Monthly Archives: September 2017

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What Can I Do to Make Sure I’m Not Stranded by a Dead Car Battery?

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The Easiest Ways to Avoid a Dead Car Battery

There’s a lot that goes into maintaining and servicing your new Ford car, truck or SUV. Don’t worry, none of it is very hard or time-consuming, but it all does need to be done. Otherwise, you could be in for trouble. For example, have you ever worried about getting in your car, turning the key and having your car refuse to start because of a dead battery? We’re guessing you have. That’s why we decided to tell you all about the easiest ways to avoid a dead car battery. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

How Much can the 2018 Ford F-150 Haul and Tow?

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Get Best-in-Class Towing and Hauling with the 2018 Ford F-150

When it comes to Ford trucks, “Built Ford Tough” is way more than just a meaningless catchphrase. Instead, it’s a promise – a promise that’s fulfilled throughout the entire Ford model lineup, especially when it comes to Ford pickup trucks. With that in mind, perhaps no other new Ford model lives up to everything “Built Ford Tough” stands for quite like the 2018 Ford F-150. More specifically, the 2018 Ford F-150 offers best-in-class towing and hauling capabilities that continue the F-150’s long-standing tradition of being the toughest, most powerful, most dependable and most capable truck available. So, let’s get right down to it and check out just how much you can haul and tow with your new Ford F-150. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ford Unveils New 2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition

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Interior and Exterior Features of the 2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition

Ford is taking out all the stops as they celebrate one of the most exciting moments in Ford Performance history by honoring the GT40 Mark IV race car used by the all-American team of Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt to dominate Le Mans in 1967. What we mean by that is that Ford has unveiled the new 2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition, which has us incredibly excited here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. So, let’s not waste any time and get right down to it as we learn all we can about the 2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition and its new interior and exterior features. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2017 Ford Escape Red

What’s New in the Interior of the New Ford Escape?

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New Interior Features of the 2017 Ford Escape

The new Ford Escape is not only a favorite of ours here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, it’s a favorite of many of our customers, as well – which really isn’t hard to see why. That’s because the 2017 Ford Escape features powerful and efficient engine options, a roomy and newly-updated interior and an extensive list of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. But it’s the new interior features of the 2017 Ford Escape that we’re going to focus on here, as the inside of the new Escape has been comprehensively updated and enhanced with a huge array of advanced new interior features. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2017 Ford Fiesta Orange

Which 2017 Ford Fiesta Trim Level is Right for You?

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Trim Level Breakdown for the 2017 Ford Fiesta

One of the multiple reasons why the new Ford Fiesta is so popular is the fact that the 2017 Ford Fiesta lineup is one of the most customizable lineups available today. That means if you’re looking for a sedan or a hatchback, more power or more fuel efficiency, the new Fiesta lineup has a model that will perfectly match your needs. But multiple model options to choose from also means it can be hard to know which 2017 Fiesta trim level is right for you. And that’s exactly why we put together this trim level breakdown for the 2017 Ford Fiesta. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder off-roading

Ford Debuts the First Ever Police Pursuit-Rated Pickup Truck

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Posted in Ford F-150, Packages/Additional Features, Powertrain

Specs and Features for the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder

Ford has long been a leader in automotive innovation, and they’ve continued that tradition by creating the first ever police pursuit-rated pickup truck with the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder. Taking cues from the 2018 Ford F-150 FX4 off-road model, the new Ford F-150 Police Responder features everything our country’s brave police officers need to safely and efficiently fight crime. So, without further ado, let’s learn everything there is to know about the specs and features of the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford Mustang

Go From Zero to 60 MPH in Less Than 4 Seconds with New Ford Mustang GT Drag Strip Mode

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New Drag Strip Mode Features for 2018 Ford Mustang GT

“How fast can it go?” is consistently one of the first things people ask whenever a new Ford Mustang GT is announced. And if you’re one of those people, you’re in for a real treat thanks to the 2018 Ford Mustang GT and its new Drag Strip Mode features. That’s because the new Mustang GT’s powerful and efficient engine combines with the new Drag Strip Mode to allow you to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. Intrigued? We though you would be. So, let’s find out all we can about this fun-to-drive new feature. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford F-150 Gray

Celebrating 100 Year of Ford Trucks: From the Model TT to the F-150 and Everything In Between

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Posted in Ford, Ford F-150, Ford Super Duty, Video

Ford Celebrating 100 Years of Pickup Truck Greatness

Ford has been a leader in innovation in the automotive industry since the very beginning, and one of their most impressive innovations took place on July 27, 1917 – the day the Ford Model TT was introduced and changed the automotive world forever. And after 100 years, Ford is still setting the bar when it comes to pickup trucks. Now, instead of the Model TT, it’s the rugged, powerful and dependable F-Series lineup leading the way, including the 2017 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford F-150. So, with all that in mind, let’s take a moment to celebrate 100 years of Ford’s pickup truck supremacy. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear view of the 2018 Ford Mustang

New Quiet Exhaust Feature Helps 2018 Mustangs be Good Neighbors

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New Quiet Exhaust Feature for 2018 Ford Mustang GT

Hearing the engine come to life after turning the key of a 2018 Ford Mustang GT is one of our favorite things about owning a new Ford Mustang GT. But while we all love it, that same Mustang GT engine roar can also be the bane of your neighbor’s existence. Knowing that, and wanting to be good neighbors, the engineers at Ford came up with a solution that allows you to enjoy the sound of your 2018 Mustang GT engine when the time is right, while keeping things quiet when it’s time to respect your neighbors. In fact, they’ve created a new quiet exhaust feature for the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, which is as impressive as it is quiet. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Mustang driving on the road

Pony Logo Back in its Corral for New Ford Mustang Appearance Package

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2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 driving on the road New Pony Package Features

The 2018 Ford Mustang is going back in time by putting its pony logo back into its chrome corral with the new Ford Mustang Pony Package. Just like it was 50 years ago, the available Pony Package brings a bit of old school flair to all EcoBoost engine-equipped 2018 Mustangs. The Mustang was still in the concept phase back in the mid-1960s, which included a grille-mounted pony-in-corral badge design. That design then went away for a while, but it’s back now, and it looks better than ever before. So, without further ado, let’s check out all of the impressive new style features of the 2018 Ford Mustang Pony Package. Read the rest of this entry >>