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Ford SYNC 3 Software Update Supports Android Auto & Apple CarPlay on '17 & '16 Model-year Vehicles

Ford is making Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software support available to model-year 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. Customers with model-year 2016 Ford vehicles can update to the new SYNC 3 version 2.2 by downloading to a USB drive, visiting a dealership or automatically through a Wi-Fi connection.

“Our SYNC 3 software platform was designed to be easy to update so we can get our customers the latest and greatest features, functionally and security enhancements,” said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services. “With over-the-air updates, we can deliver new features to customers in the background while they continue using their vehicles.”

Customers can update their software by visiting owner.ford.com to download and install with a USB drive, or by visiting a dealership. Customers with Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles and a Wi-Fi network can set up their vehicle to receive the update automatically.

Android Auto
Compatible with Android™ devices 5.0 and higher, Android Auto brings the Android experience into the vehicle safely and easily with Google Maps, Google Play Music, phone, messaging and third party apps projected on the car's built-in display and available via voice controls. With a simplified interface, large touch targets, Google voice search and easy-to-use voice controls, Android Auto is designed to minimize distraction while on the road.

Android, Android Auto, Google Maps and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

Apple CarPlay
Compatible with iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or higher, Apple CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make phone calls, use voice-guided navigation, listen to music, and send and receive messages while staying focused on the road. Users can control Apple CarPlay through the in-vehicle display or via Siri voice control. Apple CarPlay support requires a USB hub upgrade available through Ford dealers.

SYNC 3 currently supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all model-year 2017 Ford cars including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Mustang, SUVs including the Escape, Explorer and Expedition, F-Series trucks and Ford’s electrified vehicles.

Receiving updates over Wi-Fi
Though Ford has been issuing SYNC upgrades since 2009, this is the first time the company is offering an update via Wi-Fi. In Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles with Automatic System Updates turned on within SYNC 3, the system will periodically connect to a customer’s designated Wi-Fi network to check for updates. If an update is available, the system automatically downloads the update in the background over a period of time without any customer interaction. And SYNC 3 is designed to perform the update as long as Wi-Fi is connected prior to the vehicle turning off, therefore there is no need to keep the vehicle running for the update to take place.

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Ever Lock Your Keys In The Car? Unlock From Your Phone With Ford Pass!

Ever lock your keys in your car? Worry no more. With FordPass, you can unlock your car in a jiffy with help from a FordGuide.

With a Ford vehicle equipped with optional SYNC® Connect, you can also start your vehicle or check your fuel level with just a tap, and even have your vehicle ready to go when you are by scheduling it to start automatically.

*FordPass, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available to download. Message and data rates apply. SYNC® Connect, an optional feature on select 2017-2018 model year vehicles is required for certain features.

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2013 Ford Fusion Winner

BRIGHTON, Mich.- If you're a fan of our Facebook Page, you probably saw our post this weekend about Dianna, the winner of a brand new 2013 Ford Fusion! Yes you heard that right. Meet Dianna Williamson, 2013 Ford Fusion Winner. Just like many of you out there, she started entering Ford sweepstakes for the chance to win a new car: online, at Arts, Beats and Eats, and off of the TV show New Girl. Until one day, when she received a message that she had won a new car from Ford! Dianna, who has never won anything before, didn't believe that what she heard in the message was true. Wary of falling into a scam she did her research, with Ford, at the bank, and online until she realized that she was in fact a 2013 Ford Fusion Winner!

This couldn't have come at a better time, as Dianna was just looking into buying a new car so that she could give her 2004 Honda to her 17 year old son. Now, she's debating between 2013 Ford Fusion colors Bordeaux Reserve and Ruby Red Metallic and she can't wait to start using Ford's SYNC and MyFord Touch technology. Check out this video of Dianna heading out on her test drive:



Stay tuned as we keep you updated with Dianna's final choice! And if you want a 2013 Ford Fusion of your very own, we can make it happen with our Ford Fusion Rebates, Ford Fusion A Plan Pricing and Ford Fusion X Plan Pricing. So come on in to check out our Ford Fusion Inventory, we're 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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Just Relax and Let Yourself SYNC!

