Two representatives from the Ford Motor Co. delivered a huge honor to Horne Ford on June 23 �“ the 2008 President’s Award.

“It’s the highest award we give,” said Justin Gilliam, zone manager for the Phoenix region. “Out of their group, they (Horne Ford) are the highest in customer satisfaction.”

Only 350 of some 4,000 Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships across the United States received the President’s Award, said Mark Witthar, regional manager for the Phoenix region.

Tony Griffin, Horne Ford general manager, handed the credit for the award to his seven bilingual salesmen. Each time dealers sell a new vehicle or perform work on a vehicle, the customer gets a survey to complete.

“The customers grade you every time,” Witthar told the sales employees.

Although sales of large vehicles declined when gas prices rose, “the F-series trucks is No. 1 in sales here,” Gilliam said.

The F-150 4-door crew cab truck is their top seller, Griffin said.