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Timing Belts: When Do They Need to Be Replaced?

Timing belt replacement isn't a repair you want to put off.  Skipping this service can result in costly damage to your valves, or worse, your car's engine. If your mechanic has given you a heads up that your timing belt is in danger of breaking, or if you notice any of the following signs, it's time to get your Ford serviced.

Not sure how often to replace your timing belt in Phoenix? Check your owner's manual to see mileage recommendations; the timeframe usually falls between 60,000 to 100,000 miles depending on the vehicle. However…

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2015 F-150 Takes Cargo Management to New Heights

The next-generation 2015 Ford F-150 is headed to Phoenix! You may already know about its new light-weight aluminum structure and elevated hauling and trailering abilities, but you may not have heard much about its patented new BoxLink cargo management system, segment-first cargo ramps and new remote tailgate! In this post, we're offering up details about these new features and how they'll help make it easier for you to organize and load cargo.

The truck's new BoxLink cargo management system offers incredible flexibility when it comes to how you arrange items in the bed. The system offers several…

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Test Drive the 2015 F-150 Before Anyone Else & Enter Sweepstakes!

The all-new, redesigned 2015 Ford F-150 is on its way to Phoenix! Before shipping inventory to dealerships, Ford is taking the truck on tour and giving diehard fans a chance to take a spin in the redesigned F-150 before it's available to the public!

The "Drive the Future of Tough" tour is headed to Phoenix and when you sign up to attend, you can also enter for a chance to win an all-new 2015 F-150.

The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at 12025 N. 32nd St. in the At Home lot. Attendees will…

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Jay Leno Drives Ford Woodie Restomod

If you've ever heard the Beach Boy's "Surfin' Safari," you may remember a reference to the Woodie, a unique type of wagon first developed in the 1930s, which featured wood framework and lots of room for surfboards and such. In a recent episode of "Jay Leno's Garage," the crew didn't go on a surfin' safari, but they did enjoy a uniquely Californian experience driving a 1937 Ford Woodie restomod through LA.

To start, for those of you who don't know, a restomod is a restored vehicle that appears to be nearly stock, but includes late-model…

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Fang-Tastic Frights: The Valley's Top 3 Haunted Houses

The Valley offers several opportunities for adrenaline junkies to enjoy fun frights! Spine-tingling thrills and horrifying supernatural spooks hide around every corner at these Haunted Houses. Visit soon - if you dare - before the Halloween season ends!

Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare| 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The Great American Nightmare features three twisted haunted house experiences, including The Devil's Rejects, the terror-filled Captain Spaulding's Clown School and The Lords of Salem, which is based on Rob Zombie's 2012 independent horror film! Scream after scream, as you run from murderous backcountry men, demented clowns and…

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Would You Do this to Avoid a Parking Ticket?

If you've ever seen your car being towed away, perhaps for mistakenly being in a no parking area, you probably understand just how frustrated the guy in this video is. Along with being stuck without a car, there are also fines and/or parking tickets to deal with. But even considering all this, would you attempt to get your vehicle back while it's in the middle of being towed?

This guy did. And we're not sure if it was the smartest idea.

According to The Daily Mail, a UK newspaper, the man in the video walked out…

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2015 Mustang Is in Production & on Its Way Soon

At the end of August, the all-new 2015 Mustang started production at Ford's Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. That means new models will soon be on their way to Camelback Ford and we can't wait! The sixth-generation pony car celebrates its 50th anniversary with a comprehensive redesign that 'Stang enthusiasts will be more than pleased with. 

Soon, shoppers will be able to purchase the new 2015 Ford Mustang in Phoenix, Ariz. Its key changes include the addition of a new independent rear suspension and fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoTec four-cylinder engine. The car also offers a more aggressive…

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Arizona Resident Gets to Challenge the All-New F-150

A few months ago, Ford asked truck owners across the nation to concoct the toughest, most challenging tasks they could for the newly redesigned 2015 F-150. The automaker received over 15,000 responses, from which they selected four winners who recently got to put the truck through their own unique durability tests. One of those winners was Brian Schober, an Arizona resident who works as a test engineer in Yuma. On a day-to-day basis, he puts military vehicles through their paces to make sure they're ready for the battlefield. 

So what challenge did he think up for the 2015…

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Children's Book Launch with Crafts & Complimentary Water Park Access

If you have little ones or grandchildren, you may already know Conrad Storad, the award-winning author who lives right here in the Valley. His stories stay close to home, highlighting the southwest and Sonoran Desert's stunning array of animal and plant life. This month, he will launch his latest children's book, "Gator, Gator, Second Grader. (Classroom Pet...or Not?)" at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort located off 16th Street near Northern Avenue.

This free family event will feature a book reading and talk, Coyote Camp crafts and complimentary access to the resort's water park, which covers…

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Buy New Motorcraft Brake Pads & Ford Will Cover the Cost of Replacements

As a way to encourage customers to invest in quality OEM-recommended parts, and to have those parts installed by factory technicians, Ford is now offering an exclusive deal on a vehicle component that’s incredibly important for your safety. When you purchase Motorcraft Brake Pads at our service center in Phoenix, for as long as you own your vehicle, Ford will pay for the cost of replacement brake pads (does not include cost of labor). If you bought Motorcraft Brake Pads on or after July 1, 2014, you qualify for the promotion!

Pads can be replaced when they have worn…

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