Category Archives: Safety

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Ford Pedestrian Detection Helps Drivers See in the Dark

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Ford Pedestrian Detection Updated for Safer Nighttime Driving

Driving at night ranks high on most driver’s lists of things they don’t look forward to. With limited visibility and long stretches of road without proper lighting, driving at night can be a hazardous and nerve-wracking experience, which is why the Ford pedestrian detection safety feature has been updated for safer nighttime driving. These improvements and upgrades to the pedestrian detection safety system have allowed the feature to better protect drivers at night, as it is now literally looking out for you so you no longer have to fear what lies on the road ahead. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Mustang driving on the road

How Many New Safety and Technology Features Are Included in the 2018 Ford Mustang?

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New Technology and Safety Features for the 2018 Ford Mustang

The best-selling sports coupe on the entire planet is getting upgraded in a big way for the 2018 model year, and that makes us shake with anticipation here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, because these upgrades make the 2018 Ford Mustang the safest and most technologically-advanced Mustang ever. In addition to its powerful and efficient engine options and smoother-than-ever handling, the new Ford Mustang features an extensive list of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. And that’s what we’re going to focus on here as we take a closer look at the new technology and safety features for the 2018 Ford Mustang. Read the rest of this entry >>

red 2018 Ford Explorer parked on a beach

Checking out the 2018 Ford Explorer’s New Technology and Safety Features

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Technology and Safety Features Included in the 2018 Ford Explorer

There’s a lot to love about the new 2018 Ford Explorer. The new Ford Explorer features the choice between three powerful and efficient engines and four new exterior colors, while also sporting redesigned front and rear styling details. What’s even better is the fact that it features an impressive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. That’s what we’re going to be taking a closer look at in this post, so let’s dive right in and check out the new technology and safety features included in the 2018 Ford Explorer. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Safe is the 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport?

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2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport Handling and Safety Features

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport. And with good reason, too, as it’s a performance sedan unlike any other found on the road today – or any day, for that matter. Everyone knows about the 2017 Fusion V6 Sport’s impressive powertrain, but without supremely agile handling abilities, all the power in the world means nothing. And with sleek handling comes added safety, which is also just as important as power. So let’s take a closer look at the handling and safety features found within the 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2016 Ford Fiesta

How Safe is the New 2017 Ford Fusion?

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2017 Ford Fusion New Safety and Driver Assistance Features

The 2017 model year brought a number of impressive and significant new upgrades and updates to the Ford Fusion, including new front styling complete with signature lighting, available LED headlights, new grille options, a redesigned rear end, a new high-end Platinum trim level and, of course, the ever-popular 2017 Ford Fusion Sport. While all of that has created quite a bit of buzz around the 2017 Ford Fusion, perhaps even more impressive is the new Fusion’s comprehensive suite of advanced new safety and driver assistance features. So, let’s take a closer look at those to find out all of the many ways the 2017 Fusion works to keep you and your passengers safe. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front view of the 2017 Ford Focus Yellow

What Safety and Technology Features Come with the 2017 Ford Focus?

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2017 Ford Focus Safety and Technology Features

There’s a reason the Ford Focus has become such a popular model in the automotive industry. Actually, there are many reasons. And the 2017 Ford Focus highlights all of them, including a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. The 2017 model year also features a new trim package for the Focus, with the 2017 Focus SEL including 17-inch machined-aluminum wheels with black-painted pockets, fog lamps, black headlight bezels and a power moonroof. But what about all the impressive safety and technology features found in all 2017 Focus models? Let’s take a closer look and see what’s all included in the new Focus. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Expedition Red towing a trailer

How Powerful and Safe is the 2018 Ford Expedition?

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2018 Ford Expedition New Powertrain and Safety Features

Ford created quite a bit of buzz with the recent unveiling of the 2018 Ford Expedition, which promises to be even more capable, powerful, smart and efficient than the 2017 Expedition. It’s able to do this thanks to an upgraded and optimized new powertrain, an all-new trailering system and a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety and driver assistance features. But just how powerful is this new powertrain? How capable is the new trailering system? And how safe are these advanced new features? Let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Super Duty Truck in a commercial site

How Safe is the 2017 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4×2 Super Duty?

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2017 Ford Super Duty Earns 5-Star Overall Government Crash Rating

You can add another achievement to the long list of things the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4×2 does better than anything else. Not only is the all-new F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4×2 the toughest, smartest and most capable Super Duty ever, it’s now also the safest. That’s thanks to it earning a five-star overall safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program, making the 2017 F-Series Super Duty the only heavy-duty pickup truck to ever earn the NHTSA’s highest safety rating. How did the new Super Duty achieve such an incredible accomplishment? Let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford Mustang Gray

Ford Announces New Mustang Convertible

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When is the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible Being Released?

Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang knows just how much fun it is to drive America’s favorite and best-selling sports car. And now that driving experience is about to get that much better. Why? Because you’re going to be able to put to top down as you cruise along in your new Mustang. Yes, you read that correctly. A new 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible is going on sale this fall at dealerships nationwide, including right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, Georgia. But the ability to feel the wind in your hair as you open up your new Ford Mustang Convertible isn’t the only advanced new feature offered. To see what we mean, let’s take a closer look at all of the features coming with the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2017 Ford Explorer

2017 Ford Explorer New Driver Assistance Features

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How Safe is the 2017 Ford Explorer?

For the last 25 years, the Ford Explorer has been the best-selling SUV in the United States. And the 2017 Ford Explorer is primed and ready to continue that tradition thanks to a choice between three powerful and efficient engines, newly available appearance packages and a comprehensive suite of advanced new technology, comfort, convenience and safety features. It’s the safety features we’ll be focusing on today, as we take a look at the wide array of advanced new driver assistance features found in the 2017 Explorer. Read the rest of this entry >>