Receive Vehicle Health Alerts Powered by FordPass™ | Ford How-To | Ford

With the FordPass app* and a SYNC®, SYNC 3 or SYNC Connect equipped vehicle, when you see a warning light in your information display, you can also receive an alert on your phone providing you with more information on what is happening and what you should do. FordPass is available to download from the App Store® and Google Play™.

*FordPass smartphone app is available via download and compatible with select smartphone platforms. FordPass is on the App Store and Google Play. Learn more at Fordpass.com. Message and data rates may apply.

Electric Vehicle Value Charge with Available SYNC® 3 | SYNC 3 How-To | Ford

With Value Charge, you can schedule charging for when your vehicle’s rates are lowest at any location at which you’ve previously charged or plugged in.

Value Charge based on your local utility company’s participation. Contact your local utility company to learn what rate plans are available, and to sign up for the plan that works best for you. FordPass is available on the App Store® or Google Play.™ Message and data rates may apply. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

Yuna and Karen Civil Forge a New Friendship at the Essence Festival | Ford Explorer | Ford

This is the story of women finding community at the Essence Festival. As they lean on one another for support, unstoppable women like Karen Civil and Yuna share what it means to them to forge a friendship to last Essence Festivals for years to come.

SYNC® Connect Powered by FordPass™: Using Remote Features | SYNC 3 How-To | Ford

When you download FordPass to your smartphone from the App Store® or Google Play™, and then add and activate your SYNC connected-vehicle, everything you’ll need to control and manage your vehicle will be in the palm of your hand. Learn how to use certain vehicle features like locating a vehicle, starting your vehicle, and locking and unlocking the doors remotely with FordPass.* 

*Available feature. SYNC Connect includes complimentary 5-year subscription for remote features and starts with vehicle sale date. Subscription is subject to compatible 4G network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks may affect future functionality. Certain restrictions, 3rd-party terms, or message/data rates may apply. Ford Pass, smartphone app, for use with SYNC Connect is available via download and compatible with select smartphone platforms. FordPass is on the App Store and Google Play. Learn more at fordpass.com. Message and data rates may apply. App store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.

PASSIONATE MUSTANG TEAM WORKS AFTER-HOURS TO CREATE NEW PERFORMANCE PACK FOR ULTIMATE ROAD-HUGGING THRILL RIDE

• New Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 raises Mustang GT’s game and bridges the gap between GT Performance Pack and GT350
• Performance Pack Level 2 is accentuated by a lower, more aggressive stance, aerodynamically balanced high-performance front splitter and rear spoiler – all designed to add more downforce to attack curves for an exhilarating feel behind the wheel
• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, retuned steering and MagneRide® suspension deliver ultra-responsive road-gripping capabilities in new manual transmission-equipped Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 23, 2017 – Evenings in the garage. Weekends at the track. Gearheads everywhere can appreciate the extra time and effort the Mustang team took to quickly prototype and hone the Performance Pack Level 2 for the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT.

“A passion to create something special is what really drove this project,” said Tom Barnes, Mustang vehicle engineering manager. “And that really showed in the off-the-clock way we went about doing our work.”

Longtime tire and wheel engineer Chauncy Eggleston led development of unique 19-inch wheels that help provide notable steering and handling response improvements. Mustang veteran Jonathan Gesek, former aerodynamics specialist at NASA and now with Ford’s aerodynamics group, spearheaded development of a high-performance front splitter and rear spoiler. And Jamie Cullen, Ford supervisor for vehicle dynamics development, led road test efforts to ensure the car delivers ultra-responsive steering, braking and handling performance.

The result of their covert efforts is available to order now and will reach North American showrooms this spring when pony car enthusiasts can get the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2, a collection of drive-enhancing components designed for – and by – people who love the thrill of taking the wheel of a true performance car.

“It will just beg you to go faster,” said Cullen. “The car has lightning-quick response and never gives up grip.”

Performance Pack Level 2 includes all of the features of Performance Pack Level 1 – unique chassis and antilock brake tuning, unique stability control and electric power-assisted steering, Brembo™ six-piston front brake calipers with larger rotors, a k-brace, larger radiator, silver-painted strut tower brace and a TORSEN® rear differential with 3.73 axle ratio.

It’s highlighted by a lower stance, a redesigned front splitter and rear spoiler, and 305/30/R19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires wrapped around split-fitment aluminum wheels – 19x10.5-inch front and 19x11-inch rear.

