Although the gasoline engine can recharge its battery pack enough to continue operating as a hybrid, plugging in is required to totally recharge the pack.
Fortunately, the Ford Sync voice command system is just a steering wheel button away. This has always been one of the best voice activation systems in the biz.
The optional Ford Active Park Assist feature is an automatic parallel parking system that can find and steer into a space with minimal driver input. The system default to scanning the right side of the car, but activating the left turn signal can scan the other side of the road.