BRIGHTON Mich., - Now on your Ford you can get SYNC and SYNC with MyFord Touch!  If you haven’t heard of it then let me clue you in because this is the type of technology we’ve all been waiting for!

SYNC is a program that is installed in your Ford which allows you to use your voice to command your entertainment system, hands-free calling and the option of having incoming text messages read to you.  But that’s not all!  With SYNC Services your car can give you the news, stocks and sports scores, as well as accurate and audible directions.  In the event that you are in a car crash and your airbags have deployed you can still call for help with your 911 Assist.  SYNC saves lives!

If you have SYNC with MyFord Touch then you can even use easy voice commands or touch screen controls to adjust anything from the climate to your entertainment system.

Have SYNC with Voice Activated Navigation?  Well while you are in park mode you can enjoy your favorite movie on the touch screen, just put in DVD a!  Not only that, you get a 3D layout of maps to enhance your driving experience as well as an integrated hard drive that will store up to 2,400 songs on it. 

No matter which package you choose there is no way you could go wrong!  Head out to the Brighton Ford Dealership today and check out our SYNC capabilities or check out our online Inventory to find out which car you can get SYNC for!

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 on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs, Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore Lake Ford dealership needs and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2013 Ford Flex – Flex-able for Family, Fun, and Functionality

BRIGHTON, Mich. May 24, 2012 – Summer is just about here and you know what that means – the kids are out of school, many sports seasons are beginning or underway, and it’s the best time to take vacations and camping trips. The 2013 Ford Flex is the best vehicle to take the little leaguers up to the Brighton Schools baseball diamonds, or to take the kids for a fun-filled educational day at the Howell Nature Center. Everyone riding in the flex can enjoy the beautiful summer sky thought the multi-panel Vista sunroof while they are enjoying the smooth ride provided by the available 3.5L EcoBoost Engine. The Ford Flex is so much more than just a fun taxicab for the kids. The Ford Flex has many versatile technology features and plenty of cargo room for you to get the most out of this vehicle.

Let’s talk tech. The 2013 Ford Flex has all of the latest and greatest technologies you could want in any vehicle.  For starters you can equip your Ford Flex with the familiar SYNC with MyFord Touch for complete hands-free media control, navigation, mobile use, and cabin climate control, to name a few SYNC commands. BLIS will alert you when there is something in your blind spot, which makes merging or switching lanes on the highway much safer and easier. Parallel parking has never been easier then by simply engaging the Active Park Assist and letting the 2013 Ford Flex do the rest!

The inflatable 2nd-row safety belts help keep your precious cargo safe in the event of a crash

What about safety and functionality? Available in all Flex models, the industry-exclusive inflatable 2nd-row safety belts help distribute crash force energy across more of the torso area than a traditional belt, which helps reduce the risk of injury while providing support to the head and neck. In the event of a frontal or side crash, the inflatable safety belts hold the passenger in the appropriate seating position, helping to reduce risk of injury. These safety belts are compatible with child safety seats too! Need to haul a big item, take all of your camping and fishing equipment up north, or move your recent grad off to college? Fold those 2^nd and 3^rd row seats down and enjoy 83.2 cubic feet of cargo space!

There is plenty of legroom in both the 2nd and 3rd row for everyone to ride comfortably

Come into Brighton Ford today and take a test drive and fall in love with the 2013 Ford Flex!

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 on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs, Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore Lake Ford dealership needs and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.comor give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2012 Ford Mustang - 'Horsing' Around Brighton, MI

BRIGHTON, Mich. April 27, 2012 - We took the 2012 Ford Mustang out for a review drive around Brighton, MI. This 2012 Mustang featured a 305 HP 3.7L V6 Engine capable of 280 ft.-lbs. of torque - plenty of power for the pony car.  We popped the hood and turned the engine on so we can hear it give out a nice roar. The handling on the Mustang was exceptionally smooth. Every time we took a turn we envisioned ourselves at the Michigan International Speedway in front of a sold out crowd, but we had never even came close to breaking the speed limit.

