The 2016 Lincoln Crossover with EcoBoost

Posted on February 24, 2016 by admin

If you are in the market for a luxury vehicle that gets good gas mileage and has plenty of power, stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive the 2016 Lincoln Crossover with EcoBoost and learn more about this model’s features.

Interior Features

The 2016 Lincoln Crossover features dual-zone air conditioning with automatic climate control, a 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar, heated front seats, a driver’s memory seat, a 60/40 fold-flat split bench seat with recline in the second row, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted cruise and audio controls, floor mats in the first and second rows and Lincoln welcome and farewell elements.

Additional features include Sync 3, Sirius satellite radio, electric power assist steering, remote keyless entry with a keypad, active noise control, remote start, push-button start, heated power door mirrors with integrated turn signals and memory, 18-inch painted aluminum wheels and LED taillights.

Engine and Transmission

The Lincoln features a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine backed by a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. This model is a front-wheel drive model.

Safety Features

The 2016 Lincoln crossover features AdvanceTrac with RSC, a driver’s knee airbag, dual stage front airbags, side impact and side curtain airbags, an SOS post crash system, passive anti-theft system and a perimeter anti-theft system.

Additional features include a reverse sensing system, traction control, hill start assist and ABS brakes.

Warranty Information

The 2016 Lincoln crossover with EcoBoost features a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty, a six-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty and a two-year, 24,000-mile comp maintenance warranty.

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Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive the 2016 Lincoln crossover with EcoBoost to learn more about this model’s convenience, safety, security and entertainment features. Be sure to ask your salesperson about additional options and standard features on the various trim levels.

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President’s Day Road Trip

Posted on February 10, 2016 by admin

Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive a new Ford; and then take a road trip before the new car smell disappears! Choose scenic historic trips this time around. Instead of taking just a day trip, take two or three days for some of these trips.

FM 1375

Start out on Highway 45 in New Waverly and head west to FM 1375. You’ll drive though the Sam Houston National Forest. FM 1375 meets up with Highway 149 – take through Richards to Anderson; and then grab Highway 90 South to Navasota where you can see razed architecture including the city hall and jail. Mance Lipscomb and Joe Tex called Navasota home.

FM 116

Take FM 116 north out of Copperas Cove to Gatesville to drive in the shadow of Fort Hood. You’ll be driving along the outskirts of the largest military installation in the United States. Pay attention to what you see; but pay particular attention to what you don’t see.

On your way, if you feel like taking a detour, take FM 580 to Topsey, a town named for a farmer’s mule. Be sure to stop by the Topsey exotic ranch, which features Longhorn cattle, bison, an adax and a horn oryx.

If you stay on 116, you’ll come to Pidcoke. Visit the local cemetery and Bee House Creek. Pidcoke was also once the home of Clyde “Bulldog” Turner, an NFL legend.

FM 2843

Take Kuykendall Branch Road off IH-35 to FM 2843. At the top of the hill on the main road is a double row of trees that are along the edge of the road heading to Austin. When you see the double white metal gate and pickup tracks, you will have found the old road to Austin. The trail is now on private property.

As you travel west on FM 2843, you’ll put the Blackland Prairie behind you and you’ll be west of the Balcones Fault. Get the camera ready as you’ll likely see retail hawks and whitetail deer.

About 5 miles west of the Old Austin Road, you’ll see the Willingham Springs Baptist Church, the same church that the book Pioneer Buildings of Texas used for an example of western pioneer simplicity. The church was built between 1911 and 1914. Over the years, the building served as a schoolhouse – the centerpiece of the Willingham Springs Common School District.

Continuing west, you’ll pass some of the county’s biggest ranches including the Tenroc Ranch and the Solana Ranch. You’ll pass through what was once Cedar Valley when you pass the Cedar Valley Church. Make a right on FM 487 to head into Florence. Get back on FM 487 to head out to Andice. Take 195 east to get back on IH-35.

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Be sure to test drive a new vehicle at Johnson Brothers Ford and then head out on some of these road trips to do some historical exploration.

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February Events in Temple

Posted on February 3, 2016 by admin

Going to events in a brand new vehicle brings something to the table. It might be that it’s just the new car smell or being able to go out without worrying about the car breaking down. If you’re at the point where your vehicle is constantly needing to be repaired, it’s time to head over Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive a new vehicle.

