Times Running Out to Win the #PlanetFordWhisperer Ford F-150!

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin

Pssst…. Hey you! Have you entered to win a new Ford in the #PlanetFordWhisperer contest yet?! Don’t you want to win a Ford F-150*? Time is running out.

You have mere weeks left for your chance to enter and win a dream Ford truck from Randall Reed, the Ford Whisperer and owner of Planet Ford on in Spring, Texas.

It’s so easy! Go register at PlanetFordWhisperer.com and enter a video or photo essay daily now through September 8th, 2018! Then, do it again tomorrow. You can enter up to once a day! Who doesn’t want more chances to win?

Take a look at some recent example and see how easy it is to enter!

Someone has to win. Why not you? You could drive away in the third vehicle Mr. Reed gives away this year! All it takes is a few minutes to go online to the Ford Whisperer Contest.*

Ford Dream Car & Trucks Do Come True!

In May, the Ford Whisperer gave two dream Fords away as part of the Planet Ford Grand Opening. Michael Page drove home with a Ford Shelby GT350, while Liz Aronson won the Ford F-150 Raptor.

Now… imagine Randall Reed could be handing the grand prize winner keys to a new Ford F-150 SuperCrew to you. The top-selling truck in America features sleek styling and Built Ford Tough performance. Shhh…. can you hear it whispering to you?

Once you enter, you don’t have to wait long. The winner will be revealed on September 15, 2018 at Planet Ford in Humble, Texas.

Rev up your entries at PlanetFordWhisperer.com. Share their own Ford Whisperer tale, from why you think you’re a whisperer or it could be a story of how Planet Ford and Mr. Reed have helped them find your ideal Ford.

Once an entry is submitted, contestants can garner more attention buy sharing on social with #PlanetFordWhisperer and #FordWhisperer and getting friends and family to vote.

The Planet Ford Whisperer contest is part of a celebration of Mr. Reed, the Ford Whisperer’s historic Ford first: every single World Class Automotive Ford dealership receiving the Ford Triple Crown in the same year. In addition, the family-owned dealership is celebrating Mr. Reed being the seventh inductee ever into Ford’s Top Sales Volume Dealer Hall of Fame.

“Planet Ford is also celebrating multiple Triple Crowns and President’s Awards,” said Mr. Reed. “Since the inception of the Triple Crown, only 78 dealers have achieved the distinction.”

“This incredible accomplishment recognizes their well-deserved commitment to their communities, charities, customers, employees and Ford Motor Company,” said Dianne C. Craig, Director of U.S. Sales for Ford.

Now that you have a truckload of inspiration; start your entries. For more information on how easy it is to get started and official contest rules, visit PlanetFordWhisperer.com.

For more information about Planet Ford in Spring (serving The Woodlands, greater Houston, Aldine, Cypress, Conroe), visit PlanetFord45.com.

*See PlanetFordWhisperer.com site for official rules.

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Ford 8 Years Ahead of CO2 Manufacturing Reduction Goal

Posted on July 9, 2018 by admin

Ford Reduces CO2 Manufacturing Eight Years Earlier Than ExpectedAs an environmentally conscious and committed dealership, here at Planet Ford in Spring we are always excited to share positive environmental news from Ford Motor Company. The company recently announced that as part of its 19th annual Sustainability Report it has met its goal to reduce CO2 manufacturing emissions – eight years ahead of schedule.

In 2010, Ford’s Environmental Quality Office announced that it would reduce the company’s carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing operations by 30 percent per vehicle produced by 2025.

Ford hit its target twice as fast as expected and the results were dramatic with a global CO2 manufacturing emissions reduction of more than 3.4 million metric tons from 2010 to 2017 – equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions from more than 728,000 passenger vehicles driven for one year.

“We are proud of the work we have done to achieve this goal,” said Bruce Hettle, group vice president, manufacturing and labor affairs. “We’ve made several improvements to our manufacturing operations – from the lighting we use to plant consolidations – all of which played a role in dramatically reducing our CO2 footprint.”

