2018 Ford Fusion: Design That Offers Practicality Along with Superior Style

It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time Ford buyer or a longtime committed Ford consumer, the popular Ford Fusion was made to impress you, and it certainly will.

The Fusion is about style, practicality, and uniqueness. It just happens that it also provides a lot of prestige to the overall design. Typically, a gear shift takes up a lot of room in the middle console; however, the gear shift in the Fusion is unique with a rotary gear shift, which allows for additional space for essential items – like an expanded cupholder for your morning coffee! 

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Towing Guide Tips to Reduce the Risk of Roadside Trouble

Today, your friends at Crown Ford wanted to share some simple towing tips to get you to that destination as safe as possible.

  • If you cannot see all the way around the trailer with the side mirrors, invest in blind-spot mirrors.
  • Once the vehicle is on the trailer, give the trailer tire a check with a tire gauge. Wait a little and check again to see if the added weight is causing the tires to lose air pressure.
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Staying Safe in Wet Weather

When driving in rainy weather, it is a good idea to go slow and leave extra distance between other cars on the road. This will make it easier to stop the car if necessary, and it may also reduce the odds of having to brake suddenly. If a car goes into a skid, do not hit the brakes.

Instead, you should drive the car in the direction that you want it to go. 

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Cleaning Your Car Tires: Automotive Guide

Have you seen some of the tires on the road out there? A dirty set of tires can make the freshest car look junky. To keep your tires in good shape, there are a number of things that you can do with the right products. For example, you can frequently clean and shine your tires using products like tire shine.

To clean tires efficiently, you should get a tire cleaner, microfiber cloth or rag, and spray the tire with the solution. 

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Smart Technology Makes the Ford Focus a Smart Choice

The Ford Focus has been the must-have compact car since 1998. A comfortable and roomy ride that is coupled with great fuel efficiency is enough to command consumer loyalty, but the additional smart technology features ensure that drivers will have the best experience possible in all their travels.

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The Ford F-150's Dominance Continues in 2018 With Its List of Technology Features

There are many reasons that the Ford F-150 has been a best seller for years. It has long been a leader in its class in terms of reliability, quality, safety, style, and comfort. As one of the most capable vehicles on the road today, the F-150 continues its dominance in 2018.

Drivers of the all new F-150 are also going to benefit from all of the available technology features for the 2018 model year that include:

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Ford Edge - No One Does Technology Better

The new 2018 Ford Edge is a popular SUV for many reasons, including its stunning appearance, powerful engine, amazing capabilities and state-of-the-art technology features. Stop at Crown Ford and see for yourself all this beauty has to offer

Technology seekers will love the SYNC®3, which brings you Apply CarPlay and Android Auto and the ability to connect to your phones and view maps, listen to music, 

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Timing Belt Essentials

In order for your vehicle to run in the correct manner, it is necessary for the vehicle to have either a timing belt or a timing chain. The timing belt and chain make sure that elements within the engine are working in proper coordination with one another. If the timing belt or chain were to break, it could severely damage the engine.

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Why Brake Fluid is Important

All braking systems need fluid in order to transmit force properly. There are different types of brake fluid that you may need for your vehicle. These break down into multiple DOT types, including 3, 4, and 5. DOT5 is different from DOT3 and DOT4 as it i made from silicon. The difference is the longevity and depending on how often you brake, you may want DOT5 for its long-lasting properties over the first two types.

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How a Hydraulic Suspension System Works

Hydraulic suspension systems are relatively new to the automobile industry. The Hydraulic system uses oil and compressed gas in the place of springs to absorb forces emanating from the road surface. When tires hit a bump, the synthetic rubber and air in the tire absorb some of the force.

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