Category Archives: Technology

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Ford tests self-driving vehicles in winter weather

How autonomous cars drive in snow

Self-driving cars are the way of the future. It’s a future that has been promised to us by science-fiction and fantasy writers, not to mention brilliant real-world innovators, for decades. But you don’t really hear about how these vehicles would fare in terrible weather. On Knight Rider, KITT never drove himself through a nasty blizzard, did he? If autonomous vehicles are truly meant to leap from our fantasies to reality, horrible road conditions must be taken into account. We Minnesotans know just how brutal winter can be, and Ford knows it, too, given that the company is headquartered in Michigan. That’s why Ford is conducting tests to find out how autonomous cars drive in snow and other winter weather. Continue reading to see the tests in action. Read the rest of this entry >>

Drones launching from Ford F-150

Ford participates in drone-to-vehicle developer challenge

Ford drone-to-vehicle connectivity

The world can be a cruel place. We humans are fragile and at the mercy of a sometimes volatile planet. Earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters threaten to take down cities in the blink of an eye. When these disasters occur, rescue and rebuilding efforts can be extremely challenging. The forward thinkers at Ford understand this, which is why the automaker is embarking on a new quest to use today’s technology to assist in the event of a catastrophe. Read on for more details about Ford drone-to-vehicle connectivity. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150

2016 Ford F-150 Features for Work

Here’s the best 2016 Ford F-150 Features for Work

There’s no debate that Ford’s lineup of trucks are amazing for completing work tasks — there’s proof all across the country! It’s very rare that you won’t see a Ford truck present on a job requiring plenty of power to get stuff done. One thing that makes them so good at what they do is new technology. Checkout these 2016 Ford F-150 Features for Work to see why they’re such good work machines! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Save Money with the Ford Oil Monitoring System

There’s many different thoughts on when is the optimal time to get an oil change. Some stick to the old 3,000 miles or three months adage with no deviation, and others try to stretch every last drop — waiting months after it’s recommended to get an oil change. But what if your vehicle had a way to tell you how much life was left in your engine oil? Well, that’s actually a thing in many newer Ford vehicles! Learn about how you can save money with the Ford Oil Monitoring System. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How to dim the Ford Sync 3 Screen

There’s an almost endless number of good things about the new Ford Sync 3 system, but there is one issue that has been persisting with some of its users and our customers. A bright screen of any kind can be a distraction at night, and the Sync 3 is no exception. To fix this, there’s a number of included features to make sure this doesn’t occur. In this blog post we’ll teach you how to dim the Ford Sync 3 Screen. Read the rest of this entry >>