 The interior was everything you'd want in your Mustang, very comfortable driver and passenger bucket seats with a leather bench seat in the rear. The in dash CD player with SYNC allowed us to access our music without taking our hands off the wheel and keeping our focus on the road. SIRIUS radio also provided us with endless listening possibilities, again, all accessible through SYNC. We undid the latches and dropped the top to show off the classic convertible look of the 2012 Ford Mustang.

The 2012 Ford Mustang still delivers that exhilarating feeling that it has been know give for the last 48 years. Don't just take our word for it, come and test-drive a New Ford Mustang for yourself today! If you have any questions about the Ford Mustang or any other questions for that matter, please, Contact Us today!

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 on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs, Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore Lake Ford dealership needs, and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2013 Ford Escape Price Drop

While we don’t have the final price set on the new 2013 Ford Escape, the preliminary numbers show that not only is the New Escape amazing but also will have a base price that is cheaper than the current model! This news came to us from an article called, “2013 Ford Escape drops its price” from In Auto News. Take a look:

“The North American based automaker Ford has recently announced that the 2013 Escape model has dropped its base price.

According to the car manufacturer, the 2013 Ford Escape now has a starting price of 23,295 USD for the base model, which is actually 200 USD less than the current version. The price tag can go up to 31,195 USD, including an $825 delivery charge, for the fully loaded Titanium model, and dealers have already begun taking orders for the redesigned crossover. The 2013 Ford Escape will come with some interesting features, including the Ford Sync system with an upgraded version of MyFord Touch, power rear liftgate, parallel park assist, blind-spot detection, curve control, torque vectoring control and many other “things”.

The 2013 Ford Escape will feature many of Ford's latest and greatest technologies like the upgraded MyFord Touch and SYNC

The entry-level 2013 Ford Escape S will come with a front-wheel drive only and a 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine, the upper SE will add the Ford’s Sync infotainment system and a choice of two engines and drivetrains, the 1.6 liter EcoBoost and the one mentioned above, and the SEL Escape will come with MyFord Touch, leather seats and other interesting features. The top of the line 2013 Ford Escape Titanium will have a price tag of 31,195 USD, cheaper than the similar version found on the current model.”

If you have any questions about the New 2013 Ford Escape, or any questions please feel free to Contact Us, we would be happy to field any questions you may have!

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 on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs, Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore Lake Ford dealership needs, and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs, For more information on Brighton Ford, visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2012 Ford Edge – Opening Day Drive Around Brighton, MI

BRIGHTON, Mich. April 9, 2012 – We took the 2012 Ford Edge out to grab some lunch at the Green Oaks Village Place mall at Buffalo Wild Wings and to watch the start of the Detroit Tigers 2012 opening game.  The 2012 Edge had all of the great features you could want in your Ford. The Edge has “his and hers” seat setting preferences. With just the click of a button your seat moves into that “just right” setting you saved it to, perfect for families that share vehicles.  This 2012 Edge, like many of our great New Ford Vehicles at Brighton Ford came with SYNC technology. With a click of a button on the steering wheel and a voice command we had the ball game playing on the radio without ever taking a hand off the wheel.

Being a passenger in the 2012 Edge was just as much fun as driving it! The interior was very spacious in both the passenger seat and in the second row. The best part about being a passenger in the Ford Edge was leaning the seat back to enjoy the view out of the beautiful panoramic moon roof. The automatic lift gate on the trunk is a huge help for those trips from the grocery store where you don’t have a hand to close the trunk.  This feature also comes in handy if your heading to the golf course with your friends, and there is more than enough room for everyone’s clubs in the trunk.  

