MyFord Touch / MyLincoln Touch software upgrade and update

As is common in the software business, Ford releases updates to make enhancements to programming, address compatibility issues and improve system performance. Many of the new enhancements reflect the voice-of-the-consumer, as engineers continuously listen carefully to daily users and respond to what would improve their experience with the system.

MyTouch Homescreen

New Phone Pairing Process

The original versions of the system required customers to type a 6-digit PIN into their phone to pair their Bluetooth

® device with SYNC. If customers mis-typed the PIN or the system timed out before the PIN could be entered, the phone wouldn’t pair successfully. To help alleviate this, the pairing process is much easier and even more automatic. The PIN is now automatically pushed to the phone and customers simply confi rm that the 6-digit PIN on the touch screen matches the 6-digit PIN on their phone. No more typing.



Phone Pairing



Here are the complete phone pairing instructions:

1. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK and both your ignition and radio are turned ON.
2. Touch Add Phone in the upper-left corner of the touch screen (highlighted in yellow). Find SYNC appears on the screen, and instructs you to begin the pairing process from your device.
3. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and your mobile phone is in the proper mode.

Search for Devices on your mobile phone until your phone finds SYNC

Then, select SYNC and the 6-digit PIN will appear on your device.

Note: If you are prompted to enter as PIN on your device, it does not support Secure Sample Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on the touch screen. Skip step 4.

4.   When prompted on your phone's display, confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your mobile phone.

5.   The display will indicate when the paring is successful.

New Clock Screen Settings



Clock Settings



Customers can now choose to have just the clock at the top of the screen or display both the clock and outside air temperature. You may also adjust setting for Auto Time Zone Update along with a clear label underneath the time for your local time zone. The Daylight Saving Time feature has been removed.

Those with the optional Navigation System can have the system automatically set the time by selecting Reset Clock to GPS Time.

New Rear View Camera Operation

Rear View Camera



The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires that all automakers put rear view cameras in all passenger vehicles by 2014 to help drivers see what is behind them. Along with this, federal regulators will also require that drivers cannot cancel the screen when backing up.

The rear view camera display appears when the gear is shifted into Reverse. From that screen, customers can Zoom In/Zoom Out, but cannot cancel it.

Navigation System Improvements



Navigation Screen Layout



Everything from screen design to new voice destination entry screens to a new SD Card improves the optional Navigation System. A new Menu button in the upper right provides quick access to: Navigation settings, View/edit destination entries, SiriusXM Travel Link, Guidance mute On/Off, Cancel Route.



Voice Destination Entry



When using voice to enter a destination, the screen can show what information the system has already captured, what is left to input and a quick guide for the voice commands available. As always, you are prompted along the way to provide all of the information necessary to set a destination.

Improved voice recognition for the one-shot destination entry searches for the city first, and then the street within the city, to improve accuracy and time to locate your destination.

New Preferred Route Settings

Preferred Route Settings

While you still have route choices for Fastest, Shortest or Eco Route, you now have the ability to save your preferred choice.

New Traffic Alert Notification Settings

Traffic Alert Notification Settings

If you live in notoriously high traffic areas and don't want to receive continuous alerts, you can now turn notifications off.

New SD Card Maps

New SD Card Maps

All Navigation System enhancements require the use of the latest A4 SD Card be used.

Certified Pre-Owned Ford Fusion

Check out our current offer on a Certified Ford Fusion! Starting at $15,995 and special APR from Ford Motor Credit. Here are just a few benefits of buying a certified pre-owned:

Peace of mind comes with the 172-point inspection, 24-hour roadside assistance, vehicle history report, powertrain limited warranty and comprehensive limited warranty coverage.

172-Point Inspection

If a vehicle doesn't meet our strict criteria, we won’t certify it. It’s that simple. During the rigorous process of certifying a pre-owned vehicle the following checks and inspections are performed: vehicle history, road test, exterior, interior, diagnostics, under hood, hybrid, under body and convenience.

