8 Best Ford Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
By Karen L. Allanach | February 15, 2017
Ford’s Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
The Ford Motor Company helped make the automobile synonymous with the American practice. Since the company was incorporated in 1903, Ford has been developing cars, trucks and SUVs that have graced roadways and driveways coast to coast. In 2017, The best Ford vehicles come in all categories, including cars, trucks, sports cars, and SUVs.
Could there be a Ford in your future? If so, which one is right for you? Click ahead to find out.
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2017 Ford F-150
Overall score: 8.9 (Details Below)
Ford is the winner of the two thousand seventeen Best Truck Brand in the U.S. News Best Vehicle Brand Awards. The F-150 is ranked No. One in full-size pickups. With high safety scores, a roomy interior, and a diversity of trims and engines, there is sure to be an F-150 for all truck enthusiasts.
The kicking off price is $26,730 for the base F-150, and up to $59,795 for the top-end Limited trim. The F-150 seats three in its regular cab, or five to six in its SuperCab and SuperCrew, depending on seat configuration. Expect good treating with either the standard, six-speed automatic transmission or optional 10-speed automatic. The EPA estimated fuel economy is eighteen mpg in the city and twenty five on the highway with the base 282-horsepower V6 engine. Be sure to explore the cargo bed options, as what you choose may depend on the size of your garage what you want to haul.
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2017 Ford Mustang
Overall Score: 8.7 (Details Below)
The Mustang, ranked No.Three in sports cars, produces beauty, brawn, and a lot more. It is effortless to understand why the Mustang is one of the best Ford cars. The base Mustang comes with a 300-horsepower Trio.7-liter V6. Expect an EPA estimated eighteen mpg in the city and twenty seven on the highway. The EcoBoost, a turbocharged 310-horsepower Two.3-liter four-cylinder engine, produces the best fuel economy at twenty one mpg in the city and thirty on the highway. For power-hungry drivers, a V8 is available. The $25,185 base price is one of the lowest in class. The Mustang has several trims, up to the Shelby GT350R, at $62,345. Love a well-appointed interior, and satisfying tech features. A rearview camera, proximity key, Bluetooth, two USB ports, and the SYNC voice-controlled infotainment system are standard. The optional MyKey system permits you to pre-set speed and audio thresholds, which can benefit inexperienced drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Mustang a five-star overall safety rating.
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2017 Ford Edge
Overall Score: 8.Five (Details Below)
One of the best Ford vehicles is the Edge, in this competitive class. Ranked No. Five in midsize SUVs, the Edge boasts good fuel efficiency, powerful engines, solid safety, and sleek treating. The family-friendly SUV has several engine choices, and amazing tech.
The Edge is suggested in four trims. Prices begin at $28,950 for the base SE with a 245-horsepower Two.0-liter twin-turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Choose a 280-horsepower Trio.5-liter V6 at only $625 extra with the SE, SEL or Titanium. The top-priced Sport model starts at $40,400. Expect twenty mpg in the city and twenty nine on the highway with the base engine. Standard features include Bluetooth, a USB port, four 12-volt charging ports, a proximity key, and a rearview camera. Options include the MyKey system and a rear-seat entertainment system with DVD screens in the headrests. The Edge earns a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and top scores in four out of five tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
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2017 Ford Concentrate
Overall Score: 8.Four (Details Below)
The Ford Concentrate offers a lot of choices in a compact car. Ranked No. Nine in compact cars, the Concentrate earn praise for its athletic treating, sleek drive, strong safety scores, and a well-appointed interior. Reviewers note that rivals are surpassing the Concentrate for driver assistance features, but the Concentrate maintains its suitability as a competitive priced, capable car.
The Concentrate S sedan starts at $16,775 and offers several models. The base model includes a 160-horsepower Two.0-liter four-cylinder engine affixed to a five-speed manual transmission. The Concentrate gets an EPA-estimated twenty five mpg in the city and thirty four on the highway. Fuel efficiency will vary depending on engine and figure style. Consider the Concentrate Electrified, with 107-kW motor, starts at $29,120. It generates one hundred forty three horsepower and gets one hundred eighteen mpg-e in the city and ninety six on the highway. The Concentrate earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA and top scores in four out of five tests from IIHS.