Ford reduced its emissions footprint through energy conservation and efficiency changes at Ford’s manufacturing facilities, such as installing more than 100,000 LED light fixtures and updating paint operations.

“Painting operations use a large amount of energy,” said Andy Hobbs, director, environmental quality office. “Introducing technology that allows wet-on-wet paint application and eliminates a drying oven, in more plants has significantly decreased energy use while maintaining quality.”

Minimum Quantity Lubrication is another energy-reducing technology. In MQL, a machining tool is lubricated with a very small amount of oil sprayed directly on the tip of the tool in a finely atomized mist, instead of with a large quantity of coolant/water mixture.

Ford is now working on setting a new goal that’s focused on renewable energy.

“We will continue to set ambitious goals and work to create innovative practices to achieve them,” said Hettle. “Our next strategy will focus on increasing Ford’s use of renewable energy while maintaining our energy efficiencies.”

Ford remains focused on reducing vehicle emissions by doing its share to deliver on CO2 reductions consistent with the Paris Climate Accord. The company is charting its course for the future by investing $11 billion to put 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicle models on the road by 2022.

For more information on what Planet Ford in Spring (servicing Greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress and Conroe areas) is doing to help reduce its footprint and maintain environmentally friendly practices, you can contact us at PlanetFord45.com.

For more sustainability efforts by Ford, visit Sustainability.Ford.com.

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Postmates, Ford and All the Tacos

Posted on July 2, 2018 by admin

Postmates, Ford and Tacos…

It’s a familiar feeling. The day inches towards dinner and your stomach makes a simple, direct plea to your heart: You want tacos. That hand pressed corn tortilla, the tangy salsa and fresh cilantro — you’re getting hungry already! But what if ordering tacos did more than just satisfy the gremlin in your gut? What if it actually…shaped the future? Ford is working with Postmates, an on-demand delivery platform, to operate a self-driving delivery service.

Our Postmates pilot is currently underway in Miami and Miami Beach with more than 70 businesses participating, including local favorites like Coyo Taco. For residents in the area, when you order tacos — or almost anything, really — through Postmates, you may be given the option to have your items delivered by a self-driving research vehicle.

What does that mean? It’s easier to show than to tell, so let’s examine the future of food delivery enabled by self-driving technology.

Some things don’t change — when your meal is ready to be delivered, a restaurant employee will place it in the vehicle. (Surprise! You ordered tacos.)

We designed a Transit Connect for this pilot program with a locker system to secure your food and allow us to serve multiple customers on one delivery route.

Click here to read the rest of the article on Medium, originally posted by Alexandra Ford English, Ford Autonomous Vehicle Business Team.

For more technology insight, visit Planet Ford in Spring (serving The Woodlands,  Cypress, Conroe and Greater Houston areas).

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Randall Reed Announces New Ford Whisperer Sweepstakes

Posted on June 29, 2018 by admin

Randall Reed, Ford Whisperer and owner of Planet Ford 45 in Spring, Texas, is excited to announce the second Ford Whisperer Sweepstakes that will take place July 2-September 8, 2018. This time, Mr. Reed will be handing the grand prize winner keys to a new Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

The winner will be revealed on September 15, 2018 at Planet Ford in Humble, Texas. To enter, contestants register at PlanetFordWhisperer.com and submit a video or photo and write-up. Entrants are invited to share their own Ford Whisperer tale, from why they think they are a whisperer as well to how Planet Ford and Mr. Reed have helped them find their ideal Ford. Once an entry is submitted, contestants can garner more attention buy sharing on social with #PlanetFordWhisperer and #FordWhisperer and getting friends and family to vote.

In May, the Ford Whisperer gave two dream Fords away as part of the Planet Ford Grand Opening. Michael Page drove home with a Ford Shelby GT350, while Liz Aronson won the Ford F-150 Raptor.

The Planet Ford Whisperer contest is part of Mr. Reed’s Ford Whisperer campaign created in celebration of a historic Ford first: every single World Class Automotive Ford dealership receiving the Ford Triple Crown in the same year. In addition, the family-owned dealership is celebrating Mr. Reed being the seventh inductee ever into Ford’s Top Sales Volume Dealer Hall of Fame.