Any item(s) that did not pass our 172-point inspection have been replaced or repaired.

Warranty

Every Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with peace-of-mind warranty coverage. Our comprehensive limited warranty covers more than 500 components for 12 months, 12,000 miles.* Plus, our fully transferable powertrain limited warranty covers you for 7 years/100,000 miles.*

For more information on a Ford CPO vehicle click here.

Cyber Monday

Take part in Ed Koehn's Cyber Monday Sale. Every department in our dealership has a great deal for you. Use one or use all of the coupons! These specials will only be available on Monday November 26th, 2012. We will be open from 9am to 8pm. Come out and join us for Cyber Monday!

Credit must qualify for 0% apr on new and used car financing. Not valid with A/X/Z plan. Minimum trade coupon must purchase a $11,995 vehicle or higher.

Vehicle Maintenance Schedule and Pricing

THE WORKS          
5K Intervals - $39.95

• Change Oil and replace Oil Filter (up to 5 quarts)
• Rotate and Inspect Tires
• Check and Adjust Tire Pressure
• Perform Multi Point Inspection
• Check Wheel End Play and Turning Noise
• Top Off Fluids (Def fluid not included)

30,000

Mile Service - $239.80

• Change Oil and Replace Oil Filter (up to 5 quarts)
• Rotate and Inspect Tires
• Check and Adjust Tire Pressure
• Perfrom Multi Point Inspection
• Check Wheel End Play and Turning Noise
• Replace Engine Air Filter
• Replace Cabin Air Filter (if equipped, add additional charge)
• Perform Transmission Fluid Exchange (CVT equipped transmission, drain and refill)
• Top Off Fluids (def fluid not included)
• Inspect: Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels, Brake Pads/Shoes/Rotors/Drum, Brake Lines and Hoses, Parking Brake System, Cooling System and Hoses, Complete Exhaust System and Heat Shields
• Inspect and Lubricate: All Non-Sealed Steering Linkage, Ball Joints, Suspension Joints, Half Shafts, U Joints

60,000

Mile Service - $389.20

• Change Oil and Replace Oil Filter (up to 5 quarts)
• Rotate and Inspect Tires
• Check and Adjust Tire Pressure
• Perfrom Multi Point Inspection
• Check Wheel End Play and Turning Noise
• Replace Engine Air Filter
• Replace Cabin Air Filter (if equipped, add additional charge)
• Perform Transmission Fluid Exchange (CVT equipped transmission, drain and refill)
• Top Off Fluids (def fluid not included)
• Inspect: Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels, Brake Pads/Shoes/Rotors/Drum, Brake Lines and Hoses, Parking Brake System, Cooling System and Hoses, Complete Exhaust System and Heat Shields
• Inspect and Lubricate: All Non-Sealed Steering Linkage, Ball Joints, Suspension Joints, Half Shafts, U Joints
• Tune Up as needed (additional charge)

90,000

Mile Service - $374.75

• Change Oil and Replace Oil Filter (up to 5 quarts)
• Rotate and Inspect Tires
• Check and Adjust Tire Pressure
• Perfrom Multi Point Inspection
• Check Wheel End Play and Turning Noise
• Replace Engine Air Filter
• Replace Cabin Air Filter (if equipped, add additional charge)
• Perform Transmission Fluid Exchange (CVT equipped transmission, drain and refill)
• Top Off Fluids (def fluid not included)
• Inspect: Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels, Brake Pads/Shoes/Rotors/Drum, Brake Lines and Hoses, Parking Brake System, Cooling System and Hoses, Complete Exhaust System and Heat Shields
• Inspect and Lubricate: All Non-Sealed Steering Linkage, Ball Joints, Suspension Joints, Half Shafts, U Joints

Tune Up as needed (additional charge)

The 2013 Ford Focus ST Gets Some Love!

