Ford has launched a new iPhone app as the latest addition to the company’s Econo Check service- designed to help cut fuel costs.
The Ford Econo Check app calculates potential fuel savings for any car – based on make, model, age and annual mileage – and provides fuel efficient driving tips on any iPhone or iPad.
The Econo Check, which went on sale this year, enables Ford vehicles to be fitted with a data logger for seven days to monitor how they are driven. In response to the latest fuel price rise, its price is now £11.99 to help drivers minimise petrol and diesel use.
Once the Econo Check chip is removed and data downloaded, a tailored report advises how modifying gear changes, anticipation, acceleration and braking will improve fuel economy. Resulting savings are also shown, which can be up to 25 per cent or £474 a year according to a study of 50,000 drivers.
Now all iPhone and iPod users can access Ford Econo Check tips and generalised data for any vehicle make. Those who are drive the brand’s cars can locate their nearest dealer to book an Econo Check for their personalised report.
The app is available free of charge from iTunes. The £11.99 Econo Check on eligible Ford vehicles includes £10 refundable against the next scheduled service.