The tires, 1.5 inches wider than those found with Performance Pack Level 1, provide a firmer grip, and work with a retuned chassis to put the car more than a half-inch closer to the ground. The package is available exclusively with a manual transmission.

Custom tuned MagneRide® dampers and quicker steering calibration provide better response. Other improvements over Performance Pack Level 1 equipment include a 67 percent stiffer rear stabilizer bar, a 12 percent stiffer front stabilizer bar, 20 percent stiffer front springs and rear springs that are 13 percent stiffer, all of which contribute to a more stable ride around corners with less body roll.

Working a little moonlight magic

Critical to the success of the package is improved aerodynamics scores, which the team achieved by adding larger and lower front splitter and redesigned rear spoiler.

Gesek said the after-hours approach team members took to developing the Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 was so much fun because they set out to create their dream car.

“Our targets were aggressive,” he said, “and we nailed them.”

Using the splitter from the famed Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca as a benchmark, Mustang engineers attached the piece to the underside of the front to fan out as much as 3 inches around the corners of the Mustang GT. It creates about 24 pounds of downforce at 80 mph, helping give the car its exceptional grip. To balance the downforce, a subtle, redesigned rear spoiler stretches across the decklid.

To assist in the team’s innovative approach to creating the new Performance Pack, parts such as the rear spoiler were rapid-prototyped using a 3D printer. The process enabled faster turnaround times, complementing the trial-and-error nature of the project.

The only visual cues on a car outfitted with the new Performance Pack Level 2 are black detailing on the splitter and spoiler, the tire spat on the back edge of the rear wheel wells and the 10-spoke Dark Tarnish wheels, which are exclusive. Customers who opt for Performance Pack Level 2 have a unique opportunity to select Recaro® seats in either leather or cloth to help stay firmly planted while cornering.

2018 Ford F-150: Tough Science – Long Snapper | F-150 | Ford

See how the new 2018 F-150 with available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ tackles one of the most specialized offensive line tasks in football: the long snap.

2018 Ford F-150: Tough Science – Tackle Test | F-150 | Ford

See how the new 2018 F-150 works like an offensive line to help protect your blind spot side and your front side.

Available Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start | Ford How-To | Ford

Available Intelligent Access with push-button start allows you to unlock your car, and start it, without using a key. It can be used on the front doors or, on some models, all four doors.

Introducing Ford Girls’ Fast Track Races 2016: Giving Girl Scouts the Wheel | STEAM | Ford

We want to help girls embrace the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), so Ford created the First Annual Girls’ Fast Track Races, in 2016 giving young Girl Scouts the opportunity to build and race their very own toy cars.

The New 2018 F-150: The Right Tool for Your Needs | F-150 | Ford

Having the right tool and the right power for the job* – now, that’s working smarter. That’s why the new 2018 Ford F-150 doesn’t just raise the bar. It is the bar.

*Max towing on F-150 XL SuperCrew®, 6.5’ box, 3.5L EcoBoost, 4X2 and Max Trailer Tow Pkg. Not shown. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR based on Ford segmentation.

2017 Ford Super Duty: Towing Capability | Super Duty | Ford

With more towing capability than ever before, the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty is ready to take work to the next level.

2017 Ford Super Duty: Overview | Super Duty | Ford

The 2017 Super Duty® is the toughest and most capable Ford full-size pickup truck ever. All-new high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy slashed the weight of the body. Some of that weight savings was then reinvested where it counts the most in a work truck - in an all-new fully boxed frame built of over 95 per\cent high-strength steel, stronger axles, beefier steering and chassis components. The result is a pickup that's stronger than ever before, yet up to 350 pounds lighter.

The New 2018 F-150: Wrangling Rodeo Clowns | F-150 | Ford

With best-in-class* towing you’ll be able to tow some serious, or some silly, weight. Just one of the many reasons the new 2018 Ford F-150 doesn’t just raise the bar. It is the bar.

*Max towing on F-150 XL SuperCrew®, 6.5’ box, 3.5L EcoBoost, 4X2 and Max Trailer Tow Pkg. Not shown. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR based on Ford segmentation.

The New 2018 Ford F-150 meets the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile | F-150 | Ford

Sometimes in your blind spot there might be an iconic vehicle. Good thing the new 2018 Ford F-150 has your truck and your trailer’s blind spot covered with available BLIS with Trailer Coverage.

2018 Ford F-150: Walkaround | F-150 | Ford

Take an in-depth look at the new 2018 Ford F-150 with Master Rigger Sean Riley and see what it means when we say the new 2018 F-150 doesn’t just raise the bar, it is the bar.