Mother Earth News Fair

On February 21, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., head over to the Bell County Expo Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas, for the Mother Earth News Fair. This family-friendly sustainable living event features over 150 demonstrations and hands-on workshops for organic gardening, preparing food, preserving food, renewable energy, home steading, remodeling, green building, green transportation, small-scale livestock, natural health and more.

You also enjoy vendors, hands-on children’s projects, craft demonstrations, livestock demonstrations, local and organic food offerings and artisan food tastings.

Winter 2016 Retreat in Temple

On February 5, 2016, head over to Rockin’ R Retreat Center, 5650 Bottoms Road in Temple if you love to organize traditional or digital photos. The event starts at noon on February 5, 6 and 7. Enjoy home-cooked meals, fun and photos. Plus you’ll have an opportunity to get your home movies and photos digitized. The event fee is $230 for Thursday through Sunday, $195 for Friday through Sunday, and $75 for Saturday only.

Strawberries & Chocolate in Killeen

On February 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. stop by Tres Unique, 902 W. Central Texas Expressway in Killeen for complementary drinks and appetizers, music, shopping and more. Red attire suggested and men and women are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of relaxation at the upscale beauty bar.

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Winter Activities With Your Ford

Posted on January 29, 2016 by admin

When you pick up a new Ford at Johnson Brothers Ford, it’s time to head out for some great events. Even during the winter months, the area has festivals and you can ride in style in your new Ford. Enjoy Earth festivals, music festivals and party festivals.

Mother Earth News Fair

On February 21, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 pm., head over to the Bell County Expo Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas, for the Mother Earth News Fair. This family-friendly event features over 150 workshops and demonstrations that are hands-on. The experts will teach you how to preserve food, about homesteading, about organic gardening, green building, renewable energy, small-scale livestock, remodeling, natural health, green transportation and more.

Additionally, the festival features children’s projects, livestock demonstrations, vendors, craft demonstrations, local and organic food, and food tasting.

District 112 Jazz Festival – Finale Concert in Round Rock

On February 6, 2016 starting at 7:00 p.m., head over to Chaska High School, 545 Pioneer Trail, Round Rock, Texas for the District 112 Jazz Festival. The festival features all of the school bands; and Dr. Scott Agster will join the Monday Night Big Band, the jazz I band and the Just Friends Big Band. Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for students and $6 for senior citizens.

Wolf’s Song Entertainment Launch Party and Sound Off

On February 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., head over to the American Legion Cafe & Club, 115 N. Main Street, Elgin, Texas for the monthly Sound Off. There is no cover and it doesn’t cost a thing to buy in. The winner gets a free event-based promotion service from Wolf’s Song Entertainment. If you are a singer/songwriter, this is an event that you can’t miss. The audience will choose the winner. This is the only night (launch) that the buy-in will be free. For future events, buy-in is $5 so that there is a cash prize for the winner. If you want to participate, be sure to arrive early and have at least three songs prepared. For more information, call Tori Barber at (512) 839-0513.

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Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive a new Ford so that you can attend these festivals in something new and reliable.

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Getting Ready to Buy a New Ford

Posted on January 15, 2016 by admin

Before you buy a new vehicle, including a Ford from Johnson Brothers Ford, you’ll need to do some research so that you know you purchased the right vehicle for your needs. Since you already know you want a Ford, you then need to decide whether to buy new or used, purchase or lease if you are buying used, what model best fits your needs, and what trim level you prefer.

Model

Choosing the model you want is easy for some people while others who don’t need something specific might have a hard time with the decision. If you have a large family, it’s easy to pick one of the SUV models; and if you often haul lots of things for work or working around the house, a pickup is an easy choice. For those who don’t have it quite so easy, make a list of what you’d like to have in your vehicle including size, gas mileage, safety features and entertainment features. You’ll be able to narrow your choice by excluding vehicles that don’t fit into your checklist.

Go Shopping

Once you have narrowed your list to a few models and possible trim levels, it’s time to go shopping. Head over to Johnson Brothers Ford to ask unanswered questions about the various models; and then you can test drive the vehicles you are interested in to help make your choice.

Lease or Purchase

Now it’s time to determine whether you wan to lease or purchase a vehicle. Some won’t want a lease no matter what and some won’t want to purchase no matter what. Your preferences depend on whether you can get a good deal on the vehicle you are interested in and whether you prefer to upgrade every few years, for example.

