Ford Offers Sirius Satellite Radio

Yesterday I attended the Detroit International Auto Show. I was amazed on how may new cars are equipped with Sirius Satellite Radio. Ford in particular seemed to have the most vehicles offering the factory-equipped Satellite Radio option.

For those not familiar with Sirius Satellite Radio – the service offers the following:

Over 130 channels of programming featuring Pop Music, Rock Music, Electronic & Dance Music, Hip-Hop Music, Country Music, Christian Music, Jazz & Blues Music. Sports has an incredible line up with ESPN Radio, NFL Radio, NASCAR, NBA Radio, Sports Talk and many more Sports channels. With comedy, family & kids, Martha Stewart and yes Howard Stern. News and Talk Radio also has a large presents.

One of the best features is 100% Commercial-free Music.

Here are the Ford vehicles that have the Sirius Satellite Radio option:

2008 Escape, 2008 Super Duty Truck, 2006/7 F-150, 2006/7 Explorer, 2007 Expedition, 2007 Expedition EL, 2007 Sport Trac, 2007 Ranger, 2007 Freestyle, 2007 Five Hundred, 2007 Mustang, 2007 Fusion, 2007 Edge.

$195 MSRP; includes the hardware and a 6 month subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio. Ford also gives you an option to extend the program for 12 months at a reduced rate.

Not in the market for a new car – you can still get hooked up with the best radio on radio, check out the program and equiptment at shop.sirius.com.

Tim Somers
MusicHoncho.com