The 2012 Ford Edge is also a great family vehicle. Drivers with younger children can take comfort in knowing that the Ford Edge met or exceeded the IIHS safety standards in ALL categories.  And speaking of safety, the back-up camera makes backing out of a tight parking space with limited visibility safer and easier than ever. If any object is behind the Edge before it backs out or while the vehicle is in motion an alarm will sounds letting you know something is in your path.

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 on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs, Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore Lake Ford dealership needs, and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs, For more information on Brighton Ford, visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2013 Ford Escape Sneak Peek

We have the new 2013 Ford Escape in our showroom for you to come and preview before it hits our lot early this summer! The new 2013 Escape is incredible! It offers everything you could want in your Ford and more! The 2013 Escape has intelligent 4-wheel drive and the driver display will show you how the power is being transferred between each wheel. With the new and improved MyFord Touch and SYNC technology the Escape has all of your media controls, navigation, climate settings, hands free phone control, and vehicle information at just the push of a button and a simple voice command.

New technology features - the hands free lift gate is something everyone can enjoy, as long as the intelligent key is in your pocket all you have to do is make a gentle kick motion underneath the bumper and just like that the trunk pops open - perfect if you have your hands full and can't get to your keys. The intelligent key also makes locking and unlocking the new Escape easier than ever. With a slide of your thumb on the driver side door handle the Escape locks, pull the handle and it unlocks.

We heard many people say they did not like the new look of the redesigned Ford Escape, but the pictures and videos from auto shows do not do justice to the vehicles look. Once you see the new Escape for yourself, you will agree the new 2013 Escape looks great.

With EcoBoost drivers can improve fuel-economy without sacrificing power. You can still get 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft. of torque giving you up to 3500 lbs of towing capacity - plenty of power to get your boat out to the lake. The Easy-Fuel system is great for mess free fill-ups at the pump.

Hurry in to Brighton Ford, the Escape will be here until 2:00 PM today!

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 on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs, Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore Lake Ford dealership needs, and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs, For more information on Brighton Ford, visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2012 Ford F-150 EcoBoost – Work, Play, Perfection

We took the 2012 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew with EcoBoost out around Brighton to show off this great truck and its features. The F-150 is the perfect vehicle for both work AND play. Whether you are heading out to pick up supplies for a big project or off on your next adventure the trusty F-150 has your back.

Under the hood the 2012 F-150 SuperCrew’s 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine provides drivers with an astounding 365 horse power and 420 pounds of torque – not bad for a V6 eh? It’s more than just ‘not bad,’ the F-150 has the best in class towing! Ford F-150 can haul more cargo and tow a heavier trailer than any of its competitors. And F-150 has a fully boxed frame that's the strongest in its class. The F-150 has been engineered and tested to withstand more punishment than your most difficult tasks can subject it to.

The F-150 isn’t just muscles either, this truck has swag to spare. We got in the truck and adjusted our seats and after getting to Home Depot and shutting the engine off the driver seat automatically moved back so I could easily get out. Once I jumped back in and put the key in the ignition the seat moved right back to where I had originally adjusted it! The improved SYNC added a level of sophistication with its futuristic look and more responsive interface. The heated seats in this F-150 EcoBoost work great for keeping you warm and relaxed on drives during the cold winter months, and the cooled seats help keep you chilled on a hot summer drive (which surprisingly we had one in March!).

Talk about spacious – the legroom in the 2012 F-150 4X4 SuperCrew’s back seat was more than we have seen in large vans and SUVs! Usually if you and your friends are carpooling in a truck is a race for shotgun you don’t want to lose but with the extra room and comfortable seating in the back you won’t mind giving up ‘shotty.’ 

Whether your off to the next jobsite, hauling the sleds of north for some snowmobiling, or taking the boat to the lake for fishing and fun on the water the 2012 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew with EcoBoost is the perfect truck to get you there.