   Racing video games have been around for a long time - in fact, automotive racing game go all the way back to 1974. The Need For Speed games began in 1994 and have since become the the most successful racing game series in the world. In fact, it is also one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. As of October 2009, over 100 million copies of games in the Need for Speed series have been sold. It has been such a cash-cow that there are even plans for a live action movie based on the series in early 2014.

   The latest installment to the franchise, Need For Speed Most Wanted (2012), features many of the cars racing fans have come to love. For some of us, this is the closest we may ever get to being able to drive some of these cars. I, for one, am kind of glad... While racing a Lamborghini Gallardo through the streets in a game, I don't have to worry about the real-world wrecks or the police ruining my fun.

   The TV ad for the newest Need For Speed Most Wanted has a few of the usual suspects measuring up against law enforcement vehicles in a wild-west sheriff vs outlaw style showdown. Just when tensions reach their peak an anti hero comes spinning through the mix. Enter the Ford Focus ST. Full of attitude and gusto the driver reaches out the window and displays the bird - the 'ol one finger salute. All cars immediately follow the wake of the ST with the law enforcement vehicles in tow.

   It is a cool thing to see the Focus ST spinning through the street and drifting around turns, and I love how much love the creators of NFS are giving it. It really is a remarkable car. 2.0L EcoBoost engine that features direct injection and turbocharging. 6-speed manual transmission. Recaro seats... If you haven't seen one yet, come in today to see ours. The one in the came is a virtual clone of the one we have in stock.

-TW

Black Friday Car Sale

Black Friday Trade-In Sale

For one day only we are giving you an opportunity to get BIG money on your trade. On Friday, November 23rd we are opening at 9am with a $5100 minimum trade in bonus! Come early. . .as the hours increase the dollars decrease for your trade. 

Minimum Trade in Bonus Cash

$5100 between 9am-11am

$4100 between 11am-1pm

$3100 between 1pm-3pm

$2100 between 3pm-6pm

Minimum $2100. Available on new or used vehicles. Vehicle must be 6 years or newer with under 100k to qualify. Each year over 6 years, deduct $500. For every mile over 100k deduct $.10. Vehicle must be registered and insured for min. of 6 months in customers name. Vehicle must be in running condition. Not valid with any other special pricing, discounts or promotions. Not available for x/a/z/d plan. Vehicle purchased must be $11,999 or higher.

Cheap Lease on 2013 Ford Escape

November 12, 2012 - Ford just released some big incentives on the 2013 Ford Escape today. These offers will be good now through December 2012.

• $199 Lease offer with $1,540 in Upfronts (24 months - AZ Plan)
• $199 Lease offer with $2,662 in Upfronts  (24 months - Non-Plan)
• For non-lease customers, we have $2,000 in Total Cash ($1,000 Retail CC & $1,000 OL/Conquest Cash) or 4.9% + $1,000 for 60 Months
• Escape is now included in the Escape/Explorer/Edge/Flex 5-month Early Bird program  - this is for anyone currently leasing one of the above vehicles and would like to get out early without having to pay for it! 

Go Further with Ford Night

Ed Koehn Ford Lincoln Presents ‘Go Further with Ford Night’ Combining Fusion, Fundraising and American Idol

·          Ed Koehn Ford Lincoln presents “Go Further with Ford Night” on Thursday, Nov. 15 – a free fundraising event that will benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville, engaging consumers in the final “Random Acts of Fusion” adventure and offering them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person

·         While at Ed Koehn Ford Lincoln, consumers will have an opportunity to test their judging skills with American Idol^® and compete to win a unique VIP experience during the show’s 12th season

·         Random Acts of Fusion is a unique transmedia marketing program that already has introduced Fusion to millions of fans by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms

Greenville, MI., November 9, 2012 – Ed Koehn Ford Lincoln presents “Go Further with Ford Night” on Thursday, Nov. 15 – a free fundraising event that will benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville, engaging consumers in the final “Random Acts of Fusion” adventure and offering them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person.

