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Ford Co-Pilot 360

How Does Ford Co-Pilot360 Work: Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic High Beams

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How Do Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic High Beams Systems Work?

With more than 6 million automobile accidents taking place in the United States annually, vehicle safety is more important than ever. That’s why Ford made Co-Pilot360, an advanced suite of driver-assist technologies crafted to create a safer driving experience. The suite comes loaded with five standard safety features, including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring, automatic high beams and a rearview camera, plus an array of available features. Get a sneak-peak of some of the technology behind the features with this overview of the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite’s Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic High Beams systems.

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Ford Co-Pilot 360

How Does Ford Co-Pilot360 Work: Lane-Keeping System and Blind Spot Information System

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How Do Ford’s Lane-Keeping and Blind Spot Information Systems Work?

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed bad driver or just looking for some added security behind the wheel, Ford Co-Pilot360 gives drivers a safer way to get from point A to point B. The suite comes loaded with five standard safety features, including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring, automatic high beams and a rearview camera, plus an array of available features. Interested in the technology that’s behind it all? Learn about how some of these systems function in this overview of the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite’s Blind Spot Information and Lane-Keeping systems.

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What Safety Features Are Available with the 2019 Ford Explorer?

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2019 Ford Explorer Safety Feature Overview

The 2019 Ford Explorer is a highly versatile SUV that’s absolutely brimming with user-friendly technology features. No, we’re not just talking about touchscreens and Wi-Fi compatibility. This tech-savvy trailblazer brings with it a variety of safety technology offerings that’ll have you more secure and at ease behind the wheel. Keep reading to learn about what standard and available safety features are offered on the 2019 Ford Explorer. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front Quarter View of the 2019 Ford Super Duty towing a boat

Listing the Features that Make the 2019 Ford Super Duty Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA One of the Safest and Most Technologically-Advanced Heavy-Duty Truck Lineups Available Today

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2019 Ford Super Duty Features New Safety & Tech Advancements

Whenever anyone hears about a new Ford Super Duty lineup coming to Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, they immediately want to know how powerful it is and how capable it is. That’s understandable, since most people use their new Super Duty truck for heavy-duty jobs and tasks – and with good reason, too, considering the 2019 Ford Super Duty lineup once again offers best-in-class power and best-in-class capability. But there’s more to the 2019 Super Duty lineup than just unbeatable power and capability. What we mean by that is that the 2019 Ford Super Duty lineup features a ton of new safety and tech advancements for the new model year, which we’re going to tell you all about right here.

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Front Quarter View of the 2019 Ford Flex

What Advanced New Safety and Technology Features Come with a New 2019 Ford Flex at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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2019 Ford Flex Lineup Safety and Technology Features

Now that we’ve got the 2019 Ford Flex lineup here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, it’s time to take an in-depth look at what makes the new Flex lineup one of the safest and most technologically advanced SUV lineups ever created. Yes, the 2019 Flex lineup is already one of the most visually unique SUV lineups ever designed while also being one of the most powerful and capable SUV lineups ever built, but the 2019 Flex lineup is also one of the safest and most advanced new SUV lineups ever engineered. To see what we mean, let’s check out the advanced new safety, driver assistance and technology features of the 2019 Ford Flex lineup.

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side view of a white 2018 Ford Expedition

Get 5-Star Safety and Driver Assistance Features with a 2018 Ford Expedition from Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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NHTSA Gives 2018 Ford Expedition Lineup a Five-Star Safety Rating

The 2018 model year has been a monumental one for the all-new Ford Expedition lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s because the 2018 Expedition lineup has been fully reengineered to be more powerful, more capable, more efficient, and more advanced than any other Expedition that came before. It is now safer than any other Expedition that came before it, as well, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the 2018 Ford Expedition lineup a five-star safety rating. So, let’s check out all the safety features and driver assistance systems that helped the 2018 Expedition lineup earn the top safety rating in the industry. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a white 2019 Ford Fusion on a city street

List of 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup Safety Features Topped by the All-New Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Driver Assistance Suite

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List of Safety & Driver Assistance Features for the 2019 Ford Fusion

We’ve talked a lot here on our Akins Ford Blog about how Ford is in the midst of an all-new model blitz. After releasing a slew of all-new models during the 2018 model year, that blitz is continuing into the 2019 model year with all-new models like the 2019 Ford Fusion lineup. But it’s not just all-new models that Ford is working on. They’re also creating all-new features like the Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System, which itself features a slew of new driver assistance features. We mention that not just because it’s an incredibly impressive all-new Ford feature, but also because the all-new 2019 Ford Fusion will be the first new Ford model to feature the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System. With that in mind, we decided to list the safety and driver assistance features for the 2019 Ford Fusion lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

rear view of a yellow 2019 Ford Ranger

How Safe is the All-New Ford Ranger at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Listing the Safety & Driver Assistance Features of the 2019 Ford Ranger

Ford is preparing to reenter the midsize truck segment with the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger, and that’s got a lot of people very excited – including all of us here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s because it’s been a long time since a midsize truck was built Ford tough, and the all-new 2019 Ranger promises to be just that. But the all-new Ranger isn’t just about power, capability and efficiency. It’s also about safety and functionality, which is what we’re going to cover here as we list the safety and driver assistance features of the 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>

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All-New Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System Promises to be the Most Comprehensive Suite of Standard Driver Assistance Features and It’ll be Found on the 2019 Ford Model Lineup

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Listing the Standard Features of the Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System

With the advent of driver assistance safety systems, automotive safety features have become an even bigger selling point for those looking to purchase a new vehicle. And if you’re looking for the safest car, truck or SUV in its class, you’ll want to look no further than the upcoming 2019 Ford model lineup. That’s because 2019 Ford cars, trucks and SUVs will feature the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System, which is the most comprehensive suite of standard driver assistance and safety features ever created. And that’s exactly why we decided now is the perfect time to list the standard features of the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the tailgate of a yellow 2019 Ford Ranger

How Technologically-Advanced is the All-New Ford Ranger at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Advanced New Tech Systems Featured with the 2019 Ford Ranger

A lot has changed since Ford’s last foray into the midsize pickup truck class. Back then, all you needed to do was create a truck that was equal parts powerful and capable. Nowadays, your truck still needs to be powerful and capable, but it also needs to be efficient, safe, and packed to the brim with advanced new technology, comfort and convenience features. Ford has already been massively successful at doing just that with the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineups, and now it’s looking to continue that success with the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger. That’s why we decided to check out some of the best advanced new tech systems featured with the 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>