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Choosing a new credit card is, in a lot of ways, a lot like buying a new car. Different credit services offer different types of perks for their members, and trying to decide which card has the most ideal parks can feel like a lot of work—until and unless you consider the FordPass™ Rewards Visa, which just might be the perfect credit card for Ford users since its benefits multiply for everything from new Ford vehicle purchases to service expenses.

One of the most enjoyable features of any new Ford model is the SYNC® infotainment system, which uses wireless Bluetooth® technology to transfer information between your vehicle and your phone. It makes driving a whole lot easier and a whole lot more enjoyable, but as with all software, it does occasionally require an update installation. Thankfully, Hudson Ford owners can manage these updates easily by following a few simple steps.

One of the most famous and most beloved features of Ford vehicles is the SecuriCode™ keyless entry, which allows drivers to access their vehicles by punching in a code on the driver-side door. This has been a feature of Ford vehicles for years, but a time may come when a Bill Colwell Ford customer may want to change the five-digit security code that came with the vehicle. Doing so is much easier than you may imagine.

Your Ford vehicle’s VIN is its DNA; every car’s number is the thing that makes it identifiable and utterly unique. There are plenty of reasons why you may need to check your VIN at some point, so here at Bill Colwell Ford, we’ve put together a quick guide that shows how these numbers work and where you can find one on your Ford car, truck, or SUV.

If your new Ford vehicle purchase is the first time you’ve ever owned a vehicle equipped with Ford SYNC®, you’re likely excited to use the infotainment features that come when you pair your smartphone with your vehicle. In fact, your Ford dealer likely made the Ford SYNC® infotainment system a major selling point in helping you fall in love with the vehicle, so how does one get started? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Over the last several years, Ford engineers have worked to bring Ford SYNC to its automobiles, and the result has been a more helpful, more entertaining series of Ford vehicles to drive. Of course, every year Ford undergoes updates to the system, and your Bill Colwell Ford service experts will need to know which version you’re working with to help you troubleshoot. Or, perhaps you just would like to know which features are available to you in your present vehicle.

Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to tell which version of Ford SYNC you have.

Every Ford dealership in the U.S. is growing increasingly excited about the imminent arrival of the latest iteration of the Ford Bronco, a popular Ford SUV that hasn’t been part of the Ford lineup since 1996. Put simply, this is a model with one of the richest histories in the Ford lineup, so we thought it would be fun to have look through the model’s storied history to see how it has changed and grown over the years!

In an increasingly crowded and distracted world, we could all use more confidence on the road. Wouldn’t it be great if Ford drivers had a suite of features to help keep you in command, from the driveway to the highway? Thanks to Ford Co-Pilot 360™ Technology, all of that is possible and available right at your fingertips.

The chances are very good that when you bought your new Ford vehicle, you fell in love with it just the way it is. However, one of the nice things about Ford is a brand is that you can always add more aesthetic, technical, and performance-based flourishes after bringing the vehicle home, and your Hudson Ford service experts here at Bill Colwell Ford can help make sure those aftermarket additions get installed properly.

The concept of “drive modes” is relatively new, but there’s little questioning how much they have done to improve the driving dynamics of Ford vehicles. For example, the 2020 Ford Escape features multiple drive modes that allow the vehicles to optimize performance for different terrains, weather conditions, and efficiency needs.