$1 donation to Children's Alliance for each new Face Book follower from Ford of Ocala

Ford of Ocala, a leading Ford dealership in Ocala, Florida, has brought your way an excellent opportunity to make a difference to your community! Now with an oil change you can change a child’s school year! For every $29.95 oil change, the dealership will donate $10 to the Marion County Children Alliance for a child’s school backpack. Even if you don’t need an oil change, you can still contribute to this noble act. All you have to do is follow Ford of Ocala in Facebook and the dealership will donate $1 for every new Facebook follower up to $1,000 or July 31, whichever comes first.

In partnership with Community Legal Services, Marion County Children’s Alliance, and the City of Ocala, Ford of Ocala is going to give back packs with school supplies to children in Marion County. The gala event will be held on August 13 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Ed Croskey Center where children will be given free immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, child IDs, backpacks and school supplies, vendors, games and free food for all.

Here is a quick glance at the event

When : Saturday, August 13, 2011, 10 am to 2 pm.

Where : Ed Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 N.W. 4^th St.

Ford of Ocala is the most trusted Ford dealership in Ocala, Florida. Come, visit us, and explore our huge inventory of new vehicles and pre-owned cars. We also offer genuine auto parts. You can schedule online for service appointment through our website. Also, don’t miss to check our online specials for attractive discounts and offers!

Ford of Ocala & the Marion County Technical Institute

Ford of Ocala is so very proud and privileged to take part in the development of the students of the Marion County Technical Institute!

Marion County Chamber of Commerce - After Hours at Ford of Ocala

Thank you, Marion County Chamber of Commerce!!

Ford of Ocala, Lincoln Mercury of Ocala supports the Marion Technical Institute

Ford of Ocala, Lincoln Mercury of Ocala and Ford Motor Company have partnered to present Drive One 4UR School supporting the Marion Technical Institute (MTI).

Supporting this great cause is super easy…just go for a test drive! We’ll be providing our finest selection of new Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and trucks to choose from. Each qualifying test drive earns the Marion Technical Institute $20! Help us reach our goal of 300 test drives resulting in a total donation of $6,000 for MTI! This year, event participants will have a chance to also win a new Gateway LT20 Netbook!

Show your support and join us on October 23, 2010 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM at the Marion Technical Institute located at 1614 S.E. Fort King Street in Ocala, Florida for a fun-filled day of music, food and live entertainment!

Contact Ford of Ocala, Lincoln Mercury of Ocala, serving the Leesburg, Gainesville and Beverly Hills, Florida areas for further details! We hope to see you there!

A day of golf, fun and fundraising for a great cause!

Ford of Ocala, Lincoln Mercury of Ocala, participated in the LockheedMartin Golf Tournament at the Silver Springs Shores Golf Course to benefit the American Heart Association. It was a good time had by all and over $12,000 was raised for this worthy cause.

Ford of Ocala was proud to be a part of this event and looks forward to doing it again next year!

Ford of Ocala Supports Cancer Research Golf Tournament

Sparr Elementary Goes Green with Ford of Ocala!

Ford of Ocala is a proud supporter of Sparr Elementary in their commitment to educate students on going green. Myself and Noland Lancaster, Ford Certified Sales Consultant, joined together to talk to 3rd through 5th graders regarding Hybrid vehicles and what Ford is doing to be more green. One topic the students found particular interesting was the Smart Gauge in the 2010 Fusion Hybrid, pictured below.

We first told the students that Ford's SmartGauge with EcoGuide coaches drivers on how to drive more fuel efficiently by displaying leaves growing on a vine. We then had to clarify that this does not mean that a vine grows within the car but instead appears in the dash. We saw many disappointed faces after we clarified that. Noland then invited the students to come and learn more about what makes the Hybrid different from other vehicles. He also invited them to sit in the Fusion Hybrid and see the EcoGuide display up close.

Though not as popular with the students, we also brought a 2010 Ford Focus to demonstrate Ford's commitment to fuel economy. The students shared that they had been learning about the different uses for Soy and we shared with them that Ford has increased its use of renewable and recyclable materials with examples as tangible as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks.

Though our visit today was sparked by Mrs. Carrington's passion for Earth Day, it is not the end of Ford of Ocala's committment to Education and to the wonderful community that we live and work in. Please check back soon for more posts.