Go Further with Ford Night is the fun finale to Random Acts of Fusion, the unique transmedia program hosted by Ryan Seacrest that has generated more than 12 million consumer engagements with the Ford Fusion by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms.

“We all want to be part of something bigger, and Go Further with Ford Night is our way of offering consumers the chance to give back to our community, have a lot of fun, enjoy the final random act – which will test their judging skills to win a unique VIP American Idol experience – and meet the all-new Ford Fusion in person.”

For each person who attends Go Further with Ford Night on Nov. 15, Ed Koehn Ford Lincoln will donate $10 – up to a total of $500 – to the Education Foundation of Greenville.

While at the dealership, consumers will have a unique opportunity to compete to win a special VIP experience with American Idol^®. A computer with a webcam will be set up in the dealership to allow consumers to view a special message from Seacrest and test their judging skills on camera, in true American Idol style. American Idol premieres in January 2013 on FOX.

Entries will be sent back to Ford’s program headquarters, where a team of experts will evaluate and select one winner to receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hollywood and a unique VIP experience with American Idol.

Consumers 18 years and older who are interested in participating in Go Further with Ford Night may preregister for the event at www.RandomActsofFusion.com and be entered for a chance to win tickets to a live taping of American Idol. Additionally, registrants at dealerships on Thursday, Nov. 15 will be entered into a prize drawing to win an all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. No purchase is necessary and other restrictions apply. See full official rules online for details.

All-new Ford FusionWith its sleek new design, the all-new Ford Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford.

In addition to its fresh face, Fusion offers the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in the midsize segment. It offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoost^® four-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions.

On sale now, the new Fusion offers consumers seven must-have technologies, including a Lane-Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch^®.

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About the Education Foundation of Greenville

Founded in 1991, the Education Foundation of Greenville’s mission is to acquire and distribute financial, and other resources, to the Greenville Public Schools. These resources are to be used for programs and projects that enhance and/or supplement educational programs and provide extended educational opportunities to students in our community.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 168,000 employees and about 65 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

Ford Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 31, 2012 – Ford employees and Ford Motor Company Fund are donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross and its chapters to assist with disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

 



Flooding has been a major problem in many areas.



“Hurricane Sandy has had a devastating impact on many states,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “We know that the need for assistance is great, and we are pleased to partner with American Red Cross to help provide relief.”

 

This donation is part of Ford’s involvement in the 2012 Red Cross Disaster Responder Program. Under this program, a select group of companies pledge donations on an ongoing basis in advance of major disasters, which helps the Red Cross ensure an immediate response to meet the needs of those affected by disasters. Ford Motor Company has partnered with the American Red Cross for more than 30 years.

 

“The impact of Hurricane Sandy is widespread and the road to recovery will be long for many families in its path," said Roger Lowe, senior vice president of Communications for the American Red Cross. "We appreciate Ford Motor Company for its partnership with the Red Cross that helps us to respond immediately to the most critical needs.”

 

In the days and weeks to come, the Red Cross will work with emergency officials and other partners to help individuals and families get the help they need. Red Cross disaster relief workers already are operating shelters and feeding operations and organizing distribution of clean-up and other supplies. Damage assessment teams are helping determine the full scope of the damage and Red Cross health services and mental health workers are helping people cope with what they’ve seen and experienced.

 



New York's transit system has been hard-hit by the storm.



About Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services

Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services works with community partners to advance driving safety, education and community life. For more than 60 years, Ford Motor Company Fund has operated with ongoing funding from Ford Motor Company. The award-winning Ford Driving Skills for Life program teaches new drivers through a variety of hands-on and interactive methods. Innovation in education is encouraged through national programs that enhance high school learning and provide college scholarships and university grants. Through the Ford Volunteer Corps, more than 25,000 Ford employees and dealers work on projects each year that better their communities in more than 20 countries. For more information, visit www.community.ford.com

 

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international huma.nitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org