Perks of My Ford and My Lincoln Touch
Are you against my ford touch and my Lincoln touch? But if you have not heard of this cool feature in ford vehicles you need to check it out. It has a lots of perks no big bulky nobs just a simple seamless touchscreen. Plus you can use your own voice and give sync a command and it will do it for you without you having to touch a thing. It’s very simple the home screen is split into four different quadrants consisting of navigation, climate, entertainment and phone it’s very simple to use. But there is one feature people forget about that is very important 911 assist it can save your life if you are in serious crash. My ford touch is helpful to drivers because it helps them keep their eyes on the road and not on their phone.
One perk of my ford touch and my Lincoln touch is there are no knobs to fiddle with unlike previous model years. You can use the touch of your finger and it works just like your touch screen phone. Many people love this feature but some that are not too crazy about it. They prefer traditional old fashioned knobs. Some say it is distracting, but the world is becoming more advanced and many things are becoming obsolete and advancing. My ford and my Lincoln touch is very simple to use. Anybody can do it even your grandma.
One thing many people do not know about my ford is the power of sync technology. Sync is right on the steering wheel so you will never have to take your hands off the wheel. When you hit the button on the wheel sync will say “please say a command” you can tell her phone, usb line in, climate or navigation. Don’t know what’s on the radio...
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...ole over situation; head on collision or someone not paying attention sync is always there to help and guide you.
Even though all these features are helpful some are not too crazy about them. Some do not like my ford touch because of phone pairing troubles and more. Many older people do not like it because there are no knobs or buttons to manually turn things on and off in their vehicles. Then some think the system is just too complicated and hard to use and prefer not to have this feature in their vehicle. Then consumers are saying it is distracting to drivers it is almost like playing with a small tablet while operating a vehicle. There have also been consumer reports of freezing screens and system up dating issues and low satisfaction review ratings. Many individuals are disappointed in the system and prefer more standard features on their ford vehicles.
Henry Ford was born on July 30 in 1863 in Greenfield Township, Michigan he was one of the first American industrialists and wanted to make a difference in the automobile industry. Back then, before 1908 automobiles were expensive that only rich people could afford. Henry Ford wanted to change this and wanted everyone to have a vehicle to drive. He was able to accomplish this by the assembly line, in which it created more cars in less time. The first car Henry Ford made was the Model T created on the assembly line. Ford’s innovation in manufacturing created less expensive cars and higher wage jobs.
Before the 1920's Americans use to walk and ride their horses for transportation. But when Henry Ford came along, he invented the first car that would drastically change American lives. This car was so popular that 4 out 5 of Americans owned a car. Many Americans also bought it because it was affordable to the rich and poor. It was named car of the century by critics. The Model T improved peoples lives because it united families, improved working conditions, improved social lives between couples, and it was used in many different ways.
GM is already producing the technology catering to the autonomous driving system in instalments as each new car produced, displays a prototype of a sophisticated “assisted driving” feature. Drivers of the Cadillac ATS sedan, a mid-sized car with a driver assistance, can now leave it to drive itself and maintain a safe distance in steady traffic. It can also measure a parking space and steer itself into it, read traffic signals, and warn the driver if he breaks the speed limit. Emergency brakes that overrule the driver’s actions in the case of an accident, add to special features that will be seen in automatic cars.
The only technology in her car is the standard airbags. Her car didn't even come with a CD player so she had to buy one for it. To roll down a window, she has to use a crank which takes more time and effort than just pushing a switch with electronic windows. Her car does not have a Global Positioning System, making it hard for her to find the places that she needs to get to. At the end of the story she states that no matter how much technology there is out there, she gets through the day without most of it. The author is very inexperienced with technology but is slowly learning more about
Ford Sync is an innovative and interactive feature available in some Ford vehicles. It allows the driver to be able to utilize hands-free calling, music search and control, navigation, and temperate control. It provides the feedback needed that allows the driver to be informed and safe while driving. Part of doing so is allowing the user to be aware of particular user or performance errors that may stop a particular command from being completed. The dialogue of the system is easy to understand in clear and concise language, which leaves the user with the understanding of what needs to be done next. For example, when the vehicle is low on fuel, there is a message that displays advising the driver that they are low and fuel and how much further they have until they will need to refuel. The user then has the ability to dismiss the message or leave the message for informational purposes. This is an ideal example of error prevention as it indicates to the user the importance of the issue and what action is needed to fix the error. This is one of many ways that the Ford Sync system ident...
Several individuals need to be constantly sending messages to their friends and family members with the use of a cellphone while driving. More and more drivers have the urge to use their cell phones while driving. This dangerous mixture can result to be even deadly. “As one researcher concluded, a cellphone draws attention away from the routines that would provide a good representation of the driving environment” (qtd. in Seppa 3).
