ranger XLT and LARIAT)
FordPass Connect™
Waze & Alexa enabled via SYNC 3
*Class is Midsize Pickups based on Ford segmentation. **When properly equipped.
Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 makes tough tasks look easy, whether it’s working on the job or heading out on a weekend of recreation. F-150 outperforms every other truck in its class when hauling cargo in the bed or towing a trailer. No wonder the competition is always in a scramble to follow the leader.
Available second-generation 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6
375 Horsepower
470 lb.-ft. of torque,
Best-In-Class Towing at 13,200 lbs.**
Available 3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel
250 Horsepower
440 lb.-ft. of Torque
Best-In-Class Towing at 11,400 lbs.**
Six different engines available
Driver Assist Technologies
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™
BLIS with Trailer Coverage
Hill Descent Control™
Co-Pilot360™
FordPass Connect™
Waze & Alexa enabled via SYNC 3
Ford Super Duty
Whatever the task you have at hand, the Ford Super Duty® can’t be beat for power and capability. Cut the body weight of the previous-generation Super Duty® with high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy. Reinvest the weight savings in a stronger high-strength steel frame and chassis components. Put the muscle where it really counts to work for you on a tough job site or on rugged off-road terrain.
6.2L gas V8
430 lb.-ft. of Torque
Ford TorqShift® G 6-Speed (F-250)
Available B20-capable 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8
450 Horsepower
935 lb.-ft. of Torque
Advanced Fuel Options
Up To Seven Available Cameras
Tailgate Step With Tailgate Assist
Solid Front Axle (4×4)
AdcanceTrac® with Roll Stability (RSC®) and Trailer Sway Control
Best-In-Class Payload*
That’s just the beginning. Don’t let this huge sales event pass you by. At Planet Ford, we have great deals, incentives and rebates to help you find the right vehicle at the right price! Take the short drive on I-45 or shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com. Let us get you in the truck, SUV or car of your dreams, today!
Planet Ford in Spring is excited to share the news about the all-new 2020 Ford Super Duty! The 2020 Super Duty has recieved some super upgrades in capability, power and technology.
New F-Series Super Duty improvements include new gas and diesel engines, an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission, chassis upgrades, exterior and interior design updates, and smart advanced technology that raises the bar again in towing, payload and connectivity.
“Super Duty customers have demanding and diverse needs – from towing heavy trailers to repairing critical infrastructure,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, North America. “Productivity is their lifeblood and their truck is their biggest tool. Our new Super Duty has more power, more payload and towing capability and better technology than ever to help these customers build a better world.”
Performance like Never Before
Courtesy of Ford Media
You can feel the power of the 7.3-liter V8 joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty’s gas engine stable. The Ford-designed and Ford-built third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel V8 is upgraded to deliver more power and torque. An all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift® automatic transmission is paired with the 7.3-liter V8 and third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel V8. Ford is the only manufacturer to design and build all of its heavy-duty engine and transmission combinations – ensuring the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations.
“With the addition of the 7.3-liter V8, upgrades to our 6.7-liter and the debut of an all-new 10-speed transmission, we are delivering the strongest, most capable Super Duty powertrain offerings yet,” said Mike Pruitt, Ford Super Duty chief engineer.
Technology that Improves Productivity
Courtesy of Ford Media
With hands off the steering wheel, drivers use the Pro Trailer Backup Assist knob to easily steer the trailer via the reverse camera. The truck’s Trailer Reverse Guidance system shows trailer angle and direction, and provides steering suggestions to most efficiently direct a trailer backward. Both systems are built to accommodate all trailer styles, including fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers.
Because today’s work is a 24/7 proposition, staying connected is essential. Every new 2020 Super Duty includes FordPass Connect™ embedded 4G LTE modem with Wi-Fi access for up to 10 devices, keeping crews in communication no matter where the job might take them.