Demos with Drones: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go | 2018 F-150 | Ford

See how the new 2018 Ford F-150 continues to get smarter and smarter with a demonstration of new available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go*, shot almost entirely with drones.

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.

Demos with Drones: Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ | 2018 F-150 | Ford

Sure, you can back up in a straight line, but let’s see how the new 2018 Ford F-150 fares with a winding course using only available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™*.

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and the need to control the vehicle. Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection can detect pedestrians, but not in all conditions and does not replace safe driving. See owner’s manual for system limitations.

Demos with Drones: Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection | 2018 F-150 | Ford

Take a look at how the new 2018 Ford F-150 uses available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection* when it’s confronted with a pedestrian. And seriously, don’t try this at home.

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and the need to control the vehicle. Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection can detect pedestrians, but not in all conditions and does not replace safe driving. See owner’s manual for system limitations.

Compare 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 vs 2017 F-250 Super Duty® | Head to Head | Ford

Thinking about buying a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500? Consider the 2017 Super Duty with best-in-class payload, up to 18,6000 lbs. of towing, and more. Become a part of America’s best-selling brand.

Creating a Budget: Can I Afford a Car? | Auto Finance 101 | Ford

Figuring out what you can afford to spend each month on a car is as easy as one, two, three. See for yourself.

STEAM EDUCATION DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR: FORD LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE TO ENGAGE YOUTH TO THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER

The Ford STEAM Box challenges youth to think like a Ford engineer.

• As part of Ford Motor Company’s commitment to STEAM education, the company is teaming up with Academics in a Box – designers of the award-winning Groovy Lab in a Box product line – to deliver an education kit right to a student’s doorstep.
• The box is designed to challenge kids to think like a Ford engineer, giving them the tools to build a prototype of a Mustang GT – to engage them in learning core STEAM principles.
• Ford is also expanding its work with Girl Scouts of the USA bringing the Ford Girls’ Fast Track Races to eight Girl Scout councils.

Dearborn, Mich., Oct. 5, 2017 – With the school year back in full swing, Ford Motor Company is bringing science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM) education to youth across the country with fun, and educational challenges delivered right to their doorsteps.

Ford launched fordsteamexperience.com as a way to showcase many of the education-focused programs it offers. The company’s newest one is a collaboration with Academics in a Box, designers of Groovy Lab in a Box, an award-winning educational kit line designed for children ages 8 and up interested in learning STEAM fields. The unique experience is delivered right to their homes at no cost when they sign up.

The Ford STEAM Box challenges youth to think like a Ford engineer. The box includes a number of activities – designing a vehicle frame out of origami and kirigami modeling, working with copper tape which conducts electricity to create a working motor, and creating headlights and taillights using LED lighting – all adding up to a complete prototype of a Ford Mustang GT model.

Lisa Sheth, a Ford engineer, says programs like Ford STEAM Box include activities designed to help the company engage and build relationships with parents, who are the best resources for encouraging and inspiring young kids.

“Parents play a critical role in motivating their kids to stay curious and sustain their excitement in STEAM education,” says Sheth. “Ford sees an increasing desire from them for more STEAM-related activities, and this is a great way for us to help bring that about.”

Elaine Hansen, co-founder of Academics in a Box, says Ford is the perfect partner to help them reach their goal – to expand their reach and enable more students the opportunity to have education delivered to their home.

“Doing good has been part of our business plan from the beginning, and Ford is doing just that,” she says. “Ford wants to engage in educating our youth, and we are happy to work with a company that has the same goals as we do.”

Expanding Girls’ Fast Track Races
In addition to working with Academics in a Box, Ford is expanding its collaboration with Girl Scouts of the USA by bringing the Girls’ Fast Track Races experience to eight Girl Scout councils from four last year. The races will now reach hundreds of Brownies and Juniors from Girl Scout councils in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, and Texas. Girls’ Fast Track Races provide participants with hands-on experience with the concepts of engineering, design, aerodynamics, and weight distribution as girls build and compete with their very own wooden race cars.

Elizabeth Perez, vice president of institutional giving for Girl Scouts of the USA, shares that “Girl Scouts has long been committed to challenging stereotypes and providing girls of all ages with interactive and engaging programs that increase their interest in STEAM. We are grateful for our Ford collaboration because it goes beyond simply offering STEAM content; Ford engineers work directly with girls during the races. Providing this leadership development opportunity is a key element of our Girl Scout programming.”

