All of the materials used to build Ford vehicles go through rigorous testing to prove that their quality and durability meet Ford standards. At Ford headquarters in Dearborn, MI, a new type of carpeting was put through a simulated five-years (or more) of wear to prove its strength. What's different about this carpet than what you'll find in previous-gen Ford models? It's made out of plastic bottles.

That's right. The carpeting in each 2013 Ford Escape will be constructed out of no less than 25 20-oz plastic bottles. With projected unit sales of the Ford Escape, that could add up to as many as four-million plastic bottles rescued from landfills. And it's durable, too. According to Laura Sinclair, a materials engineer at Ford, "The polyester fibers created from pop bottles make up a nonwoven carpet material...you have more fibers running on each other?that helps reduce wear."¹

As a bonus, early testing has shown that the more plastic bottles used to make the carpeting, the more durable it is. More bottles equals stronger carpet equals a cleaner environment: it's a win-win-win situation.

While it will be a while before we see the 2013 Escape at Keller Bros Ford, you can test drive the well-equipped  2012 Ford Escape by stopping in during our regular business hours or by contacting us anytime via our website to set up an appointment. We look forward to working with you! And remember to check back soon for more Ford news, coming soon.

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