Available lane-keeping alert helps you stay between the lines on the road, while the Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage monitors for vehicles in your blind spots – even when towing. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking aids in avoiding or mitigating collisions with other vehicles. These features are standard on XLT and above Super Duty models. Modern touches include the addition of wireless charging and USB-C ports to power your devices.
Upgraded Design Inside and Out
For the first time, all dual-rear-wheel Super Duty trucks are fitted with a uniquely designed high-airflow grille optimized for maximum powertrain cooling.
Super Duty’s LED headlamps have a new look with improved performance, while high series trucks feature continuous signature lighting. An improved front bumper and air dam optimize cooling and make using utility hooks easier. A freshened tailgate design, revised taillamps and new rear bumper convey bolder Built Ford Tough style.
Courtesy of Ford Media
Decorative appliqués on the doors and media bin door have been updated on Lariat, while on Platinum edition trucks, these pieces have been updated to Onyx Argento wood. The interior of the Limited model is completely refreshed, with colors updated to Ebony and Highland Tan to provide a refined, modern feel. Limited features authentic materials like genuine leather, a coarse ash wood in black and modern brushed aluminum trim. Crafted details include decorative stitching on the leather-wrapped instrument panel topper, wrapped door armrests, seating and center console lid, and an embroidered Super Duty logo added to the floor mats. A soft headliner in Miko® suede is intended to give the cabin an expansive feel.
Put to the Ford Tough Test
This new F-Series is Ford’s more tested pickup in the company’s history. The trucks endured more than 12 million miles of testing for the 2017 model year, which was increased by an additional 7 million miles for 2020 to ensure the new Super Duty can stand up to the rigors the most exacting truck customers demand of it. This torture includes running the truck around the clock under the most extreme loads and through all kinds of environmental conditions using dynos, test tracks and public roads. Because the testing surfaces and durability test tracks are so punishing, many of the miles are run using robot drivers that can handle the abuse better than humans to ensure every F-Series truck is Built Ford Tough.
The new Super Duty will be arriving this Fall. So, keep watch and come see us over at Planet Ford (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Conroe) on I-45 and the Louetta exit or make an appointment.
Planet Ford in Spring, Texas enjoys sharing positive news from Ford Motor Company, especially when it highlights what we are doing right to support our environment. Ford Motor Company has received an A grade for its water security efforts from CDP, the environmental impact nonprofit that drives sustainable economies. This marks the fourth year in a row CDP has rewarded Ford with an A for its water management efforts and the third year in a row they were graded A- for climate change efforts.
Ford Motor Company Recognized as Global Sustainability Leader in Water and Climate Change Efforts
Ford and Water Conservation
The company started working to conserve water in 2002 and through its global water initiative has reduced operational water use by 62.5 percent, saving 10.4 billion gallons of water. Ford is on track to achieve its goal of reducing water use by nearly three-fourths by 2020, with a long-term goal of using zero drinkable water in its vehicle manufacturing processes.
“Access to clean water is a fundamental human right,” said Kim Pittel, vice president, sustainability, environment and safety engineering, Ford Motor Company. “We know we play an integral role in establishing best practices to help protect the environment – both for Ford and our supply chain. Through our integrated approach to sustainability, our goal is to improve the lives of not only our customers, but communities around the world.”
Ford and Climate Change
Ford has been investing billions of dollars in electric vehicles to play their part in saving climate change.
This is the third year in a row that Ford Motor Company receives an A- for their climate change efforts. CEO, Jim Hackett, discusses a new approach called the transportation mobility cloud to tackle the systemic issue of congestion in transportation.
As part of the company’s commitment to deliver on its share of CO2 reductions consistent with the Paris Climate Accord, Ford is investing $11 billion to introduce 16 fully electric vehicles within a global portfolio of 40 electrified vehicles through 2022. Additionally, in 2017 Ford achieved its goal to reduce the company’s global carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing operations by 30 percent per vehicle produced by 2025, eight years early.
