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.
In response to the derecho that caused extensive damage across Iowa in August 2020, Bill Colwell Ford hosted the Fill a 50 event. During the month of September, they collected items on behalf of Iowa Storm help to distribute to people who need assistance during storm recovery efforts. Iowa Storm Help is a grassroots community group...
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.
Bill Colwell Ford, located in Hudson, wants to thank all their loyal customers for voting their dealership the Cedar Valley’s No. 1 overall dealership to do business with year after year. And they’re extremely honored to be recognized as the Best of the Best in Oil Change Service (Quick Lane), and Automotive Salesperson with Ernie Doeden. They also want to recognize Jordan Myers and Braden Rogers as honorable mentions in the Automotive Salesperson category, and Quick Lane as honorable mention for brake service.
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.