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The Ford F-150 is well-known for its capability and toughness, making it America’s most popular full-size pickup truck. The F-150 now stands out from the competition with style with all-new appearance packages available on 2020 models. The XLT/Lariat Black Appearance Package offers 20" dark painted wheels, black running boards, black mesh grille, dark housing headlamps, and a smoked chrome Ford oval. The all-new STX Sport Special Edition Package offers 20" dark painted wheels, box side decal, chrome exhaust Extension, and a sport B/S accent stripe. The STX Sport Special Edition package is available on XL trim levels.

The BIG tent is back at Bird Kultgen Ford which means BIG summer savings! Throughout July and August, visit BK Ford during our special Tent Sale to take advantage of big incentives on our inventory of new and pre-owned Ford trucks. With our comprehensive selection of new and pre-owned Ford trucks like the Ford F-150, SuperDuty, and SuperDuty F-250, you’re sure to find the right vehicle at the price to suit your needs. Our complimentary CarFax reports and bumper-to-bumper inspections by Ford-trained technicians put your mind at ease when shopping hot deals on pre-owned trucks. Visit with our helpful sales team who can demonstrate the extensive safety and technology features on any of our Ford truck models. Integrated tailgate steps, 360-degree cameras, SYNC Connect, Park Assist, Blind Spot Information System, Tow Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and new Voice Navigation are just a few of the innovative features available in many of our Ford truck models. Even if you’re not in the market for a new or used Ford truck, come down and visit your friends at BK Ford. We love to talk cars, trucks and SUVs! Need a break from the Texas heat? Pop inside for a visit to the Bird-Kultgen Ford air-conditioned showroom! Visit our expansive indoor showroom where we’re able to feature one of every new Ford model in stock. Come for the air conditioning, stay for the summer Tent Sale!

Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring those who have died serving in the United States Armed Forces. Their sacrifice has afforded us our freedoms, and we commemorate their efforts each May with this weekend of dedication. We take time to honor the fallen soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, and men and women who have bravely served and protected our country. We participate in hometown parades and ceremonies, visit and adorn the memorials and headstones of the fallen, and spend the weekend with our loved ones celebrating the memory and servitude of those who have died in the line of duty. Bird Kultgen Ford upholds the values and traditions of our nation, and gives back to those who serve our communities and protect our country through many local charities and our BK Cares Committee. If you have a military related cause you would like us to support, please call us so we can learn more. We’ve also compiled a list of family-friendly activities happening here in Waco for you to partake in during this weekend of remembrance. Before you venture out, stop by our reliable Quick Lane and Service departments for a quick oil change, service, or tune up – we want you to be safe this Memorial Day weekend, and every weekend. Texas Half Marathon 10K/5K Saturday, May 25 at the Heritage Square featuring Packet Pick Up, Registration, Run Project and Badass Texas Gear, and a celebration of all things Waco! You’ll love the new scenic, challenging courses along the Brazos River, Historic Elm Avenue, through downtown Waco, and over the Washington Bridge. After the race beginning and ending at Heritage Park at Austin & 3rd Street and the finish line festival to follow, you can enjoy the rest of your weekend visiting a variety of museums, vineyards, & recreation areas in Waco. Memorial Day Weekend at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum Saturday May 25 th -27 th the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum is honoring military service personnel and their families this Memorial Day weekend. Active duty personnel, retirees and veterans will receive free admission while their families will receive discounted admission prices. Waco Downtown Farmers Market The mission is to bring locally grown and produced goods to downtown Waco in order to support local farmers and artisans as well as to enrich the culture of our community. You’ll find a variety of vendors featuring the best local agricultural producers and artisan vendors within 150-miles of Waco. Join the fun every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Be the Astronaut Launch On May 25 th, prepare for lift off and discover what space travel is all about at Baylor’s Mayborn Museum, also celebrating its 15 th birthday.  The exhibit will feature navigation and science interactive stations, flying capsules and space suit/vintage space toy displays!

New year, all new Ford at Bird Kultgen! The all-new 2019 Ranger is here and sure to impress. Durable and capable, the Ranger is certainly Built Ford Tough. Over 100 years of Ford ingenuity culminates in truck excellence with the 2019 Ranger. The 2.3L EcoBoost® engine with fuel performance at up to 26 miles per gallon on the highway elevates power and efficiency using turbocharging and direct gasoline injection. The Ranger is also the most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize pickup in America! Paired with the innovative, and class-exclusive, 10-speed automatic transmission, the Ford Ranger offers a number of high-quality driver-assist technologies that ensure your adventures are a lot more enjoyable. How can the Ranger fit your lifestyle? You carry a lot of gear when you’re boating on Lake Waco, biking at Cameron Park, taking a road trip to Dallas or Austin or visiting the coast for some fishing. With Best-in-Class maximum 1,860 pound payload, and 7,500 pound tow capacity the all-new Ford Ranger will get you there with ease. Ford engineers set a grueling test regimen to prepare the new Ford Ranger for the demands of multi-terrain travel, towing heavy loads for hours up steep grades at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and traveling under heart-pounding, bone-jarring off-road conditions…just to name a few. Take your Ranger cruising down Valley Mills Drive, or go tailgating in Touch Down Alley at Baylor Bear Country. The new Ford Ranger is sure to fit your lifestyle. Contact Bird-Kultgen Ford today at 262-845-7787. We’ll help get you into the perfect vehicle for your next big adventure.

