You might notice a new feature in Ford cars soon. The Ford Motor Company recently received support from the national Emergency Number Association (NENA) to offer a 911 Assist feature in combination with its SYNC system. Here are some things you can expect from the new emergency feature:

• When the airbags are deployed in a SYNC-equipped vehicle, the 911 Assist feature connects the driver and passengers with local emergency services automatically.
• The 911 Assist feature is not subscription based, meaning you can use it as long as you have the SYNC system installed in your Ford car.
• This emergency feature is launching later this year.
• The Ford Motor Company is working with NENA to train and educate operators so they can properly and effectively use the system when it’s needed the most.
• The SYNC 911 Assist system is updatable. That means when updates are available, you’re eligible to have your system updated as long as you own a 2008 or 2009 SYNC-equipped vehicle.

Ford is proud to be working with NENA on this venture. According to Doug VanDagens, Ford’s director of Connected Services Solutions, the automaker “believed it was important to work with such an organization to ensure that emergency personnel across the country learn what to expect from 911 Assist.” And since the service is non-subscription based, Ford becomes the leader in accident-assistance features.

With features like this, is it any wonder that Ford is back on top of the automotive industry?