2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Finishes 3rd in Baja 1000

Congratulations to the entire Ford Performance team and Foutz Motorsports for completing the Baja 1000 in the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor.  

As Ford starts sales of the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor, the Ford Performance team completed one final grueling endurance test – running in the 49th SCORE Baja 1000 across the famed desert in the Baja California peninsula in Mexico.

Led by Greg Foutz and the team from Foutz Motorsports, the 2017 F-150 Raptor finished…
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2017 Ford F-150 Wins Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Truck Award

The 2017 Ford F-150 is taking home the Kelley Blue Book KBB.com “Best Buy” of the Year for trucks award, marking the third year in a row F-150 has won the honor.

The 2017 Ford F-150 – the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever – introduces an updated powertrain lineup with the debut of its all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost® and Ford-built 10-speed automatic. The powertrain provides 50 lb.-ft. more peak torque, and features improvements across…
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2017 Ford Super Duty Stars in the Toughest Tailgate Tour

Ford, the Official Truck of the National Football League, kicks off a nine-city Ford Toughest Tailgate tour in Miami this week, giving fans and local community heroes the chance to experience a tailgate party unlike ever before.

“Football – just like Ford trucks – is about being tough, smart and capable,” says Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service. “But what really makes football great are the fans, just like our own hardworking…
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Wins Popular Science Award

Ford’s multi-award-winning Mustang Shelby GT350R has added another accolade to its collection – a 2016 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the Auto category.

Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 10 categories for inclusion in its annual Best of What’s New issue. To win, a product or technology must represent a significant step forward in its category. 

“The Best…
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ALL-NEW 2017 FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY EARNS 13TH 'TRUCK OF TEXAS' AWARD

Ford trucks earned top honors at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2016 Texas Truck Rodeo, with the all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty – the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever – being named “Truck of Texas," the most prestigious award given at the 23rd annual competition.

“We are honored to win the ‘Truck of Texas’ award as it underscores how the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty lineup are the toughest, smartest and most capable…
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LASCO FORD PERFORMANCE POWER PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ECOBOOST- AND V8-EQUIPPED MUSTANGS

Performance-enhancing calibrations for 2015 and newer Mustang EcoBoost® and Mustang GT now available from Lasco Ford Performance Parts provide substantial power gains, are 50-state-compliant and are compatible with the vehicle limited warranty.

The Ford Performance Mustang EcoBoost performance calibration kit for the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine boosts peak torque 70 lb.-ft. for a total of 390 lb.-ft. of torque, along with a peak 25 horsepower gain for a total of 335 horsepower. Three…
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Ford Gives 450 Reasons Why You Should Buy the 2017 Raptor with Insane New Horsepower Release

Ford Motor Company, America’s truck leader, today announced horsepower and torque ratings for the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor that will continue to position the ultimate high-performance off-road pickup in a class by itself.


Equipped with the all-new 3.5-liter twin-turbo high-output EcoBoost® engine, the Raptor churns out 510 lb.-ft. of torque and 450 horsepower across a wide power band.

Mated to an all-new Ford-built 10-speed transmission and exclusive transfer case – and managed by…
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Ford has Patented Adaptive Steering Technology That Has Competitors Shaking in Their Boots

From carpool drivers to work crews, folks around the United States are about to discover the only steering wheel that works as hard as they do.

Adaptive steering technology makes the all-new Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup and Ford Edge SUV easier to steer at all speeds.

Despite the industry shift to electrically assisted steering, an overwhelming majority of new vehicles sold today have fixed steering gear ratios. Fixed steering ratios are always a compromise…
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Enjoy the full potential of your Ford vehicle with genuine Ford accessories from Lasco Ford!

So, you've just bought a new Ford vehicle, now what? For most folks the first few weeks with a new vehicle are all about learning the new systems and getting a feel for how it drives, but for some, their new car, truck, or SUV doesn't truly feel like their own until they've customized it a bit. And whether that means practical things like all-weather floor mats and cargo area protectors, or custom trims like racing stripes and even fuzzy dice on the mirror, every driver is unique in how they like to deck out their vehicle…

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