Ford SYNC Technology

Posted on March 12, 2015 by reed

Most car owners will agree that the entertainment system is a very important factor in deciding on what car to buy. Many entertainment systems have wireless capability which allows us to integrate our phones with the car’s stereo, and this level of connectivity has changed how people choose their next vehicle. If you are looking for total integration between your car and your smartphone, look no further than Ford’s cutting-edge SYNC technology. Planet Ford in Humble, TX has a wide selection of Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC platforms. There are four versions of SYNC, each with different levels of functionality, but all of them are capable of providing a seamless, voice-activated way of controlling the technology in your new or used Ford.

The basic SYNC package is available in the 2015 model year for Ford Fiestas, Mustangs, F-150s, and F-250s. Using a clear, simple readout in the center stack, SYNC displays song titles and artists as well as Caller ID for incoming phone calls. SYNC’s advanced voice-control software features much-improved command recognition and gives the driver the ability to place hands-free phone calls and make music selections with one press of a button and the power of their voice. It can also read incoming text messages so that you don’t have to take your eyes off the road. For your entertainment, SYNC can stream audio via a wireless signal directly from your phone, and your entire music library can be accessed through voice commands.

The next SYNC package includes voice-activated navigation, which uses the basic SYNC system with the addition of a full-color navigation screen in the center stack. SYNC with MyFord features a 4.2-inch screen in the instrument cluster as well as a 4.2-inch screen in the center stack and is available in most Ford vehicles, excluding those listed in the last paragraph. The highest-level package, SYNC with MyFord Touch, features an 8-inch color-coded touchscreen in the center stack. This screen is a central location for all of your vehicle’s controls, providing easy access to your climate control system, entertainment, phone, and navigation. All of these can be controlled with voice commands with MyFord Touch.

Whether you’re downtown, in the Woodlands, or driving up to Crosby or Humble, finding your way around the Houston area has never been easier or more enjoyable. Bring your phone and your Ford car or truck together with the power of SYNC by coming to Planet Ford on Highway 59 in Humble, TX and checking out our inventory of new and used Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC technology.

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US News Names Ford Fusion Hybrid Best Hybrid for Families

Posted on March 12, 2015 by randall

Screen Shot 2015-03-17 at 2.24.21 AMRandall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble (serving Houston, Atascocita, Kingwood) are proud to share that U.S. News & World Report has named the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid as one of the best hybrid vehicles for families.

This is the fourth year straight the Ford Fusion Hybrid has garnered the U.S. News & World Report’s title as the Best Hybrid Car for Families. The Fusion Hybrid leverages advanced vehicle electrification technology to provide a stylish, roomy, fun-to-drive family sedan.Screen Shot 2015-03-17 at 2.31.05 AM

This comes as no surprise to our award-winning Planet Ford team.  The 2015 Fusion offers an impressive array of driver-assist and convenience technologies based on sensors, cameras and radar that enable the driver and passengers to enjoy a more relaxed and comfortable experience on the road.

The award is based on professional automotive reviews, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume, and the availability of family-friendly features, as well.

Click to read more from U.S. News & World Report award.

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Why Buy Ford Certified Pre-Owned in Houston?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by reed

Shopping for a used car can be an uncertain and risky process, and many deals that seem too good to be true turn out to be just that. However, if you are searching the Houston area for a quality used car, Planet Ford 59 in Humble, TX has exactly what you need. Our wide selection of Certified Ford Pre-Owned vehicles is sure to contain the car that will keep you satisfied for years to come.

Whatever model you are looking to buy, whether it is a used Ford Explorer, Focus, or F-150 – or anything in between – we will inspect it inside and out to make sure you are buying a high-quality, dependable vehicle. Our comprehensive 172-point inspection covers almost every aspect of the vehicle, and any parts that don’t meet our standards are immediately replaced with Ford factory-approved components. Whatever the time of year, the climate around Houston can be tough on cars, so we make sure everything in your used Ford is functioning properly before it leaves the lot. Every Certified Pre-Owned Ford also comes with a complimentary Carfax vehicle history report, so you can leave confident in the fact that you won’t get a nasty surprise down the road.

Peace of mind is guaranteed when shopping for a used car at Planet Ford. Every certified pre-owned vehicle is fully backed by Ford Motor Company with a 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty that covers over 1000 different components. Ford additionally places a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty on every Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. Complimentary 24/7 roadside assistance is also included for the duration of the powertrain warranty. No used car dealer in Houston, Humble, Crosby, Spring or beyond can offer protection for your investment like Ford can.

