Driving Through or Staying a While? 3 Great Hotels for Visiting Larned, KS

The 2022 Ford Edge is a classic in Ford's lineup, integrating safety and sporty elements into a high-quality, reliable vehicle. If you're considering the Ford Edge for your next midsized SUV, here is some information that will be of interest. About This Beautiful SUV The Ford Edge is a vehicle that seats up to five people and gets 21/28 city/highway mpg. It has two available engines: the 2.0L EcoBoost and the 2.7 EcoBoost V6. The 2.0L EcoBoost delivers 250 horsepower and 280 torque, providing ample power for most drivers. For a more athletic ride, you may prefer the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine that's standard on the ST model. It delivers 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. Safety Features of the Ford Edge If safety is your priority, the Edge is the right vehicle for you. When it's equipped with certain headlights, the Edge has a spot in the top safety picks by the IIHS, as well as a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA. Standard features include a rear-view camera and lane-keeping system that alerts you when you are drifting out of your lane. Other standard features include post-collision braking, which applies after a crash to lessen or prevent a second impact, and the BLIS blind spot information system to alert you when a vehicle is in your blind spot. That's not all. You can also choose to add even more safety features, the most notable of which is Active Park Assist 2.0. When you're struggling to fit into a parking spot, all you have to do is press a button, and your car will park itself for you. This goes for parallel parking, too. Need to get out of a tough spot? Let your Edge do the work for you. Smart & Sporty Design The edge combines both a practical sporty design with intelligent attention to detail. In the 2022 Edge, the rotary dial has been updated to give you more space in your center console. An available wireless charging pad will let you ditch the cords and charge your phone with ease. Add some finesse to the sporty look of your edge with the available sports packages. The SEL sports appearance package has 18-inch carbonized gray-painted wheels made from aluminum, all-terrain tires, and Navy Pier ActiveX seats. ActiveX seats are a material that's more durable than leather and easier to clean. The SE black appearance package has 19-inch high-gloss black aluminum wheels and a matching black grille. Connectivity for the Entire Family The Ford Edge comes with technology that everyone in your family will enjoy. The latest SYNC 4 technology with a touchscreen entertainment system lets you connect via Apple Carplay or Android Auto. The 4G LTE wi-fi hotspot can connect up to 10 devices at once. Your Ford Edge is just a test drive away. Visit our showroom to explore new and used Edges or custom order an Edge to your liking. Contact us at Morris Smith Ford of Larned to get you behind the wheel as soon as possible!

Your car's alternator serves two vital functions: supply power for your car's electrical needs to recharge your battery. A good alternator can easily accomplish these tasks. Eventually, like every mechanical component, your alternator will start to fail, and you'll need an alternator repair. What are some signs that you may need auto service soon? As your Ford dealer in Larned, KS, we can replace it for you. Here are some of the signs and symptoms that might suggest you're going to need a new alternator. Burning Smells A hot metal scent can signal a failing alternator. Your alternator is powered by the alternator belt that connects to the crankshaft. As your car moves, the crankshaft turns, and this causes the alternator belt to run across a series of pulleys that start to spin. Each of these pulleys is connected to one of your car's vital systems, and the spinning of the pulley powers the attached component. Your alternator pulley spins 3x faster than other pulleys to power the alternator. As your alternator starts to fail, it struggles to produce enough power to supply your car's electrical demands. In an attempt to produce more power, your alternator will start to spin faster. This extra effort places excessive strain on the alternator and it will start to heat up and you'll smell the hot metal of an overheating alternator. Electrical Problems Any electrical component can show bizarre behavior before it fails. If you notice strange behavior by various electrical components, for example, windows that won't open or close, or lights that won't switch on, these point to a deeper problem. The cause of this odd behavior is a problem in the electrical system, and the most likely culprit is the alternator. As we saw above, the alternator supplies all of your car's electrical power. As it wears down, it produces less power, which means the available power has to be rationed. Your car's computer will allocate this power to components that need it. The more components that are active, the greater the likelihood that power will be shifted from one of them to supply another component. Damaged Wiring The power produced by your alternator is transmitted to the various components via a network of wires and cables. These wires are connected to every component. They're protected against the harsh environment of your engine by plastic and rubber coverings. Wires can fray or break, and a damaged wire will cut off power to its connected component. Your computer will detect that the component isn't working and signal your alternator to supply more power to that component. As more electricity is forced into the damaged wiring, the wire will grow hotter, and this can cause the plastic and rubber coverings to burn. The smell of burning plastic is toxic, and if you smell it, we advise calling us ASAP so our technicians can fix the wiring problem. If you think your vehicle is showing symptoms. Call us at Morris Smith Ford of Larned, and our auto service experts will check your alternator.

Join us for a family fun-filled weekend as the 30 th annual Santa Fe Trail Days arrives once again! This highly anticipated event is moseying into town from May 27 th -29 th, 2022, and will be packed with activities for all ages, including a parade, mechanical bull rides, music events, and an outdoor viewing of The Wizard of Oz, and an abundance of food and craft vendors. The festival will be held in a few different locations depending on what amusements you are looking for so be sure to check the detailed schedule of events. You will not want to miss all the excitement! Food and Fun for the Whole Family! Year after year Larned residents and visitors alike come together to relax, make memories, and celebrate our historical sense of community. The weekend’s endeavors kick off downtown on Friday with “dragging the gut” at 4 pm, followed by the Larned city pool opening and hamburger feed. Live events continue late into the evening and start back up bright and early Saturday morning with our mouthwatering biscuits and gravy feed, to get the whole family prepared for even more excitement ahead. Kids will be able to play and explore to their heart’s content throughout the day, where they can interact with animals at the petting zoo or soar to new heights in the inflatable bouncy house. You can expect food vendors like Bahama Mama’s shaved ice, Harvest Nutrition’s healthy snacks, and beverages, and Silvey Concession’s loaded fries, not to mention our mouthwatering corn dogs and chicken n waffles. And don’t forget to pick up a few unique gifts throughout the day, from Larned State Hospital Wood Crafters’ handcrafted wooden items, Eileen Thompson’s handmade sewn pieces, Meyer Crafts, and many more! Welcoming All Rodeo Goers and Fans! In conjunction with the Trail Days and alongside the Larned All-School Reunion, our event coincides with the Santa Fe Rodeo! This event will take place both Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds. There are multiple events to watch or participate in such as bareback riding, large and mini bull riding, calf roping, barrel races, mutton busting, and much more. And, to conclude your fun-filled weekend, you can experience a beautiful worship service at the Santa Fe Trail Center Chapel starting at 10:30 am. Mark your calendars and gather up the family to come out to enjoy all the fun with us this weekend! Morris Smith Ford is proud to be a supporter of our community events here at home in Larned, KS.