“We’re incredibly proud of this unprecedented achievement,” said Mr. Reed. “In addition, Planet Ford is celebrating being a six-time consecutive Triple Crown and President’s Award winner.” Since the inception of the Triple Crown, only 78 dealers have achieved the distinction, with less than half a percent winning it on an annual basis.

“This incredible accompaniment recognizes their well-deserved commitment to their communities, charities, customers, employees and Ford Motor Company,” said Dianne C. Craig, Director of U.S. Sales for Ford.

Planet Ford Whisperer contestants may enter a video or photo essay up to once a day. A panel of judges will review and select the best of the best.  On September 15, Mr. Reed will announce the Grand Prize winner and hand over the keys to his or her new Ford F-150 SuperCrew. The winner must be present to win. The celebration will include a host of family-friendly activities, refreshments, on-site iHeart Radio stations, prizes, and the awarding of the Grand Prize Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

For more information on how to enter and official contest rules, please visit PlanetFordWhisperer.com.

For more information about Planet Ford in Spring (servicing Greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Aldine and Conroe), visit PlanetFord45.com.

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Planet Ford 45 100-Hour July 4th Sale is here!

Posted on June 25, 2018 by admin

July 4th Sale

From all of us at Randall Reed’s Planet Ford 45 in Spring, TX (serving the greater Houston area), we wish you and your family a happy and safe July 4th holiday. We are “sale-a-brating” with our Planet Ford 100-Hour July 4th Sale! We invite you to be part of the sale-a-bration, too!

We’re Open July 4th!

Our Planet Ford sales team on Hwy. 45 is here to help you all day with all of your New Ford, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Ford and used car, truck and SUV needs during our 100-Hour 4th of July Sale.

Ready to celebrate freedom from high prices? Just take a look at some of the awesome Ford specials available.

Red, White & Blue Savings!

The Planet Ford dealership has huge specials available for Ford F-150s, Super Duty trucks, Ford Mustangs, Ford Focus, as well as other cars. Plus, super savings on Ford SUVs.

We also have a huge selection of Certified Pre-Owned Fords. If you want peace of mind with great savings, you’ll love huge inventory of options. Each vehicle comes with 172-point inspection, comprehensive limited warranty, CARFAX Vehicle History Report, 24-hour roadside assistance. See why certified may be ideal for you.

We also have a huge selection of all makes and models of used vehicles, from Toyota and Honda to Chevy, Dodge and more. Let our team help you find the right vehicle for you!

Salute with Savings!

We salute all those who serve our country and community. Right not we have Bonus Cash available for Military, Veteran and First Responders. Ask our team about bonus cash available on New Fords.*

See and save for yourself at Randall Reed’s Planet Ford 100-Hour 4th of July Sale. Take the short drive on Hwy. 45 to Spring, TX (serving The Woodlands, Cypress, Greater Houston and Conroe) or shop online anytime at www.PlanetFord45.com.

*See dealer for details. Offers end July 5th, 2018.
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Ford Launches Beekeeping Program At World Headquarters

Posted on June 20, 2018 by admin

At Planet Ford in Spring, we recognize how important it is to reduce our footprint and advance sustainability efforts in our community. We are BEEyond (couldn’t resist) excited to see Ford launch its new global beekeeping program with six new honeybee hives at its Dearborn World Headquarters in support of honeybee populations, the local ecosystem, and gardening and farming communities.

Each hive will have a single queen bee and will hold up to 60,000 bees at the height of summer

“Sustainability is more than improving fuel economy and reducing waste,” says Kim Pittel, Ford group vice president, sustainability, environment and safety engineering. “It’s about improving the environment we live in for all, and that includes honeybees, pollinators and the ecosystems that depend on them.”

According to the nonprofit, Pollinator Partnership, honeybees are essential to the world’s food supply and are in dire need of help.

The six new hives will be situated inside a walking path extension north of Ford World Headquarters. Ford employees who initiated the program will serve as beekeepers managing the hives. This effort builds on Ford’s beekeeping initiative at the historic Rouge factory in 2016.

