Category Archives: Ford

Front-quarter view of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E Red

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Award

How Safe is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E? 

The automotive news cycle keeps circling back to the new Mustang Mach-E this year as awards and accolades accumulate in the first Ford EUV’s repertoire. Now the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has proven its dedication to driver and passenger safety enough to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. How safe is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E? Akins Ford in Winder, GA, discusses this and more below.

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2021 Ford F-150 trucks near river bank

Ford F-150 and Ranger Win 2021 KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

What Truck Has the Lowest Overall Cost of Ownership near Atlanta, GA?

There’s more to buying a new truck than paying the price on the sticker. If you want to get the best deal on a new vehicle, the goal is to score something with a low cost of ownership that won’t leave you hemorrhaging cash over time. Ford fans rejoice: The Ford F-150 and the Ford Ranger have been named the most affordable trucks in their respective classes in the 2021 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. You can find them both near Atlanta, GA right here at Akins Ford.

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2021 Ford Expedition Dual Headrest Entertainment System

Guide to Using Your Ford Play® Entertainment System

Ford Expedition Rear Seat Entertainment System FAQs

Powered by Ford Play®, the Dual-Headrest Rear Seat Entertainment System featured on the 2021 Ford Expedition three-row SUV allows your passengers to view their favorite movies and TV shows, play games, and more via a pair of monitors embedded in the back of the front headrests. Here are some Ford Expedition Rear Seat Entertainment System FAQs curated by the team here at Akins Ford.

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2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid driving on the road

Akins Ford Welcomes the New Selection of Hybrid F-150s

Where Can I Shop Hybrid Trucks near Atlanta, GA?

Electrified options have been popping up across the automotive industry, and to the chagrin of firm purists, the era of hybrid trucks is underway. Built for those who embrace the tides of change, the all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ full hybrid V6 powertrain makes the Ford F-150 the only light-duty full-size pickup to offer a full hybrid, and you can find it here when you shop our vast selection of hybrid Ford F-150 models here at the Akins Ford superstore located near Atlanta, GA.

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2021 Ford Expedition Dual Headrest Entertainment System

Exploring the Dual-Headrest Entertainment System in the Ford Expedition

Does the 2021 Ford Expedition Have a DVD Player?

Seasoned parents know that keeping the fleet entertained is key to a peaceful voyage. The Dual-Headrest Rear Seat Entertainment System on the 2021 Ford Expedition in Atlanta, GA, provides a next-generation in-cabin viewing experience that allows passengers to enjoy personalized content via two video screens embedded in the front headrests. You can keep reading to learn more about the Ford Expedition rear seat infotainment system.

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2021 Ford Bronco Blue off-roading

RV Owners Rejoice Over Flat Towing Capabilities in the All-New Bronco

Can the 2021 Ford Bronco Be Flat Towed?

A match made in automotive heaven, RVs and off-road vehicles offer the ultimate blend of adventure-driven versatility and map-conquering capabilities. That’s why it comes as no surprise that many of our Atlanta-area customers have been asking if they will be able to flat tow the new 2021 Ford Bronco when it arrives at the Akins Ford lot later this year. We have the answer here.

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Front-quarter view of the 2021 Ford F-150 Gray

Your Ford F-150 and Daylight Saving Time Changes

How to Change the Time on Your Ford F-150 Truck 

If you own a newer model-year Ford F-150 truck, it’s likely that your vehicle comes equipped with a feature that automatically changes your infotainment center’s clock to match the local time zone. This feature does not automatically update for Daylight Saving Time, so you’ll have to adjust your clock manually when it comes time to fall back or spring ahead an hour. Thankfully SYNC® makes changing the time on your Ford F-150 a breeze. In this blog post, discover how to change the time on your Ford F-150 truck from our experts at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA.

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2021 Ford Explorer interior seating

How Spacious Is the 2021 Ford Explorer’s Seating Arrangement?

2021 Ford Explorer Passenger Capacity and Seating Dimensions 

Every vehicle on our lot here at Akins Ford has its own distinct set of advantages. Guests that visit us to shop our selection of 2021 Ford Explorer models in Atlanta, GA will find that the SUV can accommodate either 6 or 7 passengers depending on the configuration. Here we review the seating capacity and passenger space specifications that make the best-selling Ford Explorer a tempting choice for our customers.  

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2021 Ford Explorer on gravel country road

How Much Cargo Space Does the 2021 Ford Explorer Have?

2021 Ford Explorer Cargo Volume and Equipment

Tailor-made for the nation’s most demanding families, the 2021 Ford Explorer is designed with the objective of getting you where you want to go – along with virtually anything you need for the journey ahead. Here we take a closer look at the cargo area of the 2021 Ford Explorer in Atlanta, GA with an overview of the SUV’s available space and related features.

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