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​​Here at Empire Ford, we’re proud to introduce New Bedford drivers to the all-new Ford engine, now producing best-in-class output and torque for gas-powered vehicles. Come by your local Ford dealership to experience it in person today.

About the Engine

The new 7.3-liter V8 engine is a capable powerhouse. Enjoy a 430-horsepower output that allows you to navigate rough Massachusetts roads with ease and confidence. You'll also experience 475-pound-feet of torque to give you expert handling on all your journeys.

According to the American Red Cross, they are in the midst of an emergency blood drive shortage and the demand is higher than ever. Blood drives help to “meet the needs of the seriously ill or injured,” and “are essential for the treatment of accident victims, surgical disease patients, those receiving cancer treatments, premature babies and others.”

Empire Ford employees came together to give back to the community by donating blood during the blood drive along with other generous donors from the community. The American Red Cross collected 21 units of blood during the blood drive, 4 of which were…

In the 1960s we started an off-road phenomenon. The icon returns in 2020. #FordBronco pic.twitter.com/tHOuEUr4kZ

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) March 15, 2018

Ever since its discontinuation 1996, drivers from Dartmouth and Acushnet have been looking forward to the return of the Ford Bronco. Now, for the 2020 model-year, the legend returns as the Ford Bronco is set to return to our new Ford inventory.

Here at Empire Ford of New Bedford, we want to do much more than offer area drivers from the Dartmouth and Fairhaven, MA area gets behind the wheel of the ride of their dreams. We also want to give back to our community. And it’s for that reason that we are hosting a Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

Johnelle Ciano, owner of Emma Marie’s Grooming and Daycare, recently purchased a 2018 Ford Transit Connect from Empire Ford and converted it into a K-9 Shuttle Bus to pickup and drop-off clients!

This unique Transit Connect has specially designed exterior artwork to catch your eye and is equipped with 3 Gunner Crash Tested Kennels for extreme safety, and one front seat with a seat belt (airbag off) for the dogs who like to ride…

As one of the premier Ford truck dealers serving folks from New Bedford to Dartmouth, it should come as no surprise to anyone that we're big fans of the Ford F-Series. But while we think that each and every new Ford truck for sale at our dealership is something special, there are some that rise above the rest. That’s right folks, we're talking about the custom Rocky Ridge Ford F-Series trucks available here at our showroom, and we'd love to show you how they can elevate your next adventure.

That's a question lots of folks are asking themselves these days. Sure, most folks come to us primarily for our new Ford sales expertise, but once they've seen the options available to them with our selection of used sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, they're almost guaranteed to find compelling options there too. Fortunately, our primary goal is finding the right fit for every driver, so if you need a bit more convincing that buying a used car is the right choice for you, we'd love to present you with some of the compelling reasons your friends…