“Congratulations to all companies that made it onto CDP’s A list this year,” said Paul Simpson, CEO of CDP. “As the severity of environmental risks to business becomes ever more apparent, these are the companies that are positioning themselves to provide solutions, seize new market opportunities and thrive in the transition to a sustainable economy. We need to urgently scale up environmental action at all levels to meet both the goals of the Paris Agreement and sustainable development goals. It’s clear the business world is an essential player in this transition and the A list companies are set to make a substantial contribution to those goals.”
Ford’s annual sustainability report has tracked the company’s comprehensive approach to managing corporate social responsibility issues related to climate change, water conservation and air quality among others, and has identified opportunities for significant impact across the business since 2000.
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Planet Ford in Spring, TX has the best team. Each month we come together to celebrate their achievements, anniversaries and birthdays. It’s one way we show our appreciation for our outstanding, award-winning Ford dealership family.
Among the highlights of the celebration, Shawn Burns, GM/OP, presented Armando Diaz with a gift for his milestone anniversary five years of service at Planet Ford. Mr. Burns also recognized our Employee of Month for January (drum roll)…. Congratulations goes to Joseph Stapp for achieving the honor that honor for the month. Each employee received a free spin and chance to win some extra cash by taking a turn at the Planet Money Wheel, a long-standing tradition at our dealership.
Anniversaries Morieta Treat 22 Years Sheila Gressett-Mcnatt 21 Years Larry Wills 16 Years Bryan Witt 14 Years Mark Foxworth 13 Years Lauren Forgie 12 Years Eddie Fullen 11 Years Charles Tatum 9 Years Karen Witkowski 9 Years Nathaniel Gordon 8 Years Chad Jennings 7 Years Jacoby Garmon 6 Years Armando Diaz 5 Years Colton Smith 3 Years Victor Alvarez Castillo 3 Years Amber Becka 2 Years Warren Ashford 1 Year Vanessa Espinoza 1 Year Fonyia Johnson 1 Year Megan Stephens 1 Year Belinda Beatley 1 Year Chris Byrd 1 Year Terrance Chaisson 1 Year Anthony Trevino 1 Year
Birthdays Doryce Hancock Jesse Williams Rogelio Gonzales Talath Hasan Jon Martin Joseph Caccamo Clarence Green Carolyn Muskiet David Tobola Juan Gonzalez Anthony Hoyuela Rainey Sternes Oscar Rio Verde Alan Ducker-Lopez Colton Smith Keith Birkenhauer Jeremi Brookter Andrew Risner Victoria Salazar Berenice Dominguez
Thank you to all of our employees for your hard work daily to help make Planet Ford the best dealership around! To learn how to join our team, visit the hiring section of PlanetFord45.com. For great new Fords, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Fords or used cars, trucks or SUVs, visit PlanetFord45.com.
Calling all Mustang fans and Ford fanatics! It’s time to gear up for the Mustang Club of Houston’s Annual Spring Open Car Show at Planet Ford on I-45 in Spring, Texas. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
Join us for a car show like no other around town! The event is open to all makes and models. Registration is only $30, or if you’re a Veteran or Active Duty Military it’s only $25. Proceeds benefit our Veterans.
Date/Time: April 13, 2019 Registration 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Awards at 2:00 p.m.
The Mustang Club of Houston, Inc. (MCOH) is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Classic and late-model Mustangs. During 2018 MCOH celebrated 25 years of fun Mustang Club events. The group is a family-oriented, organization that promotes interest in the American icon, ranging from car shows and cruises to motorsports events and picnics. MCOH presents two major car shows each year; one in the Spring at Planet Ford and one in the Fall.
RSVP for the event today! Learn more about the Mustang Club of Houston, Inc at MCOH.org. To get your own Ford Mustang, visit Planet Ford in Spring, Texas (serving The Woodlands, Cypress, greater Houston, Conroe). Shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com!
At Planet Ford in Spring (serving greater Houston, Cypress, The Woodlands, Conroe), safety is always a top priority, especially when it is time for our teen drivers to get behind the wheel. To help newer drivers be prepared on the road, Ford Motor Company is offering a great training opportunity, and it is completely FREE!
