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Can I Start My Ford With My Phone?

Driver starting car with FordPass app 

Ford offers the option of using technology for its vehicles in many ways. One option that you have is to start your vehicle using FordPass Connect. Fordpass Connect is a safe, secure, and easy way to sync your phone to your car so that you can access your vehicle without a key. When you pair a compatible phone with a Ford with FordPass technology, you can use your phone to open your car doors, lock the doors, start and stop your engine remotely, and much more.

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Why Ford Co-Pilot360 Continues to Amaze

2020 Ford Explorer Co-Pilot360  

Without a doubt, Ford manufacturers are at the forefront of introducing impressive technologies. The latest inventory incorporates technologies that instill safety and confidence when driving. The Ford Co-Pilot360 technology has multiple driver-assist innovations that include lane-keep assistance, blind-spot detector, auto high beam lighting, and a rearview camera. With these features, you can enjoy driving without being anxious about safety threats on the highway.

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Ford Driver Assist Technology Could Stop ‘ANNOYING’ Backseat-Driver Behaviors On The Road

Ford Driver Assist Backseat Driving

Today, the streets are very busy and filled with distractions that can divert our attention. For this reason, Ford has put an emphasis on designing vehicles with an abundance of driver-assist technologies to help drivers stay focused and safe. Systems like a rearview camera and active park assist help to improve the driving and riding pleasure of Ford vehicles.

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What Car Features Do Buyers Want?

60-40 Split Seat Feature

Car buyers today are doing a lot of research online before they even walk into a dealership. In many cases, they already have their minds made up and simply want to take a test drive to experience the vehicle live in-person before plunking down some serious cash. And, according to a recent dealership study, more than half of U.S. drivers want specific technology features. Car buyers love voice command services and hands-free calling features available with ApplePlay and AndroidAuto.

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Waze is Coming to Ford SYNC 3

Ford Sync 3 with Waze 

Fans of the popular Waze app will be excited to learn that this social navigation system will now be available through Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system. Waze, which uses feedback from users to help drivers find the best time-saving routes to their chosen destinations, is currently offered on both Apple and Android platforms.

Seamless Navigation

When Ford drivers who already use Waze on their smartphones plug the device into their car's USB connection, they'll be able to use all of the app's functions on the vehicle's touch screen including the voice command. Although Ford has…

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How to Pair Your Phone with SYNC 3

Ford Sync 3

What is SYNC 3?

Advances in technology these days are gaining ground so quickly, it's hard to tell if the next big thing is already here. As mobile smart devices take the wheel and steer the new world of technology to a brighter future, advances are taking place in the automotive front to bring you the newest in multimedia integration for improved roadside safety. In addition, these changes discourage the need to use your…

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VIDEO: How to Use Ford SYNC Connect

Ford SYNC Connect

3 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Ford SYNC Connect Features

After buying a new Ford vehicle that has SYNC connect installed, you may have already downloaded the FordPass app on your smartphone and synced it to your car. You may have already discovered that you can work the locks, start the car, and turn on the comfort controls while you are still in your house.

However, even if you have played around…

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Ford Pits Cars Against Potholes With New Test Track

AAA reports that drivers spend approximately $3 billion a year on vehicle repairs associated with driving over potholes. And, along with wreaking havoc on cars, potholes and other road hazards cause discomfort for drivers and passengers. To minimize the financial hardship on those of us who encounter diabolical potholes, Ford has been testing cars on a new 1.2-mile track that includes replicas of insane potholes and other road hazards from around the world.

The new potholed course is a part of Ford’s 50-mile test track, which is based in Lommel, Belgium. One new technology that has resulted from…

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