Bay Ridge Ford Shows Brooklyn Customers An Added Feature On Ford's MyKey

Online, November 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, looking away from the road at an electronic device is one of the primary sources of direction-related crashes, which contributes to 8,000 crashes a day. Studies have also found the most likely group to be distracted while driving is teens. Bay Ridge Ford is excited to announce that Ford has added a new feature to its MyKey technology to help keep teen drives from getting distracted while driving.

Ford's MyKey system allows parents to limit the speed and audio volume of their teen drivers. A new attribute of the "Do Not Disturb" feature in MyKey now allows parents to limit cell phone use as well. Launching on the 2012 Ford Explorer, the new technology gives parents the ability to block inbound texts and calls to teen's cell phones.

The operation of the new feature is relatively seamless. When hooked up to SYNC, the feature blocks incoming calls and text messages from a Bluetooth-paired mobile phone and diverts calls to voicemail and saves texts on the device for the teen driver to read later. Teens can still make voice-activated outgoing calls and the SYNC 911 Assist feature can easily make calls in the case of an emergency.

Features already included in MyKey allow parents to limit top speed, mute audio until front occupants are buckled up, block satellite radio channels with adult programming, limit volume, set alerts for certain speed markets, and issue an early low fuel warning.

Bay Ridge Ford knows just how important it is to keep teen drivers safe on the road. The knowledgably sales associates are eager to show Brooklyn customers all the innovative safety features on every Ford model. Stop in today to speak with a dealer representative, or visit Bay Ridge Ford online at http://www.bayridgeford.com. Also, keep up-to-date with the latest Ford news on Bay Ridge Ford's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BayRidgeFord.

About Bay Ridge Ford:
Bay Ridge Ford is proud to serve the Brooklyn, NY area. Carrying a full line of new and used Ford cars in a 7,500 sq ft showroom, Bay Ridge Ford offers the best selection when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. The knowledgeable service department is prepared to assist with repairs and routine maintenance and the Parts Department offers one-stop shopping on a full selection of Ford parts and accessories.