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From phones to tablets to major city maps, a growing number of technologies provide direct access to the Internet. It seems only natural that cars would join the club. Ford had already planned to include WiFi in several of its 2018 vehicles, but recently announced that drivers of older models can integrate the Internet into those cars as well. This integration, which applies to most of the company's cars and trucks made between 2010 and 2016, will allow drivers and passengers to use multiple devices on the road. SmartLink Savvy Ford’s new system, called SmartLink, will provide the vehicle with access to a 4G LTE network from Verizon. This connection will be able to support up to eight devices at a time, allowing the driver and passengers to stay fully plugged in during most outings. In addition to the Internet, SmartLink offers a number of other connections to improve the health and convenience of the vehicle. Drivers can use it to locate their Fords in parking lots, access comprehensive reports on the vehicle’s mechanical needs, and schedule maintenance and upgrade services. They will also be able to lock, unlock, and start their integrated vehicles remotely, as well as set boundaries and speed limits if someone else is driving. Drivers can access these services from their smartphones or through an online portal. Installing the SmartLink system involves plugging it in to the Ford’s OBD II port. Drivers can have this done at their local Ford or Lincoln dealership. The technology will become available this summer; specific dates and price points have not yet been announced. Setting Up For Sync 3 The development of SmartLink is occurring in tandem with Sync 3, a similar network that will be available on select 2018 Fords. SmartLink will accommodate Ford users who are not willing to wait that long, or who do not want to trade in their current vehicles just to have WiFi access. There will, however, be some advantages for drivers who wait for Sync 3, notably that the network will be able to support 10 devices instead of just 8. Sync 3 will also use a 4G LTE network from AT&T rather than Verizon. LTE Limitations Although the SmartLink connection will be available on most Ford and Lincoln cars and trucks made from 2010 to 2016, there are certain exceptions. The new technology will not work with vehicles that already have modems, which include: Ford Focus Electric vehicles made between 2012 and 2016 Ford C-Max Energi vehicles made from 2013 to 2016 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles released from 2013 to 2016 2015 and 2016 versions of the Lincoln MKC that have the Black Label or Reverse packages Lincoln MKX vehicles that have the Black Label or Reverse packages and were released in 2016 If your vehicle is eligible for SmartLink, Lance Cunningham Ford will be happy to install it. For more information on getting this and other new developments, contact us today!

Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville educates our customers about the numerous unique features that make driving a Ford vehicle a special experience. Two of the features that our team of automotive experts always mentions to our customers sit directly in front of drivers, as they navigate the bustling roads that connect Knoxville to outlying communities of Tennessee; SYNC ® and SYNC ® with MyFord provide Ford vehicle owners with state-of-the-art communication and entertainment technology that keeps them informed of the latest news, as well as in touch with close friend and family members. Stay in SYNC ® with the World SYNC ® is an interactive communications system that includes a feature that helps passengers dial 911 for emergency support. Accidents that render Ford vehicle passengers immobile do not mean the passengers do not have a way to contact first responders. This unique voice activated feature has proven to save lives of our valued customers. SYNC ® also includes an app link that allows you to control your favorite mobile apps via voice recognition technology. Here are the Ford Models that integrate SYNC ® technology: Ford Fiesta Ford Mustang Ford Expedition Ford F-150 Ford F-250 Super Duty SYNC ® with MyFord Goes a Step Further SYNC ® with MyFord builds on the technological prowess of SYNC ® by including unique entertainment features. Our customers who use SYNC ® with MyFord technology benefit from Grace Note Media Management, which searches a vast database of your favorite artists and album tracks. Voice-Activated Sirius XM Satellite Radio provides hours of uninterrupted entertainment that ranges from cool jazz to frenetic hip-hop. HD Radio Technology that includes song tagging allows you to find and tag songs that you like for future purchase. The navigation features inside of Ford vehicles that implement SYNC ® with MyFord technology include the capability to read the most current road maps and receive turn-by-turn instructions. You can also customize text messages to send out to a large number of email recipients. Here are the Ford models that provide SYNC ® with MyFord technology: Ford F-150 Ford F-250 Super Duty Ford C-MAX Ford Edge Ford Escape Ford Expedition Ford Explorer Ford Fiesta Ford Flex Ford Focus Ford Fusion Ford Taurus Ford Transit Connect Features Shared by SYNC ® and SYNC ® with MyFord Technology SYNC ® and SYNC ® with MyFord technology share several features that enhance the driving experiences of Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville customers. The features come standard with the vehicles listed under each entertainment and communication technology option. Hands-Free Calling All you have to do to make a phone call with each communications technology is simply say a name and the number automatically dials. This hands-free communications feature doubles as a safety feature. You keep your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the road in front of you. Both technologies allow our customers to download a digital phone book automatically, which eliminates the fumbling around with dials to find the right phone number of a friend or small business. SYNC ® Entertainment Both entertainment systems include Bluetooth audio streaming and voice activated music searches. You can charge your MP3 player for the soothing melodies that inspire you during your hikes within Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Although reading behind the wheel of a Ford vehicle is dangerous to your health, both entertainment features allow you to listen to your favorite novels through the audio book technology platform. SYNC ® Services SYNC ® offers several unique services that help the technology separate from the rest of the pack. Personalized traffic alerts prevent you from driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic during your commute from suburbs such as Oak Ridge and Maryville to the heart of downtown Knoxville. Performing 411 business searches give you access to over 14 million United States business listings. The SYNC ® travel service provides you with detailed information about your destinations. Check Out Our Large Inventory Of Ford Vehicles with SYNC ® and SYNC ® with MyFord technology Stop by Gary Yeomans Ford Knoxville and allow one of our friendly sales professionals demonstrate the myriad features associated with SYNC ® and SYNC ® with MyFord technology. We are conveniently located at the junction of Interstates 275 and 640, just minutes from downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.