Archive for the ‘Guides & How Tos’ Category

Video Tutorial of BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode on Your Ford Vehicle

Friday, April 28th, 2023
A side view of a red 2023 Ford Ranger parked near a mountain range.

Ford BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode Video

Ford vehicles such as the Ford Ranger are packed with a wide array of innovative features designed to elevate the driving experience. One such feature is the BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode. If you’re curious about this feature, then we at the Akins Ford dealership in Winder, GA, have got you covered. Here we share an informative video as a Ford engineer walks you through the functionality of the BLIS® with Trailer Coverage and Tow/Haul Drive Mode. Learn about the various ways in which this innovative feature can benefit you while driving and improve your overall driving experience.

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How-to: Set Up Trailer Profiles on Your Ford Trucks!

Friday, April 28th, 2023
A red Ford F-150 truck towing ski mobiles in snow.

How to Set Up Trailer Profiles on Ford F-Series Trucks?

Ford F-Series trucks are leaders in a rapidly growing segment. These trucks are loaded with a slew of features that allow you to perform various tasks like trailer towing with ease and confidence. For instance, the setting-up trailer profiles feature. If you’re curious about how to set up trailer profiles on your Ford F-Series truck, then we at Akins Ford in Winder, GA, have got you covered. Here we share a video tutorial uploaded by Ford folks to help you understand how this feature works. This video demonstrates how you can add and save your trailer’s information. For more information on Ford trucks, you can contact or visit our dealership today.

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Video: How to remove and install the soft top of Ford Bronco®?

Thursday, October 13th, 2022
2022 Ford Bronco front and side view

Watch the removal and installation of the soft top of Ford Bronco®!

If you own a Ford Bronco®, you have the luxury to remove and reinstall its soft top when necessary. There are a few simple steps that you need to follow to properly use this excellent feature, where you can partially remove or fully remove the soft top of your vehicle. To learn more about Ford Bronco® in Winder, GA, get in touch with the Akins Ford dealership.

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Video Tutorial On Using the Front and Rear Wipers in Ford Vehicles

Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
Windshield of a car during rain

How To Use the Front and Rear Wipers in Ford Vehicles?

Understanding the manual settings while driving your Ford vehicle can sometimes be challenging. If we don’t know how to initiate a function properly, then we will have to compromise on quite a few features, given that all of the latest Ford models have advanced technology. They have a How-to series aimed to spread knowledge about initiating different functions of a vehicle, which is a great help for people wanting answers. At Akins Ford in Winder, GA, we have the manufacturer’s video explaining how to use the front and rear wipers of your Ford vehicle. Read on to find out more.

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How does Ford Pro™ Telematics help commercial customers?

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
Ford Pro™ Telematics

Ford Pro™ Telematics for commercial customers  

How does Ford Pro™ Telematics help commercial customers? Ford Pro™™ Intelligence is going to make it easier than ever for retail customers to benefit from telematics. This will help boost their businesses’ productivity – whether they’re deploying gas-powered or electric vehicles – with vital complementary data services. Learn more about the Ford Pro™ Telematics for commercial customers by Akins Ford in Winder, GA!  

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How to Light Up Your Home Using the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ Intelligent Backup Power

Friday, March 11th, 2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ towing a trailer

Guide to Use the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ Intelligent Backup Power for Your Home

Ford has revealed the next installment in the F-150 line, called the Lightning™. The brand has created a new model on the 2022 Ford F-150 that helps keep homes and businesses safe during outages. This new model is called Intelligent Backup Power. Using this model, when your power goes out, the F-150 Lightning™will automatically turn on to provide backup power for your home until the situation is resolved. This system also allows you to connect appliances like a coffee maker and lamps to your truck’s battery so that they can charge while you’re on the go. Wondering how to light up your home using the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™ Intelligent Backup Power? Check out this Akins Ford blog post!

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How to Change the Tires in my Ford?

Friday, March 4th, 2022
Image of a flat tire being changed

Tire Changing Tips for your Ford 

Are you on the road with a flat tire? Do you want to know how you can change the tire by yourself? Join us at Akins Ford in Winder, GA, for some easy DIY tire-changing tips for your Ford. Continue reading for more information.  

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What is the SiriusXM® with 360L?

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021
Ford SiriusXM® with SYNC® 3 digital display

Video: SiriusXM® with 360L 

What is the SiriusXM® with 360L? Learn how the available SiriusXM® with 360L offers so much variety and creates a unique listening experience for each driver. Watch this video: SiriusXM® with 360L by Akins Ford. Then check out our new Ford inventory here in Winder, GA! 

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What are the key features of the Ford Pro™ subdivision?

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Ford Pro™ National Grid Van

Ford Pro™ key features

What are the key features of the Ford Pro™ subdivision? The all-electric Ford E-Transit van, will debut in 2022. It is the all-electric version of America’s best-selling van, the Ford Transit. So, what does the Ford Pro section of the brand entail? Read this blog by Akins Ford to learn more about the Ford Pro key features. Then check out our current inventory here in Winder, GA!  

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Where to get Certified Pre-Owned Ford vehicles in Winder, GA?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
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Certified Pre-Owned Ford vehicles in Winder, GA  

Shopping for a car may be tedious and time-consuming, especially if you’re purchasing a secondhand vehicle. There are several distinct factors to consider, and we don’t want to squander our money on a car that isn’t in good functioning form. We at Akins Ford are aware of all these issues and want you to make informed choices. Here’s where certified pre-owned vehicles come into play. What are CPO vehicles, and what do they entail? Where can I find certified pre-owned Ford vehicles in Winder, GA? Learn everything about certified pre-owned Ford automobiles in Winder, GA, by reading this blog from Akins Ford. After that, you may go through our CPO inventory here!  

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