Category Archives: Technology

2018 Ford Escape touchscreen display

How to access and use the Waze app in SYNC-equipped Ford models

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Back in the day, it used to be quite the hassle trying to navigate in places that you were unfamiliar with. If you didn’t have the foresight to download and print directions from MapQuest (which, mind you, were a tad inaccurate most of the time), you were relegated to using an atlas to try and figure out where you were. Today’s technology, however, has eliminated the need for this, and a forerunner of the future of navigation is the Waze app. We’ll be showing you how to access and use the Waze app in SYNC-equipped Ford models, so you can see every twist and turn in clarity!  

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2018 Ford Expedition front seats side view

Top Five Tech Innovations on 2018 Ford SUVs

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Posted in Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Technology

For most Canadians, there aren’t many model brands that have been more innovative and advanced over the years than the Ford family. Each of its models have been bestsellers across the country for generations, which is evident especially in the case of the Explorer, Escape and Edge SUVs. All three brothers have some of the top features on the market at your disposal, and we’ve listed our five favourites for you today. Join our Sherwood Ford team in checking out what a Ford SUV can provide! 

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2018 Ford Explorer front view

What features are included with the Ford Safe and Smart Package?

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Posted in Safety, Technology

Safety and driver assistance innovations of the Ford Safe and Smart Package 

Having the privilege of being able to drive carries a lot of responsibility with it, most notably ensuring that you’re doing all you can to make the driving experience safe and secure for not only yourself but the people who share the road with you. When you’re caught up in the hustle of everyday life, this can be a challenge, but not to worry! With some awesome new features on Ford vehicles, it’s easy to keep the road peaceful and serene for all. Come and see some of the top safety and driver assistance innovations of the Ford Safe and Smart Package, as well as the models that host it! 

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Front Seats Inside the 2017 Ford F-150

How to Program the Memory Seats in your Ford Vehicle

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Posted in Ford News, Technology, Tips & Tricks

One of the best and most innovative features inside your new Ford truck, car, or SUV is its capability to remember your personal settings!

We all know how annoying it can be when you let someone else drive your vehicle. You get in, and everything is out of whack. The seat is different, the mirrors are out of the perfect place it took you forever to find, the accelerator and brake pedal are too close, and don’t let us even get started on the lumbar support! Thankfully, because of the memory seats inside Ford vehicles, you can always revert back to your favourite settings after someone else has taken your Ford for a ride.

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Super Duty Engine Exhaust Brake

How Does the Engine-Exhaust Brake Work?

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Posted in FAQ, Ford Super Duty, Technology, Tips & Tricks

6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel Engine-Exhaust Braking

In order to help your Super Duty perform with better handling and control while towing down hills, Ford has upgraded its innovative Smart Exhaust Brake function. How does the engine-exhaust brake work, you may wonder. Keep reading to find out with Sherwood Ford of Sherwood Park, AB.

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