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 on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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The New and Improved MyFord Touch®

The ultimate hands-free solution for driving around Livingston County just got even better. MyFord Touch and SYNC just got some major upgrades including a more responsive interface and improvements to the voice activated commands. The Ford Social blog has the details in their post, “A Faster, Simpler, Better MyFord Touch® is Here” Take a look:

The upgrades to MyFord Touch provides a more responsive user interface

The Ford SYNC® and MyFord Touch® connectivity systems are resonating with buyers, ranking as an important part of their vehicle purchase decision. In fact, 56 percent of drivers of 2011 and 2012 models said in owner surveys that SYNC and MyFord Touch were important to their purchase decision. The popular and flexible systems are receiving an upgrade, launching on 2013 Ford Taurus and Flex, as well as for current customers with eligible systems.

For current U.S. customers, Ford will mail out MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch upgrade packages that include a USB flash drive with the updated software, a notification letter, detailed instructions for the 60-minute download and an updated user guide. Navigation-equipped vehicle owners also will receive an updated SD card with all-new, updated map data. If preferred, customers also can elect to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for installation of the upgrade.

There are three videos in the playlist above that share more information about the features and changes in this upgrade. As capable and popular as MyFord Touch is now, the flexibility of the underlying SYNC software platform allows for regular updates and upgrades as the technology evolves.

The touch screen interface has been enhanced with simpler graphics and bolder text that is easier to use. The response time of the touch screen is now much faster so drivers can tap controls and focus on driving. Already popular voice controls now provide even better recognition so drivers can tell their cars what to do, keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

 

In addition to the simplified interface and faster performance, Ford engineers added new features including better phone compatibility, support for tablet computers and Audible audiobooks, improved navigation maps and destination entry.

If you have any questions about the improved MyFord Touch and SYNC feel free to ask them in our comments section or you can Contact Us here.

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 on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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Bill Ford at the Mobile World Congress

William “Bill” Clay Ford, Jr. was a keynote speaker at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. Here Bill Ford discussed Ford’s current mobile technology innovations as well as shared his visions and plans for the technology future of the company. “Both the automotive and telecom industries are at historic crossroads.” said Ford.

SYNC has already been included in over four million vehicles in the U.S. since the product launch in 2007. Ford had recently announced that it would be bringing SYNC to its European Ford drivers and by 2015 Ford plans to have 13 million drivers equipped with SYNC, including 3.5 million in Europe alone. SYNC is going to be Bill Ford’s backdrop for his Blueprint for Mobility.

William Ford as he gives his keynote speech about Ford's Blueprint for Mobility at the Mobile World Congress

The Blueprint for Mobility sets short term and long-term goals for significantly reducing Ford’s carbon footprint and to visualize what the transportation will look like in the year 2025 and even further into the future. Ford wants the company to be an innovative leader for the technology and automotive industry by developing intricate in-car mobile communications system with projects like the vehicle-to-vehicle warning systems to alert drivers of traffic jams and accidents. In the long run Ford is getting ready for the transportation landscape change where pedestrian, bicycle, private car, commercial and public transportation traffic will be woven into a single connected network to save time, conserve resources, produce lower emissions and improve safety for everyone involved.

For a full recap of Bill Ford’s keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress visit The Next Web website. Come into Brighton Ford and see the limitless communication possibilities that SYNC has to offer on tons of our new Ford vehicles.

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 on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2012 Ford Focus Titanium Will Stick to Successful Formula

We found an interesting article from Ford in the News that we wanted to share. “Ford Focus Titanium Sticks to Successful Formula” provides readers with a review of the 2012 Ford Focus Titanium and all of the great features that are included. An interesting point of the article was that many customers actually wanted a manual transmission in the car instead of the six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. Take a look:

Packed with premium content and offering a slew of impressive upgrades, the Ford Focus Titanium has become a notable success by offering customers exactly what they want in an upscale and efficient compact package. So when Ford found out that a significant number of customers actually wanted a manual transmission in the car, the company gave them that, too: After initially offering the Focus Titanium solely with its six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission, Ford soon will bring a five-speed manual gearbox into play.

