Category Archives: Technology

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How to Turn On and Adjust Your Ford Head Up Display

Guide to Using the Head-Up Display of Your Ford Vehicle

Available on select Ford vehicles, the Head-up Display is designed to help you keep your eyes on the road while providing general driving information such as speed, navigation details, and some Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology features. In this guide, we’ll explore how to turn your Head-up Display ON/OFF and how to adjust the display’s position, brightness, and size settings.

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How to Parallel Park Using Ford Active Park Assist 2.0

Unlocking the Active Park Assist 2.0 Parallel Parking Feature

Available on select Ford vehicles, Active Park Assist 2.0 makes parking in even the tightest parallel or reverse perpendicular spots simple with step-by-step guidance and surgical precision. This guide from the team at Akins Ford will provide instructions on how to parallel park using the Ford Active Park Assist 2.0 feature.

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2020 Ford Expedition on city street

Technology Highlights of the 2020 Ford Expedition SUV

2020 Ford Expedition Technology Features

Ford Motor Company has been selling cars for well over 100 years, but the incoming wave of tech-savvy features available on today’s Ford lineup makes it clear that this isn’t an automaker that’s stuck in the past. The 2020 Ford Expedition keeps you connected and confident with a myriad standard and available technology features to choose from, and you can see it all here.

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Ford SYNC®3 with AppLink® display

How to Add Apps to SYNC3 with AppLink

Adding Smartphone Apps to Your SYNC®3 Infotainment System

If you own a Ford vehicle equipped with a SYNC®3 infotainment system, staying connected from the open road has never been easier. AppLink® is a feature that lets you control some of your favorite smartphone apps right from your vehicle’s display. This article by Akins Ford in Winder, GA, will explain how to add apps to your SYNC3 using AppLink and what apps are available for you to take advantage of. 

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Ford EcoBoost Engine

What Are the Advantages of an EcoBoost® Engine?

What Does the Term EcoBoost® Mean?

The name EcoBoost® has become an integral part of Ford engineering over the past decade or so. In a nutshell, EcoBoost® is a blend of technologies combined to optimize engine performance for Ford customers. Seems simple enough, but there’s a lot that goes into that title. Keep reading to learn what the term EcoBoost® means in the realm of engines and performance.

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Ford Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® touchscreen settings

Ford Vehicles with Multicontour Seats with Active Motion®

What 2020 Ford Vehicles Have Massaging Seats?  

Researchers have found that backaches are among the most frequent causes of pain for Americans, but Ford has devised a solution that could put your pricey chiropractor sessions on the chopping block. Multicontour Seats with Active Motion® help you go the distance with massaging technology designed to help reduce muscle fatigue in your legs and lower back as you drive. Discover how Active Motion® is making a difference and what 2020 Ford vehicles have massaging seats here! 

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Ford SYNC® 4 Infotainment System

What Vehicles Will Support the Next-Gen SYNC® 4 Infotainment System?

Can you Upgrade SYNC® 3 to SYNC® 4? 

Ford made a massive effort to ensure all new Ford vehicles rolling off assembly lines, including built-in cellular data modems, by the end of 2019. Now, the reason for that transition has become apparent. This year, the new-generation SYNC® 4 infotainment will use those connections. But the new generation has us asking questions. Can you upgrade SYNC® 3 to SYNC® 4? What models will come equipped with SYNC® 4? Find the answers here! Read the rest of this entry >>

2021 Mustang Mach-E Active Park Assist 2.0 system

Discover Ford’s New Active Park Assist 2.0 System

What is Active Park Assist 2.0?

With the 2020 debut of Ford’s latest parking-assistance technology, the Blue Oval now offers a collection of three systems to help take the anxiety out of everyday parking — Active Park Assist, Enhanced Active Park Assist and Active Park Assist 2.0. As you move up the line, each provides a more advanced set of functions for drivers to enjoy. Here you can learn about what Active Park Assist 2.0 can do and what sets it apart from the first-gen Active Park Assist and Enhanced Active Park Assist systems. Read the rest of this entry >>

2020 Ford Escape SUV on winter road

Find an SUV with Ford Intelligent AWD / 4WD at Akins Ford

Ford SUVs with Intelligent AWD / 4WD near Atlanta, GA 

Whether you’re taking the road less traveled or tackling less-than-ideal road conditions on your everyday commute, the Ford lineup keeps you moving forward with an advanced line of drive systems that adjust your vehicle’s performance in real-time. Keep reading to discover our Ford SUVs with Intelligent AWD / 4WD near Atlanta, GA and how these systems help drivers confidently maneuver over a variety of challenging road conditions. 

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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid on field with family

Go Electric with These Hybrid 2020 Vehicles at Akins Ford

What 2020 Ford Vehicles Are Hybrid? 

As the pressure mounts on automakers for more hybrid options, the Blue Oval steps up to the challenge this model year with new hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of your favorite for SUVs. There’s never been a better time for Atlanta-area drivers to upgrade their daily driver to something with the latest advanced fuel-saving technology. To get started, check out our list of 2020 Ford vehicles with hybrid capabilities.

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