Every year, Taquerias Arandas, Arandas Bakery and Ostionerias Arandas have the tradition to give back to the community. This year, Arandas Franchises has partnered with another business who believes in giving back, Planet Ford in Spring, Texas. Together, we are making someone’s dream become a reality!
This holiday season, someone will win a new Ford F-150 SuperCrew STX* when they enter Arandas and Planet Ford’s 2019 Christmas Giveaway. Entry forms are available in stores or online. The final day to enter is December 15, 2019! The winner will be announced on December 21, 2019, 10 am-Noon at Planet Ford in Spring. For official rules and entry information, visit WinATruck2019.com or TuRegalodeNavidad.com.
Arandas Franchises focus has always been on education, promoting family unity and preserving cultural traditions. That is why we believe Planet Ford in Spring is the perfect business to partner with for the 2019 Christmas Giveaway!
Beyond providing automotive services, the Randall Reed family, owners of the dealership, and the Planet Ford team are proactive in doing all they can to help out the community. From supporting local schools and military charities to sponsoring programs for disadvantaged families and community events, the Reeds believe it is crucial to give back and help enrich our neighborhoods.
Come by December 21, 2019, to Planet Ford in Spring, Texas, to enjoy the announcement celebration and cheer for the lucky winner of at the Arandas and Planet Ford’s 2019 Truck Christmas Giveaway!
Event Details:
What: Arandas and Planet Ford in Spring’s 2019 Christmas Truck Giveaway
When and Where:
Saturday December 21st, 2019
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Planet Ford in Spring | 20403 Interstate 45, Spring, TX 77388
This past Sunday, November 17, many tuned in as Ford debuted the all-new, all-electric, 2021 Mustang Mach-E. This is the first expansion of the Mustang line in 55 years. The Planet Ford in Spring team is so excited for this latest addition that we compiled a list of things to know about the latest ‘stang…
Since the original Mustang took the world by storm in 1964, it quickly came to represent the American spirit: Freedom, progress, fast performance and a touch of rebellion. Now, Mustang is ready to reimagine these ideas for a powerful electric future, with space for customers’ growing needs and advanced over-the-air updates that continue to improve the vehicle.
“At the first-ever Detroit auto show, Henry Ford said he was working on something that would strike like forked lightning,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company. “That was the Model T. Today, the Ford Motor Company is proud to unveil a car that strikes like forked lightning all over again. The all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E. It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s freedom. For a new generation of Mustang owners.”
Developed in a century-old brick building a few blocks away from Henry Ford’s first factory in Detroit, Ford brought the Mustang Mach-E to life through a development process concentrated solely on customer needs and desires. The final result? A sleek, beautiful SUV that delivers spirited ride and handling, with state-of-the-art connected vehicle technology that makes Mach-E even better over time.
When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard and extended-range battery options with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by permanent magnet motors. Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles.1 In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. of torque2 – with the standard all-wheel-drive variation targeting quicker times to 60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series.3
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Pony Power
Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. of torque2 – with the standard all-wheel-drive variation targeting quicker times to 60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series.3
Ford also will offer two special performance versions. The GT is targeting 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds2, making it faster off the line than a Porsche Macan Turbo3. The GT Performance Edition, meanwhile, is targeting a comparable 0-60 mph in the mid-3-second range to a Porsche 911 GTS.3 Both GT configurations are targeting an estimated 342 kW (459 horsepower) and 830 Nm (612 lb.-ft.) of torque.2
“The Mustang Mach-E wholeheartedly rejects the notion that electric vehicles are only good at reducing gas consumption,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product development and purchasing officer. “People want a car that’s thrilling to drive, that looks gorgeous and that can easily adapt to their lifestyle – and the Mustang Mach-E delivers all of this in unmatched style.”
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Reserve Yours Today
Customers can now visit the Mustang Mach-E reservation site to make a $500 reservation deposit.4 A limited First Edition will be available in extended-range all-wheel drive, with red painted brake calipers, metallic pedal covers, contrasting seat stitching and a scuff plate marked First Edition. Those looking for the thrill of the Mach-E GT can make reservations now for deliveries starting in spring 2021.
