Ford Commercial Vehicle News In Penticton BC
The 2021 Ford F-450 Ensures Better Trailering Control in Peachland
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(Posted on Feb 27, 2022 at 05:04PM )
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Heavy loads are no match for the 2021 F-450 from Skaha Ford in BC. The Blue Oval has infused this Super Duty with key technologies that provide enhanced trailing control for more confident pulling.All trims of the 2021 F-450 come equipped with standard Trailer Sway Control (TSC), which is a system that moderates how much your load shifts when in motion. If your trailer starts to sway while towing, the TSC system will flash the stability control light in the Super Duty’s information display, and a “trailer sway reduce speed†message will also appear. The TSC system will begin to apply the truck’s brakes to individual wheels and reduce engine power, if needed, to re-establish control.
When the TSC system activates, it could mean that your trailer is improperly loaded or the speed of your vehicle is too high. It’s a good idea to slow down, pull over and inspect that your trailer is correctly connected and that your load is distributed correctly. Monitoring your speed and staying within a safe pace are also recommended when towing.
To learn more about the 2021 Ford F-450 and its innovative technologies, contact our team at Skaha Ford to speak with a member of our team. Our dealership also offers medium-duty truck maintenance services and repairs, addressing the needs of your commercial fleet under one roof.
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As a commercial fleet operator, you spend most of your day on the job site or the road. As a result, you have little time to sit at a desk to write up quotes, communicate with customers or deal with suppliers. The 2021 F-450 – available from Skaha Ford in BC – understands this struggle. That’s why the Blue Oval has infused on-road productivity into the Super Duty with the inclusion of FordPass Connect.This feature enhances production with a Wi-Fi hotspot that can connect up to 10 devices in the 2021 F-450 or up to 50 feet away. With a reliable internet connection, you and your crew can connect laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more to check email, update social media, send and receive important files, etc. FordPass Connect essentially turns the cab of your truck and the surrounding construction site into an office on wheels, ensuring seamless integration with your job responsibilities.
FordPass Connect complement’s the 2021 F-450’s FordPass app, which allows you to activate the truck’s remote start system or schedule remote starts at specific times of the day and week. You can also lock or unlock the vehicle and check in on vital vehicle stats, such as the fuel level, mileage and upcoming maintenance services. Additionally, the FordPass app provides a vehicle locator, so you can see where the truck is parked.
FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities comes standard on the 2021 F-450. Contact our team at Skaha Ford for a demo, and be sure to ask us about our medium-duty truck services for BC commercial fleets.
The 2021 Ford F-350 Encourages Responsible Driving in Okanagan
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(Posted on Feb 23, 2022 at 04:38PM )
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Promote good driving habits with your crew with the 2021 F-350, which is available now at Skaha Ford in BC. This Super Duty comes equipped with a MyKey system, which allows fleet owners to program the truck’s key with restricted driving modes while your employees are on the road.Ford’s MyKey technology is a popular feature with parents of young drivers, but it’s also ideal for commercial fleets. Programming the key is easy to do using the vehicle’s message centre, where you can choose your preferred driving settings, which include:
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Seat belt reminders: This feature emits a six-second reminder chime every 30 seconds and mutes the audio system until all front passengers fasten their seat belts. The message centre also displays “Buckle Up to Unmute Radio†on the screen.
Top speed settings: MyKey can limit a vehicle’s top speed at four different settings (105, 115, 120 or 130 km/h). Chimes provide an early warning as the F-350 gains speed.
Earlier low-fuel warning: MyKey provides an alarm at 120 km to empty, rather than the standard 80-km warning.
Driving aid deactivation: Safety features, such as parking assistance, traction control and blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, cannot be deactivated.Â
Audio volume: Audio volume can be restricted up to 44 percent.
Top speed settings: MyKey can limit a vehicle’s top speed at four different settings (105, 115, 120 or 130 km/h). Chimes provide an early warning as the F-350 gains speed.
Earlier low-fuel warning: MyKey provides an alarm at 120 km to empty, rather than the standard 80-km warning.
Driving aid deactivation: Safety features, such as parking assistance, traction control and blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, cannot be deactivated.Â
Audio volume: Audio volume can be restricted up to 44 percent.
MyKey comes standard on all trims of the 2021 F-350. To learn more about this Super Duty’s features, contact Skaha Ford to speak with a member of our team. We also offer medium-duty truck repair services for BC commercial fleets. Ask about it today!
