For those of us without a remote-start-equipped vehicle, hazards of entering a hot car are all too familiar. From scorching leather seats to skin-searing seatbelt buckles, we’ve all been burned by the summer sun in one way or another. Thankfully, many Ford vehicles come equipped with a handy feature that can help you escape the heat. Keep reading to learn more about the Ford Global-Open Windows feature and how to use it.
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Introduced for the first time in 2012, Ford’s Lane-Keeping System provided a much-needed solution to the problem of unintentional lane drifting. Five years later, this innovative driver-assistance feature is now offered standard on many Ford models as part of the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite. Keep reading to learn how to set up the Lane-Keeping System and adjust its settings on your own Ford vehicle.
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With the introduction of the redesigned 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford revealed the existence of an all-new terrain management system that promises to make conquering challenging landscapes easier than ever. But this isn’t Ford’s first rodeo when it comes to terrain management. For years, Ford’s four-mode terrain management system has given it an edge over competing off-road models. Keep reading to learn more about Ford’s terrain management systems and how the 2020 Ford Explorer’s all-new system compares to that of previous models.
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We’d love to say the thrill of the road trip never dies, but truth be told things start to seem a lot less grand after the first dozen rounds of I Spy. That’s why Ford brought us the Ford SYNC® Connect Wi-Fi Hotspot. With a Ford hotspot-equipped vehicle, drivers enjoy quick data speeds with a 4G LTE connection on the AT&T nationwide wireless network. The system is also capable of supporting 10 devices at a time within a 50-foot radius. Eager to get your vehicle’s hotspot up and running? Learn how with this Ford SYNC® Connect Wi-Fi Hotspot setup guide.
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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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Ever since it was first unveiled, we’ve been telling you all about how the all-new 2019 Ford Edge lineup is taking things to a whole new level. And that’s true about many of the all-new features and capabilities for the all-new 2019 Edge lineup, but that’s also probably an immense understatement when it comes to the 2019 Edge lineup’s all-new artificial intelligence-driven all-wheel drive disconnect system. But wait – AI in a new SUV? Sounds intriguing, so let’s check out the ways this new AI tech improves the fuel efficiency and traction of the 2019 Ford Edge.
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For some, all they need to know about the all-new 2019 Ford Mustang lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is that it will up the ante in terms of power, capability, efficiency and fun for the new model year. But others want to know even more about what’s featured in the all-new 2019 Mustang lineup, and they especially want to know how they’ll be able to stay connected to the world around them while cruising around in their 2019 Ford Mustang. And that’s exactly what we’re going to cover here, as we take a look at the connectivity and technology features of the 2019 Ford Mustang lineup.
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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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Ford is pulling out all the stops in its return to the midsize pickup truck segment with the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger – which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who regularly pays attention to what new Ford trucks are capable of. But the 2019 Ranger lineup is taking that to a whole new level with an all-new, segment-exclusive blind spot information system. Now, this isn’t just any old blind spot information system. In fact, the 2019 Ford Ranger lineup’s blind spot information system features radar-based class-exclusive trailer coverage capabilities – which is what we’re going to examine here.
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Ford trucks have always offered more than just impressively powerful and capable engines and bodies, it’s just that when you provide best-in-class power and best-in-class capability year in and year out, that’s what people are going to focus on. That focus on best-in-class power and capability will continue for the 2019 model year, but models like the all-new Ford F-150 Limited are going to make sure people know new Ford trucks are just as technologically advanced as they are powerful. With that in mind, here are some of the best all-new advanced technology features of the 2019 Ford F-150 Limited. Read the rest of this entry