In addition to blistering acceleration, Mustang Mach-E will be available with Brembo’s all- new performance Flexira aluminum calipers, which maintain the functionality of a fixed caliper while being designed with the dimensions of a floating caliper. The GT Performance Edition is equipped with a MagneRide® damping system, adaptive suspension technology that lets drivers hug the road while delivering an exciting, comfortable ride.
Performance Gives New Meaning to ‘Electrifying’
Mustang Mach-E delivers three unique drive experiences – Whisper, Engage and Unbridled – each offering finely tuned driving dynamics packaged with a distinct sensory experience. Features include custom-designed vehicle responsiveness such as sportier steering controls, ambient lighting, sounds tuned for an authentic all-electric experience, and dynamic cluster animations that are tied to driving behavior.
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When the vehicle launches, a new Mach-E 4 all-wheel drive system will be available that can apply torque independently to the front and rear axles to deliver impressive acceleration and improved handling over the rear-wheel drive model. Ford tuned this system to provide excelleraction on the road, rigorously testing the vehicle in wet and snowy terrain to help control for slippery conditions. Mach-E is the first production vehicle to be tuned by the Ford Performance team utilizing Ford’s racing simulator in North Carolina.
“Whether you want to really feel its performance capability or are looking for the quiet atmosphere that electric vehicles can offer, the Mach-E harnesses the power of electrification to create a unique driving experience while retaining that unmistakable Mustang feeling of freedom,” said Ted Cannis, Ford enterprise product line director, global electrification.
Seamless Technology
Making its debut in the Mach-E is the next-generation SYNC® communications and entertainment system, a sleek and modern interface that uses machine learning to quickly learn drivers’ preferences, and gets even better over time thanks to advanced over-the-air updates. Next- generation SYNC’s 15.5-inch screen and simple interface ditches complicated menus, making it easier to access features with touch, swipe and pinch controls that every smartphone owner will be comfortable using.
“Next-generation SYNC actively starts adapting to you as soon as you start using it, quickly learning your preferences and making personalized suggestions,” said Darren Palmer, Ford global director for battery electric vehicles. “It can suggest going to the gym if it learns Mondays are workout days or calling home if you do that every day after work. The result is a cloud-connected assistant and interface that’s intuitive, beautiful and ready for the future thanks to fast over-the-air updates.”
As next-generation SYNC evolves to serve customers better over time, Ford has outfitted the Mach-E with the ability to continuously improve through the delivery of secure over-the-air updates that are capable of enhancing vehicle performance, offering maintenance updates and even adding entirely new features.
A New Way
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Using Ford’s new all-electric architecture that places batteries inside the underbody, Ford engineers and designers were able to create a vehicle that’s not only true to Mustang but also maximizes SUV space for five passengers and cargo.
“Thanks to advances in battery technology, the Mustang Mach-E is the kind of car that gets people excited about driving, with a sporty, beautiful silhouette that delivers an incredible shape rarely seen in SUVs,” said Ron Heiser, Ford Mustang Mach-E chief program engineer.
The Mach-E is instantly recognizable as a Mustang, thanks to signature elements such as its long, powerful hood, rear haunch design, aggressive headlights and trademark tri-bar taillamps. Clever design and engineering delivers surprising rear seat roominess and ample cargo space.
Along with its all-new propulsion system, the Mach-E holds another surprise under its hood – a drainable front trunk storage unit. Providing 4.8 cubic feet of storage space, the front trunk is large enough to comfortably store the equivalent of a carryon luggage bag. And because it’s drainable, customers can easily pack it full of ice and keep their favorite beverages cold – perfect for that pre- game tailgate or trip to the beach.
Inside the Mach-E: A floating world makes you feel light and in command
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To truly take advantage of the extra space provided by electrification, Ford designers worked extensively with customers to understand how they would prefer to use the interior of their vehicles. Designed with SUV-size proportions to seat five adults comfortably, the Mach-E leaves plenty of space for friends, kids and cargo.
In addition to the exterior front trunk, the rear trunk offers 29 cubic feet of space. With the rear seats down, the Mach-E boasts 59.6 cubic feet of space – more than enough room for luggage, camping gear or whatever else you may want to move around.5
Everywhere inside, the Mach-E represents a fusion of sleek, modern design and smart functionality. Premium available Bang & Olufsen speakers are seamlessly integrated across the front, floating above the air vents like a sound bar. A floating flip-up armrest doubles as a place to store purses or bags. Traditional Mustang design cues like the double-cowl instrument panel round out the interior.
