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Monday, September 21, 2015

MyFord Mobile Expands to Smartwatch for Driver Convenience

JACKSON, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. recently expanded MyFord Mobile to work with drivers’ smartwatches in a move that will further convenience the automaker’s customers. You can now access in-depth vehicle data from your wrist, without ever digging for your smartphone in your pocket.

Ford engineers developed the MyFord Mobile app to provide customers with features and information about their electric or hybrid vehicle, including:

Battery charge level to help you know ahead of time when to charge
Driving range to help you gauge drivable distances
Vehicle location to help you find your long-lost parking space
Vehicle mileage summary so you can tell how far your driving between charges
Last trip summary that includes a personal driving score and percentage of EV miles
Door locking so your vehicle is never left vulnerable, and unlocking for convenience
Remote vehicle cabin preparation so you can crank the heat or cool things down before you’re inside

As MyFord Mobile expands to smartwatches for driver convenience, it’s clear that Ford is focused on technology, but also eco-friendly development. The MyFord Mobile previous trip summary feature lets you see your miles per gallon or mpg equivalent, trip miles, and braking and driving efficiency through a display of green leaves, where the more leaves shown indicates better driver efficiency.

Additionally, the app included a Google Maps feature you can pinch and zoom with to find Ford electric or hybrid vehicle charging stations. MyFord Mobile works with Android Wear and Apple Watch smartwatch applications, and can be integrated with the Ford C-Max Energi, Ford Focus Electric, and Ford Fusion Energi. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The new MyFord Mobile app for the smartwatch should make it easier to determine whether or not your vehicle is in need of car repair or routine auto service by providing you with information like that listed above. But if you need help figuring out how your MyFord Mobile app functions, stop by our Dexter Ford dealer and one of our staff members would be glad to help.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. We will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

Used 2010 Ford Transit Van for Sale Grass Lake, MI

Used Vans for Sale Grass Lake, MI – Is your business growing and in desperate need of an additional work vehicle for your fleet? Don’t go over your budget to purchase a new van that will take years to pay off. Instead, go with this used 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo Van with 137,528 miles and only $9,961. Not only will you get the equipment space you need, you’ll also save money at the pump with 22 mpg city and 25 mpg hwy.

2010 Ford Transit Connect

Engine: Duratec 2.0L DOHC I4

Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive

Interior: Dark Gray w/ Driver & Front Passenger Cloth Buckets

Exterior: Panther Black Metallic

When you’re work in an industry that requires multiple sets of tools and bulky equipment, it pays to have a vehicle like this used Ford Transit that can lug all of your things to the job site while you stay comfortable behind the wheel. Stop by our Grass Lake area used car dealer to take it for a test-drive, or check out the other used cars and trucks for sale on our lot.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. We will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

Friday, September 18, 2015

Ford Adaptive Steering Improves Vehicle Control for Drivers

JACKSON, Mich. – Power steering is about to get a makeover as Ford Motor Co. prepares to introduce an adaptive steering system that will improve vehicle control for drivers.

“First and foremost, all Ford Motor Company products have to offer a great driving experience,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “This new steering technology can help make vehicles easy to maneuver and fun to drive.”

Most vehicles are equipped with a fixed-ratio steering system where the direction of the front wheels directly correlates with the amount of times you turn the steering wheel. Ford adaptive steering improves vehicle control for drivers by altering the relationship between how many times you turn the wheel and how the front wheels respond to those turns.

The steering system will make it easier for you to handle your vehicle according to the context of a driving situation. At low speeds the steering wheel will require more turns to maneuver your vehicle, making it easier to gauge your positioning in instances such as pulling into tight parking spaces. At high speeds the steering wheel will require less turns so you can maintain steady control while switching lanes on the highway, for example.

Ford collaborated with engineers from TKAG, an automotive supplier based in Germany, to develop the steering system. The steering wheel contains a precision-controlled actuator – an electric motor and gearing system – that adds or subtracts from your steering inputs, according to Ford. It allows for steering accommodation, but doesn’t alter other aspects of a conventional steering system.

Ford’s adaptive steering system will debut with the 2016 Ford Edge – available in our Ford Edge inventory in the near future – and down the road will be added to other Ford and Lincoln vehicles. With such an advanced steering system, you’ll have more control than ever and be less at risk for making driving mistakes that require expert car repair and auto service.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

5 Safe Driving Tips During Michigan Deer Season

4 Safe Driving Tips During Michigan Deer Season

JACKSON, Mich. – Michigan's landscape is quilted with farmland and wooded areas that serve the state's large deer population. Unfortunately, that large deer population led Michigan to experience 45,690 vehicle-deer crashes in 2014, according to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts of the Michigan Office of Highway Planning.

Michigan is ranked 10th in the nation for vehicle-deer collisions, and drivers have a 1-in-97 chance of hitting a deer, according to State Farm. To reduce your chance of a collision as deer season peaks between October and December, keep in mind these 5 safe driving tips during Michigan deer season:

Pay careful attention to deer activity at night. Of Michigan’s total vehicle-deer accidents in 2014, 26,312 occurred during dark hours. This is due to deer being nocturnal animals. Use your high beams when driving on unlit roads in order to spot deer further ahead of time

Watch for warning signs that deer could be nearby. This includes deer crossing signs as well as natural indications. For instance, if you’re driving on a road bordered by woods on either side you should keep an eye out. Additionally, if you see one deer on the side of the road you should assume there are more deer seeing as they usually travel in herds.

