Jan 4, 2018

Ford for winter driving Nashville, TNWith freezing temperatures and snowy roads, winter brings conditions that can challenge and frustrate even the most seasoned driver. However, if you approach this winter season in one of these Ford vehicles, you’ll find interior comforts and impressive performance that can help you handle whatever nature brings.

Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer is a stylish SUV that’s ready to handle whatever type of road condition you face this winter. The available intelligent four-wheel drive with Terrain Management System lets you quickly and easily shift into one of four settings to match the terrain. In the winter, the Snow and Mud setting will let you take on these conditions with confidence. Plus, when summer rolls back around, you’ll appreciate the convenience of the Normal and Sand setting.

Ford F-150

When you’re ready to get out and have some fun this winter, the Ford F-150 has the power and performance you need. A properly equipped F-150 has a maximum towing capacity up to 13,200 pounds and a maximum payload capacity up to 3,270 pounds. Therefore, whether you want to bring along the snowmobiles or the ATVs for a weekend of fun, this truck can handle it. Plus, the F-150 offers plenty of smart towing features, including a smart trailer connecter that lets you know about connectivity issues and a blind spot monitoring system that covers a trailer.

Ford Edge

Not only does the Ford Edge look sharp, it also comes with plenty conveniences and comforts to make your winter drive easier. The Edge comes standard with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that produces 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. You’ll also enjoy standard features that include hill start assist, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, and traction control, as well as an available intelligent all-wheel drive system. Inside, the available heated front seats and heated steering wheel give you luxurious comfort on those cold winter mornings.

Ford Fusion

The Ford Fusion proves you don’t need a truck or SUV to handle winter roads. This sleek sedan comes available with an intelligent all-wheel drive system that uses sensors to balance torque between the front and rear wheels. This enhances handling to give you better traction, often before the wheels even begin to slip. Plus, the Fusion also comes available with a remote start system, which lets you start the vehicle from the warmth of your house so it’s the perfect temperature when you venture outside.

Ford Escape

The Ford Escape comes available with an intelligent four-wheel drive system that monitors the road conditions and vehicle traction every 16 milliseconds, guaranteeing a smooth drive. If the system detects slipping, it can transfer torque from front wheels to the rear wheels as needed to make sure you have the right combination of traction and handling. Not only is the Escape capable, but it’s also smart. The available SYNC 3 system can let you check the weather, get directions, and connect to your smartphone.

This winter, you can take on any type of conditions when you head out in one of these Ford vehicles.

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