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Even the available panoramic fixed-glass roof has a secret – a special glass coating with infrared protection helps the interior stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. In addition, an inner layer between the glass helps protect against UV rays.
Finally, getting in and starting the vehicle is easy and effortless with Phone As A Key technology6, which makes its debut in the Ford brand lineup in Mustang Mach-E. Using Bluetooth, the vehicle can detect customers’ smartphones as they approach, unlocking the Mach-E and allowing them to start driving without getting their phones out of their pockets or using a key fob. A backup code can be entered on the center touch screen to start and drive the vehicle in the event a phone battery dies.
Battery Tech Keeps You Running with Hassle-Free Charging Solutions
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Mustang Mach-E will be available in both standard-range (75.7 kWh lithium-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 kWh battery), which has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles in rear-wheel-drive configuration.1These advanced batteries feature 288 lithium-ion cells in the standard-range version and 376 lithium-ion cells in the extended-range. Designed for ease of manufacturing, the battery is located on the floor between the vehicle’s two axles – and tested at temperatures as extreme as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The batteries are secured inside a waterproof battery case surrounded by crash-absorption protection. They are liquid-cooled to optimize performance in extreme weather and to improve charging times.
As electric vehicle owners do 80 percent of their charging at home, Ford offers a Ford Connected Charging station that can add an estimated average range of 32 miles per charging hour on a 240V outlet, based on extended-range, rear-wheel-drive configuration.7 The Ford mobile charger, included with the vehicle, can add an estimated average range of 22 miles per charging hour on a 240V outlet,7 the same used for a conventional oven. Ford is teaming up with Amazon Home to facilitate easy customer home installation by a licensed electrician.
The connected navigation system will identify up-to-date public charging locations during trips and prompt owners to charge at the most convenient points on each drive – all to help ensure they don’t have to be anxious about how much range they have.7
Ford also makes charging at home or on the go hassle-free by providing multiple home charging solutions and by giving customers access to the FordPass Charging Network – the largest public charging network in the country with more than 12,500 charging stations (and more than 35,000 charge plugs) and growing, including DC fast chargers.8 With peak charging rate of 150 kW, the Mustang Mach-E with an extended battery and rear-wheel drive can add an estimated average of 47 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes while charging on a DC fast charging station.⁷ The standard-range Mustang Mach-E is estimated to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 38 minutes while charging on a DC fast charging station.⁹
Ford has more than 2,100 EV-certified Ford dealers and more than 3,500 EV-trained technicians to support customers nationwide.
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If you’re ready for your own Mustang Sports Coupe, let our award-winning Planet Ford in Spring team help! Visit us at 20403 I-45N Spring, Texas or online anytime at PlanetFord45.com. In the meantime, stay tuned to Planet Ford in Spring for the estimated late 2020 arrival of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E.
1 Based on full charge. Actual range varies with conditions such as external elements, driving behaviors, vehicle maintenance and lithium-ion battery age. Final EPA-estimated ratings available in the 2020 calendar year.
2 Based on manufacturer calculation using computer engineering simulations. Your results may vary.
3 Targeted performance based on manufacturer calculation using computer engineering simulations versus Porshe.com data. Your results may vary.
4 Deposit only allows configuration of a vehicle. Reservation process is not an order or purchase of vehicle. Deposit does not guarantee delivery of a vehicle.
5 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
6 Requires feature activation.
7 Range and charge time based on manufacturer computer engineering simulations and EPA-estimated range calculation methodology. The charging rate decreases as battery reaches full capacity. Individual results may vary based on peak charging times and battery state of charge. Actual vehicle range varies with conditions such as external elements, driving behaviors, vehicle maintenance and lithium-ion battery age.
8 Based on original equipment manufacturers (OEM)/automotive manufacturers that sell all-electric vehicles and have publicly announced charging networks. Department of Energy data used. FordPass, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.
9 Charge time based on manufacturer computer engineering simulations. The charging rate decreases as battery reaches full capacity. Your results may vary based on peak charging times and battery state of charge.
At Planet Ford in Spring, safety is always a top priority for our customers. We’re pleased to share that when you select a 2019 Ford Edge, you also have peace of mind knowing that Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says it has earned a Top Safety Pick.