As great as these incentives are, we didn’t stop there. When you buy Ford Certified Pre-Owned, you get the benefit of knowing that your budget will remain in the black with Ford’s low-interest financing. Qualified customers will receive 0.9% APR for 36 months when they buy a Ford Certified vehicle, and even unqualified customers can receive very competitive rates through our Credit Acceptance Program. Every Certified Pre-Owned vehicle with factory-installed SiriusXM Satellite Radio also comes with a free three-month trial subscription, ensuring your vehicle is as entertaining as it is affordable.

If you’re looking to change up your ride and you want a solid, reliable, budget-conscious selection of pre-owned vehicles that is conveniently located in the Houston area, come by Planet Ford 59. Whether you’re in Crosby, the Woodlands, Humble, or greater Houston, we’re the dealer you’ve been looking for.

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Ford Creates Petty’s Garage Mustang GT

Posted on February 25, 2015 by randall
AC/DC's Brian Johnson ordered the first Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT – the rock ’n’ roll legend’s first-ever domestic vehicle purchase. Pictured: Richard Petty and Brian Johnson pictured

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson ordered the first Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT – the rock ’n’ roll legend’s first-ever domestic vehicle purchase. Pictured: Richard Petty and Brian Johnson pictured

Like you, our Planet Ford in Humble team, loves the Ford Mustang — especially custom creations. As always, Ford Motor Co. is kickin’ things up a notch.  The automaker is teaming up with Petty’s Garage with plans to build a new 627-horsepower* Mustang GT. It will be a limited-edition fastback inspired by the popular Petty’s Garage Mustang GT on display at last year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“We received a tremendous amount of positive feedback about our Petty’s Garage Mustang GT displayed at the SEMA show,” said Jeff Whaley, Petty’s Garage COO. “With so much interest, we began to explore the possibility of building a limited run.”

There will be two versions of the Petty’s Garage ‘stang built this year; the Stage 1 version will be limited to 100 units, while the even more exclusive Stage 2 version will total 43 units.

Stage 1 Petty’s Garage Mustang GTScreen Shot 2015-02-25 at 11.27.24 PM

Features a host of custom modifications – both visual tweaks and under the hood. A Petty’s Garage fascia at the front imparts a unique look, while a reworked rear fascia features a center-exit exhaust and prominently showcased race-inspired spoiler. Inside, custom embroidered head restraints, floor mats and Richard Petty’s own signature on the dashboard set this Mustang GT apart from the rest.

A Ford Racing/ROUSH supercharger, cold air intake, custom engine calibration and MagnaFlow exhaust system are fitted to Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter engine, boosting output to 627 horsepower. Power is delivered to the road by custom 20-inch Petty’s Garage HRE FlowForm wheels shod with Continental tires.

It can be ordered in any color, with all unique bodywork painted to match in-house at Petty’s Garage.

Stage 2 Petty’s Garage Mustang GT

Along with the features found on the Stage 1 ‘stang, the Stage 2 version includes a Petty’s Garage Wilwood big brake upgrade and a complete Petty’s Garage custom two-tone paint job. Stage 2 Mustang GT will ride on Petty’s Garage HRE three-piece forged-aluminum wheels.

Of the 43 Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GTs planned, only 42 remain, as rock ’n’ roll legend Brian Johnson has an order in for the first car. “This Mustang has just taken my breath away,” said Johnson, lead singer for AC/DC. “It really is one of the best cars I’ve ever driven. I didn’t have an American car, but I do now!”

Petty Paint Job

The Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT’s custom two-tone paint job is identical to the 2014 SEMA show car. Using crushed-and-tumbled glass combined with iconic Petty Blue paint, Petty’s Garage has created a one-of-a-kind color for the lower half of the car. A custom tri-coat pearlescent blend of Ford Tuxedo Black complements Petty Blue for the upper half. “The King’s” legendary No. 43 is expertly ghosted into the paint on the fastback Mustang GT’s hood and C-pillar.

So, how much can one of these beauties set you back? The Stage 1 version carries an MSRP of $62,210, while the Stage 2 comes in at $92,210. Orders for this limited-edition Mustang GT can be placed at any Ford dealership on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ready for your own Ford Mustang? From pre-owned to a New 2015 to custom, Planet Ford on Hwy. 59 (serving Houston, Atascocita, Kingwood, Conroe, Katy) is here to help you find your dream car. www.PlanetFord59.com

*Powertrain modifications are covered by a Ford Racing/ROUSH Performance parts limited warranty; Petty’s Garage components and installation carry a 36-month, 36,000-mile warranty from Petty’s Garage.