The 2021 Ford F-350 Ensures Greater Stability on Penticton Roads
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(Posted on Feb 22, 2022 at 07:57PM )
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BC commercial operators experience all types of road conditions – from slippery snow and ice and wet roads to gravel, dirt, sand and other surfaces. Unfortunately, driving in these treacherous conditions is not only challenging but dangerous too. Ford has a solution to this problem with the release of the 2021 F-350 and its standard AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control system.AdvanceTrac is an electronic stability system that ensures driver control over the vehicle in difficult conditions, especially on terrain with ice, snow, gravel and even dry pavement. This technology is designed to improve traction by increasing friction over these surfaces, thereby improving resistance to prevent slippage or out-of-control steering.
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control uses small gyroscopic sensors that take readings of the 2021 F-350’s roll rate and vehicle roll motion at least 100 times per second. When wheel slippage is detected in these readings, the system slows down the engine to stabilize the truck. So even when the weather is terrible, and road conditions become unfavourable, you’ll have complete peace of mind that the 2021 F-350’s AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control will keep all four wheels firmly planted.
Contact our team to schedule a test drive at Skaha Ford in BC to learn more. Don’t forget to ask us about our medium-duty truck maintenance and repair services.
The 2021 Ford F-450 Brings Infotainment to Job Sites in Vernon
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(Posted on Feb 13, 2022 at 09:10PM )
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The 2021 F-450 is defined by its robust performance – but its advantages don’t end there. The Blue Oval has also infused this Super Duty – available from Skaha Ford in BC – with class-leading technologies designed to enhance your commercial fleet’s in-cabin experience while commanding the road and job site.The 2021 F-450 features a SYNC 3 infotainment system with a vast eight-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen anchoring the centre dash. Offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, your crew can enjoy seamless smartphone integration to make calls, respond to messages, access maps and more. The infotainment system also boasts AppLink, which provides additional smartphone capabilities using voice commands and steering wheel controls.
With two smart-charging USB ports, the 2021 F-450 makes it possible to quickly charge devices – like a phone or a tablet – while on the go. Additionally, a 110-volt AC power outlet in the instrument panel makes it easy to power other electronics, such as a laptop, rechargeable tools and more.
The SYNC 3 infotainment system comes standard on all 2021 F-450 models, except the base XL. Contact us to schedule a test drive to learn more about this Super Duty’s features and benefits. Skaha Ford also offers medium-duty truck maintenance and repairs. Inquire about our commercial fleet services today!
The 2021 Ford F-450 Ensures Trailering Convenience in Hedley
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(Posted on Feb 13, 2022 at 08:42PM )
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Don’t let big loads slow down your commercial fleet. With the 2021 F-450 – available from Skaha Ford in BC – your crew will enjoy hauling convenience with the Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System.This advanced suite of driver assists is part of Ford Co-Pilot 360 Technology. It includes Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which activates with the rotation of a knob to help maintain greater control while backing up a trailer. This feature complements Trailer Reverse Guidance, which relies on an expanded view from the cameras in the sideview mirrors and visual guides in the centre dash screen to direct the truck and trailer into position. As the steering wheel changes directions, the guidelines and camera angles change.
Additionally, the 2021 F-450’s Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System includes a 360-degree camera with a split-view display, which shows images from all views of the truck’s sides. A centre high-mounted stop lamp camera also provides a picture of the pickup bed, which is helpful when connecting to a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch.
The Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System comes standard on the 2021 F-450 King Ranch, Platinum and Limited trims or optional on XL, XLT and Lariat trims. Contact our team at Skaha Ford in BC to book a test drive today or inquire about our medium-duty truck maintenance and repair services.
The 2021 Ford F-350 Delivers Adaptive Steering to Westbank
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(Posted on Feb 11, 2022 at 04:55PM )
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With the release of the 2021 F-350 – available at Skaha Ford in BC – the Super Duty has gained an all-new feature that makes it easier for commercial fleet operators to maneuver around the job site and beyond.Known as Adaptive Steering, this system helps drivers operate the truck at low speeds while enjoying agile steering at higher clips. It works by changing the ratio between the driver’s actions at the steering wheel and how much the front wheels turn. For example, when pulling into a parking space or navigating through tight areas, Adaptive Steering uses fewer steering wheel turns. At highway speeds, the system ensures smooth steering responses and faster inputs. This performance is the opposite of fixed steering ratio, which many medium-duty trucks offer.Â
With Adaptive Steering, your commercial fleet benefits from optimized driving responses in all conditions, providing a more responsive behind the wheel experience. It also limits driver fatigue, which is essential to your crews’ safety and overall productivity.
