Lynwood Ford Dealer Presents The 2011 Ford Escape

May 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Harris Ford, a Lynnwood Ford dealership, is excited to show off its latest selection of the 2011 Ford Escape.  The Escape is a hybrid SUV that’s making waves for its fuel economy.  It has a combined estimated fuel economy of 32 mpg: great for any car but exceptional for an SUV.

The standard fuel economy rating can be even higher, depending on the usage.  The Escape can go up to 44 miles on pure electric mode before switching to the gas and electric hybrid mode.  While it’s stopped, the Escape uses absolutely no fuel.  There’s no more need to worry about burning fuel in a traffic jam or a series of long red lights.

Features To Impress Lynnwood Ford Ford Drivers

The Escape has some great convenience features.  SYNC with Traffic, Directions & Information leverages industry-leading voice-recognition software, integrated GPS technology and drivers’ Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone.  SYNC’s new applications provide simple hands-free access to personalized traffic reports, precise turn-by-turn driving directions, and up-to-date information including business listings, news, sports, and weather.

The 2011 Ford Escape offers two tech features especially aimed at helping drivers see more of the road around them.  Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors do their best to eliminate a driver’s blind spot.  When traffic enters the driver’s blind spot on either side of the vehicle, it is visible in a secondary convex mirror, helping provide a broader peripheral view.  The available Rear View Camera System uses an exterior camera embedded in the rear of the vehicle to help enhance visibility directly behind the vehicle when it is in reverse.

MyKey is designed for parents of teenage drivers who want to keep their child’s driving habits in check.  MyKey can limit the speed of the car, disable the sound system if seatbelts are not in use, limit the sound volume to a pre-determined maximum, and sounding a persistent chime when the car reaches 45, 55, and 65 miles per hour. The MyKey system allows the parent to program any key through the vehicle message center, which updates the SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System. When the MyKey is inserted into the ignition, the system reads the transponder chip in the key and immediately identifies the MyKey code, which enables certain default driving modes.

Using MyKey to teach teens to avoid speeding can provide an added benefit – improved fuel economy. Ford research shows that driving 55 mph instead of 65 mph consumes 15 percent less fuel, and mastering other eco-driving habits such as avoiding jackrabbit starts and excessive idling can help improve fuel economy by more than 50 percent.
Lynnwood Ford customers can learn more by calling Harris Ford at (800) 351-8871 or visiting them online at http://www.harrisford.com today.



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Harris Ford has served Lynnwood and the surrounding communities with high-quality Ford vehicles and unmatched customer service since opening its doors in 1955.  Customers can trust Harris Ford for outstanding prices and an honest, straightforward approach to automotive sales.


Contact Harris Ford:
200th and Highway 99
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(800) 351-8871
http://www.harrisford.com