Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Ford Remote Access is Here!

Ford Social always has fun updates to share, and this one is both fun and something we've been eagerly awaiting. Enjoy! 


Imagine talking to your Ford about your needs, and it could, to a certain extent, take care of them for you. Say, it’s snowing and you want to get into a vehicle that’s toasty warm. Or you need help finding where you parked. Those and many other perks are now a reality.

Ford has launched Ford Remote Access, giving you the ability to access some key vehicle functions from your iPhone or Android smartphone. This includes being able to control certain functions of your Ford vehicle, asking it to remotely lock, unlock or start from anywhere there is Wi-Fi or cellular service. And we mean from across the street or even from across the country.

“Having a vehicle that’s capable of a two-way conversation can give drivers peace of mind,” said Mouhanad Dahabra, Ford Global Electrical Commodity Manager...Think of it as having a virtual keyfob. And the app can even provide email or text security alerts if your Ford is being accessed when you are out of town or away from it.

Mouhanad and Jeff Daugherty developed the Remote Access app as a convenience feature that “lets you check in with your vehicle anytime, from almost anywhere,” Mouhanad explained. The Genuine Ford Accessories hardware is available through, and must be installed by, an authorized Ford dealer, but it won’t require cutting any wiring. And it’s available for these models: 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Flex, as well as the 2011-2014 Ford Edge, Explorer, F-150 and Super Duty.

And that’s something to talk about. Especially with your Ford.

Visit www.hilbishford.com and see more high tech innovation found in each and every vehicle in the Ford lineup! What are you waiting for? Come, feel the Ford difference for yourself.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Hilbish Ford Outstanding Teacher Award - January 2014

Congratulations to Anna Cutler Austin, 1st Grade Teacher at Forest Park Elementary School for being named Kannapolis City Schools' Teach of the Month!

The parent that nominated Anna said Ms. Austin loves her students as if they were her own children. She also said that Ms. Austin does much more than teach. She sends home food with students over weekends and holidays and coordinates help for her students’ families at Christmas.

Ms. Austin makes sure they have presents, decorations, and necessities. Because of her outstanding teaching ability and her show of love, her students show improvement.  Ms. Austin also researches and submits educational projects to be funded by donors to provide the best educational experience for her students.  She is a one-of-a-kind gem!

We are extremely proud that Anna Austin is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are delighted that Tim Vaughn, General Manager at Hilbish Ford, is here to present her with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award.  Congratulations!

See more ways Hilbish Ford supports the community at www.hilbishford.com, then stop by the dealership and let us know how we can help!