The compact Ford Focus has been sold in the U.S. since 1999. Redesigned for its third generation in 2010, the 2012 Ford Focus continues in the same tradition of excellence. At Capital Ford, we’ve found plenty of cool reasons to love this car. Here are just 10 of them. The 2012 Focus is targeted toward a sportier drive, with a rear stabilizer bar and upgraded...

Q. Many of us will wind up with a nail in our tire at one time or another. If the tire hasn’t gone flat yet, is it okay to drive on it to get it fixed? A. We asked our experts at Capital Ford, and the consensus is: don’t touch that nail. If it’s gone deep enough, the nail is actually plugging the hole it created. If you pull it out, you might make...

One of the things that Ford and Capital Ford have in common is an emphasis on engaging with customers beyond just a simple sale. We want our customers to love Ford vehicles as much as we do, which is why we spend so much time and energy focusing on the dealership experience. One way in which we do that is by participating in the Ford Consumer Experience Movement. The...

Introduced in 2000, the Ford Escape was introduced as a compact SUV to offer a slightly more economical option to the popular Ford Explorer. Since 2010, the model has seen few changes, and the 2012 model retains much of the same specifications as the two previous years. However, why mess with greatness? Here are the top ten things that make this zippy...

According to a Ford press release, the all-new Focus Electric is now officially the country’s most fuel-efficient 5-passenger car. Capital Ford is honored to announce that the 2012 Focus Electric has been certified at 110 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) city and 99 MPGe highway for a combined rating of 105 MPGe. This incredible feat is further proof of the...

In the past, many people believed (with good reason) that trying to save money when buying a car meant settling for less-than-optimal fuel efficiency. However, Ford has been working hard so that that’s no longer the case. At Capital Ford, we’re proud to say that choosing to go green with Ford is now a great way to save even more. In 2012, Ford is...

At Capital Ford, we work hard to make sure you have all the information you need when buying a new or pre-owned vehicle. Chances are that if you have been reading a review of any modern car, you will have spotted the word “torque” mentioned by the writer. We asked our technicians to help explain just what this term actually means. Normally shown in...