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How to Pair Your Phone with SYNC 3

Ford Sync 3

How to pair your phone with SYNC 3

As you start this new year you may find yourself searching for a new car. With so many options and increasing technology, it may be an easy choice to choose a vehicle that may feature technological components that may scare you. However, do not be quick to avoid choosing a vehicle only due to the new technology it may feature. One such new addition to many cars is SYNC 3. Connecting your phone to your car is much easier than it looks and it adds a level of safety to your everyday…

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How-To Video: Using Ford's Windshield Wiper De-Icer

 

Several Ford models are available with a feature that helps prevent your wipers from freezing against the windshield. There are several ways to activate the Ford wiper de-icer feature, including the rear defrost button inside the car, your key fob or with a smartphone using FordPass. Check out the enclosed video to get all the details.

Ford Windshield Wiper De-icer
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Wi-Fi Hotspot Featured on New 2018 Ford Models

This fall, Ford will introduce a Wi-Fi hotspot to its lineup for the first time ever. Select new 2018 Ford cars, trucks and SUVs will offer the hotspot, which is built into the available SYNC Connect system and powered by AT&T’s 4G LTE network.

The hotspot is accessible up to 50 feet away from the car and is capable of supporting up to 10 devices – more than the seven devices that GM’s hotspot can support.

In-car Wi-Fi opens up many possibilities for vehicle owners and passengers. From streaming music and movies to surfing the web, sending emails…

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DriverScore App for Ford SYNC Can Help Lower Insurance Rates

Ford SYNC connects with DriverScore app

Ford models equipped with SYNC 3 now offer a unique way to potentially lower your insurance rate. DriverScore, a new app developed by IVOX, is changing the game when it comes to car insurance, offering personalized driving scores that can help motorists lower their premiums.

Ford is the first automaker to offer DriverScore connectivity, proving how its advanced SYNC AppLink technology truly enhances the vehicle ownership experience. If you own or lease a Ford car…

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In-Car Water Dispenser & Other Wild Ford Concepts

At this year’s Further with Ford summit, several wild new concepts were debuted – from an “On-the-Go H20” center-console water dispenser to a hoverboard that can tow your cargo. The new concepts were presented at the end of the summit, culminating the event with a peek into the imaginations of Ford’s engineering team. Learn more about a few of the concepts in the videos below.

ON-THE-GO H20

This unique in-car water dispenser is one of the most interesting automotive concepts we’ve ever seen. It recovers water from the condenser in the air conditioning system and pumps it through…

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Ford Creates Road From Hell for Pothole Testing

According to a recent report released by AAA, drivers have shelled out over $15 billion over the past five years paying for car repairs caused by potholes. Break it down and that’s $3 billion annually wasted on everything from perforated tires to busted suspension components.

To relieve the financial burden on drivers, Ford recently developed a “diabolical” 1.2-mile span of test track complete with reproductions of some of the world’s worst road…

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