However, you may be ready to purchase but the vehicle you want may have a better lease deal. Be sure to get all of the numbers from the salesperson if you could go either way or if it would be less of a strain on your pocket to lease your favorite model rather than purchase it.

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Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford today to choose your favorite Ford model and to discuss options such as trim levels and leasing or buying.

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The 2016 F-150 Lariat

Posted on January 8, 2016 by admin

If you are in the market for a new Ford truck, stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive the 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat and to learn more about this model’s convenience, safety, security and entertainment features. This model features a 3-year/36,000-miles bumper to bumper warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-miles roadside assist package.

Interior Features

The F-150 Lariat features an 8-inch center stack touch screen and an 8-inch productivity screen, dual climate control, heated and cooled leather-trimmed 10-way power driver and passenger seats, adjustable pedals with memory, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, memory driver’s seat, a tilt and telescopic steering column and Sirius satellite radio.

Additional features include a 12-volt auxiliary power point, automatic headlights,

Exterior Features

The Lariat features a 5.0-liter V-8 engine backed by a six-speed automatic electronic transmission with tow/haul, 18-inch machined aluminum wheels, an easy fuel capless filler, fog lights, halogen headlights, a locking removable tailgate, fully boxed steel frame, tie downs with hooks, a power sliding rear window with defrost and a spare tire and wheel lock.

Additional features include a Class IV trailer hitch with smart trailer tow connector, outboard-mounted rear shocks, hill start assist, a power tailgate lock, power folding heated mirrors with integrated turn signals and memory and wiper-activated headlights.

Safety Features

The F-150 Lariat’s safety features include Advancetrac security pack, front seat-mounted side impact airbags, safety canopy airbags, MyKey, intelligent access with push-button start, a post-crash alert system, trailer sway control and a tire pressure monitoring system.

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Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford today to test drive the 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat to learn more about this model’s safety, security, convenience and entertainment features. Be sure to ask your salesperson about any additional available options and whether we are running any lease or finance specials on this model.

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NYE Firework Road Trip

Posted on December 28, 2015 by admin

If you stayed home for Christmas and are considering a short road trip for New Year’s Eve fireworks so you can get in a good trip in the new vehicle you just picked up from Johnson Brothers Ford, consider making a long weekend road trip to these cities for some great fireworks displays.

San Antonio

Visit this Alamo City for tons of fireworks and parties on the Riverwalk. While you’re there, you could also visit the many historic landmarks in the area. To make the trip more homey, choose a quiet bed and breakfast instead of a commercial hotel.

Houston

If you must have football during New Year’s Eve, head out to Houston on the day before New Year’s Eve to get settled in. Then you could watch the fireworks on New Year’s Even and catch some college football on New Year’s Day. Plus, you’ll find the city has several midnight balls and other holiday excitement.

South Padre Island

If smelling the sweet smell of the beach is something you want to remember from New Year’s Eve, check out the huge fireworks display over the Laguna Madre Bay. Spend the rest of the weekend enjoying the pristine beach.

Dallas

If you want to take a road trip but really don’t want to drive a long distance, check out the fireworks displays in Dallas. Stay in the city for the weekend to visit Six Flags Over Texas and the Holiday in the Park event. Plus, there will be plenty of parties for you to attend during the evening.

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If you don’t have a vehicle you can trust on a road trip, stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive a new SUV, truck, coupe or sedan so that you can take a road trip without worrying if your old vehicle will get you there and back.

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The 2016 Ford Explorer XLT

Posted on December 11, 2015 by admin

If you are in the market for an SUV with tons of features, stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive the 2016 Ford Explorer XLT. This model has plenty of space for the family and is great for long road trips and commuting. The Oxford White exterior and medium light camel interior is easy to keep clean, so detailing this vehicle, which is always needed more often if you have children, is a snap.

Interior Features

The 2016 Ford Explorer XLT features one touch up and down front windows, carpeted floor mats, fold flat second and third row seats, cruise control, a leather shifter knob, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering column, 10-way power driver’s seat and easy-to-clean cloth seats.

Additional features include air conditioning with auxiliary rear controls, intelligent access with push-button start, power steering with EPAS, MyKey, Sirius satellite radio, heated power mirrors with integrated LED turn signals and approach lamp, roof rack side rails, privacy glass for the second and third rows and a rear spoiler.