Although the decision may seem counterintuitive at first, Ford says it’s a recognition of marketplace realities: Many Focus Titanium buyers are coming to the vehicle from upscale rivals that target enthusiasts by combining creature comforts with the kind of dynamic driving experience that’s only available with three pedals, and these shoppers expect the same from the Blue Oval. In meeting this customer demand, Ford will add a new dimension to the Focus Titanium’s already athletic demeanor, which features both a sport-tuned suspension—with standard rear stabilizer bar—and an available Titanium Handling Package that tightens things up even further.

A side-by-side look at both the hatchback and sedan 2012 Ford Focus Titanium

Of course, the Focus Titanium also will continue to offer technologies and luxuries like:

§  The latest generation of SYNC with MyFord Touch

§  A comprehensive Parking Technology Package with rearview camera, ultrasonic sensors and Active Park Assist—capable of helping automatically parallel park the Focus Titanium in as few as 24 seconds

§  Torque Vectoring Control, for improved cornering

§  Heated front seats and dual-zone climate controls

§  Ford’s Intelligent Access system with push-button start

§  Ambient lighting

§  A 10-speaker premium Sony sound system with a subwoofer and 355 watts of power

§  18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels

The five-speed manual transmission is slated to become available with the Ford Focus Titanium later this year.

If you have any questions about the 2012 Ford Focus Titanium or would like to test drive one, contact at us on our website at www.brightonford.com, or stop by our store and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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 on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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Available Ford Features Review and Demonstrations on the 2012 Explorer

BRIGHTON, Mich. Feb. 24, 2012 - We have all seen the Ford commercials advertising all of these crazy technological features. If you’re like most you wonder what these features actually do, if they really work, or if you really need them. We wanted to clear up any mysteries and show you first hand some of the awesome features in action right here in Brighton, not in a commercial on a closed course. To demonstrate these features we took the 2012 Explorer out around busy downtown Brighton.

MyFord Touch With SYNC is an excellent co-pilot

Every great journey starts at the beginning, and in this case, with the push start feature. Apply pressure to the brake and press the ignition button and just like that, your Ford fires right up. AV plugins and USB plugins allow you to connect media devices to your Ford so you can take your entertainment on the road with you to play through your MyFord Touch with SYNC. MyFord Touch and SYNC do much more than keep you entertained, it’s a virtual co-pilot that will help you navigate, make and take phone calls, and even can give you a vehicle health report for your Ford.

Taking your Ford on an adventure has never been easier with the Terrain Management System. Turn the dial to match the road conditions and you’ll have much better traction control for your off road expeditions and drives on the snowy and muddy Livingston County back roads. With full rear climate control, including head and feet directional settings and 110-volt outlet your back seat passengers can plug in portable DVD players, phone and game chargers, and much more so they can stay entertained while you stay focused on the road. 

We have demonstrated these amazing features for you here in this video:

 

Another fantastic feature available on many Fords is the rear view camera, which displays what’s behind you on the MyFord Touch display. The guidelines show you an outline of that’s in between your tires, your distance away from objects, and a directional guideline that shows you exactly where your heading. The rear view camera preludes possibly the best feature on many new Fords, the Active Park Assist.

Just press the button and your Ford will parallel park itself, its that easy!

The Active Park Assist feature takes control and flawlessly parallel parks your Ford for you, perfect for parallel parking on the busy streets of downtown Brighton when you are going out to eat at Lou and Carl’s or Bagger Dave’s or to shop at Impulse. Here’s how it works: You press the Park Assist Button to engage the Park Assist mode. Your Ford then scans the right side of the road for a break between cars to locate a fitting parking spot. Once you’re asked to stop and put it in reverse and your Ford will take it from there, keep in mind you still control the speed and the shifting. Don’t be afraid, take your hands off the wheel (keep a foot on the brake) and watch in astonishment as your Ford seamlessly maneuvers the parking task many drivers fear more than anything. Park Assist is available on the 2012 and 2013 Explorer, 2012 Escape, 2012 Flex, and 2012 Focus.

Come into Brighton Ford for a test drive and experience these amazing features for yourself.

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 on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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