Category Archives: Guides & How Tos

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A Guide to Plan a Trip with EV Charging Station Stops Using FordPass® Power My Trip 

What is the FordPass® Power My Trip Feature? 

Planning a road trip with an electric vehicle (EV) requires additional considerations, such as ensuring access to charging stations along the way. To help EV owners navigate these challenges, Ford has introduced the FordPass® Power My Trip feature. In this blog by Akins Ford in Winder, GA, we will explore how to plan a trip with EV charging station stops using FordPass® Power My Trip.  

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Video Tutorial of BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode on Your Ford Vehicle

Ford BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode Video

Ford vehicles such as the Ford Ranger are packed with a wide array of innovative features designed to elevate the driving experience. One such feature is the BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode. If you’re curious about this feature, then we at the Akins Ford dealership in Winder, GA, have got you covered. Here we share an informative video as a Ford engineer walks you through the functionality of the BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode. Learn about the various ways in which this innovative feature can benefit you while driving and improve your overall driving experience.

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How-to: Set Up Trailer Profiles on Your Ford Trucks!

How to Set Up Trailer Profiles on Ford F-Series Trucks?

Ford F-Series trucks are leaders in a rapidly growing segment. These trucks are loaded with a slew of features that allow you to perform various tasks like trailer towing with ease and confidence. For instance, the setting-up trailer profiles feature. If you’re curious about how to set up trailer profiles on your Ford F-Series truck, then we at Akins Ford in Winder, GA, have got you covered. Here we share a video tutorial uploaded by Ford folks to help you understand how this feature works. This video demonstrates how you can add and save your trailer’s information. For more information on Ford trucks, you can contact or visit our dealership today.

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Video: How to remove and install the soft top of Ford Bronco®?

Watch the removal and installation of the soft top of Ford Bronco®!

If you own a Ford Bronco®, you have the luxury to remove and reinstall its soft top when necessary. There are a few simple steps that you need to follow to properly use this excellent feature, where you can partially remove or fully remove the soft top of your vehicle. To learn more about Ford Bronco® in Winder, GA, get in touch with the Akins Ford dealership.

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Video Tutorial On Using the Front and Rear Wipers in Ford Vehicles

How To Use the Front and Rear Wipers in Ford Vehicles?

Understanding the manual settings while driving your Ford vehicle can sometimes be challenging. If we don’t know how to initiate a function properly, then we will have to compromise on quite a few features, given that all of the latest Ford models have advanced technology. They have a How-to series aimed to spread knowledge about initiating different functions of a vehicle, which is a great help for people wanting answers. At Akins Ford in Winder, GA, we have the manufacturer’s video explaining how to use the front and rear wipers of your Ford vehicle. Read on to find out more.

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2022 Ford Expedition off-roading

How does Ford Pro™ Telematics help commercial customers?

Ford Pro™ Telematics for commercial customers  

How does Ford Pro™ Telematics help commercial customers? Ford Pro™™ Intelligence is going to make it easier than ever for retail customers to benefit from telematics. This will help boost their businesses’ productivity – whether they’re deploying gas-powered or electric vehicles – with vital complementary data services. Learn more about the Ford Pro™ Telematics for commercial customers by Akins Ford in Winder, GA!  

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How to Light Up Your Home Using the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ Intelligent Backup Power

Guide to Use the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ Intelligent Backup Power for Your Home

Ford has revealed the next installment in the F-150 line, called the Lightning™. The brand has created a new model on the 2022 Ford F-150 that helps keep homes and businesses safe during outages. This new model is called Intelligent Backup Power. Using this model, when your power goes out, the F-150 Lightning™will automatically turn on to provide backup power for your home until the situation is resolved. This system also allows you to connect appliances like a coffee maker and lamps to your truck’s battery so that they can charge while you’re on the go. Wondering how to light up your home using the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ Intelligent Backup Power? Check out this Akins Ford blog post!

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What are the key features of the Ford Pro™ subdivision?

Ford Pro™ key features

What are the key features of the Ford Pro™ subdivision? The all-electric Ford E-Transit van, will debut in 2022. It is the all-electric version of America’s best-selling van, the Ford Transit. So, what does the Ford Pro section of the brand entail? Read this blog by Akins Ford to learn more about the Ford Pro key features. Then check out our current inventory here in Winder, GA!  

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