This case involves Ford and the Japanese tire manufacturer, Bridgestone/Firestone. The Ford Explorers which were prone to rolling over, came equipped with Firestone defected tires. The tire seemed to have a defect that caused the tread to separate from the whole of the tire and cause the vehicle to flip. Although Firestone knew about such defects, they continued to produce despite knowing the deadly consequences that lay behind their actions. The Explorer also had a bad reputation of rolling over and Ford knew it. As a result, fatal accidents occurred from these two combinations. Since this was a very serious safety issue, Ford and Firestone were ordering the recall of problem tires in Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Asia but not in the United States. So, did the company act ethically in resolving this crisis? No, the companies failed to fix the problem in the United States. According to NHTSA, the tires have caused many deaths and injuries in the United States. In fact, these accidents would have not occurred if both companies have solved the problem immediately. Thus, despite the obvious safety issues, there were also fundamental ethical issues.
For instance, if you change your radio station, not only do you take your hand off the steering wheel to press a button, but you also take your eyes off the road to look at what button you want to press. Also, drivers who engage more frequently in distracted driving are more likely to be involved in an automobile accident or near-crash Focus is the number one attribute drivers need while operating a motor vehicle. In order to text or dial a phone number requires visual interaction with the cellular phone meaning that the driver would need to take their eyes off of the road. Each day our civilization is given a fresh new chances to improve our lives. The choices we make weather minuet or enormous can not only impacted us but others as well. To insure the safety and wellbeing of ourselves, loved ones and the people in our community’s certain decisions have to be responsibly made.
Today our world is filled with new technology that has changed the way the world functions. One of the biggest is the touch screen. Touch screen technology has changed the focus of our technological advances . We find them on ATMs, phones, MP3 devices, tablets, computers, as well as other kinds of technology. Many think the touch screen has only been around since 2006, when Apple released the first iPhone. The truth is, the touch screen has been around since 1965 but it has come a long way since then.
These technologies have made driving an easier and enjoyable experience, as well as reducing our chances of getting into accidents. The research presented in the following article “Driven to Distraction [in car technology]” provided surprising conclusions. Professor John D. Lee from the University of Iowa states the following issue: “Technology is changing very quickly. Many of these things coming into the car were not designed to be used in it. ”(Edwards 8).
In a society much like today 's, driving has become one of the most essential ways of transportation. In some major cities, people may not drive themselves but rather take a bus or a train. Both of which have a driver though who drives a motor vehicle and encounters traffic and struggle while on the road, Also in today 's society, technology has increased so much that many features of driving or being in a car require hands off the wheel ways to change the settings. For example, to turn or the seat warmers or even coolers, a driver must take one or both hands off the wheel, track the motion of their hands with their eyes and then push the correct button. In some cases, the button may not work which would prolong the time of hands off the wheel
Since the first car was developed in 1885, car makers have been striving to create the car that will outshine over the others. There has never been a car to do it better than the Model T. Practical, reliable, and affordable are adjectives that describe the Model T since it came out in 1908. With little over 20 horsepower and a top speed of 45 miles an hour, this simple car propelled the Ford Motor Company to a level of success that had never been seen before(History, “Model T”). Henry Ford and the Model T revolutionized the car industry, as well as people's lives in the 1920s. The influences from the Model T can be found everywhere from the assembly line, to road development, to the middle class even in today’s world.
Nevertheless, hands-free phones are just as disturbing as hand held phones. They both serve the same purpose when it comes to distracting the driver from state of the road. Thus, hand held devices do not increase safety, and I have observed this when using the cell phones as I drive. At the same time, I have noticed that my reaction time significantly reduced, and I almost caused an accident. When I look at this slow reaction, I compare it to that of an old...
My experience with this technology has been very interesting. Growing up I didn 't use technology alot since I spent more of my time outside or reading. I didn’t not really have a smart phone until my senior year of high school, so it didn’t play that big of a factor in my life. When I did get a Smartphone it wasn’t a big deal to me I treated it the same way that I treated my other phone. To me it was nothing special and I felt there was better things to do. I wasn 't a big fan of social application unless they were games or tumblr. When I got the I phone 6 that when I really started to be invested in my phone. Now a day’s My phone is my life everything I need is on my phone , from when my school work is due to all the contact I need. To me it really does make a difference in my life because it seem know that I am always connected to my phone which is a nasty habit.
When I look past what's inside the Ford Focus LX Premium versus the SE Comfort, I can see many of these technological advances for what they really are: unnecessary risks. The fact is that the number of accidents (and deaths) increases as a direct result of driver distractions, and more technology only provides more distraction. Unfortunately, manufacturers realize a high tech GPS system can sell for a lot more than an improved seat belt. Protection of human safety should be the primary concern of transportation regulations and in-vehicle technology developments. So while other people continue to drive while calling in to check voice mail, worrying about finishing off the Big Gulp Slurpee, and buying a GPS navigator to find the fastest route to grandma's house, I'll know I drove away from the dealership with the safest option: focus.