Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Ford Dashboard

Stay informed with the meaning of Ford’s dashboard warning lights

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Meaning of Ford Dashboard Warning Lights

Those good ol’ dashboard lights. We’ve come to love them and we’ve also come to hate them, especially when we have no idea what they mean. We all know they are trying to tell us something important, but what? There are a few lights that we can recognize and probably figure out their true meaning, but there are also some dashboard lights that stump even the best of us. By getting to know the real meaning of Ford dashboard warning lights, you will be able to diagnose the problem your Ford vehicle might be having and be able to rectify the issue with ease. You don’t have to know what each Ford dashboard symbol means, you just need to know where to find the information when you need it. The following Ford dashboard warning lights reference guide will tell you everything you need to know.

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burger and fries

Grab a bite at one of our great local restaurants!

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Best Restaurants near Houston Ford of Pine River

Finding a new vehicle can be a lot of hard work. Between researching models and taking test drives, it’s enough for many of our customers to work up a hefty appetite. That’s why it’s a good thing that we here at Houston Ford of Pine River are centrally located, with a variety of restaurants nearby for our hungry customers to choose from.

If you’ve made the trip to Pine River from Brainerd, MN, or the surrounding area, we recommend taking in a little bit of our happy hometown before heading back to the city. So after you’ve made the final negotiations on your ride, signed all the required forms, and are ready to drive off in your new Ford vehicle, we recommend stopping by one of the many nearby restaurants for a delicious lunch or dinner. Here are some of the Best Restaurants near Houston Ford of Pine River.

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2016 Ford F-150 models

Keep your F-150 in top shape with a bedliner!

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What is a truck bedliner for?

Drivers looking to use their 2016 Ford F-150 for hard work, we here at Houston Ford of Pine River recommend a bedliner for your truck. Ford offers a variety of bedliners you can have installed right here to protect your truck.

There are two main reasons a truck driver might get a bedliner: to protect the truck bed from dents, scratches, and other wear and tear, and to protect the cargo stored in the truck bed. Bedliners are able to protect your truck’s bed from damage, helping retain the value of your truck, should you ever want to trade it in. It also protects your cargo by absorbing the vibrations and shocks that go along with driving.

A bedliner is a great investment for your truck, but which one should you get?

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Ford SYNC 3 AppLink

Stay connected using Ford SYNC 3 AppLink

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How to sync your phone to AppLink

The future is now. We have the world at our fingertips. The classic bar argument between friends has been all but eliminated by the fact that we can now reach into our pocket and pull out a fancy little machine that will give us the answers to such hard-hitting questions as, “Who was that one guy in that one movie? Wasn’t he in that other movie with that other guy?” Of course, triviality is not the only benefit we gain by today’s technological advances. We can stay connected and access important information like maps or send messages to our friends asking for a ride home. And now, thanks to SYNC 3 on 2016 Ford models, we can actually connect our phones to our rides. Here’s how to sync your phone to AppLink.

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a flat tire

What can you do if you get a flat tire?

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Changing a flat tire

You’re driving along a city road on a cool winter’s day when you catch a last-second glimpse of a puddle. You wince as your vehicle slams into what is actually a deep, jagged pothole disguised by a pool of the season’s precipitation. You hope against hope that your tire is okay, but alas, you hear the dreaded FLAP, FLAP, FLAP as you roll forward, the steering wheel jerking awkwardly in your grip. You don’t have roadside assistance, so you’re going to have to take care of this problem yourself. If you follow these steps for changing a flat tire, you should be back on the road before you know it.

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2016 Ford F-150

Picking an Engine in the 2016 Ford F-150

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The 2016 Ford F-150 is going to have four engine choices for you to pick from, which will look familiar to those who are fans of the 2015 model. Now, there’s a ton of choices to make when it comes to picking a new truck, but one of the most important things to consider is the engine. Need some help? Here’s some tips for picking an engine in the 2016 Ford F-150.

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Ford sync 3

How to dim the Ford Sync 3 Screen

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There’s an almost endless number of good things about the new Ford Sync 3 system, but there is one issue that has been persisting with some of its users and our customers. A bright screen of any kind can be a distraction at night, and the Sync 3 is no exception. To fix this, there’s a number of included features to make sure this doesn’t occur. In this blog post we’ll teach you how to dim the Ford Sync 3 Screen. Read the rest of this entry >>

tire sale

Huge Tire Sale near Brainerd MN

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Routine auto maintenance is incredibly important. It’s keeps your vehicle safe, running well, and getting the proper mileage it should. If left undone, it can be detrimental to your own safety, as well as those around you. Even before then, it will start costing you though. Having worn down tires increases how frequently you’ll have to fill up your car.

One of the most important parts of your car to have in good condition is the tires. Thankfully, we’re having a huge tire sale near Brainerd MN at Houston Ford.

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2015 Ford F-150

How do I Activate Sport Mode in a 2015 Ford F-150?

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How do I Activate Sport Mode in a 2015 Ford F-150?

We love all Ford vehicles, but even we have to admit that we have a special place in our heart for the Ford F-150, especially the newest 2015 aluminum model. The lighter body allows it to do what no other truck can, while still retaining the power of its predecessors. The 2015 Ford F-150 has a special mode borrowed from the 2015 Ford Mustang that gives you a highly responsive control over the road. Read the rest of this entry >>