The Ford Driving Skills for Life training is kicking off 2019 at NRG Stadium in Houston on February 2-3, 2019.
Ford Driving Skills for Life is an award winning hands-on program for teens and new drivers that allows participants to drive Ford vehicles in a closed area through different scenarios and workshops that teach drivers the skills they need to be safe on the road.
Teens will be trained on: hazard recognition, braking and stopping distance, vehicle handling, dangers of distracted and impaired driving, space management, reaction time and more!
Planet Ford customers, employees families and our entire community are all welcome to join us. Again, this is a free event Ford Fund provides that invests in driver safety for your Houston area community. Please note that space is limited to 100 spaces per session and that four sessions will be offered over the course of the weekend:
Sat. Feb 2, 7:30am-12pm
Sat. Feb 2, 1pm-5:30pm
Sun. Feb 3, 7:30am-12pm
Sun. Feb 3, 1pm-5:30pm
Learn more and register with Ford Driving Skill today here. When you’re ready for a new Ford, make sure to take the short drive on I-45 to the Louetta exit and see us at Planet Ford in Spring, TX (serving The Woodlands, Conroe, Aldine, Cypress, Tomball, greater Houston).
The Planet Ford dealership in Spring, Texas always likes to share fun, Ford news! Do you know a Ford Hall of Fan? Without Ford’tastic fans, there would be no fame. So Ford created the Ford Hall of Fans to pay respect to those who deserve to be recognized.
Cast Your Hall of Fans Vote
Meet the nominees that eat, sleep and live football. Then cast your vote for the people you think are most hall-worthy? PLUS, you can enter for a chance to join them at Super Bowl LIII.
Our Planet Ford team in Spring, Texas has been super excited for the supercharged 5.2 litter V8 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500! The most powerful street legal Ford ever produces more than 700 horsepower and is capable of mid-three-second 0-60 mph and sub-11-second quarter-mile scores. Talk about blistering muscle speeds!
“With its supercar-level powertrain, the all-new Shelby GT500 takes the sixth-generation Mustang to a performance level once reserved only for exotics,” said Hermann Salenbauch, global director, Ford Performance vehicle programs. “As a Mustang, it has to be attainable and punch above its weight. To that end, we’ve set a new standard among American performance cars with our most powerful street-legal V8 engine to date, plus the quickest-shifting transmission ever in a Mustang for all-out precision and speed.”
GT500 Heart & Soul
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, because let’s be real – the muscle matters most!
Ford’s Shelby GT500 starts with a supercharged 5.2-liter aluminum alloy engine built by hand. To keep the intake air cooler and deliver a lower center of gravity, the team inverted a 2.65-liter rootstype supercharger with air-to-liquid intercooler tucked neatly in the V8 engine valley.
Like Shelby GT350, the aluminum alloy block features weight-saving wire-arc cylinder liners and high-flow aluminum cylinder heads, plus larger forged connecting rods, improved lubrication and cooling passages. Beneath that, a structural oil pan adds strength, reduces vibration, and features a patented active baffle system to keep oil where it’s needed.
To harness its power and torque to the unique carbon fiber driveshaft, Ford Performance leveraged learnings from the tuning of its Ford GT supercar’s dual-clutch transmission. The team selected a TREMEC® 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is capable of shifts in under 100 milliseconds. This dual-clutch transmission is designed for a number of drive modes, including normal, weather, sport, drag and track, and activates features like line-lock and launch control through selectable Track Apps.
All of this in sweet, synergistic harmony with one another gives the GT500 a projected 700-plus horsepower and blistering straightline speeds.
Mustang Evolved
Power and torque are just one element of many to the all-new GT500. To take advantage of these accomplishments, Ford gave the most powerful Mustang ever produced cutting-edge active chassis technology, track-bred Michelin tires and Brembo® brakes – all dialed in by Ford Performance.