The 2021 F-350’s Adaptive Steering is part of the Super Duty’s Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology and comes standard on the Limited trim and is optional on the Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models.
To experience this feature for yourself, schedule a test drive in a 2021 F-350 at Shaka Ford. Don’t forget that our Service Department also offers medium-duty truck repairs, maintenance and modification to BC commercial fleets. Discover more today!
The 2021 Ford F-350 Brings Adaptive Cruise Control to Oliver
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(Posted on Feb 11, 2022 at 04:23PM )
Driving in heavy traffic and maintaining the correct following distance requires a lot of concentration. But after a long day at the job site, your crew is tired, and it can be challenging to concentrate. To provide your operators with a safe and convenient experience in high-traffic situations, the 2021 F-350 – available from Skaha Ford in BC – includes Adaptive Cruise Control for enhanced on-road ease.This system employs advanced radar and camera technology that lets drivers set a cruising speed and distance from vehicles up ahead. When traffic slows down, the Super Duty follows suit, and when traffic picks back up again, the truck resumes to the preset speed and distance.
With Adaptive Cruise Control, your commercial fleet benefits from improved safety by avoiding potential rear-end collisions that occur when following at a short distance. This system also protects your drivers and fleet trucks from damages and injuries, resulting in periods of frustrating downtime due to vehicle repairs.
The 2021 F-350’s Adaptive Cruise Control system is part of the Super Duty’s Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology and comes standard on Platinum and Limited trims and is optional on the Lariat and King Ranch.
To learn more about this driver-assist and the F-350’s specs and features, contact us at Skaha Ford to book a test drive. We also offer medium-duty truck repair services for BC commercial fleets. Inquire today!
The 2021 Ford F-450 Ensures Bad-Weather Visibility in Peachland
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(Posted on Feb 10, 2022 at 05:30PM )
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Don’t let bad weather days hamper your commercial fleet’s productivity or distract operators from the road ahead. With the 2021 F-450 – available from Skaha Ford in BC – your crews can focus on their drive with the Super Duty’s rain-sensing windshield wipers. This advanced feature is part of the 2021 F-450’s Ford Co-Pilot 360 technologies and comes standard on King Ranch, Platinum and Limited trims or optional on the Lariat. The system works by detecting moisture on the windshield and activating the wipers automatically to ensure driver visibility.
To activate the system, the driver must raise the right-hand control stalk into the first upward position and choose the desired sensitivity – the higher the sensitivity, the faster the wipers will clean the windshield and vice versa.Â
Once the system is in the on position, the driver does not need to activate, deactivate or adjust the wiper speed under usual driving conditions. The rain-sensing windshield wipers handle that automatically. The only time the system needs to be turned off is when taking the truck through an automatic car wash.
The 2021 F-450’s rain-sensing windshield wipers are only one of the many conveniences you’ll find in this Super Duty. To learn more about this medium-duty truck’s features or inquire about our commercial fleet services, contact Skaha Ford in BC.
The 2021 Ford F-450 Detects Potential Collisions in Summerland
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(Posted on Feb 10, 2022 at 04:36PM )
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Enhance your commercial fleet’s safety and avoid costly downtime with the 2021 F-450 from Skaha Ford in BC. This medium-duty truck comes equipped with Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking to detect accidents before they happen and react if your driver does not.The Pre-Collision Assist feature uses camera technology to sense a potential collision with a vehicle or pedestrian directly in front of the F-450 during daytime or nighttime driving. It can help reduce the severity of and possibly eliminate a frontal collision.Â
Additionally, if a potential collision is detected, an alert sound will emit through the cabin, and a warning message will display in the message centre. If action is not sufficient, the Automatic Emergency Braking system will precharge the brakes and increase sensitivity to provide full responsiveness when braking does occur. If no action is taken at all, the brakes will automatically apply as a last resort to avoid an accident with a pedestrian or another vehicle.
The Super Duty’s Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is like having another set of eyes on the road. This feature comes standard on 2021 F-450 XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited trims and is optional on the base XL trim.
To learn more, contact our team to schedule a test drive at Skaha Ford in BC. Don’t forget to ask us about our medium-duty truck maintenance and repair services too.
