How your Ford can help you enjoy the summer

Summer is in full swing. BBQs are grilling, tents are going up, and our vehicles are being loaded with supplies and gear ready for fun trips all across the continent.

You might be looking forward to a break from work, to taking your kids on a memorable trip, or experiencing a new place. Here’s how your Ford can help you get the most from your summer break.

-    Heading out on a road trip in our Mustang Mach-E?  Use our handy EV Trip Planner to figure out your route – and it will work out the best places to charge along the way. You can also use the FordPass app ¹ to make paying for charging a breeze at 500,000 chargers on our BlueOval Charge Network across Europe. Plus, no engine means more storage space for your supplies in the front trunk!

-     Looking forward to those long summer drives? Mustang drivers can experience the legendary driving experience of our 5.0-litre V8 American icon, ² and for highway driving, Adaptive Cruise Control has got you covered. ³ With our convertible Mustang, you can put the roof down and soak up the sun while on the road. In the UK, model year 2023 Mustang Mach-E drivers can take advantage of our BlueCruise hands-off, eyes-on technology on 3,700 km of highways. ^{3 4}

-     Heading to the beach? Our Connected Navigation and Local Hazard Information features can help you avoid traffic jams and other unwanted surprises on your journey. ⁵

-    Planning to escape to the wilderness for some camping? We can support you with a wide range of accessories, including a roof tent for Kuga and our off-road ready Ranger. ^{6 7 8} Our Nugget camper offers options including racks for carrying sports equipment and bikes, helping you Park the Car and get some fresh air. ⁹ There's even the option of a hot and cold water outdoor shower at the rear of the vehicle to help freshen up afterwards.

-    Want to beat the heat with some water sports? Use the drainable Mustang Mach-E front trunk or Puma MegaBox to store your wetsuits or swimming gear. ¹⁰

-    Looking to find places of interest? Wanting to skip a song? Or just in need of a bit of help? Our SYNC 3, SYNC 4 and SYNC 4A systems ¹¹ enable easy voice control of audio, communication, and navigation systems. Drivers can also benefit from the latest in life-simplifying driver assistance tech, including Speed Sign Recognition ³ to help prevent surprise speeding tickets when driving unfamiliar roads. We’ve even made Amazon Alexa Built-in accessible through SYNC 4 and SYNC 4A for our Mustang Mach-E and Focus models – ready to help whenever you need. ^{12 13}

¹ FordPass app, compatible with selected smartphone platforms, is available via download. Message and data rates apply. 

² Ford Mustang 5.0-litre V8 homologated CO₂ emissions 256-276 g/km and anticipated fuel efficiency 11.2-12.1 l/100 km WLTP. CO₂ emission and fuel efficiency ranges may vary according to vehicle variants offered by individual markets.

³ Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgement and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

⁴ Ford BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving feature. Only remove hands from the steering wheel when in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control of the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations. [The BlueCruise Prep Kit contains the hardware required for this feature.]  Requires purchased BlueCruise subscription to cover data usage, regular map updates and feature improvements. To use BlueCruise you will need to activate your Mustang Mach-E using the FordPass App.

⁵ Features may require activation.

⁶ Ford Ranger homologated CO₂ emissions 217-340g/km WLTP and homologated fuel efficiency 8.3-13.8 l/100km WLTP.

⁷ Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear.

⁸ Ford Kuga homologated CO₂ emissions 124-166 g/km WLTP and homologated fuel efficiency 5.2-7.2 l/100 km WLTP.

Ford Kuga Plug-In Hybrid homologated CO₂ emissions 21-29 g/km WLTP and homologated fuel efficiency 0.9-1.3 l/100 km WLTP.

⁹ Ford Nugget homologated CO₂ ­ emissions 234-266 g/km WLTP and homologated fuel efficiency ­8.9-10.1 l/100 km WLtP.

¹⁰ Ford Puma homologated CO₂ emissions 118-146 g/km WLTP and homologated fuel efficiency 4.5-6.2 l/100 km WLTP.

¹¹ Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.

¹² Ford Focus homologated CO₂ emissions 106-149 g/km WLTP and homologated fuel efficiency 4.0-6.6 l/100 km WLTP.

¹³ To use Alexa Built-in, drivers need to activate FordPass Connect  within their vehicle using the FordPass smartphone app. FordPass Connect (optional on select vehicles), the FordPass app, and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes Wi-Fi hotspot. FordPass app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.   

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