The redesigned 2019 Ford Edge captured a “good” rating across all six aspects of crashworthiness testing. IIHS credits several new safety advances in the 2019 Ford Edge in awarding the vehicle with its Top Safety Pick for midsize SUVs.
“We are really pleased the insurance industry places such a high degree of trust in our 2019 Ford Edge,” said Angela Cascaden, Ford Edge Marketing Manager. “It not only offers a number of innovative safety features for passengers, it backs that all up with a host of driver-assist technologies designed to help improve confidence behind the wheel.”
The IIHS cites the vehicle’s body structure for improving its crashworthiness, along with standard front crash prevention features and available LED projector headlamps with curve-adaptive technology built after March 2019.
In addition, the Ford Edge also scored a top IIHS rating in driver and passenger small overlap front-end collision testing, moderate overlap front impact testing, side impact testing and roof impact crash testing. The Edge also received a top rating for the performance of its head restraints and seats.
Ford Co-Pilot360™, now standard on Ford Edge, features Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking – front crash prevention technology the agency said “rates superior for its ability to react to an imminent crash with another vehicle.” The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety went on to say that the system helped drivers avoid collisions in both 12 and 25 mph tests.
When you’re ready to shop for a new SUV, the team at Planet Ford on I-45 at Louetta in Spring (serving The Woodlands, Aldine, Cypress, Conroe, greater Houston) is here to help. Stop by or shop online at PlanetFord45.com to find your ideal car, truck or SUV today!
Randall Reed and Planet Ford in Spring are proud to be part of the all-new Spring ISD football stadium. The Grand Opening Ceremony is happening tonight, November 12, at 6 p.m. and will feature fireworks, former NFL players and performances by all three high school bands, cheer and dance teams as the ribbon is officially cut on the new facility.
Members of the Randall Reed family, the Planet Ford GM/OP Shawn Burns, and employees will be a central part of the event, which will also include giveaways and the opportunity to check out some of the latest Ford vehicles, decked out in the colors of Spring ISD’s Westfield, Dekaney and Spring high schools.
Grand Opening of the Planet Ford Stadium in Spring ISD Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Location: 23802 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77373 In Attendance: Spring ISD Board Trustees, Superintendent Rodney E. Watson, Planet Ford’s Randall Reed and Shawn Burns, former NFL players, Spring ISD principals, administrators and students.
Per Spring ISD’s press release: The stadium was built thanks to community support of the district’s 2016 bond program to address long-standing facility, technology, and safety and security needs of Spring ISD. In addition to the stadium, the five-year bond program includes technology, safety and security improvements, two middle schools, building maintenance projects, a new police command center and three ninth-grade centers.
“The community should be very pleased,” said Spring ISD Board President Rhonda Newhouse. “It is a beautiful facility. Everything that we have in it is state of the art.”
The new stadium is the first for the district in more than 50 years and features a low-glare turf field with seating for 8,000 fans, a state-of-the-art video scoreboard system, great views from every seat, family-friendly concessions and modern press box amenities. The facility was designed by Stantec Architects and constructed by Durotech.
Randall Reed and Planet Ford in Spring are proud to be part of the all-new Spring ISD football stadium. The Grand Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. The first game hosted at the Planet Ford Stadium is recapped in this video from Spring ISD. The opening game took place at the new stadium on Oct. 31. The next game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 when Westfield plays Aldine’s Davis High School.
The Grand Opening event will feature fireworks, former NFL players and performances by all three high school bands, cheer and dance teams as the ribbon is officially cut on the new facility.
Members of the Randall Reed family, the Planet Ford GM/OP Shawn Burns and employees will be a central part of the event, which will also include giveaways and the opportunity to check out some of the latest Ford vehicles, decked out in the colors of Spring ISD’s Westfield, Dekaney and Spring high schools.
Shawn Burns, Planet Ford GM/OP and wife Kim Burns at Spring ISD stadium name agreement signing ceremony with school council. The stadium, now open, is set for the grand opening ceremony on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Per Spring ISD’s press release: The stadium was built thanks to community support of the district’s 2016 bond program to address long-standing facility, technology, and safety and security needs of Spring ISD. In addition to the stadium, the five-year bond program includes technology, safety and security improvements, two middle schools, building maintenance projects, a new police command center and three ninth-grade centers.
