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How often should you be getting your Ford vehicle serviced?

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Difference between Normal, Severe and Extreme Ford Maintenance Service Intervals 

In order to ensure that your Ford model is giving you the kind of top-level performance that you both desire and expect, it’s essential to know when you should be taking it in for routine maintenance and service. Luckily, we’ve got some helpful guidelines to run by you today at Sherwood Ford. Keep reading to find out the difference between Normal, Severe and Extreme Ford Maintenance Service Intervals, as well as which one to opt for, accounting for normal weather conditions here in Alberta!  

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Ford Adaptive Cruise Control Can Help to Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams!

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Posted in Technology

Benefits of Adaptive Cruise Control Technology in Ford models 

Here in the Edmonton metro area, we’re no stranger to traffic jams, and one of the most annoying components of them is that they can often start without prompting. To help combat this, Ford has partnered with Vanderbilt University to research the positive and beneficial effects of its vehicles’ Adaptive Cruise Control technology during highway driving. What they found was quite interesting, so today, we want to show you some of the benefits of Adaptive Cruise Control Technology in Ford models, as well as how it can be used to prevent a phantom traffic jam from happening!  

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What driver assistance features are included with Ford CoPilot360?

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Posted in Safety

There’s always been a certain aura revolving around Ford models, an aura that elicits feelings of awe, adrenaline, and excitement whenever you press the gas pedal. However, with recent tech advancements, the Ford family is apter than most competitors at keeping your safety and security as top priorities. With its new safety suite being unveiled recently, you might be wondering – “What driver assistance features are included with Ford CoPilot360?” We’ll show you today, and tell you what they can do!  

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2018 Ford Expedition cargo space with sports gear

How much can you fit inside the 2018 Ford Expedition?

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2018 Ford Expedition maximum interior seating capacity and cargo volume in metric units 

As far as sport utility vehicles go, we’ve long trusted the Ford Expedition line to set the standard for the rest of the automotive industry to look up to. It’s routinely rated among the best models on the market, and the tale of the tape tells the whole story. We want to show you just how capable Ford’s largest SUV truly is, so check out the 2018 Ford Expedition maximum interior seating capacity and cargo volume in metric units with Sherwood Ford today!  

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Top Five Reasons to buy a new 2018 Ford EcoSport

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Posted in Ford EcoSport

Recent iterations and model years have seen the Ford model line’s popularity skyrocket, thanks in large part to the newfound emphasis on crossover production and innovation that it has promoted. New for 2018 comes the EcoSport SUV, a vehicle that’s able to provide top-tier performance and tech advancement for a price that will fit in well with any budgetary confinement. There are so many reasons to welcome Ford’s newest vehicle to your driveway, so today we’ll be narrowing it down to the Top Five Reasons to buy a new 2018 Ford EcoSport!

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2018 Ford Escape touchscreen display

How to access and use the Waze app in SYNC-equipped Ford models

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Posted in Technology

Back in the day, it used to be quite the hassle trying to navigate in places that you were unfamiliar with. If you didn’t have the foresight to download and print directions from MapQuest (which, mind you, were a tad inaccurate most of the time), you were relegated to using an atlas to try and figure out where you were. Today’s technology, however, has eliminated the need for this, and a forerunner of the future of navigation is the Waze app. We’ll be showing you how to access and use the Waze app in SYNC-equipped Ford models, so you can see every twist and turn in clarity!  

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2018 Ford F-150 side view driving in water

What are the 2018 Ford F-150 Cab Differences?

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Posted in Ford F-150

Differences between the 2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab, Crew Cab and SuperCrew cab configurations 

Looking for a high-tech, strong-performing pickup truck can often be daunting, especially in the case of the 2018 Ford F-150 line. This isn’t because of the menacing yet accessible demeanor that these pickups feature, but rather the types of cab lengths and builds that are available on most F-150 trims. We want to aid you in your search, and we’ll be showing you the differences between the 2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab, Crew Cab, and SuperCrew cab configurations today. All three of these bring their own unique qualities to the fold, and you’re sure to find the one that best suits you!  

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2018 Ford Escape front and side angle

What are the performance features on the 2018 Ford Escape?

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2018 Ford Escape available engine options and performance capabilities 

Everyone reaches a point in their lives where they just need to get away from it all, away from the hustle and stresses of everyday life. Luckily, there are plenty of areas in the Edmonton area to do so, and there are even more models on our Sherwood Ford lot that can take you wherever you want to go. One of these is the Ford Escape, a long-standing, trusted favourite of every faction of the Canadian market. It’s a top performer in both power and precision, especially evident when you consider what it has to offer from its drivetrain. Come with Sherwood Ford today and check out the 2018 Ford Escape available engine options and performance capabilities! 

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2018 Ford Super Duty front and side angle

Benefits of the new Giant Advantage at Sherwood Ford

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Posted in Dealership News

When you’ve been in the automotive business for as long as we have, you start to realize that everyone who comes to your office has their own unique story to tell, that has led them to do business with you in hopes of driving off the lot in a one-of-a-kind, suitable vehicle. Here at Sherwood Ford, we take great pride not only in the vehicles that we offer, but the friendships and relationships that we’ve been able to form with all our great customers. That’s why we’re so excited to roll out our new Giant Advantage, and we invite you to come in today and see how we can make your buying experience memorable!  

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2018 Ford F-150 driving in sand

What are your exterior colour options for the 2018 Ford F-150?

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Posted in Colour Options, Ford F-150

2018 Ford F-150 available paint colour options  

For the better half of the last 50 years, the Ford F-150 family has been able to wow casual drivers and blue-collar workers alike with its commitment to gritty, relentless performance, under the statement “Built Ford Tough.” Your choice of truck says a lot about you, but even more so is the shade that you pick for its exterior; the type of colour that washes over your F-150 can go a long way towards showing everyone else on the road what kind of person you are, and there is a lot to choose from on Ford’s flagship pickup. Come with Sherwood Ford today as we check out all fourteen 2018 Ford F-150 available paint colour options! We’re sure that you’ll find something you’re sure to love for years to come. 

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