Source: Pixabay The Ford Focus never reached the height of some of its competitors like the Toyota Corolla or the Honda Civic, but it was still a stylish, fun-to-drive car offered as either a sedan or a hatchback that plenty of drivers have fond memories of. Sadly, with Ford transitioning over to a more SUV and truck-based brand, the Focus has fallen out of the lineup in America since the 2018 model year.

Ford Edge by Vauxford - CC-BY-SA-4.0 Fords are widely recognized as durable and effective vehicles at all size ranges and model types. They’re known for their towing capacity and their ability to work well as working vehicles, especially in rural environments. But what about the Ford Edge? Does it compare with other vehicles in the same class, and what is the Ford Edge towing capacity? Is this compact SUV a good fit for working vehicles?

Source: Pixabay Ford is known for its high quality cars loaded with fancy new features, which is one of the reasons they’re so widespread in the car industry. The Escape is no different, coming equipped with a wide variety of safety features and options to choose from. However, not all Ford Escape year models are made equal, so we want to point you in the right direction: the 2018 Ford Escape.

Source: Pixabay In 1980, Ford released their keypad-based keyless entry technology, which was available on vehicles such as the Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln Mark. The technology is called SecuriCode, and the keyless entry keypad is the most recent generation for this technology. All passenger vehicles now include the keyless door code. Should you forget or need to change it, here’s how to reset a door code on a Ford.

Source: Pixabay In 2007, Ford added a backup camera into several of their vehicle models, including the F-150 pickup truck. The camera was strategically placed in the corner of the rearview mirror to allow the driver to use the camera in conjunction with the mirror more easily. Did Ford include a backup camera into their vehicles a little late, or was it a quality-of-life decision that should have been implemented sooner?

Ford Edge by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Ford Edge stands out from the crowd of three-row layouts that most modern SUVs come with. The Edge prioritizes a two-row seating layout that’s very comfortable and spacious. So if you’re looking to find out if the Ford Edge currently has third-row seating: it doesn’t, outside of one exception. Ford did unveil a seven-seat layout at a Go Further event in Guangzhou, China.

2017 Ford Focus RS Hatchback by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 While Ford has been producing some great SUV and truck offerings lately, they have unfortunately halted several lines of smaller cars, including the popular Focus. Nowadays, the smallest Fords you can find are both under the Mustang badge: the classic Mustang coupe and the Mach-E hatchback. But if you are looking for a Ford that doesn’t break the bank at the dealership or at the pump, you can still find a wide variety of used Focuses from the 2015 to 2018 model years.

Photo by Andre Tan on Unsplash You probably use your Smart Key every day starting and getting in and out of your vehicle. Why not? It’s easy. It’s convenient, and it’s better than carrying around a set of dangling keys. The only problem is that, like using batteries, your Smart Key batteries will die. Read this article about Ford key fob battery: what to know. How Not To Get Stranded With A Dying Ford Key Fob Battery: What To Know If your key fob doesn’t work and it has just started to act up, don’t panic; you can still get into your vehicle and even start it and drive away.

Photo by Yunus Yildiz on Unsplash The Ford Transit is a valuable vehicle for the use of a work truck or for transportation of people. As a driver, your visibility is not bad facing forward, but depending on how many occupants you have in your vehicle, or if you have a van that is set up with no windows (work van), your rearview can be pretty poor. Using your backup camera may be your only choice for backup safety and success.

Ford Transit by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Ford Transit van can be utilized in many different ways. It’s great for cargo, great if you’re going to use it as a work truck, or it can even be transformed into a transportation truck. One thing it is not known for is a lifted ground clearance. Read this article on Ford Transit ground clearance: what to know. What is Ground Clearance?