“The community should be very pleased,” said Spring ISD Board President Rhonda Newhouse. “It is a beautiful facility. Everything that we have in it is state of the art.”
The new stadium is the first for the district in more than 50 years and features a low-glare turf field with seating for 8,000 fans, a state-of-the-art video scoreboard system, great views from every seat, family-friendly concessions and modern press box amenities. The facility was designed by Stantec Architects and constructed by Durotech. Two special features of the project include the Randall Reed Center, a community room for up to 300 guests with options for catered meetings and events, and a memorial to honor the sacrifice of area service members.
Grand Opening of the Planet Ford Stadium in Spring ISD Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Location: 23802 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77373 In Attendance: Spring ISD Board Trustees, Superintendent Rodney E. Watson, Planet Ford’s Randall Reed and Shawn Burns, former NFL players, Spring ISD principals, administrators and students.
Today, Planet Ford in Spring is sharing some news of change. Ford is saying goodbye to the unique Ford Flex. Introduced in 2008, it dared to be bold. The Ford Flex was a crossover wagon that dared to be different. Production that began to celebrity fanfare is now winding down after more than a decade at Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex.
The vehicle gained a loyal following with its stylish, roomy wagon which blending sport/utility vehicle and minivan capability in a low-slung retro-inspired package. With its formula of offering a family-size interior and amenities on a platform that drove more like a car than a full-size SUV, Flex’s unique, innovative look – created by designers with backgrounds in fashion instead of cars and trucks – made a statement. Its interior was created by Ford interior designer Anthony Prozzi, who worked in the New York fashion industry. He and his team brought in quilted leather seating surfaces and mahogany inserts in the door panels that resembled the surface of a beautiful roll-top desk. For a time, Flex also could be ordered with a real refrigerator in the console between the second-row seats.
“Flex broke the mold. It had both crossover and minivan elements in a hip, trendy package that stood out from what was becoming a really boring minivan segment,” said Chris Kessler, Ford Flex marketing manager. “Its design traced its roots to the traditional family station wagons that many of our customers remember growing up with, but it brought forward modern sport/utility design elements and features both parents and kids loved.”
Celebrities, sports stars and rappers leveraged the unique urban styling of Ford Flex to create custom designs from the very beginning. Funkmaster Flex and Nelly opened the 2008 SEMA show with their own tricked-out versions featuring custom paint schemes, exotic leather interiors and audio/video entertainment systems fit for a superstar – plus their friends and family, of course, in the roomy seven-passenger crossover.
That superstar appeal helped build a loyal following in hip, big-city markets with more than half of Flex sales in Detroit, Los Angeles and San Francisco through 2019. Through the course of its 11-year run, Ford sold more than 296,000 units overall of its unconventional crossover wagon. The Flex was also a favorite among hip comedians and late-night talk shows, several of whom featured the Flex in videos or customized their own versions, which they often used in appearances around Los Angeles. Baseball player Royce Clayton and his sprinter wife Samantha Davies were featured in regional Ford ads along with their children in a Ford Flex.
Ford Motor Company’s Oakville Assembly Complex also built the Lincoln MKT, which ended production earlier this month. Ford previously announced it aims to replace 75 percent of its current portfolio by the end of 2020. It will be expanding its family of truck and utility vehicles and will feature more hybrid models and more electric vehicle choices, including the launch of an all-new Mustang-inspired electric performance utility vehicle in 2020. To meet shifting consumer demand Ford is working to significantly reduce manufacturing complexity time to ensure its dealers and customers get the latest, most innovative new vehicles more quickly.
Still want one? We have them at Planet Ford in Spring. Take the drive on I-45N or shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com.
Planet Ford in Spring is excited to announce that Spring Independent School District’s new Planet Ford Stadium will host its first football game today, October 31. The grand-opening celebration is set for November 12 and will feature fireworks, former NFL players and performances by all three high school bands, cheer and dance teams.
What: Grand Opening of the Planet Ford Stadium in Spring ISD
When: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12
Where: 23802 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77373
Who: Spring ISD Board Trustees, Superintendent Rodney E. Watson, Planet Ford’s Randall Reed and Shawn Burns, former NFL players, Spring ISD principals, administrators and students.