The holidays are a time for giving, and Bird Kultgen Ford is proud to be a sponsor to an amazing local charity: Fuzzy Friends Rescue.   Founded as a backyard nonprofit organization in 1997 by Betsy Robinson, and joined by animal enthusiastic Kathie Robnett, the two committed launch Fuzzy Friends Rescue.  It was officially established as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the long-term care for abandoned, unwanted, or otherwise in-need animals. Animals stay at Fuzzy Friends Rescue until they leave in the arms of a new owner, however long that takes. It is a No-Kill shelter. For 11 years, the Fuzzy Friends Rescue Barkin’ Ball has been voted Waco’s Best Charity Event!  The gala is the organization's capital fundraiser, generating over sixty-percent of the annual operating funds that are required to save hundreds of Waco’s abandoned dogs and cats, and support their various community outreach programs. Tickets are on sale now for this fun, exciting and influential New Year's event.  Have a ball and support a great local charity as you ring in the New Year – you may even see the familiar faces of Bird Kultgen friends and family there!  Rock out to amazing music by The Project and catering from the delicious Eddie Deen! Click here to learn more about the event, and purchase your tickets today.

by Claire Kultgen This month we got to know Jon Taft, Quick Lane Manager here at Bird-Kultgen Ford. We’re so pleased to have Jon lead our Quick Lane team, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight him here on our blog. We asked him a few questions about his background and professional experience, and we are excited for you to get to know Jon. Jon has been working at BKF for 1,000 days as of November 11th, and is coming up on his 3-year anniversary February 15th. Born in Temple, Jon stayed local and spent the next 15 years in College Station. He attended Lincoln Tech Institute in Grand Prairie, TX for their automotive program. After graduating at the top of his class on a Monday, he immediately packed up and moved back to College Station to accept a position with Garlyn Shelton Imports in Bryan and began work the very next Wednesday! He started out as a lube technician, and he soon moved into the Parts Department. He continued to work his way up the ranks to become the Parts Manager before finally departing for BK Ford in 2015. Waco is home to the Taft family. They’ve put down roots and enjoy the community they’ve found here. "Our customers and the warm embrace I have received from the BK family is what keeps us here in Waco. My wife Keri and I just had a house built and are enjoying raising our 18 month old son Bentley in this community. My parents also live here, as well as my older sister Chelsea and her husband Stephen. Chelsea is an Agriculture teacher at China Spring high school and her husband teaches and coaches at McGregor. I also have two little sisters, one lives in College Station and the other in Austin. We’re locals! In my free time I like to spend it with family and friends as well as play sports. I am a competitive person and enjoy just about every sport out there. I really enjoy volleyball as well as soccer, football and basketball." Jon’s always had a strong interest in service writing, and finding a home at BK Ford has allowed him to pursue that interest. "I really enjoy showing customer what to expect when having a vehicle serviced. Going above and beyond for a customer is how I believe they should be treated, and I believe that if I can provide the best experience for a customer that I will not only become their preferred service provider, but become someone that they look for when they need honest answers." Having an excellent customer experience while your car is serviced is not just a task or chore to our BK team. It is a goal and a priority. We know you’re busy, and maintaining your vehicles is one thing we can take off your list of things to do. Stop through our Quick Lane and visit Jon and his team. They’ll make sure you’re taken care of, and get you on your way in no time. "What I like most about working at Bird-Kultgen is that I'm empowered to make decisions for our customers, my team, and what is good for our company, and I love being able to help the company grow towards being the dominant dealership in the Waco area. What is most fun for me is passing on my knowledge to my team members, especially new employees and helping them get promoted, as well as learning something new myself every single day."