Shelby GT500 takes advantage of revised suspension geometry, a new electronic power steering unit and lighter-weight coil springs front and rear. Next-generation active MagneRide™ suspension is one of many baked-in goodies, along with the latest in advanced drive mode technologies from Ford Performance. The payoff is the highest-ever lateral acceleration from a Mustang for greater track performance and driver control.
A performance vehicle like this calls for a performance sized tire and braking system. Putting all this chassis hardware to the pavement is:
Custom Ford Performance-spec Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
16-5-inch (420-millimeter) two-piece rotors
Larger, stiffer Brembo sixpiston calipers.
The GT500’s new braking system has 20 percent more swept area than the Shelby GT350’s, giving these brakes more than 30 percent additional thermal mass in the front corners.
In addition to the new performance braking systems and tires, are two handling packages with increasing level capability. An available Handling Package includes adjustable strut top mounts and spoiler with Gurney flap.
For the true hardcore performance vehicle enthusiast, Ford offers an available Carbon Fiber Track Package which features:
Exposed 20-inch carbon fiber wheels with 0.5-inch-wider rear wheels (11.5-inch)
Custom Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
Adjustable exposed carbon fiber GT4 track wing and splitter wickers with integrated dive plane
Rear seat delete to reduce weight
Design, Comfort & Technology
The purpose-built cockpit of the GT500 boasts race-inspired premium materials and unique finishes worthy of its world-class power. Premium touchpoints include an available exposed carbon fiber instrument panel appliqué and new door panel inserts in Dark Slate Miko® suede with accent stitching.
Performance shouldn’t mean sacrificing comfort. Ford offers two available seating flavors. Recaro racing seats with firm side bolstering and pass-throughs for safety harnesses offer the highest level of performance, while those looking for even greater comfort, power-adjustable seating with Miko suede inserts is offered.
Ford puts a lot of emphasis on technology, which is why the all-new Shelby GT500 picks up a 12-inch full-color LCD instrument cluster, first introduced on the Mustang GT and Ecoboost packages. The GT500 also gets an available high performance custom-tuned 12-speaker B&O® Play premium audio system. All of this is controlled via an 8-inch SYNC® 3 touch screen featuring SiriusXM and FordPass Connect™. And if you haven’t heard of what all FordPass Connect™ can do, you can learn about it here.
Ford introduces new colors for the 2020 GT500: Red Hot, Twister Orange and Iconic Silver. Painted stripes are available too.
Excitement, joy, elation. Words can’t really do justice to how we feel, as well as how we know you’re feeling too. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is as iconic as it is beautiful. And wow is it beautiful.
If you’re ready to take the sports car of your dreams home, Planet Ford is your dealership to make your dreams come true. We can help you place an order and fill you in with updates as we learn more about release dates, etc. When you’re ready, come see us over at Planet Ford (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Conroe) on I-45 and the Louetta exit or make an appointment.
Randall Reed, the Ford Whisperer and Planet Ford in Spring, Texas believe it is key to support and give back to our community. “It is especially important to our family and our dealership to do all we can to support our youth and their educations.”
Once again, Planet Ford (serving greater Houston) is proud to support the National FFA Scholarship Program in conjunction with Ford Motor Company Fund. Our Houston area Ford dealership will be supporting $1,000 scholarships paid to students at with Dekaney FFA, Spring FFA, Wunsche FFA, Klein Forest FFA, and Klein Collins FFA. In total, the Planet Ford locations will be handing out checks for $12,000.
“We are excited to be part of helping our young people’s educational dreams come true,” Mr. Reed added.
2019 marks the 72nd year that Ford and our trucks have been a part of supporting the FFA. In fact, Ford is one of the largest corporate sponsors of scholarships in the National FFA scholarship program. Since 1997, Ford and participating Ford dealers have awarded more than $11.8 Million in scholarships to FFA members.
Make sure to follow our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and watch our websites and blogs to learn more. If you’re in the market for a great truck for your own family of FFA members, take the short drive on I-45 or shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com.
