If you own a 2016 model year or newer Ford F-150, your truck just might be equipped with technology designed to make hitching a trailer easier. This walkthrough outlines how to program a new trailer to the F-150’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ system so you can start managing your freight more efficiently.
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When Ford first spoke of the redesigned Ford F-150, they promised that the new F-150 would be the most productive truck available in the United States. We’ve seen it all from a tailgate that doubles as a work bench to a new built-in mobile generator. The next-gen F-150 also takes on the issue of sleep with new class-exclusive Max Recline Seats designed to revolutionize the standards for comfort and convenience.
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Did you know the Ford SYNC® 4 touchscreen has the ability to learn the preferences and habits of multiple drivers. When you create a new profile, your SYNC® 4 system can remember things like your preferred temperature, radio settings, ambient lighting, seat positions, and so much more! This guide and video tutorial will walk you through the basics of how to create a new profile on your Ford SYNC® 4 touchscreen so you can start using the system’s capabilities to the fullest.
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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.
Read the rest of this entryWhen you browse our selection of Ford trucks at Akins Ford, you may notice a nifty Remote Tailgate Release function on select models. Remote Tailgate Release is a convinient feature which allows you to lock, unlock and lower your vehicle’s tailgate using your key fob. Join us for some quick instructions on how to use the Remote Tailgate Release feature on your Ford truck.
New to the Ford lineup for 2020, Adaptive Headlamps can be found on several new vehicles on the Akins Ford lot. This new feature provides better visability during nighttime driving by pivoting your headlights to illuminate past curves in the road. You can learn how this feature works and how to turn your Ford Adaptive Headlamps on and off by following our guide. Read the rest of this entry
When you browse from the hundreds of SUVs on the Akins Ford lot, you’ll notice that many come equipped with something called PowerFold® seating. The available PowerFold® function allows you to transform your vehicle into a impromptu cargo van on the fly. This guide explains how you can use your Ford’s PowerFold® seats to clear the cabin of your vehicle in a matter of seconds. Read the rest of this entry
Driver assistance technology has made some substantial leaps in recent years. Now, Ford expands the reach of the tech segment to the off-roading world with Trail Control. This clever feature automatically manages the throttle and braking applied to each wheel so you can focus on steering while navigating over rough terrain. Learn how to set and use Ford Trail Control with this short walkthrough and video guide. Read the rest of this entry
Seeing is believing. It may be cliché, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. Of course, everyone knows the best way to truly find out how fun to drive a new Ford car, truck or SUV is to get behind the wheel – which is easier than ever to do by scheduling a test drive online at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA – but for those who can’t do that at the moment, we present to you these videos of the 2019 Ford Mustang lineup doing what it does best. Read the rest of this entry
The all-new 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor is on its way to Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, and it’s bringing with it a comprehensive suite of advanced new features and capabilities. Included within those all-new features and capabilities are a slew of all-new off-road features and capabilities. And included within those all-new off-road features and capabilities is the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor’s all-new Trail Control System, which is essentially off-road cruise control. To see what we mean, check out the video below. Read the rest of this entry
