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Getting a Glimpse in the Ford F-150 with Camera Views On-Demand
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
How to Change the 2021 Ford F-150’s Rearview Camera Angle
If you own a newer model-year Ford F-150, your truck may be equipped with a Camera Views On-Demand feature that allows you to change the angle of your rearview camera to offer a view of your truck’s bed, surrounding obstacles, and even behind a hitched trailer. Interested in learning the controls? That’s what we’re here for! Here’s how the Camera Views On-Demand system in the 2021 Ford F-150 truck works:
(more…)How to Control the Zone Lighting System on the Ford F-150
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
How Do I Turn on Ford F-150 Zone Lighting?
Starting in model year 2021, the Ford F-150 offers an available Zone Lighting System that can illuminate the entire area around the truck with enough light to keep you working, or doing what you love. This system can be controlled right from your smartphone using the FordPass™ app. Here our guide and video walkthrough discuss how to control the new Zone Lighting System on Ford F-50 trucks.
(more…)How Do I Use the F-150’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Feature?
Sunday, January 10th, 2021
How to Program a New Trailer with Pro Trailer Backup Assist™
If you own a 2016 model year or newer Ford F-150, your truck just might be equipped with technology designed to make hitching a trailer easier. This walkthrough outlines how to program a new trailer to the F-150’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ system so you can start managing your freight more efficiently.
(more…)2021 Ford F-150 Retains a Tight Hold on Best-Selling Status
Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
What’s the Most Popular Truck in the United States?
Winning isn’t everything, but boy is it nice to be the best. The Ford F-150 holds a tight grip on its best-selling status with 589,034 models sold in 2020 alone, putting it well over 150,000 units above the next best-selling model. But this isn’t anything new. The Ford F-150 is the most popular pickup truck in the United States and has been for quite some time now. How long? The answer will most likely shock you.
(more…)Electric Vehicle Incentives in Georgia
Monday, December 21st, 2020
Georgia EV & Hybrid Tax Credits & Rebates
With the recent surge of stylish and riveting electric-powered vehicles on the road nowadays, there are plenty of reasons to invest in an electric vehicle. You can add possible tax credit and rebates to that list. In this article, we explore some of the cash-saving incentives available to Georgia residents who purchase a new electric or hybrid vehicle.
(more…)What Is the New Ford F-150 Tremor®?
Friday, December 11th, 2020
New 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor® Advantages, Features, & Specs
With the redesigned Ford Raptor still on its way, Ford begins to round out its off-road-truck portfolio with a new Tremor® off-road package available on the new F-150 truck. This year the F-150 Tremor® combines outstanding towing capacity with enhanced off-road prowess. Here we discuss the various advantages that the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor® will have in store when it arrives to the Akins Ford lot.
(more…)All-New 2021 Ford F-150 Arrives in Atlanta
Thursday, December 10th, 2020
As the first breath of winter sends a wave of chilled air and twinkling lights across the Southeast, models from the 2021 Ford F-150 lineup have begun rolling into the Akins Ford showroom. That’s right—the newest generation of America’s best-selling truck has arrived in Atlanta, and it’s rich in class-leading accolades that buyers will enjoy.
(more…)What’s the Strongest 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Available?
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
Redesigned F-150 Features V6, V8, Diesel, & Hybrid Engine Choices
Tough on its own merit and smarter than ever, the redesigned Ford F-150 opens the truck’s 14th generation with new class-exclusive features, a new hybrid option, and more power than ever before. In this guide, we look at which engines provide the 2021 Ford F-150 with the most power for your investment.
(more…)What Are Ford Max Recline Seats?
Monday, November 30th, 2020
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.
(more…)How to Disable Auto Start-Stop on the Ford F-150
Thursday, November 5th, 2020
Turning Off the F-150’s Engine Automatic Start-Stop Feature
If you own a Ford F-150 truck, your vehicle might come equipped with a feature that’s designed to cut down on emissions and lower fuel costs throughout the life of your vehicle. Available on select F-150 trucks, the Auto Start-Stop system automatically cuts power to the engine while idling, such as at a red light or while in line at the drive-thru. If you’re not in the mood to save money, the Auto Start-Stop on the Ford F-150 can be disabled without much hassle at all.
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