On a sad note this is that last of the Taurus VS posts. The bright side is we’ve saved the best for last. This post will pit the Ford Taurus VS hormonal teens who would love to drive the SHO to the limits. This is a particular post that Mom’s and Dad’s will find as comfortable as a warm reassuring hug.

I have to tell you, thinking back at how I drove my parents mini-van there’s no chance I would pass up a technology like MyKey when my wife and I have children. Before I get into the specifics of how MyKey™ will save you’re vehicle from you children check out this great video showcasing a few of the highlights.

How cool is that!? Ok, the kids might not think so but MyKey offers tons of programmable features and some unchangeable ones to ensure the safety of inexperienced drivers or even experienced ones you’re worried might “bag drive” your new Ford.

Some of the standard unchangeable features are:

• Belt-Minder® System cannot be disabled and will not expire (the stereo also gets muted until everyone buckles up)**
• The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder is activated. No tunes if your not buckled up!
• Low-fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the Distance-to-Empty value reaches 120 km, about twice as soon as normal.
• If equipped, the parking aid, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) with cross-traffic alert and forward collision warning cannot be turned off

Some of the optional settings include:

• Vehicle speed is limited to 130 kmh or your predetermined choice. (As funny as it would be it’s not recommended to set it to 30 km then watch and laugh as they try to get somewhere)
• Visual warnings and chimes are displayed:
  • At vehicle start to inform the driver that the vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 kmh)
  • At 75 mph to warn the driver that the vehicle speed is near the top speed
  • At 80 mph to warn the driver that the vehicle has reached the top speed
• The driver is encouraged to check his/her speed and drive safely via visual warnings and chimes when a preselected vehicle speed of 75, 90, or 105 kmh is exceeded
• The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45 percent. (This is my favorite… you could totally bribe reward good marks in school with an extra 20% volume on the weekend)
• The AdvanceTrac® System cannot be turned off. When this optional setting is on, the MyKey user will not be able to deactivate the system. This prevents the driver from burning the tires, performing doughnuts, smoke-shows or as a teen my personal specialty, reverse 180 or 360 whips (sorry Mom and Dad) etc.

If you’d like to see MyKey first hand come down to Capital Ford Lincoln anytime or to make it easier for you give us a shout. 546-6052 to talk directly to our Internet Department and we’ll arrange the time that works best for you to have a vehicle with MyKey warmed up, washed off and ready to go. You can also drop us a line in the comments or from our Capital Ford Lincoln website anytime.

What do you think of MyKey? Can you see the value in having a little bit of control over your vehicle while someone else is driving? Was I right that this could be as comfortable as a reassuring hug?

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