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Ford, Joey Logano Take First at Daytona 500

Posted on February 22, 2015 by randall

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 8.54.59 PMIt’s comes as no to surprise the Planet Ford in Humble team; Ford’s first on race day, yet again! That’s right! Ford has swept the Daytona Speedweeks with a Daytona 500 victory! Joey Logano piloted a Ford Fusion to his first Daytona win! “To win this race is just amazing,” Logano said, “That feeling of winning the Daytona 500, I can’t explain how cool this is.”

This Daytona win makes for Ford’s 14th overall in “The Great American Race.” It also marks the first time Ford has swept all of NASCAR’s top three touring divisions in the same weekend since last August at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ford continues to be   undefeated at Daytona International Speedway in 2015.

Ford Finishing Order:
1st – Joey Logano
10th – Greg Biffle
11th – David Gilliland
12th – Sam Hornish Jr.
15th – Aric Almirola
17th – David Ragan
22nd – Cole Whitt
26th – Bobby Labonte
29th – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
30th – Trevor Bayne
31st – Michael McDowell
39th – Ryan Blaney
41st – Brad Keselowski

Ford’s history of winning the Daytona 500:

1963 – Tiny Lund (Wood Brothers)
1965 – Fred Lorenzen (Holman-Moody)
1967 – Mario Andretti (Holman-Moody)
1969 – LeeRoy Yarbrough (Junior Johnson)
1978 – Bobby Allison (Bud Moore)
1985 – Bill Elliott (Harry Melling)
1987 – Bill Elliott (Harry Melling)
1992 – Davey Allison (Robert Yates)
1996 – Dale Jarrett (Robert Yates)
2000 – Dale Jarrett (Robert Yates)
2009 – Matt Kenseth (Jack Roush)
2011 – Trevor Bayne (Wood Brothers)
2012 – Matt Kenseth (Jack Roush)
2015 – Joey Logano (Roger Penske)

Ready to get behind the wheel of a Ford Fusion for yourself. Take the drive on Hwy. 59 to Planet Ford in Humble (serving Atascocita, Kingwood, Conroe, Houston). Shop online anytime at www.PlanetFord59.com!

 

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Planet Ford Service & Quick Lane Bring Home #1 Customer Satisfaction Award

Posted on February 20, 2015 by admin

Screen Shot 2015-02-20 at 10.40.04 PMYear after year, the Service and Parts team at both Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center and at Randall Reed’s Planet Ford Service Department in Humble, TX (serving greater Houston) have been proud to provide award-winning workmanship. It shows in the departments many awards and accolades. This year, the team at both Quick Lane and the Service Department at Planet Ford have won first place for the Overall Service Satisfaction Challenge.

“The entire service and parts team… worked tirelessly each day to continue to foster the trust they have earned from their customers each and every year,” said Joel Nielsen, Parts & Service Zone Manager for Ford Motor Company. “This effort has been reflected in your Customer Service Survey results across the entire year 2014. The results are: 1st place ranking on Overall Service Satisfaction (OSS) in Screen Shot 2015-01-15 at 12.31.05 AMZone A1 Houston Metro.”

OSS is the top measure in a dealership’s ongoing efforts to provide value, quality of repair, timely responses, trust and strong relationships.

Screen Shot 2015-02-20 at 10.39.13 PM“Ultimately, the true reward is a satisfied customer,” said Chuck Kramer, GM/OP of Randall Reed’s Planet Ford on Hwy. 59. “Our team members are highly trained and truly care about each one of the customers in our community.”

Per Ford: This achievement is result of earning and growing customer satisfaction – one customer at a time.

To learn more about Quick Lane Auto & Tire Center visit www.HumbleQuickLane.com. For more information about Planet Ford in Humble or to schedule a service appointment with our multi-award winning team, go to www.PlanetFord59.com.

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2015 Ford Mustang Get Top Safety Rating

Posted on February 19, 2015 by randall

Screen Shot 2015-02-19 at 1.17.03 AMIt comes as no surprise to our Planet Ford in Humble team that the 2015 Ford Mustang has received a top safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Mustang earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program is evaluation system for new vehicle designs established to test for performance against safety threats. The all-new 2015 Mustang, available at Planet Ford, received five stars in the frontal crash test, five stars in the side crash test and five stars in the rollover crash test.

“The new Mustang was built from the ground up,” said Carl Widmann, Mustang chief engineer.  “It is more refined, more powerful and it has everything people have come to love about Mustang for the past 50 years.”