Adding a creative flourish to the installation, the Langstroth hives the bees reside in will be beautified by special hive shells imagined by Ford’s own designers, who participated in a unique competition to see who could come up with the most aesthetically pleasing and functional home for the bees.

Over a dozen design concepts were submitted, spanning a variety of formats and employing numerous materials ranging from wood, plant matter, acrylic, ceramics, mill foam, fiberglass and metal. In the end, the concept of Chris Westfall, a designer of vehicle interiors, was chosen for its overall benefits to colony health. Titled, “Honeycomb Sail,” the design features two sails that wrap around each beehive to provide a peaceful space away from the elements. The design takes cues from both bee wings and a thick drop of honey. One side allows for easy access by the beekeeper and the other entrance is sized just for the bees.

Ford beekeepers will provide data on the 360,000 total honeybees expected to inhabit all six hives as the colonies grow to their full potential of 60,000 bees per hive by the height of summer to the Sentinel Apiary Program, a collective of nearly 70 beekeepers from 26 states who track honeybee health and diseases nationally.

For more information on Ford’s sustainability efforts, visit your Planet Ford in Spring (servicing Greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress and Aldine), or go to PlanetFord45.com and send us a quick message.

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Give Dad the Legendary Father’s Day Gift He Deserves

Posted on June 14, 2018 by admin

The ghost of a famous baseball player once said, “there’s heroes and there’s legends: heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”

It’s that time of year. That day where we celebrate our legendary dads. They’ve earned that. And such legendary people deserve legendary gifts. Sure, cards are nice, but why not get your dad what he really wants? Maybe he’s fixing up his truck or restoring his vintage car. Don’t worry, our auto experts at Planet Ford in Spring, Texas (also serving Greater Houston, Cypress, Katy, Aldine and Conroe area) are here to help!

Planet Ford has an enormous selection of aftermarket accessories, genuine Ford parts and Service Department Gift Certificates available. We have a myriad of ideas ideal for the car or truck lover in your life. Check out just a few of the accessories we have available for dear ole’ dad!

Ford Performance

Give dad the performance his vehicle has been craving with Ford Performance cutting-edge parts and accessories. From superchargers and camshafts, to crate engines (Coyote 5.0 anybody?) and muffler kits, there are hundreds of parts to choose from to complete his project or upgrade his existing ride.

Tint It Up!

It’s almost summer time and what better way to beat the car heat than with super tinted windows? Keep those rays out and keep dad cool with various tint options available.

Music Lover?

An expertly tuned sound system can make those morning commutes much more enjoyable. Help him enjoy his tunes with an enhanced audio system and pump up the volume with all the top audio brands. Let our experts help you! Enjoy uninterrupted, commercial-free music via satellite radio (subscription required) or GPS units to help you navigate to that fancy restaurant you made Father’s Day reservations for. If it’s audio or video, we have you covered!

Bedliners 

An all-time favorite for our truck lovers… a quality bedliner. It offers dad’s truck bed added protection from corrosion, scrapes, dents, and can even help protect cargo. Whether your father prefers a drop-in or spray-in bedliner, We can help you find what you need. Drop-in bedliners are usually thicker and are easy to install and remove. Spray-in liners can be thinner, but they provide a permanent and often, more sleeker option. Protect your truck bed with a drop-in or spray-in bedliner. Installation included.

Time’s Running Out!

Father’s Day is just around the corner, so don’t delay! Come into Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring today and let our team help make this Father’s Day a holiday to remember. Visit www.PlanetFord45.com and browse our inventory and accessories from anywhere!

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Planet Ford Continues to Build Lasting Relationships with Community

Posted on June 12, 2018 by admin

Here at Planet Ford in Spring, community is extremely important to us. Serving our community helps build lasting relationships and we pride ourselves on that. We are very honored and humbled to have helped out the Westfield High School Science Club.

