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The battery in your car is responsible for powering more than you may even realize. When the battery fails, you lose the ability to use those items, and more often than not you wind up stranded on the side of the road needing help.

Here are some failing battery signs that will allow you to get the battery inspected and replaced before you are stuck.
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Should you find yourself seeking a midsize sedan for your next automotive purchase, we here at Bell Ford think you may well find your perfect fit in ours, the 2017 Fusion.

And what makes us say that, you wonder?

Click "play" on the clip below to find out; here to highlight the Fusion's best qualities is AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai:

If fuel efficiency is a priority, then look no further than the Fusion's mid-level engine, a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder.

Joining with a six-speed automatic transmission, the turbo-four is rated at a respectable 181 horsepower and…

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You don't want to buy a car with flood damage. Seriously.

Most experts agree that after a car has been sitting in more than a few feet of water, it's better off being sold for scrap. It can be painful junking these flood victims—they often look good as new on the outside. The problem is, there's no getting around the severe damage to all electrical systems, and no way to reverse the internal rusting once it has begun.

But that doesn't stop underhanded sellers from trying to pass off a damaged car as a sound…

Raptors on the prowl. The one-of-a-kind @FordTrucks F-22 F-150 Raptor delivers 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque pic.twitter.com/JlBWEpYrkB

— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) July 31, 2017

How much would you be willing to pay for the coolest Ford F-150 ever? One Las Vegas resident was willing to part with a whopping $300,000 for the right to own the only F-22 F-150 Raptor in existence.

Gary Ackerman, who serves as the Honorary Ambassador for the F-22 Squadron at Nellis U.S. Air Force Base in Nevada, won the fighter-jet-inspired off-road pickup at an auction to benefit the Young…

Ford goes retro with the 2018 Ford Mustang Pony Package. Limited to Mustangs fitted with the 2.3-liter inline-four EcoBoost engine, the Pony package brings back the iconic corral grille with options that add a number of throwback touches to the current Mustang.

Has it been your dream to finance a new Ford model? Are you unsure of the next steps to take in securing an auto loan or leasing a vehicle? Here at Bell Ford, we work hand in hand with you to achieve these goals, outlining your financing options in clear fashion to make this part of the purchasing process as clear as can possibly be!

Tested.com's Adam Savage appeared in a series of videos for the NHTSA, doing what he does best—explaining cool technology.

It turns out, cars these days are more technologically exciting than they used to be. While they were once mere feats of mechanical engineering, new cars have sensors, software, and even rudimentary AI. Automakers like Ford are leveraging this new tech to make their vehicles safer.

Several new Ford models are available with automatic emergency braking systems, including F-Series pickups and the Fusion. Equipped vehicles are able to detect obstacles in the road...

The battery in your car is responsible for giving you all those luxuries that you may be taking for granted. Without the battery, the stereo, the interior lights, the headlights, the navigation system, and charging stations, all would stop working.

Consider these signs of a failing battery:

• Each time you start the car, the headlights appear to be dimmer than the time before.
• The car horn sounds weaker than you remember it sounding.
• When you turn over the car in the morning, the engine cranks very slowly.
• There is a foul odor coming from the battery compartment.
• The interior lights…

How to wash your car seems simple enough. Get a bucket of soapy water, a hose, a soft cloth or sponge for cleaning and a soft cloth, like a chamois cloth, for drying. Dress for getting wet. Thoroughly rinse the entire car first. If you do not rinse first, you will be rubbing dirt in with the sponge. Start at the top and work your way down with the soapy water. Then rinse your car completely. Dry it completely to avoid streaks.

Remember, your tires. Tires get more dirt than you imagine and the wheel wells are terrible places to…

Before you embark on your next road trip, consider the following safety tips and you should have a much safer journey. Our service center has identified some of the more common things you should address before the trip.

These safety tips include:

• Making sure the spare tire is fully inflated and has some tire tread.
• Bringing along a gallon of engine coolant in the event the engine overheats.
• Change the wipers and fill the fluid to the top.
• Be sure you back a bag of tools, road flares, and flashlights.
• Take a roll of duct tape for small emergencies like…