Safety, semi-autonomous and driver assist features
The Mustang has a ton of standard safety features aimed at protecting drivers and occupants, as well as semi-autonomous and driver assist features that are new to the vehicle.

Dome of the features include: an all-new inflatable airbag restraint design, double the number of airbags in the vehicle, a robust package of peripheral crash sensors and enhanced exterior lighting.

The 2015 Ford Mustang also offers innovative semi-autonomous technologies including Adaptive Cruise Control. Driver assist features include BLIS® Cross-Traffic Alert and SYNC 911 Assist. This  enables a mobile phone connected to SYNC to call 911 directly when needed.

Ready to take one for a spin yourself? Take the short drive on Hwy. 59 to Planet Ford in Humble (serving Houston, Kingwood, Atascocita, Katy & Conroe). Shop online anytime at www.PlanetFord59.com.

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Planet Proud to Support Local Mardi Gras Festival

Posted on February 19, 2015 by randall

Screen Shot 2015-02-19 at 12.45.18 AMRandall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble is making headlines again for their community involvement. This past weekend our team enjoyed bing a sponsor of the Mardi Gras Festival & Parade in Kingwood.

For the 16th year, Kingwood’s Town Center Park was transformed into Mardi Gras central with entertainment and activities for the whole family.

Planet Ford was the presenting sponsor while Fish Tales provided crawfish, Chachi’s Mexican Restaurant served up fajitas and various other vendors were on hand with food, crafts and more!

Thousands of people enjoyed the Mardi Gras Festival and Parade throughout the day.

“We love being part of these family-friendly events in our community,” said Chuck Kramer, GM/OP of Planet Ford. “This is such a great place to live and we are thankful to help support events and charities like this.”

To read the full story, click here. To learn more about Planet Ford, visit www.PlanetFord59.com.

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Planet Ford in Humble is Hiring!

Posted on February 5, 2015 by randall

IMG_5734If you’re looking for more than just another job and longing for a career, the multi-award winning, family owned Planet Ford may be the place for you. That’s right… we’re hiring!

The Ford dealership in Humble is growing by leaps and bounds and we need to grow our team to help meet the ongoing demands.  The dealership is owned Randall and Sherry Reed, who believes that good business is all about people. “You have to have the right people, in the right positions that do the right things for our customers,” Mr. Reed said.Screen Shot 2015-01-15 at 12.31.05 AM

At Planet Ford, we strive to provide a superior customer experience and believe our Associates should have the same superior experience. Planet offers competitive compensation and a wonderful benefits including:
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance

IMG_5958In addition, Planet Ford offers new hire and ongoing training and education to help a career path to achieve long-term success.

Are you ready to join an award-winning automotive team? Log onto our hiring site to apply for one of many wonderful positions available.  To learn more about Planet Ford on Hwy. 59 in Humble, visit www.PlanetFord59.com.

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Planet Ford Recognized as #1 for Customer Satisfaction

Posted on February 4, 2015 by admin
Left to Right: Randall Reed, owner; Jeff Stapp, Fixed Operations Dir., Shelby Reed, World Class; Chuck Kramer, GM/OP.

Left to Right: Randall Reed, owner; Jeff Stapp, Fixed Operations Dir., Shelby Reed, World Class; Chuck Kramer, GM/OP.

Big news! Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble, TX has been recognized as #1 in the Central Market Area for customer service per Ford.

“I truly appreciate the effort you and your employees make every day to provide a best-in-class experience for your customers love,” wrote Elena A. Ford, VP for Ford’s Global Dealer and Consumer Experience. “Please extend my congratulations and appreciation to your entire team.”

 

Per Ford, the dealers in this elite group received over 600 customers surveyed. Of those the dealership met and exceeded the customers expectation.

“We have an amazing team who cares about our customers and it shows in their work each and every day,” said Randall Reed, owner of Planet Ford in Humble and World Class Automotive Group. “They are the highest award-winning dealership in the area and it’s easy to see why based on our customers wonderful feedback.”

Chuck Kramer, General Manager and Operating Partner stated, “The Planet Ford 59 team works hard each day to provide a truly enjoyable experience for sales, service, parts and collision customers.” He adds, “While we love receiving the ongoing awards and accolades, the true reward is our happy customers.”

To experience Planet Ford in Humble and the team’s award-winning service, take the quick drive down Hwy. 59 or shop online anytime at www.PlanetFord59.com!

 

 

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