Category Archives: Standard and Available Features

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Can I use SiriusXM® in my Ford vehicle?

How to use SiriusXM® with SYNC® 3

Generally, all Ford vehicles are by default equipped with SiriusXM® that gives you over a hundred and fifty different channels of ad-free music to choose from. It also has news, comedy, sports, and entertainment options. But how to use SiriusXM® with SYNC® 3? Read this blog by Akins Ford to learn everything you need to know about how to use SiriusXM® in your Ford vehicle. You can get SiriusXM® equipped Ford vehicles here at Akins Ford in Winder, GA!

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Guide to Finding a Ford Explorer with the Optional Twin-Panel Moonroof

Which 2021 Ford Explorer Trim Levels Have a Sunroof?

The Ford Explorer’s available twin-panel moonroof offers a great dose of fresh air and an impressive overhead view that stretches over the first two rows of seating. Here we discover which 2021 Ford Explorer trim levels might come equipped with this feature in our inventory here at Akins Ford.

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What Trim Levels Are Available on the Escape Hybrid and PHEV Lineups?

2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Trim Levels and Features

Back in 2005 the Ford Escape launched the world’s first mass-market hybrid SUV. Last year that legacy continued when the Escape opened its fourth-generation redesign with a new hybrid lineup. This year the Blue Oval capitalizes on that success with new 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid and PHEV trim levels now available.

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What’s New in the 2021 Ford Explorer?

2021 Ford Explorer Changes & Updates

Despite its recent redesign, the Ford Explorer stays on the up and up with a handful of changes this year. The 2021 Ford Explorer is available in five trim levels, including the Explorer Base, XLT, Limited, ST, and Platinum. This model year carries a starting MSRP of $32,225. For reference, that’s about $500 less than the 2020 model. You can keep reading to learn more about the changes made to the 2021 Ford Explorer when we dive into the SUV’s new standard equipment and updated color options.

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What Are Ford Max Recline Seats?

All-New Ford F-150 Features Class-Exclusive Max Recline Seats

When Ford first spoke of the redesigned Ford F-150, they promised that the new F-150 would be the most productive truck available in the United States. We’ve seen it all from a tailgate that doubles as a work bench to a new built-in mobile generator. The next-gen F-150 also takes on the issue of sleep with new class-exclusive Max Recline Seats designed to revolutionize the standards for comfort and convenience.

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2021 Ford F-150 Interior Redesign and New Features

What Has Changed in the Interior of the 2021 Ford F-150?

The redesigned interior of the 2021 Ford F-150 is your home on the road enhanced with new materials, an onslaught of smart new technology features, and some productivity-enhancing additions perfect for worksite applications or just for improved on-the-go convenience. Keep reading as we continue to explore the interior redesign and new features offered in the 2021 Ford F-150.

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How to Turn On and Adjust Your Ford Head Up Display

Guide to Using Your Ford’s Head Up Display

Available on select Ford vehicles, the Head Up Display is designed to help you keep your eyes on the road while providing general driving information such as speed, navigation details, and some Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology features. In this guide, we’ll explore how to turn your Head Up Display ON/OFF as well as how to adjust you display’s position, brightness, and size settings.

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How to Parallel Park Using Ford Active Park Assist 2.0

Unlocking the Active Park Assist 2.0 Parallel Parking Feature

Available on select Ford vehicles, Active Park Assist 2.0 makes parking in even the tightest parallel or reverse perpendicular spots simple with step-by-step guidance and surgical precision. This guide from the team at Akins Ford will provide instructions on how to parallel park using the Ford Active Park Assist 2.0 feature.

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All-New 2021 Ford F-150 New Features, Updates and Enhancements

What’s New in the Redesigned 2021 Ford F-150?

This year the F-150 we all know and love is all new – this time with a redesign that keys in on enhancing productivity with a series of new truck innovations make it a pioneer in purposeful technology. Ready to take the leap? See what the best-selling pickup’s fourteenth generation has in store when we sift through what’s new in the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150.

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Ford Models with the Panoramic Vista Roof®

Which Ford Vehicles Feature the Panoramic Sunroof? 

Just a few years ago panoramic sunroofs were a commodity reserved for only luxury brands, but today the Ford lineup is packed with models that offer this feature at a price that’s accessible to everyday consumers. An eloquent alternative to the traditional single-panel sunroof, Ford’s Panoramic Vista Roof® makes the cabin feel airier and more spacious with a healthy dose of Vitamin D we all can appreciate. To help narrow down your search for a new vehicle, we’ve taken the liberty of sorting through which Ford vehicles come equipped with a panoramic sunroof. 

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