DEARBORN, Mich. -

The branch of  the Blue Oval that offers dealers an alternative wholesale outlet for selling used vehicles that could not be retailed revealed it has reached a benchmark number in its program.

Ford's Automotive Remarketing Services (ARS) program has remarketed its 500,000th vehicle for its customers.  

And to celebrate this milestone, Ford  is hosting a celebration throughout the entire month of October with its auction partners across the country, officials explained.

October’s celebration of the 500,000th ARS vehicle sold will involve all Ford Sponsored Auction locations, the company explained.

Giveaways, drawings, prizes and more will be available for both buying and selling dealers during the month-long event.

The company also highlighted the ARS partnership and what is aims to provide for dealers.

“Since its launch at Ford Sponsored Auctions, the ARS partnership with Ford’s Vehicle Remarketing Department and ARS customers has been extremely successful,” the company said.

“Customers include large and small daily rental accounts, fleet/leasing companies and franchised Ford and Lincoln Dealers,” officials added.