Don Chalmers Ford, announces the ‘Swap Your Ride’ promotion.  Customers can now trade in any other manufacturer’s vehicle to Don Chalmers Ford and receive zero percent APR financing as well as $1,000 cash back on select Ford models.

Albuquerque Ford shoppers who have been eyeing a particular model should take advantage of this limited opportunity.  Consumers must qualify for the 0% APR financing, after which a broad selection of Ford models will be offered to them during the Swap Your Ride event.

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Qualifying Ford models eligible for the ‘swap’ include the Fusion, Mustang, Edge, Flex, Escape, Explorer and more.   As an added bonus, anyone following Don Chalmers on Twitter or those who are a fan of the Don Chalmers Facebook page will also have the opportunity to swap their ride and receive a $25.00 AMEX gift card just for taking a test drive in a new Ford.  All consumers need to do is tell Don Chalmers Ford what they are currently driving via Twitter or Facebook.  The Albuquerque Ford dealer will then pair them with a comparable Ford model and schedule the consumer for a test drive in that vehicle.  After the test drive a $25 AMEX gift card will be handed to the consumer.

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Nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions will be introduced this year at our Albuquerque Ford dealership, bringing state-of-the-art fuel-saving techonology to all New Mexico drivers.

In an effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio, Ford will unveil 60 new powertrains this year to improve fuel economy and reduce C02 emissions. The move, which will surely benefit New Mexico Ford drivers, makes Ford the top automaker to reduce C02 emissions.

The fuel-saving techonology includes twin independent variable cam timing, direct injection, and six-speed and dual cluth tranmissions to Ford’s smallest and most affordable cars.

“Ford is delivering on our commitment to lower emisssions, improve fuel economy and deliver the highest quality powertrains in the industry,” said Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of Powertrain Engineering.

Albuquerque Ford Dealership Prepares For Powertrain Upgrades

“By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford’s North American engines will have been upgraded or replaced since 2008,” said Samardzich. “[This is] one of the most ambitious powertrain upgrades ever undertaken by Ford.”

The new Ford Fiesta Ti-VCT 1.6-liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver up to 40 miles per gallon. The Ti-VCT 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 in the Ford Mustang continues to keep the Mustang as the head of its class with top performance and up to 30 miles to the gallon.

The Mustang GT will hit the roads of Albuquerque, NM this year with a new 5.0-liter V-8 that produces 412 total horsepower and gives at least 25 miles per gallon.

Albuquerque drivers can also look for the all-new Ford-designed-and-built Super Duty diesel truck engine. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel will make its mark when it comes to fuel economy towing, hauling, horsepower, and torque.

Ford Claims 2010 As Their Year To Change The Driving Experience

In 2010, Ford will unveil an EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 for the F-150, which feels like a V-8 but delivers the same fuel economy as a V-6. By 2013, Ford plans to offer EcoBoost engines on 90 percent of its product lineup.

The all-new 2.0-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder engine will launch at the end of 2010 with the 2012 Ford Focus.

“We are focused on sustainable techonology solutions that can be used not for hundreds or thousans of cars, but formillions of cars, becauset hat’s how Ford will truly make a difference,’ said Samardzich.

For more information on the new Ford powertrain line, available through your Albuquerque Ford dealer, contact Don Chalmers at 866-553-9060.