The first game to be played at the stadium will feature Spring High School in a match up against Aldine ISD’s Eisenhower High School. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Both Westfield and Dekaney high schools will also have an opportunity to play in the stadium during the regular season on Nov. 1 and Nov. 8, respectively.
“We are extremely pleased to be opening Planet Ford Stadium this football season so our players and fans can see what an absolutely beautiful facility this is,” said Spring ISD Superintendent Rodney E. Watson. “I know the entire community has been anxiously awaiting for the opening date, so I’m hoping everyone will come out to cheer our teams as they close out the regular season.”
The new stadium is the first for the district in more than 50 years, so a formal grand-opening celebration will be held at 6 p.m. on November 12 serving as a pep rally ahead of football playoffs and to formally cut the ribbon on the facility, named after Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring.
The district and Planet Ford announced a naming rights agreement over the summer for Planet Ford Stadium and the adjacent Randall Reed Community Center. That naming rights agreement is worth $750,000 over the length of the 10-year contract.
Watson said the naming rights deal with Planet Ford highlights the commitment of the automotive dealership to partner with Spring ISD. The automotive dealership is already a big fan of the district’s teachers, donating a new vehicle and an all-expenses-paid cruise to educators at the annual Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet.
“We are fortunate to have the support of Planet Ford and are very proud to have such a successful and well-respected company be the namesake of this stadium,” Watson said. “Randall Reed and his family are always willing to give back to the community.”
Members of the Randall Reed family and Planet Ford employees will be a central part of the grand-opening celebration, which will include giveaways, a fireworks show, and the opportunity to check out some of the latest Ford vehicles, decked out in the colors of Spring ISD’s three comprehensive high schools.
“We’re very excited to be a part of this historic moment for Spring ISD and Planet Ford,” said Randall Reed, owner of Planet Ford and World Class Automotive Group. “It’s not every day that a school district opens a brand new football stadium, and we’re very proud to have our name on it and help support our schools. It truly is an incredible stadium, and we can’t wait to see all the seats filled with fans.”
The new stadium features a low-glare turf field with seating for 8,000 fans, a state-of-the-art video scoreboard system, great views from every seat, family-friendly concessions and modern press box amenities. The facility was designed by Stantec Architects and constructed by Durotech.
Two special features of the project include the Randall Reed Center, a community room for up to 300 guests with options for catered meetings and events, and a memorial to honor the sacrifice of area service members.
Planet Ford Stadium was made possible by the district’s $330 million bond program, approved by voters in 2016 to address long-standing facility, technology, and safety and security needs of Spring ISD. In addition to the stadium, the five-year bond program includes technology, safety and security improvements, two middle schools, building maintenance projects, a new police command center and three ninth-grade centers.
Planet Ford in Spring, Texas is always proud to support great community causes, including those for our furry neighbors. Planet Ford is honored to sponsor Family Promise of Montgomery County. They joined in to support the efforts of Bear & Exotic Animal Rescue Sanctuary at the 2019 Bed Races. Together, the dynamic duo took first place! The event held helped raise funds for Family Promise.
Family Promise of Montgomery County is a l90-day program providing families in need with shelter, meals, transportation, and other assistance. Families are required to work full-time and take the necessary steps to become independent and self-sufficient, while children must be enrolled in school and/or child care programs. Family income is held in a Client Savings Account during the program, and released as a savings account upon exiting the program.
Bear & Exotic Animal Rescue Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that rescues animals from the exotic pet trade.
That’s right! Planet Ford in Spring is excited about the Ford Expedition, which is bigger, better and filled with Dr Pepper. The large SUV comes with 15 cupholders standard. That left Expedition families with a challenge. Ford families had yet to find drinks packaged with enough cans to fill its wells – until this tailgating season! Ford and Dr Pepper are teaming up for a delicious way to fill those cupholders. They have created a limited-edition 15-pack for Expedition customers.
“We’re solving one of Expedition’s last unsolved big customer needs – what to do with 15 cupholders,” said Adam Longarzo, Ford Expedition consumer marketing manager. “We’ve teamed up with Dr Pepper to create a 15-pack that puts a drink in each holder and highlights another reason why this is a ‘better big’ vehicle.”
The special packs were launched at the annual University of Texas versus University of Oklahoma football game at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. While both football teams try for a win, September marks the best year-to-date sales performance for Expedition since 2007, with overall sales running 53 percent more than last year. For those looking to the future, the 2020 Expedition arrives in showrooms soon.
