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Auto repair professionals: Listen in to The Lift Powered by Ford for insights and stories to help lift your business and your day. In each episode, host Chris Czmyrid and expert guests talk up the business of auto repair, life beyond the shop and the parts in between.

  1. 08/26/2022

    Episode 13: Motorcraft® – Tried & True Since 1972

    For 50 years, Motorcraft has been an OEM parts brand building a reputation for quality, dependability and performance. We celebrate this milestone anniversary by sharing Motorcraft musings from former guests — including shop owners, Ford insiders and a driving force of the Motorcraft racing team. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to FordPSN.com. The Lift Powered by Ford is also available wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts: LISTEN ON SPOTIFY® LISTEN ON APPLE® PODCASTS LISTEN ON GOOGLETM PODCASTS About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. Apple® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. GoogleTM is a trademark of Google LLC.

    17 min

  2. 03/03/2022

    Episode 12: Bob Tasca III and Michelle Stallard-Hakim

    What does NHRA have to do with recruiting the next generation of auto techs? We catch up with driver Bob Tasca III for a recap of last season, a preview of what’s to come and a shout-out to the NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program – with added insight from Ford insider and drag-racing enthusiast Michelle Stallard-Hakim. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to FordPSN.com. The Lift Powered by Ford is also available wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts: LISTEN ON SPOTIFY® LISTEN ON APPLE® PODCASTS LISTEN ON GOOGLETM PODCASTS About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. Apple® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. GoogleTM is a trademark of Google LLC.

    22 min

  3. 03/03/2022

    Episode 11: The Wood Brothers

    Know who owns the longest-running Cup Series team in NASCAR®? Brothers Eddie and Len Wood of the legendary Wood Brothers Racing team join us to discuss their legacy in racing and with Ford, the meaning of family, the pursuit of victory #100 with rookie phenom Harrison Burton and this electrifying new era in the sport. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to FordPSN.com. The Lift Powered by Ford is also available wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts: LISTEN ON SPOTIFY® LISTEN ON APPLE® PODCASTS LISTEN ON GOOGLETM PODCASTS About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. Apple® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. GoogleTM is a trademark of Google LLC.

    21 min

  4. 03/03/2022

    Episode 10: Harrison Burton

    Who can you look for behind the wheel of the No. 21 Ford Mustang in the 2022 NASCAR® Cup Series? Meet rookie driver Harrison Burton and hear him talk about everything from preparing for this season to running the next-gen car to driving for the Wood Brothers and brands like Ford, Motorcraft® and Quick Lane® Tire & Auto Center. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to FordPSN.com. The Lift Powered by Ford is also available wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts: LISTEN ON SPOTIFY® LISTEN ON APPLE® PODCASTS LISTEN ON GOOGLETM PODCASTS About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. Apple® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. GoogleTM is a trademark of Google LLC.

    18 min

  5. 12/03/2021

    Episode 9: Recruiting Tomorrow’s Techs

    Knowing what an in-demand skilled trade auto repair is, what can shops do to meet the challenge of recruiting new technicians? A Ford Service Technical Support Operations Manager talks about how and why Ford is being proactive. And we hear what two young auto repair tech program grads have to say about their training – and future. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to FordPSN.com. About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

    30 min

  6. 10/22/2021

    Episode 8: Preparing for the EV Future

    What does the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) mean for the auto repair biz? A Ford Service Engineering Ops Director discusses how Ford is charging forward. And a big-time Nitro Funny Car Racer then talks with us about everything from pulling 6Gs to recruiting techs to piloting an electric ride. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to FordPSN.com. About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

    31 min

  7. 09/28/2021

    Episode 7: Retaining Skilled Techs

    How is the growing shortage of skilled tradespeople affecting the world of auto repair? A contributing writer for Forbes and a leader at Ford discuss the issue. Then we catch up with the team who helped drive the Rocket League Ford F-150 from the gaming world into the real world. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to https://fordpsn.com/home About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

    29 min

  8. 08/26/2021

    Episode 6: Demystifying Diesel White Smoke

    What’s the story with white smoke and diesel trucks? A Ford Engineer and a PSN shop owner help clear the air – providing valuable tips and lessons along the way. Then we talk with the president of Ford Performance Racing School about the exciting “educational experiences” offered. To learn more about the Ford Professional Service Network (PSN), go to https://fordpsn.com/home About Motorcraft® Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com. *See seller for limited-warranty details. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.

    31 min
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Auto repair professionals: Listen in to The Lift Powered by Ford for insights and stories to help lift your business and your day. In each episode, host Chris Czmyrid and expert guests talk up the business of auto repair, life beyond the shop and the parts in between.

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