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Stay Safe while Traveling This Holiday Season

As the holiday season starts to approach there will be lots of people traveling up and down the highway. Here at our dealership, we want you to be safe during your travels. There are certain recommendations that our staff at Northside Ford Lincoln would like to make to make your traveling safe.

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Navigation and 911 Assist with SYNC 3 Infotainment

Many drivers are going through a thought process that they want something new. Once you get excited about the latest technology that Ford has to offer, it can be hard to look anywhere else! The SYNC 3 infotainment system is packed full of bells and whistles just for drivers like you! You may have a look at a few of the features for yourself.

We live in a world where navigation is a must. The new and improved Global Positioning System from the SYNC 3 infotainment system is one of the most accurate in the entire industry. You can stream…

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Tips on Traveling With Pets in Effingham, IL

People who have pets like to have their furry friends travel along with them on trips. Rather than have your pet running around on the inside of your vehicle, there are some ways to calm them down so they can enjoy the ride along with you. Fortunately our staff members at Northside Ford Lincoln are also eager pet owners, and their advice is perfect for any local drivers looking to travel with their pets.

For the most part, most pets enjoy riding in the car. They just have to be acclimated to the movement as well as the new sights…

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The Importance of Proper Tires

There are a few different types of tire that you may find on cars, each with their own benefits. But which one is right for your car? If you're in need of some advice, then our team at Northside Ford Lincoln is the top solution in the local Effingham, IL area!

If you drive in cold conditions with heavy winter weather, you may need Winter Studded or Studdable Passenger tires. They'll give you higher performance in the winter, and many models will give you impressive grip with metal studs. If it's not quite avalanche conditions, but it…

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Ford's F-150 Delivers Better MPG Engine Options

Want a truck that gets better gas mileage? The 2018 Ford F-150 might be exactly what you're looking for. While the new truck won't be able to match the gas sipping of smaller sedans and efficiency-minded hybrids, it will have engine options that inch closer toward that direction while offering definite improvements to what the 2017 F-150 delivered.

The 2018 F-150 will have options for a 3.3-liter V6 engine. Rated for 19/22/25 MPG, it's an improvement over the 3.5-liter engine it's replacing from 2017. A second generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 will…

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Should You Choose the 2017 F-250 Super Duty, or the F-150?

The Ford F-250 is called a Super Duty to denote its purpose as a work truck, with capability above and beyond that of the more casual Ford F-150. But is bigger always better when it comes to choosing the best truck for the job?

Car and Driver praises the Super Duty for its raw power, and huge menu of configuration options and add-ons. The F-150 can't come close to the F-250's…

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2017 Ford Fusion Wins Big with KBB.com Staffers

If you're on the hunt for a midsize sedan, please allow your pals here at Northside Ford Lincoln to offer a word of advice:

Ours -- the 2017 Fusion -- is, by all accounts, a must-see.

And the clip below -- a review from Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio -- should help explain why. Check it out:

Shoppers seeking the very best the Fusion has to offer will receive precisely that in the top-tier V6 Sport trim.

Standard features on this model include a 325-horsepower turbo-V6 engine, all-wheel drive, a distinctive grille, 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust tips, a rear spoiler…

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Turn Your 2010 – 2016 Ford into a Smart Car with New Device

To conserve your budget, you're primarily shopping for used Ford vehicles in Effingham. Yet you can't help but feel tempted by all the new connectivity features available in 2017 Ford models.

Fortunately, Ford has devised a way to give you the best of used car shopping and new car technology.

SmartLink, available at dealerships like Northside Ford this summer, can be plugged into an OBD II port to enable 4G LTE Wi-Fi for up to eight devices, and…

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Adapting Your Driving Style

Safe driving means, among other things, driving in a manner that is suitable for the road you are on. Meaning that city driving and country driving requires different driving styles. For instance, in a big city you may need a more aggressive driving style than you do when you are driving in the country. You have more vehicles around you in the city than you do in the country, and these vehicles have drivers who, themselves, are typically aggressive.

In the country however, you have a fewer amount of vehicles you have to pay attention to. With less distractions comes…
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How to Improve Your Vehicle's Fuel Economy

If you are driving on a budget, then you know exactly how valuable it is to improve your gas mileage. While some vehicles will inevitably get worse gas mileage than others, there are many things you can do to improve your car's fuel economy and save money.

Using your car's cruise control whenever possible is an excellent way to maintain a constant speed, and thus use much less fuel.

Eliminate any unnecessary weight. If your vehicle is carrying a lot of weight, then it will need to use more fuel. If you have unnecessary items in your trunk…
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