Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

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How do I jump-start my Ford when the battery dies in winter?

Video and text guide to jumpstarting a Ford vehicle with a dead battery 

How do you jump-start a Ford vehicle when the battery dies in winter? We’re here to show you how to use booster cables to revive a vehicle’s dead battery. Below, we have a video and text guide to jumpstarting a Ford vehicle with a dead battery. Follow along with our written instructions or video guide to fix your Ford. 

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How to use the audio preset tabs in your Ford vehicle

Video and text guide to using audio preset tabs in a Ford vehicle 

How can you use the audio preset tabs in your vehicle? Below, we have a video and text guide on how to use the audio preset tabs in your Ford vehicle. These tabs allow you to save stations, as you’ll see. Keep reading or skip ahead to the video if you prefer a visual guide. 

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What is the LATCH system in my Ford vehicle?

Video guide to attaching a car seat using the LATCH system in a Ford 

What is the LATCH system in your Ford vehicle? It is a way to attach your child’s car seat securely to your Ford vehicle’s seats. This system is recommended for forward-facing car seats and is considered a safety standard across the automotive industry. Keep reading below to learn about the LATCH system and to view a video guide to attaching a car seat using the LATCH system in a Ford. 

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2020 Ford F-250 wheel and tire close up rear end

What are the best types of custom wheels I should buy?

Custom wheel options for Ford vehicles near Edmonton, AB 

What are the best types of custom wheels that you can buy? The best custom wheels are the ones that express your style. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you choose high-quality wheels, which is why we will discuss the details of your custom wheel options for Ford vehicles near Edmonton, AB. Keep reading to learn more about how to decide on custom wheels. 

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How do I install a child safety seat or booster seat in my Ford F-150?

Video and text guide to installing a child safety seat in your Ford F-150 

How do you install a child safety seat or booster seat in a Ford F-150? Below, you can find a video and text guide to installing a child safety seat. If you have any questions about the process, feel free to contact our team for more information.  

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a red car with snow piled on top of it

How to properly store your Ford vehicle for winter

Our Sherwood Ford team is very excited to welcome the fall season fast approaching winter; you can’t beat the falling leaves, sights and sounds of a cool pumpkin patch, or the festivities of Halloween. But autumn’s arrival means that winter is right around the corner, and with it comes dropping temperatures, snowfall, and harsh road conditions for any model. 

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front and rear tires driving in snow

What are the best winter tires for 2020 in Canada?

Like it or not, we’re no strangers to harsh winter weather in Canada. Though it affords us great amounts of fun, like pond hockey, skating, and good old-fashioned snowball fights, winter’s arrival also means that extra precautions must be taken to ensure that your vehicle stays safe and secure when the driving conditions get a little more slippery. So, if you’ve been wondering “What are the best winter tires for 2020?” our Sherwood Ford team will show you today. Keep reading to learn about winter tires, Ford Tire Price Match, and more.  

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2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch trim level on black

What is PowerBoost on the all-new 2021 Ford F-150?

2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost features and functions 

PowerBoost is a class-exclusive, hybrid power-train that is available on the 2021 Ford F-150. As a hybrid power-train, it gains you more efficiency with a better fuel economy. That doesn’t mean it compromises on power though. PowerBoost is ready to deliver the kind of power that truck owners need. Keep reading below to learn more about the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost features and functions. 

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2020 Ford F-450 Lariat front view towing a trailer

How does engine horsepower affect the Ford vehicle towing capability?

Ford truck and SUV towing capacities and horsepower ratings 

There is a positive correlation between horsepower rating and towing capacity in vehicles. We don’t have the exact formula, but we do have the horsepower and towing ratings of Ford vehicles available for you. Keep reading below to learn how engine horsepower affects Ford vehicle towing capability. 

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