“Dear Planet Ford,

On behalf of Westfield High School Science Club and the children we serve, thank you for your generous donation! This donation has helped our organization fulfill the hopes and dreams of some very special students. It is the heartfelt efforts of sponsorship from Planet Ford that enabled Science Club to create amazing experiences for our students. The contributions of caring individuals, like Planet Ford helped the Science Club with the resources to grant a hands on experience for our Students to Moody Gardens. Your contribution is more than just a gift. For these students, its great opportunity to experience what is taught in the Science Class such as relationship among species that contribute to the growth of our ecosystem; different biomes and the characteristics that helps for the biomes to bloom. The students were, well behaved, and participated actively in the learning process. When we got to the aquarium, we saw the cleaner shrimps that cleans parasites and gills of fish. It is a decomposer, many students put their fingers for the shrimp to clean because the supervisor allowed them to do so. When the students were asked what kind of interaction was taking place, they all proudly said symbiotic relationship. They were so excited to see the barnacles that carry out commensalism relationship with the whale. When we got to the rainforest, they could link it to their background knowledge of the different biomes in the terrestrial environment. My team and self we want to say thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve the kids. When you help grant wishes, you may find your own life as greatly enriched as the students whose lives are changed forever with precious memories that last a lifetime.Attached is one of the pictures we took.

Thank you,

Mrs. Ntasin
Science Club Coordinator”

For more information on how Planet Ford in Spring (servicing Greater Houston, Cypress, The Woodlands, Aldine, Katy and Conroe areas) contributes to its surrounding communities, visit PlanetFord45.com/about/community.

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Lynx Baseball Players Present Planet Ford GM/OP Team Plaque

Posted on June 11, 2018 by admin

Planet Ford in Spring cares about the community and we love to meet those who are part of it. Friday, the Houston-area Ford dealership team had a pair of very special visitors. Two very appreciative young Lynx baseball players stopped by Planet Ford 45 to present Shawn Burns, General Manager/Operating partner, with a team plaque.

We truly do love being part of the team.  We are so proud and can’t wait to add this latest honor to the dealership’s Hall of Fame Wall. This wall is filled to capacity of plaques from all levels of youth athletic programs to non-profit organization sponsorships from over the years in the community we serve. We are honored to be able to add this plaque to this wall and watch it continue to grow!

From Mr. Burn, Randall Reed, Planet Ford owner and our entire team, we thank you for the amazing gift. We can’t wait to hear more get things from this local youth sports team.

To learn more about Planet Ford in Spring (servicing Greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Aldine and Conroe areas), visit PlanetFord45.com.

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Waze, Amazon Alexa Get SYNC 3 Connectivity

Posted on June 4, 2018 by admin

Ford & Waze. Your commute just got better.

The team at Planet Ford in Spring loves using Waze and now using Waze inside your Ford vehicle is easier than ever since the much-loved, crowd-sourced navigation and traffic app is now compatible with available SYNC® 3 AppLink.® By accessing Waze through SYNC 3 AppLink, you can collaborate with other users, outsmarting traffic by sharing information to get the best routes, and receive real-time alerts about accidents, road hazards and traffic jams.

Moving Waze to the dash screen allows you to conveniently access the app’s features on a larger display.  You can operate Waze through your vehicle’s touchscreen, as well as use voice commands for hands-free control, helping to keep your eyes on the road.* Available via iPhone® in Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 with Software Version 3.0. Waze is also available on Android Auto.™

Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software. Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply. iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc.

Ford+Alexa, a match made in tech heaven.

Introducing Ford+Alexa–bringing the amazing capabilities of Amazon Alexa from your home to the road. By using the Ford+Alexa app and connecting via SYNC® 3 AppLink® , you’ll have access to Voice Navigation, Traffic Information, over 30,000 Skills, Amazon Prime shopping and can even control your supported Smart Home devices. Stay connected, no matter where you are.

To learn more about Waze and Alexa connectivity, visit one of our Ford specialists at Planet Ford in Spring (servicing Greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Katy and Conroe).

*Requires available SYNC 3 AppLink version 2.2 or higher. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls. Certain Alexa functionality is dependent on smart home technology.

 

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