Expedition continues to build on its success with upgrades and new additions to the lineup. This includes the new King Ranch edition complete with signature two-tone paint on the exterior and premium Del Rio leather accented by the distinctive grain of Ziricote wood veneer on the interior, which of course includes 15 cupholders. The King Ranch “Running W” logo is emblazoned into the seatbacks of all three rows.
Ready for your new Ford Expedition? Planet Ford in Spring (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Aldine) is here to help you find your family-friendly SUV. Visit us at 20403 I-45N or shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com.
At Planet Ford in Spring, our customers love that the Ford Ranger is back and have been taken with the Ford Transit for years. When you see either vehicle driving all around Spring, you notice them. Well, these head turners are really about to turn some heads with Ford at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show with custom rides showcasing a wide range of personalization opportunities.
“The automotive aftermarket space continues to grow at a tremendous pace from powerful street machines to the latest trends in overlanding and off-road,” said Eric Cin, global director, Ford Vehicle Personalization and Accessories. “The Ranger and Transit are great fits for this space, capable of being modified in countless ways to give owners the flexibility to make their vehicle as unique as they are.”
Ford Gets On Course
With more than 50 vehicles on exhibit, Ford will feature the largest original equipment manufacturer display at SEMA. And don’t miss the interactive experience from Ford Out Front, offering attendees a ride in a Ford Performance vehicle on a closed course.
Stylin’ Ford Ranger
Father and son designers Neil and Collin Tjin are at it again. Their 2019 Ford Ranger Tjin Edition features a wide low street-ready stance.
Following up their purple RTR Ford Mustang from the 2018 show, the Tjins were looking to create their unique take on Ranger, going the opposite direction of a lifted Ranger, which is one of the most common modifications made to Ford’s midsize pickup truck. Tjin Edition is among the first new-generation Ford Rangers slammed to the ground via an air suspension, lowered 8 inches in the front and 9 inches in the rear. Tjin worked with JR’s Wheels and Tires to provide a sinister look, fitting Falken tires on custom 20-inch Rotiform LHR-M three-piece wheels. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost is upgraded with a Roush Performance intake, a Ford Performance cat-back exhaust and differential cover, Optima yellow-top battery and RPG front-mounted intercooler. Stopping power comes from Baer six-piston calipers and 14-inch rotors in the front and rear.
Styling changes include a set of RTR fender flares, an RTR grille with triangle LED lights, custom BASF yellow applied by L&R Auto Body, a one-off wood bed floor in black with stainless steel hardware, retractable bed cover from Retrax, PowerTank CO2system, Rigid fog lights and Lumens bed lights. The cockpit features four Recaro Sportster CS seats that recline, plus Schroth harnesses.
RTR Rambler Ford Ranger
This 2019 RTR Rambler Ford Ranger is meant to be the ultimate overlanding and support vehicle for owners seeking to enjoy the great outdoors – taking adventure to the next level and beyond.
The new truck joins the lineup of RTR Mustang and RTR F-150, with the Ranger created to deliver a balance of street-ability, overlanding and trail capability. Signature RTR modern-aggressive styling and proven tactical performance are focal points. Equipped with custom overland styling touches that are purposeful and practical, such as a SkyRise tent and integrated snowboard support capsule, the truck uses a Fox tuned by Ford Performance off-road suspension leveling kit providing 2-inch front lift, underbody rock protection, as well as custom RTR fenders housing RTR Tech 6 wheels with 33” Nitto Ridge Grappler tires.
This new RTR Rambler Ford Ranger is equipped with everything needed to explore the great outdoors. Whether solo or with a partner, it promises time off the grid to get in touch with all that nature has to offer.
Yakima Ford Ranger
Ford Accessories partner Yakima has created an all-sports, overlanding special for those who love the great outdoors.
This 2019 Yakima Ford Ranger has been upgraded with Ford Performance Parts components such as an all-new Fox tuned by Ford Performance off-road suspension leveling kit providing 2-inch front lift, recovery kit, cat-back exhaust and rear differential cover. RPG bumpers, side steps, a Warn winch, Rigid lighting and Fuel Recoil off-road wheels with 33” BFGoodrich T/A KO2 tires are also featured.
