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Whether you need a work truck with a solid towing package or one to take off-roading on the weekends, there's a Ford F-150 Raptor model that's perfect for your needs. The high-output 3.5L V6 engine is equipped with EcoBoost technology that allows is to get 15/18 MPG city/highway so that you can take it anywhere, anytime. The Raptor comes standard with four-wheel drive, a fully boxed frame, hill descent control, and power steering. The torque-on-demand transfer case allows the truck to navigate any type of terrain with ease. At Orchid Isle Auto Center, we can review any of your options to make sure you get to test drive the perfect truck for you. To get behind the wheel of a Raptor today, visit our showroom and see what we have in stock. Explore Our New Inventory

Ford's 2018 Flex has the latest smart technologies that make driving fun and safe. Its technology package includes features like Active Park Assist and Roll Stability Control to make driving easier and more secure. The Flex keeps you safe with Adaptive Cruise Control that maintains a safe distance from traffic, Roll Stability Control to keep all four tires on the ground, and Ford's Blind Spot Information System to keep you aware of traffic around you. Plus, parking has never been more convenient using Ford's Active Parking Assist, which can handle parking your vehicle in parallel or perpendicular spaces. At Orchid Isle Auto Center, we invite you to take the 2018 Flex for a test drive and experience its smart technology firsthand. Come by our showroom location and meet with our friendly sales team to ask any questions you might have. Explore Our New Inventory

Many drivers are finding the latest electric plugin hybrid from Ford to be amazingly efficient, advanced, and modern. The Ford Fusion Energi has received some of the highest marks for its safety features. These include advanced technology such as blind spot monitoring, lane departure assist, parking sensors, and a rearview camera. However, that's not all. The Energi comes with several features to help you monitor energy levels and control multiple parts of the car without ever having to look at your phone. The Fusion Energi comes with SmartGauge by EcoGuide that displays all of your energy usage in the dash. You can access more diagnostics through the 8-inch touchscreen in the center console. This also has Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system, which lets you instantly connect to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can test drive the all-new Ford Fusion Energi at Orchid Isle Auto Center to get the best rates and specials. Explore Our New Inventory Today!

When you get behind the wheel of the 2018 Transit Connect, you have the power you need in front of you, and the cargo capacity to get the job done behind you. This popular cargo van features a 2.5L iVCT engine that provides up to 169 horsepower and up to 171 lb-ft of torque at your disposal. What makes this engine different from others is that the cam timing is controlled by the computer so that you have the power and fuel efficiency to match the driving condition. You have two other fuel options available as well in the form of the 2.5L being powered by either traditional fuel or compressed natural gas. What will power your Ford Transit Connect when you set out on the road in your cargo van? Come to our showroom at Orchid Isle Auto Center for a test drive and talk with the staff members to answer the questions you have. Explore Our New Inventory Today!

The Ford Taurus has a long-standing tradition of excellence that has kept it at the head of the pack for decades. Always on the cutting edge of style, safety, and reliability; the Taurus is also a leader in the technology department as well. Drivers of the all-new Taurus are going to enjoy such technology features as: Navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link® FordPassTM MyKey® Ford's SYNC® 3 voice recognition system Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert Lane-Keeping System Adaptive Cruise Control So if these are features that are must-haves for you on your next car and would like to check them out in person then head on down to our showroom here at Orchid Isle Auto Center and take the all-new 2018 Ford Taurus out for a test drive today. Explore Our New Inventory

The Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has high-performance features that go beyond the ability to use combined gas and electric power. It has many electricity saving features that will help you get even more from this model. Let's explore some of them. On a full charge, the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid gets approximately 610 miles on a single tank of gas. It also has advanced features to help you get the most out of your battery life too. Its regenerative braking and brake coach help save the energy that is lost due to friction on the brake pads. This technology helps recover up to 94 percent of energy that would have been lost and sends it back to the battery for later use. Come in and test drive a Ford Fusion Hybrid today at Orchid Isle Auto Center and see what a hybrid can do for you. Browse Our New Inventory!

Ford has been outfitting drivers who need a highly capable pickup truck for work and play for years with the industry favorite Super Duty. This is a truck that can easily perform just about any task that you need it to with ease. And for the 2018 model year, drivers of the dependable and highly capable truck will also benefit from all of the productivity related features that Ford has incorporated in it that include: 7 available cameras Rear seat storage Flat load floor 6 upfitter switches in the overhead console 110V/400W AC inverter outlet BLIS® with cross traffic alert and trailer tow BOXLINKTM and LED box lighting Power tailgate release Remote locking tailgate Ford's SYNC 3 voice recognition system If you would like to see all of these impressive features in person then head on down to Orchid Isle Auto Center and take the all-new 2018 Ford Super Duty out for a test drive today. Browse Our New Inventory!

There is a lot of competition in the world of mid-size SUV's, but with the all-new 2018 Edge, Ford shows the competition what it looks like to be a leader in the industry. Offered in four trim packages starting at $29,220 with an EPA estimated 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway, the Edge is also a very economical and family-friendly SUV. But while economical, the Edge is also loaded with available options and features. With cutting edge technology like Rain-Sensing Wipers and Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors, Lane-Keeping safety technology, BLIS (blind spot information technology) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Enhanced Active Park Assist, and Ford's SYNC 3 voice recognition system; there is a lot to love packed into this vehicle. So if you are ready to take an all-new 2018 Ford Edge for a test drive, come down and see our sales team here at Orchid Isle Auto Center.

There are plenty of distractions out on the road already. That is why most of us wouldn't mind having an onboard assistant from time to time. Enter SYNC 3 from Ford. Featuring a capacitive touchscreen display that makes an attractive centerpiece for your dashboard, SYNC 3 can complete tasks for you like music searches or operating your climate control system. And the best part is, it does all this via voice commands, so you don't have to take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. The SYNC 3 will also integrate with your smartphone with Android Auto. This will allow you to make and receive phone calls, check your voicemail, send and receive text messages, and navigate your way with live traffic alerts using Google Maps. So if you would like to see everything that the SYNC 3 can do for you, come and see us here at Orchid Isle Auto Center and take a SYNC 3-enabled Ford for a test drive today.