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Remote Start

Troubleshooting Problems with Your Remote Start System

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Why is Ford Remote Start Not Working?

From frost-plastered windshields to skin-searing seat buckles, extreme weather adds a long list of inconveniences to the daily commute. Having a remote start system helps you stay comfortable by conditioning your car’s temperature before you hop behind the wheel. If you’re having trouble operating the remote start system on your Ford vehicle, don’t panic. There are several easy-fix reasons why your Ford remote start system may not be working.

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Side View of the 2020 Ford Explorer

What New Technology Features Does the 2020 Ford Explorer Have in Store?

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2020 Ford Explorer New Touchscreen and Digital Cluster

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, digital screens are becoming a bigger part of the driving experience than we could have ever imagined. Though the explosion of technology gives us more access to information than ever before. For 2020, the Ford Explorer ups the ante with a new 10.1-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital cluster. Keep reading to see all these expansive new screens have to offer.

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HomeLink® Garage Door Programming Guide

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How to Program Your Garage Door Opener with HomeLink®

We love the convenience of garage door openers, but let’s face it – that clunky transmitter looks like it was designed in the 90’s. With the HomeLink system, many Ford vehicles feature a programmable set of sleek transmitter buttons embedded right into the driver’s side visor. Join us as we walk through how to program your garage door opener with HomeLink using this step-by-step guide.

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Apple CarPlay

How to Set Up Vehicle Health Alerts and Reports on Your Ford Vehicle

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FordPass: Setting Up Vehicle Health Alerts and Reports

When life gets hectic, keeping tabs on your vehicle’s major components can be difficult. Vehicle Health Alerts and Vehicle Health Reports keep you updated on your vehicle’s wellbeing in everything from general wear and tear to serious issues. Keep reading to learn how to get started setting up Vehicle Health Alerts and Reports through FordPass on your SYNC 3-equipped vehicle.

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Front Quarter View of the 2019 Ford Ranger

New Smart Seatbelt Monitoring System on 2019 Ford Ranger

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2019 Ford Ranger Smart Seatbelt Technology

Thanks to a new seatbelt monitoring system, the resurrected Ford Ranger now touts some of the smartest seatbelt technology in the industry. See what measures the innovative pickup takes to make sure its occupants are safe and buckled when we pop in for a closer look at the 2019 Ford Ranger’s new smart seatbelt technology.

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SYNC

Identifying Which SYNC Version Is Equipped on Your Ford Vehicle?

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Which Ford SYNC System Do You Have?

Through years of tweaking and fine-tuning, four versions of the favorited SYNC infotainment system can be found on Ford vehicles of varying model years. Identifying which setup your vehicle has equipped is the first step to unlocking your infotainment system’s full potential. Read on to find out once and for all which Ford SYNC system you have.

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Front Quarter View of the 2020 Ford Escape

What New Features Join the Roster on the All-New 2020 Ford Escape?

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2020 Ford Escape New Feature Highlights

Ford has always had an aptitude for packing serious value into the smallest packages. The Ford Escape continues to be a sterling example of that talent as it rolls into the 2020 model year with a number of new feature offerings. See why this model has been dubbed Ford’s smartest-ever small SUV when we explore the new feature highlights of the 2020 Ford Escape.

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Push Button Start

A Beginner’s Guide to Ford Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start

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How to Use Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start on Your Ford Vehicle

With Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start now available on most Ford models, many drivers are going keyless in pursuit of a streamlined daily routine. Though the system is remarkably easy to use, the new process can take a bit of getting used to. To streamline the learning process, Ford has put together an incredibly helpful 2-minute video on how to use Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start on your Ford vehicle.

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Apple CarPlay

A Beginner’s Guide to Apple CarPlay

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How to Set Up Apple CarPlay on Your Ford Vehicle

With the iPhone craze still going strong, Apple CarPlay makes accessing important apps from the front seat easier, and more importantly—safer. The widely sought-after system integrates select iPhone applications into your vehicle’s infotainment system, making it possible to access your smartphone’s apps from your touchscreen. Learn how to set up Apple CarPlay on your Ford vehicle and more in this novice-level guide.

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Guide to Using Ford Adaptive Cruise Control

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How to Use Ford Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive cruise control is available on nearly all current Ford vehicles, making everyday driving easier by eliminating the need to constantly readjust cruise control speed. The intuitive system automatically adjusts speed to maintain a set distance from slower-moving vehicles ahead. Once traffic speeds up, the system operates like normal cruise control, returning to your designated speed. Learn how to use the Ford Adaptive Cruise Control system when we cover setting cruise speed, adjusting gap distance, and more in this feature guide!

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