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It was One-hundred years ago today on July 27th, 1917 that Ford released the Model TT to assist the agricultural community with transportation and means of production. The Ford Model TT was the starting point that fundamentally transformed how Americans conduct business on the ranch, farm, and construction sites. Today Ford trucks continue to carry the torch for high-quality excellence, and the Ford F-series is still recognized as America's best-selling vehicle for 35 years and counting. The Ford pickup truck journey has significantly shaped everyday American life on and off the roadways and is a landmark of American history. Today the Ford brand continues to evolve with innovative vehicle technology that boasts versatility and performance power. Within one-hundred years of solid production and craftsmanship, it's incredible to see how far the Ford pickup truck has come with models like the 2017 F-250 Superduty. With a total of 35,533,183 full-size pickup trucks sold in a century, it will be amazing to see what the next one-hundred years will bring for the Ford F-series, as well as the Americans who adore driving them.

It's summertime, and you want to take a road-trip with your family. Great! Here are some helpful tips to make sure it's smooth sailing from the time you back out of your driveway until you arrive back home. 1) Plan your stops: This is especially true if you have little ones! Knowing exactly where you want to take a break and stretch your legs will help break your trip into smaller, more manageable chunks of time...and will give you a concrete answer for the dreaded "are we there yet?" question. 2) Bring snacks: Save time and money by bringing some easy, mess-free snacks and drinks. Water bottles and fruit can go a long way! 3) Be safe: Before you embark on your trip, come by our service center and allow us to give your car a clean bill of health! We want you to have peace of mind knowing that your vehicle can safely transport your family from point A to point B and back again. Use these tips as a starting point for planning your best summer trip yet!

Traveling with an infant can be stressful. Having a properly stocked emergency kit can help relieve some of that stress. Here are a few items you should add to your roadside emergency kit for when you're traveling with an infant. It's all about comfort and food when it comes to keeping a child safe. Making sure that your roadside emergency kit has food that is shelf-stable, non-perishable, and developmentally appropriate will help. Depending on the infant's age this could range anywhere from milk or formula all the way to cereals. If you're keeping formula in your roadside emergency kit, you'll need to keep extra water to mix it up. Finally, always make sure to pack extra clothes and diapers. As anyone with an infant knows, messes happen, and changes of clothes are always needed. Your adequately stocked roadside emergency kit should help keep you, and an infant safe and comfortable should the need ever arise.