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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.

There are some warning lights and indicators inside our Ford vehicles that we know all too well, including the gas light, the “buckle your seatbelt” light, and the “something is wrong with the battery” light. But what about those other indicators for which you may not have as much familiarity? The following is a look at what certain warning and indicator lights mean, and whether they mean you should take your vehicle to our Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center located at Bill Colwell Ford.

Bill Colwell Ford recognizes that the damage left behind by the August 2020 derecho is devastating for many Iowans. As a small way to ease the difficulty of replacing a damaged or totaled vehicle, Ford is offering employee pricing on most new 2020/2021 Ford vehicles.*

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If you’ve ever had any service done at the Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center located at Bill Colwell Ford, you likely have heard the phrase “multipoint inspection.” It’s easy enough to figure out that this means service professionals are going to take a closer look at your Ford car, truck, or SUV while it’s in for service. But what, exactly do they look for? And what comes from such an inspection?

One of the best things about owning a Ford pickup truck is that there are so many ways to improve and customize the vehicles, even after you’ve taken it home. One of the best ways to do this is through official Ford accessories, which are available through the Bill Colwell Ford Parts Department.

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.

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