Ford has announced it’s expanding the SYNC system, adding Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE and new AppLink apps to the more than 15 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on roads around the world today. The automaker says that starting in 2016, “owners of SYNC 3-equipped vehicles will have more choice in how they access their smartphones in the car. iPhone users can activate
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Ford SYNC Connect will connect more than 10 million customers with AT&T high-speed communications, adding levels of convenience to the SNYC system over the next five years. With Ford SYNC Connect, Ford vehicle owners can: Remotely lock and unlock doors from anywhere Use the built-in GPS system to locate their parked vehicle on a map Remotely start the vehicle or schedule
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Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 1,300 2015 Ford Transit dual-rear-wheel vehicles to replace rear axle shafts. The rear axle shafts could fracture, either causing a loss of motive power without warning while driving, or unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged – increasing the risk of injury or crash. Ford
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Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 313,000 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles to replace a lighting control module. The solder joints on the module could crack and interrupt power to the headlamps – increasing the risk of crash at night. Ford is aware of 11 reports of accidents and one report of a minor
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Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 3,200 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew vehicles to replace the front safety belt retractor and pretensioner assembly. The safety belt assembly could have improperly secured pretensioner cables, and might not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue. Affected vehicles
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This holiday season, no one likes a Grinch around the office, at home or on the road. In order for us all to enjoy the merriment of the season, Ford is offering up 12 tips for drivers and passengers from Daniel Post Senning, etiquette maven Emily Post’s great-great-grandson. Chivalry’s not dead… it just looks different nowadays. Holding the door for someone will
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More than 5 million SYNC-equipped Ford vehicles, dating back to the 2011 model year, are now eligible for a software update that will add Apple Siri Eyes-Free capability to the vehicle. “SYNC, Ford’s entertainment and communications system, was designed to be flexible and updatable, just like other mobile technologies, so our customers are able to get the most out of
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The all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is coming but before it officially arrives on the sales floor, Ford Motor Company is investing heavily into the plant that will construct it. At the automaker’s Kentucky Truck Plant, Ford will invest $1.3 billion for an all-new body shop, facility upgrades and retooling to build the new aluminum-bodied Super Duty truck. This investment
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Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 1,900 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles in North America after some restraint parts could have been damaged during shipping from the supplier prior to installation in the vehicle. If damaged during shipping, the affected restraint parts might not conform to the requirements of FMVSS 209 for seat belt assembly performance or to
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Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 129,000 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in corrosion states and provinces in North America for possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets where the fuel tank is mounted to the vehicle. This condition might result in a fuel odor, fuel leak or a check engine light. A fuel leak
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