Tag: Ford

Recall Trend Highlights Electronic and Safety Systems

Recall Trend A disturbing trend appeared in the recalls (2015) we tracked since our last newsletter. Six recalls were issued involving automated electronic systems, including safety systems directly and indirectly. And they simply got more troublesome through the course of the month. First, GM recalled 51,000 Spark, Sonic models for radio, warning glitch. The warning …

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Start a Ford with a Dead Key Fob

Focus console

How to Start a Ford with a Dead Key Fob Starting Your Ford First, if you’re still locked out, click here for help getting inside! Second, Lincoln models are here. Third, you can find video help here! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. Ford Motor Co. vehicles employ far too many backup methods, …

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Great Start: GM Will Make Door Unlock, Remote Start Standard

New Standard Services from GM General Motors announced on June 5th, 2013 that GM Will Make Door Unlock, Remote Start standard (read, free!) for five years through the OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App. The services will be available for OnStar-equipped 2014 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models “even if the owner declines to pay for other …

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Open a Ford with a Dead Key Fob

Ford Key #2

How to Open a Ford with a Dead Key Fob First, if you’re already inside, click here for help getting started! Second, Lincoln models are here. Third, you can find video help here! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. Retrieving the mechanical key Ford vehicles use a number of different Intelligent Access (IA) (remote …

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