While there are a few Ford dealers in the area, Dahl Ford is the best place to purchase a brand new Ford Escape if you live in Iowa. At our dealership, we have a number of Ford Escape vehicles for you to choose from. Come visit our lot or contact us directly at (800)-888-0368 for more information on our stock of Ford Escape vehicles. However, no matter which Ford Escape trim you are interested in, we are sure to carry it on our lot.

At this point, you may wonder what makes the Ford Escape better than its competitors. Well for starters, the Ford Escape encompasses the four-wheel-drive capabilities of your traditional SUV with the handling capabilities of a mid-size car. In addition to its unique driving characteristics the Ford Escape will save Iowa residents from outrageous fuel prices. Over the last few years, we have seen a dramatic increase in fuel prices as the economy hit a recession. With the Ford Escape, you will be the proud owner of a fuel efficient vehicle with estimated fuel economy ratings of up to 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. So whether or not the fuel prices remain the same or increase in the future, the Ford Escape will save you lots on money on fuel and you will not have to change your travel habits at the expense of increasing fuel prices.

The Ford Escape offers Iowa families two rows of seats for up to five occupants with extra knee and foot space that exceeds normal expectations. U.S. News Rankings and Reviews praise the Ford Escape by going on the record to say “Ford’s compact crossover has its strengths, including an excellent six-speed automatic transmission, comfortable passenger accommodations, and the availability of a gas/electric hybrid model”. What does this mean? This means that if you’re in search of a comfortable SUV with some off-road capabilities, the Ford Escape is the perfect car for you and your family.

For 2010, the Ford Escape introduces MyKey and Auto Park to its list of features. MyKey is just one of Ford’s new features aimed to increase the overall safety of the vehicle. Ford’s newly added safety feature allows the owner of the vehicle to set electronic limits for vehicle speed and stereo volume. The parents of Iowa are thrilled with MyKey because it acts as a safety precaution for those parents who are aware of their child’s tendency to speed and listen to loud music behind the wheel. Also new to the Escape is Ford’s all new AutoPark feature. Here how AutoPark works:

1) The driver activates AutoPark by pressing an instrument panel button that activates the ultrasonic sensors to measure and identify a feasible parallel parking space.
2) AutoPark then prompts the driver to accept its assistance to park.
3) Next, the steering system will take over and steer the car into the parking space hands-free. However, the driver still has to shift the transmission and operate the gas and brake pedals.
4) A visual and/or audible driver interface advises the driver about the proximity of other cars, objects and people and provides instructions.
5) While the steering is all done automatically, the driver remains responsible for safe parking and can interrupt the system by grasping the steering wheel.

Are you looking to purchase a brand new Ford Escape? Come to Dahl Ford in Iowa to check out our selection of Ford Escape vehicles. If you can’t make the drive to our location on 1310 East Kimberly Road in Davenport, Iowa, contact us directly at (800)-888-0368 so you can schedule an appointment to test drive a Ford Escape today!

Ford Focus RS photo
The hot hatch segment is Australia is about to be shaken from the ground (or, better said, road), as Ford has confirmed that the Focus RS will be brought to the country.

The release, which stated exactly what Australian automotive enthusiasts wanted to know ever since the 300 hp Focus was launched last year, also revealed that the mad hatch will go on sale in the fourth quarter of the current year in extremely limited numbers.

Ford will only offer 315 examples of the vehicle, with the move adding exclusivity to the car’s list of assets.

“Customers, the motoring press, Ford enthusiasts and hot hatch fans have all been constantly asking us about Focus RS and when it might be coming to Australia, so we’re very pleased and incredibly excited to be able to confirm for everyone today that it’s on its way and will be here soon,” Ford Australia President & CEO Marin Burela said.

“The buzz and excitement surrounding Focus RS has spread rapidly around the globe since it was introduced in Europe early last year, winning a host of motoring awards and receiving widespread critical acclaim for its outstanding combination of high-performance road car technology and every day Focus practicality,” the executive added.

The front-wheel-drive Focus RS, which uses a 300 hp & 440 Nm turbocharged 2.5 liter engine, comes with high-tech features, such as a RevoKnuckle suspension, a Qualife Automatic Torque Biasing Helical Limited Slip Differential and others.

The Focus RS will be offered in three exterior colors: Ultimate Green, Performance Blue and Frozen White. The vehicle will retail for AU$59,990.