Don't swerve to avoid hitting a deer. Swerving could take you into oncoming traffic or a tree, putting you and other drivers in more danger. The safest solution is to firmly apply the brakes, keep both hands on the wheel, and continue forward towards the deer.

Don’t increase or maintain your speed to hit a deer, despite the popular belief that it mitigates the danger of the collision. Hitting a deer at a high speed will cause more damage because the force of impact will be greater. Hitting a deer at a slower speed will cause less damage and put you in less danger.

Pull over and call the local authorities if you hit a deer. Stay in your vehicle while you wait for them to arrive, and don’t approach the deer or attempt to move it out of the road. The animal could just be in shock and you could startle it, putting yourself and other drivers in further danger.

It’s unlikely you’ll find yourself in a vehicle-deer collision, but the possibility of it happening is real. Follow these 5 safe driving tips during Michigan deer season and you can keep your chances of hitting a deer low. Unfortunately, bad luck happens and it can transform a scenic drive into a catastrophe, and after hitting a deer your vehicle could look like crumpled aluminum foil. The important thing is that you’re unharmed, but when it comes to fixing your vehicle let the experts at our Stockbridge area auto service take care of your car repairs.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. We will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Used Ford Focus for Sale near Grass Lake, MI

Used 2010 Ford Focus for Sale near Grass Lake, MI – If you’re looking for an affordable, fuel-efficient car, this used 2010 Ford Focus for sale near Grass Lake, MI is waiting for you to get behind the wheel. With 74,778 miles and 24 mpg city/34 mpg hwy, this front-wheel drive Focus SE is priced at a low $8,881. Trade in your current vehicle at Seymour Ford Lincoln in Jackson, MI, and start experiencing the features this used Focus from a local owner is equipped with, including:

ABS
Audio Input Jack
MP3 Compatibility
Multi-Function Remote, Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Power Windows
Satellite Radio
Seats Five
Security System
Stability Control
Side Air Bags
Traction Control

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Used 2010 Ford Focus SE

Engine: 2.0L Duratec DOHC I4

Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic

Interior: Charcoal Black

Exterior: Green

Purchase this used 2010 Ford Focus for sale at our Grass Lake area used car dealer and experience the convenience of great gas mileage that will save you money at the pump. With such low miles, you can expect to drive this used Ford Focus for years to come just by keeping up with routine auto service at Seymour Ford Lincoln.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. No matter what your auto need is – oil change, auto service, car parts, car repair, tires, or brakes – we will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

2015 Ford Mustang Is the World's Best-Selling Car

JACKSON, Mich. – If you have yet to screech the tires of a 2015 Ford Mustang, you need to set up a test-drive immediately in order to experience the performance power found in either of its upgraded V6 and V8 engines, not to mention the all-new 2.3L.

When it comes down to it, Americans love the Mustang – also known as the original pony car – and especially the 2015 Mustang. But U.S. drivers aren’t the only Mustang fanatics in town; the 2015 Ford Mustang is the world’s best-selling car.

According to a study by HIS Automotive, 76,124 drivers around the world are registered owners of the 2015 Mustang, which is a 56% increase from 2014. Seeing as the sixth-generation Mustang is such a hit in foreign countries, Ford figured now is the perfect opportunity to release the car to 100 global markets for the first time.

But not every global market drives like Americans, meaning Ford can’t sell just any American Mustang in a foreign country. There are at least 25 markets – including the U.K., South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and others – that require Ford to manufacture the RHD (right hand drive) Mustang, which will be built at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan.

The six-generation Mustang already was projected to outsell the Chevrolet Camaro for the first time in six years, but that notion has been cemented now that we know the 2015 Ford Mustang is the world’s best-selling car. It's most likely 2016 Camaro sales will help it close in on the Mustang, but we’re confident Ford’s original pony car will keep competitors at bay, especially with an RHD option becoming available.

To test drive a 2015 Ford Mustang, stop by Seymour Ford Lincoln, located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. No matter what your auto need – oil change, auto service, car parts, car repair, tires, or brakes – we will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

See the World With the 2016 Lincoln MKX 360-Degree Camera

See the World With 2016 Lincoln MKX 360-Degree Camera

JACKSON, Mich. – If you could see the world with the 2016 Lincoln MKX 360-degree camera, where would you go?

Six artists chose White Sands National Park in New Mexico as their destination, and – similar to the MKX camera’s ability to fasten together inconspicuous objects and scenery from multiple angles – were inspired to produce Surrealist images, film, and poetry from myriad points of view.

The 360-degree camera is able to capture footage in front of, above, on either side of, and behind the MKX, and can produce a 180-degree split view useful in cross-traffic instances. The Lincoln Star badge on the grille comes forward and angles up to expose the camera behind it. This mechanism and the technology used to clean the lens are a first in the auto industry.

The artists inspired to see the world with the 2016 Lincoln MKX 360-degree camera are Grant Legan, Olivia Lopez, Chris Hainley, Leslie Bembinster, Laruen Steele, and Duncan Wolf. The talents of these artists run parallel with the innovation of Lincoln. Both inspire us to take into account our own perspective as a Stockbridge area Lincoln dealer, and to improve our customers’ perspective of us as providing the best auto service available.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. No matter what your auto need, we will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.