Sheth adds that Ford is deeply committed to rallying youth to get inspired about pursuing careers in high-tech fields. “We’re excited to bring Girls’ Fast Track Races to even more girls—giving them an engaging experience focused on teaching core STEAM principles,” she says.

To learn more about how Girl Scouts transforms today’s girls into tomorrow’s leaders, visit www.girlscouts.org.

Compare 2017 Kia Optima vs 2017 Ford Fusion | Head to Head | Ford

Looking at the 2017 Kia Optima? Take a look at the 2017 Ford Fusion instead. With available intelligent all-wheel drive, available enhanced active park assist, and your choice of three EcoBoost engines, it’s easy to see why the Ford Fusion is the obvious choice for you.

Pursuit Rated: New Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan and F-150 Police Responder Successfully Complete Michigan State Police Testing

Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan and F-150 Police Responder successfully completed grueling 32-lap police vehicle testing at Grattan Raceway last month

• Independent testing confirms Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan and F-150 Police Responder are the first pursuit-rated hybrid sedan and pickup truck vehicles for law enforcement use
• Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan and F-150 Police Responder successfully completed grueling 32-lap police vehicle testing at Grattan Raceway last month
• Order banks are now open for Police Responder Hybrid Sedan for law enforcement agencies to add to their fleets

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 4, 2017 – Following the reveal earlier this year of two all-new police vehicles – the 2019 Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan and the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder – testing by the Michigan State Police confirms Ford is first to offer law enforcement agencies a pursuit-rated hybrid police car and full-size pickup truck.

From local patrolling to on-road pursuit to off-road capability, law enforcement agencies nationwide have said they need a wider variety of pursuit-rated vehicles.

“Our new Fusion-based Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is quicker than our legendary V8-powered Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, while offering fuel efficiency that’s estimated to be double that,” said Stephen Tyler, Ford police brand marketing manager. “Plus, our new F-150 Police Responder offers police customers both on-road pursuit and off-road capability.”

Pursuit ratings are determined by vehicle manufacturers. Ford then uses a third party to validate its claims. So last month, in Michigan State Police testing – which includes a grueling 32-lap pursuit simulation at Grattan Raceway – Ford’s pursuit rating for both vehicles was confirmed. The simulation tests overall vehicle durability, including powertrain, suspension, brake and tire systems.

In acceleration testing, preliminary results show the new Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan bested the once-ubiquitous Crown Victoria by more than one second in 0-100 mph performance – 23.1 seconds versus 24.4 seconds. The Crown Vic had an EPA-estimated rating of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. Ford’s new Police Responder Hybrid Sedan has a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined – making it twice as efficient as the Crown Vic. Final EPA-estimated ratings come at a later date.

Powered by EcoBoost
Not only does the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan retain its title for the sixth straight year as overall quickest police vehicle in 0-60 mph testing, preliminary results validate the Ford Police Interceptor SUV as quickest in 0-60 as well – a tie with the new F-150 Police Responder pickup.

All three of these pursuit-rated vehicles are powered by Ford’s now-legendary 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine. Police Interceptor Sedan did the 0-60 run in 5.6 seconds, while Police Interceptor Utility and the F-150 Police Responder needed only 6.3 seconds to hit 60 mph. Fastest overall lap and fastest average lap honors once again go to the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan.

Ford’s efforts to meet the needs of its police customers continue with the addition of the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan – a remarkably efficient pursuit-rated choice for law enforcement agencies nationwide. For those who require both on-road pursuit plus off-road capability, the new F-150 Police Responder adds a new dimension to police fleets across the country.

Compare 2017 Toyota 4Runner vs 2017 Ford Explorer | Head to Head | Ford

Thinking about buying a 2017 Toyota 4Runner? Consider the 2017 Ford Explorer which offers adaptive cruise control, available a hands-free, foot-activated liftgate and more. Become a part of America’s best-selling brand* with the Ford Explorer.

*Based on 2016 CY sales.

Ford Electric Vehicles: Using Charge Cord and Status Indicator Lights | Ford How-To | Ford

Your Ford plug-in hybrid electric vehicle comes equipped with a 120V charging cord for convenient charging at home or wherever you have the opportunity to plug in. Once plugged in and charging, the port light will show the current charge status. Find out more about what your Ford plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is capable of here.

Ford Electric Vehicles: Charging the Battery of Plug-In Hybrids and EVs | Ford How-To | Ford

Your Ford plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has a few unique features that can help improve your charging experience. Using available SYNC® 3, you can check your battery-estimated charge times, view My GO Times, view charging status, and view the current Charge Profile for your present location. Find out more about what your Ford plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is capable of here.