The original Built Ford Tough midsize pickup is back with a handful of new options for buyers to enjoy this model year. In this model review, we dive into the changes and updates that make the 2021 Ford Ranger an even more compelling choice for your investment.
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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.
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This year the Ford Expedition carries over mostly unchanged, but there are a few welcome enhancements on the docket for this year. Join us as we continue to explore what’s new in the 2021 Ford Expedition with a look into the changes in store for new owners this year.
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With the nation’s growing appetite for crossovers and SUVs, the market has become populated with flourishing niche markets. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for carlike handling or truck-grade capability. If your desires fall in the latter group, you’ll find a model that suits your lifestyle and budget in our selection of new Ford-brand 4WD crossovers and SUVs available here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA.
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Hot off the presses: Ford’s new Active Drive Assist feature will soon arrive as part of an over-the-air update to the 2021 Ford F-150 and the all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E models. Here are some quick details on when the update will take place and which models will be affected.
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If you purchased a Ford vehicle recently, your car offers a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that continually monitors psi readings in all four tires. The system uses sophisticated sensors attached to the valve stem. If you’ve gotten a tire rotation done lately, you may notice your TPMS display has the tire positions all out of whack. Because the sensors are located inside each tire, you may have to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System and help it relearn the new positions of your tire sensors. Learn how to reset tire pressure sensors on your Ford vehicle with step-by-step instructions. For expert assistance, visit Akins Ford in Winder, GA.
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Inspired by true events, Ford v Ferrari tells the inspiring tale of Caroll Shelby and Ken Miles who built the legendary Ford GT40 race car that helped Ford Motor Company beat Ferrari in the famous Le Mans race in 1966. Will you find it on Netflix? Hulu? HBO? Disney+? Here’s everything you need to know about where you can (and can’t) stream Ford v Ferrari online.
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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 and how to adjust the display’s position, brightness, and size settings.
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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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The USA has had its fair share of major achievements in motor vehicles, but few feel soaked in Red, White, and Blue as the creation of the American pickup truck. But if you’re interested in finding where it all started, we must dial it back a century. It was a time when President Calvin Coolidge was hunkered down in the White House, the Grand Ole Opry was celebrating its first year on the air, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum was planning up a “Shrine of Democracy” that would later be known as Mount Rushmore. That’s right, the market’s first pickup truck can be traced back to the Ford Model T Runabout made by Henry Ford in 1925.
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