Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

2017 Ford Fusion window and car seat

How to Use Ford’s Global Window System

Remote Window Open/Close Feature on the 2017 Fusion

During the summer, your car can get extremely hot sitting in the parking lot while you’re running errands or at a baseball game and just enjoying your summer. Just think about how great it would be to be able to roll down the windows and air out your car before you get in. Well, with the 2017 Ford Fusion from Sherwood Ford, you can cool your vehicle down before you drive using Ford’s Global Window System. A Fusion fit with this feature allows you to use your key fob to open and close your Fusion’s windows and sunroof. Keep reading to see how it works.

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Don’t Be Fooled By Slimy Dealership Tricks

Things to Watch Out For When Car Shopping

Car shopping can be fun and exciting, however, don’t let slimy car dealerships pull a fast one on you in your excited state. Unlike Sherwood Ford, there are many dealerships that will use any tactic to make the most profit for themselves rather than get you the quality vehicle you deserve. Think of the movie “Matilda” and you can get an idea of how other dealerships will try to scam you. Here with Sherwood Ford, not only can you get honest service and a high-quality Ford, you can also get the scoop on what to look out for at other dealerships as you’re researching your purchase.

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2017 Ford Taurus front view in a parking lot

Edmonton Ford Dealer Offers Advertised Price Plus GST – It’s the LAW

Where to Get Transparent Pricing on a New Ford near Edmonton

Have you ever been duped into believing you were getting the best deal only to find out you were scammed? At Sherwood Ford, we make sure that NEVER happens to our customers by providing transparent pricing plus GST on all new and pre-owned Ford models in our inventory. Not only is it required by law under the Alberta Fair Trading Act for businesses to be transparent in their advertising, it’s our belief that Giant savings are better enjoyed when they truly are GIANT savings.

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How to get top dollar for your car

Have you ever tried to selling a car privately? The stress and hassle alone can discourage most folks from trying to sell their car privately. When you choose to get top dollar for your trade-in at Sherwood Ford you won’t have to worry about spending time doing research to find a fair price, advertising, meeting with interested buyers, and haggling for the best price.

Our Trade-In Guarantee ensures that you’ll avoid the stress, get a fair and competitive appraisal, and be able to put the value of your trade towards a new or used purchase.

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2018 Ford EcoSport front seats and steering wheel

Ford SYNC 3 How-To Videos

Cutting-edge automotive technology can be a little confusing to figure out. Fortunately, most automakers put together helpful how-to videos for new owners to utilize. For example, Ford has an entire playlist on YouTube with detailed videos to help drivers learn how to use certain SYNC 3 features and capabilities. Feel free to check out some of the most popular videos from the playlist and find one that will assist you. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Ford Escape side view in a city

Stay warm this winter with cold-weather features in the Ford Escape

We all know what it’s like to go from a warm, cozy house to the frigid temperatures outside. The last thing you want to do is get in your cold vehicle and wait for it to warm up. In an effort to understand this struggle and get feedback from drivers, Ford recently held a customer clinic right here in Edmonton to learn what vehicle features and capabilities might help in extreme cold temperatures. In the end, Ford’s extreme climate team has developed an array of winter features for the 2017 Ford Escape. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Super Duty towing a boat on a curved road

An inside look: New Ford model walkthrough videos

Reading about your vehicle options online can only teach you so much about what the vehicle has to offer. That’s why our team at Sherwood Ford provides helpful new Ford model walkthrough videos to give you an inside look at a vehicle before you schedule a time to get behind the wheel. Here is just a sampling of our walkthrough video gallery. Read the rest of this entry >>