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Ford First Responders Appreciations Program 500 Bonus Cash

Do Ford Dealerships Offer a First Responder Discount? 

Akins Ford First Responder Appreciation Bonus Cash Offer 

As a humble thank you for all you do, Akins Ford is proudly offering the Atlanta community’s First Responders cash back on the purchase or lease of a new vehicle through the Ford First Responder Appreciation Program now through January 3, 2022. The First Responder Appreciation Bonus Cash Offer extends $500 Bonus Cash on the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2020, 2021, or 2022 model-year Ford vehicle.  

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2021 Ford Bronco Sport in mountain valley

How the New Bronco Sport Transforms the Escape’s Platform into America’s Most Capable Compact Off-Road Crossover SUV

What Platform is the Bronco Sport SUV Based On? 

The new Bronco Sport may take after the original Bronco in name and appearance, but the truth is the so-called Baby Bronco gets its foundations from elsewhere in the Ford lineup. The Bronco Sport is based on the same Ford C2 platform that underpins the Ford Escape crossover. Ford’s decision to forego a body-on-frame architecture for the modified unibody platform gives the small off-road ute more road-friendly driving manners than the original Bronco SUV, but don’t let its milder traits fool you. The new Bronco Sport is much more than a muscled-up version of the popular Escape.

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2021 Ford Escape by scenic water feature

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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2021 Ford F-150 with new zone lighting system

How to Control the Zone Lighting System on the Ford F-150

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.

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2021 Ford EcoSport on snow lined forest road

What Colors Are Available on the 2021 Ford EcoSport?

2021 Ford EcoSport Exterior & Interior Color Options 

Shopping for a small ute that’s packed with personality? The new 2021 Ford EcoSport crossover SUV gets an updated exterior color selection this year with bright new Blue Metallic and Luxe Yellow paint options now available. If you’re interested in a closer look, you can find it here in our review of all the 2021 Ford EcoSport exterior and interior color options at Akins Ford.

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2021 Ford Explorer in dark cityscape

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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