A truck bed rack, JayLow kayak mount and HangOver vertical four bike carrier with BackSwing mount showcase Yakima utility products available through Ford Accessories.
Advanced Accessory Concepts Ford Ranger
Advanced Accessory Concepts has taken a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT and transformed it into the must-have accessory for exploration.
The truck, boasting AFN bumpers, skid plate, rock sliders and Ford Performance rear differential cover, is a showcase of strength and protection. It features a conversion at the rear to an AFN aluminium tray bed with canopy. An Icon 3.5-inch lift kit with Vector wheels and Warn Zeon Platinum 10-S winch provide the ability to go into uncharted areas.
Functionality to support the go-anywhere capability of this Advanced Accessory Concepts Ford Ranger is provided through a Tepui Hybox tent and classic 50-quart refrigerator by ARB.
Hellwig Ford Ranger
This Hellwig 2019 Ford Ranger targets the ultimate adventure vehicle for outdoor enthusiasts who value sustainability.
The truck is designed to get to remote locations with such features as a 3.5-inch Icon suspension, 17” Icon Compression wheels and Falken tires. It is augmented with Hellwig sway bars, a Ford Performance Parts cat-back exhaust, rear differential cover and recovery kit. Addictive Desert Designs rock sliders and bumpers, Rigid lighting, ARB jack and Bushwacker fender flares round out the off-roading gear.
Where this off-roader finds its own path is with the addition of Goal Zero solar power, allowing users to reduce their carbon footprint while out in the most remote locations. Overlanding necessities that turn this truck into the perfect mobile campsite include a Tepui hard-shell tent, Trail Kitchens stove on a bed slide, plus a DC Safety first-aid and roadside assistance kit.
Ford Performance Parts Ford Ranger
No surprise, this 2019 Ford Performance Parts Ford Ranger in the overlanding section is chock-full of parts designed to get adventurers deep into the great outdoors.
Highlights include a Ford Performance-tuned Fox off-road suspension leveling kit providing 2-inch front lift, Ford Performance Ranger Raptor wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires, Ford Performance Ranger hood-hinge light kit with Rigid DSS-Series lights, Rigid underbody rock light kit, Rigid 30-inch SR-Series Pro lightbar on top of front bumper, two 6-inch Rigid SR-Series Pro lightbars for the front bumper’s lower opening and Rigid D-Series 2×2 LED cube lights in the fog light openings.
Other components include a Warn 9.5 XP winch mounted on a winch-capable front bumper, , Ford Performance by Warn Industries heavy-duty recovery kit and red tow hooks, Tepui HyBox rooftop tent, Decked truck bed storage system, RSI Smart Cap, ARB Elements refrigerator/freezer and ActionTrax recovery boards.
SpeedVegas Ford Transit
The thrill of exotic cars running at high speeds at their new 100-acre desert venue starts in the shuttle with this new 2020 SpeedVegas Ford Transit.
Customers signing up to experience some of the fastest supercars on the planet at this 1.5-mile Las Vegas racetrack will get picked up in one of the hottest Ford Transits on the road. Featuring a custom vinyl wrap, this 12-passenger Transit is lowered 5 inches front and rear. It features a freshened front end and all-wheel drive.
The SpeedVegas Transit riding on Weld Racing wheels and wearing MOMO tires can come to a stop quickly with upgraded Brembo brakes. Inside, passengers enjoy MOMO seats on the way to the track.
Ready to Roll Racing/Outside Van Ford Transit
Competitive off-road racing prodigy Christopher Polvoorde has put together an all-wheel-drive Ford Transit cargo van to keep up with his extreme adventure lifestyle.
This go-anywhere Transit is the first to feature tracks in place of wheels truly allowing it to find the most remote locales. Part motorhome, part garage, part hangout, this 2020 Polvoorde Racing/Outside Van Ford Transit can take you off the grid while providing all of the amenities for on-grid living. The adventure build features living accommodations for four up front, with customizations for water, heat, air conditioning and solar power.
Behind a bulkhead is space for mountain bike mounts, snowboard and paddleboard racks, kayak mounts, fishing pole storage and a boot/glove heater for frosty mornings. The Transit van is upgraded with a thunderous stereo system by Kicker, super-bright Rigid LED lighting, a side awning and Warn winch enclosed in a custom off-road front bumper.
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