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In-car connected technology has undergone vast improvements in recent years. Most automotive manufacturers now give drivers the ability to connect their smartphone, or other mobile devices directly to their vehicle’s infotainment system in order to access a wide range of useful apps and functions. Ford is no different in this respect, as its SYNC 3 infotainment system works with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to provide drivers with a wealth of resources at their fingertips.

Ford's software engineers came up with a solution to improve the convenience and safety of the many features in your smart device from behind the wheel. The first step was recognizing that phones aren't the sum of their contacts, phone calls and text messages anymore; they're about the apps. This is the foundation that SYNC was developed on and its latest version brings your center console as close to a standalone tablet as it can get.

Ford Motor Company creates next-generation initiative to help bring STEAM education to students. The program is called The Ford STEAM Box; their goal is to create dialogue with students about what it’s like to think like a “Ford engineer,” or to explore other STEAM career possibilities for their future.

Watch as Master Rigger Sean Riley explores all of the features on the new 2018 Ford F-150. Click "Read more" to continue.

The 2017 Ford F-150 has been awarded the title of Top Green Vehicle for Pickups by the 2017 AAA Green Car Guide. The XLT SuperCrew model was recognized for its best-in-class fuel economy. It adds this recognition to its appearance on the Greener Choice List from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, on which the F-150 is the only full-size pickup truck to appear.

While being scared of the dark is often thought of as a childhood quirk, it can be stressful to drive at night for fear of hitting pedestrians, animals or other cars due to decreased visibility. Luckily, Ford is working hard to soothe your worries.

To help avoid the potential of sliding on icy roads and winding up in a collision, follow these guidelines.

Are you in the market for a powerful four-door sedan that is environmentally conscious and has top-of-the-line safety features? If so, then you should take a look at the 2017 Ford Fusion. It comes with a variety of new features and upgrades, including SYNC 3 technology and a new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 to get you to where you want to go fast.

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You may know that getting the oil in your car, truck, or SUV changed is an important errand to remember--but did you know that it's one of the easiest and most affordable ways to significantly extend the life of your vehicle?

Your gas or diesel engine is the very heart of your vehicle--and by keeping up with regular Ford oil change service in Grapevine, you can keep that ticker running happily for many years to come.

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It's back-to-school season in Grapevine, and that means shopping for new shoes, new backpacks, books, pens, clothes, and more. It might also mean that you don’t have the cash to pay for expensive car detailing services at a local car wash.

But if your Ford Fusion, Fiesta, or Explorer is wearing the battle scars of summer vacation--like food crumbs, drink stains, leftover wrappers, and old receipts--then you probably don’t want to wait another second for a vehicle refresh. Lucky for you, we've got answers.