Engine and Transmission

The Explorer XLT features a 3.5-liter V-6 Ti-VCT engine backed by a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. This front-wheel drive SUV gets 24 mpg* on the highway and 17 mpg* in the city.

Safety Features

The 2016 Explorer’s safety features include dual stage front airbags, a safety canopy airbag, front seat-mounted side impact airbags, front knee airbags, AdvanceTrac with RSC, the LATCH child seat safety system, a tire pressure monitoring system, SecuriCode keyless keypad, perimeter alarm and an SOS post-crash alert system.

Additional features include four-wheel ABS disc brakes, hill start assist, curve control, rear wiper and defroster, a reverse-sensing system, rearview camera, trailer sway control, automatic headlights, fog lights, and LED signature and taillights.

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Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford today to test drive the new 2016 Ford Explorer XLT and to learn more about this model’s convenience, safety, security and entertainment features.

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December Events

Posted on December 4, 2015 by admin

Tons of holiday events are coming up, so give our service department at Johnson Brothers Ford a call to schedule a maintenance appointment before you head out to celebrate the season. If your vehicle has been maintained and checked, you are less likely to be stranded because of a worn part unexpectedly breaking.

Santa at the Library in Taylor

On December 12, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Santa will be at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street, Taylor, Texas, 76574. Hear Jolly Ol’ St. Nick read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, have a one-on-one with Santa and make some holiday crafts. Remember to bring cameras for some great holiday pictures.

Taste of Country Christmas Tour

On December 11, 2015 starting at 10:00 p.m. at Whiskey Creek, 171 FM 3219, Killeen, Texas, 76543, take the Taste of Country Christmas Tour. Country music fans will get to meet the hottest new country stars in an intimate setting.

2015 City of Temple Christmas Parade

On December 7, 2015 starting at 6:30 p.m. be sure you are in downtown Temple, 2 N. Main Street, for the City of Temple Christmas parade. Floats will be judged during the parade for those entries that opt to be judged. Ten awards will be given out including $650 and a plaque for first place. The parade will start at Adams Avenue near West 8^th Street. It will make its way along Adams to 23^rd Street, turning right on 23^rd, and then finish up at Temple High School.

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Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive a new vehicle for the holidays or give our service department a call to schedule an appointment for service or even to have your vehicle checked, especially if you plan on taking a trip during this holiday season.

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New Ford Arrivals

Posted on November 23, 2015 by admin

When you visit Johnson Brothers Ford, look for some of the new arrivals including the 2016 Ford Escape, the 2016 Ford Focus and the 2016 Ford Mustang. Each model has many standard features and you’ll find something for everyone: families, commuting and taking road trips.

2016 Ford Focus SE Sedan

This flex fuel vehicle features standard features including dual illuminated vanity mirrors, a tilt and telescopic steering column, illuminated entry, cruise control, a 2.0-liter flex fuel engine, 16-inch painted aluminum wheels, driver’s knee airbag, MyKey, a SecuriLock Pass anti theft system, remote keyless entry, power windows and door locks and a one-touch down driver’s window.

Additional features include two 12-volt powerpoints, a rearview camera, remote keyless entry, an integrated blind spot mirror, door mirrors with integrated turn signals and active grille shutters.

2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Coupe

Standard features on the 2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Coupe include one-touch up and down front windows, an 8-inch center stack touch screen, driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, leather-trimmed seats, two smart-charging USB ports, a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, a six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch magnetic painted machined aluminum wheels and AdvanceTrac with electronic stability control.

Additional features include a tire pressure monitoring system, perimeter alarm, SecuriLock Pass anti-theft system, SOS post crash alert system and a driver’s knee airbag.

2016 Ford Escape

The Ford Escape features an illuminated entry system, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, a 2.5-liter engine, a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, 17-inch steel sparkle silver painted wheel covers, a driver’s knee airbag, the LATCH child seat safety system, power door locks and windows, a rear view camera, dual power mirrors, remote keyless entry, halogen headlights, MyKey, a battery saver system and an integrated blind spot mirror.

Visit Johnson Brothers Ford

Stop by Johnson Brothers Ford to test drive the 2016 Ford Escape, 2016 Ford Mustang or the 2016 Ford Escape today to learn more about these models’ safety, security, entertainment and convenience features.

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