Ford MyKey Technology Now in Six Million Vehicles
Ford’s MyKey technology is now in six-million Ford and Lincoln vehicles in America, helping keep teen drivers safer this summer.
The MyKey was recently added as a standard feature to the 2014 Fiesta and Transit Connect and is an easily programmable system that features several options. One is the Persistent Ford Belt-Minder with audio mute sounds chimes and mutes the radio to remind teens to put on their seat belts. Drivers are reminded that they have to buckle up in order to unmute the radio. Speaking of the radio, MyKey also allows the volume control on the stereo to be limited to 44 percent of maximum output.
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Other features include a speed alert chime at 45, 55, and 65 mph and a “Do Not Disturb” mode that helps parents block incoming phone calls and text messages. Lastly, MyKey provides an additional warning at 75 miles to remind the driver to fill up the gas tank.
“‘Do Not Disturb’ is yet another way Ford is helping parents encourage their kids to drive safer,” said Andy Sarkisian, Ford safety planning and strategy manager. “We are continually listening to our customers and responding to parents’ desire to make sure their kids are paying attention to the road, not their cell phones.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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