Ford Developing Advanced Lighting System To ID Potential Driving Hazards Before The Driver Does

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Wouldn't it be great if your vehicle could help you actually "see" the road? Well you're in luck because Ford is developing an advanced lighting system to ID potential driving hazards before the driver does. This incredible new technology is called the Camera-Based Advanced Front Lighting System, and is one of the most exciting safety features Ford has ever produced!

This new system adds to Ford's current Adaptive Front Lighting System and Traffic Sign Recognition, which are already available in the current Ford lineup. These features improve visibility for drivers in badly-lit areas, as well as roundabouts and stop, give-away or yield signs.

This system is truly state-of-the-art! The Camera-Based Advanced Front Lighting System can spotlight hazards with a spot and a stripe on the road surface, which is illuminated by two special LED lamps next to the fog lights. The highlighted object shows on the display screen inside the car and is boxed by a red or yellow frame, depending on the proximity of the object and the level of danger presented. 

The fact that Ford is developing an advanced lighting system to ID potential driving hazards before the driver does further fortifies Ford Motor Company as one of the industry-leading producers in safety features and technology. If you would like to get a first-hand look at the current Ford safety systems integrated into its vehicles, stop by your local Howell Area Used Car Dealer today! We have tons of new and used vehicles for you to check out, or even take them out for a test drive. Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Ford Seeks Expanded Adoption of Inflatable Safety Belt

BRIGHTON, Mich - Ford Seeks Expanded Adoption of the Inflatable Safety Belt by patenting the technology and offering it to other companies and industries, including some competing automotive manufacturers. Ford is hoping with an increased availability in licenses, there will be a wider adoption of enhancing passenger safety with inflatable safety belts. Ford Motor Company has been committed to standardizing technology which goes beyond Ford customers. As more companies that get onboard with this new technology, the larger the improvement in travel safety and the amount of passenger injuries that occur in seated-passenger transportation across the board.

Ford Seeks Expanded Adoption of Inflatable Safety Belt, just four years after the debut in 2010. Ford has started expanding availability of the safety belts on Ford and Lincoln vehicles. As of now, the Ford Flex, Explorer and Fusion contain the new technology and soon we will see it on the 2015 F-150, Lincoln MKT and MKZ. The inflatable safety belts work just as a standard seat belt would, until the instance of a crash. The seat belt then deploys over the passenger's torso and shoulder, distributing the pressure over a larger area than a traditional seat belt. When pressure is dispersed to a larger area, it reduces the amount of weight on the passenger's chest and helps to control the head and neck motion. 

If you're interested in acquiring a vehicle with the latest inflatable safety belt technology, give Brighton Ford a call. We are more than happy finding you a safe, top-quality vehicle so that you can drive away with ease. Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Ford Studies Russian Space Robots to Make Your Car Safer

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Within the next few years, it is very likely that vehicle-to-vehicle communication will be common in Ford vehicles. This technology would be used for safety reasons, allowing vehicles to exchange anonymous data if they are nearby. This data would include things such as speed, position, etc. However, this technology is still in the beginning stages, with the kinks still being worked out. That's why Ford will now study Russian Space Robots to make your car safer - sound confusing? Let us explain.

Communication between the International Space Station and earth is one of the most advanced communication models there is. This communication model will be analyzed by Ford to see how communication is sent to space, even when the system experiences an outage. Specifically, how the robots in space communicate with the robot caretakers at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia.

By studying how communication works between earth and the Russian space robots, Ford will be able to improve its vehicle-to-vehicle communication system drastically. With the information collected, Ford will know how to create a communication network that will continue to function even if a car's data connection is damaged in a crash or the system fails. To put it simply, Ford is trying to create a way for vehicles to communicate with each other even if one vehicle's system goes offline. That means that if an accident occurs, drivers and their cars would receive an emergency message informing them about the damaged vehicle.

Ford studies Russian space robots to make your car safer. While this technology is still being developed, we still have a huge selection of New Ford Cars that come with safety features designed to make you feel secure and in control. To discuss what kind of features you're looking for specifically, stop by our Novi Area Ford Dealer today. One of our friendly and knowledgeable team members would be more than happy to go over features and details with you.

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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2013 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+

BRIGHTON, Mich.- We've got even more good news about the popular new Ford Fusion! The 2013 Ford Fusion Earned IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+, the highest vehicle crash safety recommendation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Top Safety Pick Plus is a new IIHS rating that applies to vehicles produced after mid-December 2012. Even more, the 2013 Ford Fusion has also achieved an Acceptable Rating from the IIHS in the challenging new small overlap front crash test; from the ratings good, acceptable, marginal or poor. Ford Ford Motor Company safety is a top priority and the Fusion’s Personal Safety System definitely helped Ford achieve these top ratings from the IIHS.

The 2013 Ford Fusion features a new Personal Safety System with new safety belt technologies and redesigned front and side airbags. The network of components that make up the Personal Safety System work together to deploy airbags during a collision. The vehicle transmits information to activate safety belt pretensioners and deploy the dual-stage airbags depending on the size and position of the occupants in the front seat. The 2013 Ford Fusion advanced airbags are specially designed to protect passengers of all sizes.

Your Livingston County Ford Dealership has vast inventory of IIHS Top Safety Pick+ 2013 Ford Fusions! Don't forget to take advantage of our Ford Fusion Rebates and Ford Fusion A Plan Pricing! Stop by our lot located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives on customer satisfaction.  For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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