by Claire Kultgen The BIG tent is up at BK Ford which means BIG reasons to celebrate summer! Up throughout July and August, visit BK during our special Tent Sale to take advantage of big savings, and even bigger inventory. We have some GREAT savings right now, for example- SUVS 2018 Ford Escape S models $19,995 Plus $1,000 Trade In Bonus Cash (1) Escape, Edge, and Explorer 0% for 72 Months PLUS $1,000 Ford Credit Bonus Cash (2) 2018 EcoSport 0% for 60 months PLUS $1,000 Bonus Cash (3) TRUCKS $11,000 Total Savings on 2018 F-150 XLT 302As with Ford Credit Financing (5) CARS 2018 Ford Focus SE’s $5000 Off MSRP (6) 2018 Ford Mustangs $4,000 Off MSRP (7) With our comprehensive selection of Ford vehicles from the F-150, to the 2018 Escape, EcoSport and Fusion, you’re sure to find the right vehicle to suit your needs. Come test drive the all new 2018 Ford Expedtion. Visit with our helpful and knowledgeable sales team who can demonstrate the extensive safety and technology features on any of our Ford models. Integrated tailgate steps, 360-degree cameras, SYNC Connect, Park Assist, FordPass, Blind Spot Information System and Tow Assist, Pre-Collision Assist and Lane Keeping System, Adaptive Cruise Control, and new Ford+Alexa with Voice Navigation, are just a few of the many innovative and cutting edge features available in many of our Ford models. Even if you're not in the market for a vehicle, come down and visit friends at BK. We love to talk cars, trucks and SUVs! Need a break from the Texas heat? Pop inside for a visit to the Bird-Kultgen Ford air-conditioned showroom! Visit our expansive indoor showroom where we’re able to feature one of every new Ford model in stock. Come for the air conditioning, stay for the summer Tent Sale! Example stock #A409. MSRP $24,934. BK discount $940. $4000 Retail Customer Cash. $1000 Retail Trade Assist Bonus Cash, requires ownership of a 1995 or newer vehicle for at least 30 days. Offer expires 9/4/18. $1000 Ford Credit Bonus Cash. Must finance with Ford Motor Credit Company. 0% APR financing on approved credit through Ford Motor Credit Company at $13.89 per month per thousand financed. Not all buyers will qualify. Tax, title, documentation and license fees not included. Offer expires 9/4/18. $1000 retail customer cash. 0% APR financing for 60 months on approved credit through Ford Motor Credit Company at $16.67 per month per thousand financed. Not all buyers will qualify. Tax, title, documentation and license fees not included. Offer expires 9/4/18 Stock #A169. MSRP $37,020. BK discount $3725. $ 1000 retail customer cash. $ 1000 Ford Credit Bonus Cash. $ 1500 bonus cash. $ 500 select inventory customer cash. $ 300 ecoboost bonus cash. Tax, title, documentation and license fees not included. Offer expires 9/4/18. Example stock #A027. BK discount $2200. $2500 package discount. $ 1000 Ford Credit Bonus Cash. $ 2250 retail customer cash. $ 750 special package bonus cash. $ 500 select inventory customer cash. $ 1500 bonus cash. $ 300 ecoboost bonus cash. Offer expires 9/4/18. $4000 Retail Customer Cash. $1000 BK Discount. SE models only. Offer expires 9/4/18. $2500 retail customer cash. $1500 BK discount. Offer expires 9/4/18.

by Claire Kultgen Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is an American holiday originally established to honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War.  After World War I, however, the holiday evolved and extended to honor American military personnel who died in all wars. We often observe Memorial Day in remembrance of those who served by holding town parades and ceremonies, and taking time to visit and decorate the memorials and headstones of the fallen.  We spend a 3-day weekend with our families, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the memory and servitude of service members who have died in the line of duty. Bird Kultgen Ford commemorates and honors military personnel and veterans, as well as First Responders, by Saluting Those Who Serve. Now through July 9th, we have an additional $1,000 Military and First Responder Bonus Cash on purchase or lease of ‘17/’18 Ford models.  We want to give back to those who serve our communities and protect our country. First Responders (police, fire, EMT, 911 dispatchers) Military (active, reserve, retired, veterans, and surviving spouses) Be safe this Memorial Day weekend, and be sure to watch for friendly Bird Kultgen faces and vehicles in our local parades! *Ford Military Appreciation Cash available for active, retired and veteran members of an eligible military branch, spouses/surviving spouses and household members. Available on purchase or lease of any new and eligible 2017/2018/2019 Ford Vehicle. Not Available on Focus RS, Mustang Shelby GT350/GT350R, Mustang BULLITT, Ford GT and Raptor. May not be used with other Ford private offers. Amounts may vary by market.Take new retail delivery from an authorized Ford Dealer’s stock by 7/9/18. See dealer or go to FordSalutesThoseWhoServe.com for complete details and eligibility.

by Claire Kultgen Who are we? We are Waco: A vibrant community with a bright future and a rich heritage. We are people who care about one another, from the young to the young at heart. 91-year-old former General Manager of Bird-Kultgen Ford, Charley Furrer, knows firsthand the importance of fortitude, commitment and a culture of tradition. First starting in July of 1946 as a mechanic’s assistant, Charley soon moved into the Parts Department, then Sales and on to General Manager. He aided in Bird-Kultgen’s move to a new location, oversaw growth and renovation and helped train the next generation of BK team members. He knows the importance of community involvement as a local business, and he has witnessed firsthand the widespread impact a positive business-community relationship can have. Serving the Waco community allows Bird-Kultgen Ford to interact with a diverse network of folks from a wide range of backgrounds. To remain in business for over 86 years, Bird-Kultgen Ford has taken the time to learn from our customers and team members who have helped our business thrive. Bird-Kultgen employees ensure customers are always treated fairly. We continue to improve upon how we serve our customers, and we push ourselves to perform at the highest standards in order to flourish within Waco’s culture and community. It’s dedicated team members and community members like Charley that help to raise Waco to new levels of progress, servitude and innovation. BK is proud of its history in Waco. Through four generations, Bird-Kultgen has been a staple of this community and we couldn’t be more thankful to call Waco our hometown. We are Bird-Kultgen Ford. We are Waco.