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These days, Ford vehicles have never been safer. The sophisticated safety features packed into the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite work their magic while you're on the road, monitoring your surroundings, identifying risk factors, and helping you to respond safely and promptly when required. Here are seven of the best safety-enhancing features a modern Ford provides. You can always ask for a demo at your nearest Ford dealership if you'd like to learn more. Pre-Collision Assist A sizeable portion of accidents are frontal collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians. Your car's Pre-Collision Assist feature uses a camera to constantly scan the road ahead for any such danger during both the day and night. If any car, obstacle, or pedestrian suddenly poses a collision risk in front of you, you'll receive a clear warning. more Automatic Emergency Brakes If you fail to react to a collision hazard promptly, the Automatic Emergency Brakes can also stop your car. The reaction times of your Ford are lightning quick: faster than those of many human drivers. Auto High-Beam Headlamps Despite fewer cars on the road at night, a significant number of accidents happen when visibility is reduced. These crashes often result from improper usage of headlamps. To mitigate this risk, your Auto High-Beam Headlamps feature detects oncoming vehicles and automatically dims or brightens your headlamps as required. Blind Spot Information System The blind spots to the rear and either side of a car have always posed a danger to drivers. Ford's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) continually monitors your blind spots for you, alerting you whenever a car, truck, or motorcycle is approaching. Cross-Traffic Alert The same cameras that scan for the BLIS feature also monitor the road to either side when you back out of a drive or tight parking spot. If another car is approaching, you'll receive a clear warning to stop backing out. Rear View Camera While backing up a trailer or reversing into a parking spot, it can be difficult for drivers to judge distances accurately. The Rear View Camera feature makes this far easier with a clear dashboard display of what's behind you, including side and center guidelines for precise control. Lane-Keeping System Even after long and tiring drives, you're far less likely to wander toward the neighboring lane with Lane-Keeping Assist. As soon as you begin to drift, your car alerts you and provides a little extra torque to help you get back into the lane's center. If it notices you drifting more than once, indicating you might be tired, your car also suggests that you stop for a rest. Your Ford Dealer Can Show You More There are many additional features for your safety as standard and available in modern fords. The staff at your nearest dealership will be happy to provide a full tour and demonstration. Have a closer look at these terrific features in modern Ford vehicles at North County Ford. We're a top-rated local car dealership offering a great range of vehicles at affordable prices.

If there's one thing most of us can agree on, it's the love we have for our trusty Fords. Whether it's the rugged F-150, the classic Mustang, or the family-friendly Escape, we rely on these beauties to get us from A to B and everywhere in between. And, just like how we need our morning coffee to start the day, our beloved cars need regular oil changes at the Ford dealer to keep running smoothly. Image obtained from Shutterstock How Often is "Regularly?" Back in the day, the golden rule was every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever came first. However, with advancements in engine design and improvements in oil, the timeline has shifted quite a bit. For many modern Fords, you can avoid changing the oil for 5,000 to 7,500 miles. The time between changes can vary based on your driving habits, so it's always best to check your owner's manual for guidelines. more The Low-Down on Skipping Services at the Ford Dealer Life gets busy, and sometimes we fall behind, but skimping on changing oil isn't something we want to play around with. Old, dirty oil becomes thick and sludgy. This gunky mess makes it hard for the oil to lubricate the engine components. Clean oil also releases heat more effectively. Without regularly changing your oil, your engine could get too hot too often, potentially leading to engine damage. A well-lubricated engine is also happy and efficient. If neglected, you might find you have to visit the gas station more often, causing you pain in your wallet. Speaking of extra costs, skipping the oil can increase wear and tear on your engine, meaning it may need repair or replacement sooner than it should. Wait, Do I Need an Oil Change NOW? If you find you can't remember exactly how long ago your last service was, there are some signs that you should be watching for. Loud Engine Noises If you hear your engine working overtime, making louder than usual knocking, rumbling, or roaring sounds, it could be crying out for fresh oil. Oil or Check Engine Light This one's a no-brainer. If either of these lights comes on, it's time to schedule an appointment. Dark and Dirty Oil Clean oil is amber-colored and fairly clear. Use the dipstick to check the color. If it's dark and you can't see the stick through it, it's time for a change. Oil Smell Inside the Car A strong oil odor, especially paired with the smell of gas or exhaust, can mean an oil leak, which might be causing the oil to burn in the exhaust area. Changing your oil may seem like a small issue in the grander scheme of things, but it can make all the difference in the world for your car's health. After all, a little maintenance now can save you a ton of headaches and unexpected bills later. Call North County Ford and schedule a service today to keep your car feeling fabulous and running like a champ.

Driving with old or burned-out headlights makes navigating challenging, and it puts you and other drivers at risk. But how do you know when it's time to have your Ford Service Department install new headlights? There are several signs you can look for. Your Lights Seem Dimmer Headlights that seem dimmer than they used to be are the most obvious sign that your lights will soon be due for replacement. You may also notice that you're struggling to see the road or that your headlights emit only a glow instead of a clear beam of light. Sometimes it's difficult to gauge the strength of your headlights on your own, but our dealership can test your lights to see if they need to be replaced. more Your Bulb Has Blown If one or both of your headlights have a blown bulb, that's another sure sign that you're due for a replacement. It's normal for headlights to occasionally fail. Conventional halogen lights often start to wear out after roughly 1,000 hours of illumination, but if your lights are failing more than once every 12 months, there could be some other mechanical problem at play, like corrosion in the bulb socket or a wiring issue. Your Headlights Are Cracked or Broken Your headlights have plastic lenses on the front that protect the bulb and wiring. Those lenses are occasionally damaged by stones and other materials kicked up from the road. Cracks can allow water to get into the headlight, which may damage the wiring or create fogginess. If you notice damage to your headlights, be sure to schedule a time for one of our mechanics to check them out. Your Lights Are Blinking If one or both of your lights are flickering on and off, your lights may be due for replacement. Instead of having just one light replaced, we usually suggest having both done at the same time. Headlights are usually installed together, so if one is starting to fail, the other probably won't last much longer. Your Brights Don't Work Have you noticed that your regular headlights work fine, but your high beams can't be activated? The bulbs that power your high beams may have reached the end of their life. It's also possible that your vehicle is experiencing a wiring issue. Either way, it's a sign that you need to have your lights checked out by our service department. Faulty or burned-out headlights pose a safety risk and should be addressed immediately. Fortunately, headlights can usually be fixed quickly, and our service department is always happy to help. When your vehicle is due for headlight service, call North County Ford.