Ford In-Vehicle Technology

Advanced high-tech systems not only make our cars more passenger-friendly, they also help keep everyone safe. These days, vehicle owners save money on their auto insurance by purchasing a model containing such safety systems as stability control, blind-spot monitoring, and forward collision mitigation. Infotainment systems keep everyone connected while on the go. Ford has incorporated the very latest in high-tech systems into nearly every one of its vehicles, and these systems help slow the vehicles depreciation while serving to entertain and providing safety and security.

Newest Ford Technology Features

Ford’s EcoBoost engines combine turbocharging and direct gasoline injection. This optimizes power and actually saves money at the fuel pump. The computer chip involved in this has thousands of lines of code, and the chip is constantly monitoring fuel consumption, road speed, and friction to deliver the best fuel mix. A special feature of the EcoBoost engine is twin-independent variable cam timing. Valves are opened and closed with precision to ensure the best possible engine efficiency regardless of driving conditions. EcoBoost engines are standard or optional on all sedan and crossover models.The Ford Sync 3 system is the latest in vehicle infotainment technology. Music, traffic, navigation, and more is available at the touch of a button or a swipe across the well-designed screen interface. This system is easy to learn. In just a few days, drivers become knowledgeable in how to integrate smartphones, store and retrieve audio, and find their way to their favorite pizza parlor. The Sync 3 system is an upgrade of the original Sync interface and is optional on lower trim levels, standard on some trims, and available on all sedans and crossovers.

Ford’s Advanced Safety Systems

Stability and traction control is standard on most Ford models as well as on models from other automakers. However, this technology has advanced significantly in recent years. Computer chips linked to sensor arrays control the vehicle by reporting changing road conditions and the amount of friction on the tires. The electronic stability control helps keep the vehicle level around turns by adjusting the power to each wheel. This reduces the seriousness of accidents. All Ford models are equipped with stability and traction control as standard equipment.Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking is now standard on high-end trims of most Ford models and comes standard on several of the sedan models. Sensors detect objects ahead of the vehicle and can quickly determine shrinking distance. Low-speed emergency braking can slow the vehicle without the driver having to press the brake pedal.

Best New Ford Technology

Find out more about which models contain these advanced high-tech systems, whether included as standard equipment or available through the addition of a special package. These systems increase the value of the car or truck, and they help prevent serious accidents.