Understanding Ford Credit: The Ultimate Guide

The ever true and reliable Ford Explorer is back and better than ever. The all-new 2021 Ford Explorer needs to be on everyone's shopping list. The 2021 Ford Explorer is a fantastic SUV for those that want to be able to handle off-roading and tricky weather in comfort. Let's look at its great features! Under the Hood Adventure awaits! Over 250,000 Ford Explorers are sold each year because of Ford's amazing ability to take you anywhere around the city and beyond. Many features of the new 2021 Ford Explorer make this car powerful and ready to take on anything that you have planned. Towing and Trailer Sway Control Your Ford Explorer will be able to help you maintain trailer control at all times. The car can now break and change the engine power to make sure that the trailer stays perfectly balanced. With the 3.0L V6 engine the Explorer can carry up to 5,600 pounds! Terrain Management System No matter what adventure you are planning, the new 2021 Ford Explorer can take you there. The terrain management system has seven different driving modes. There is normal, trail, deep snow/sand, slippery, sport, and tow/haul, and eco. V6 Engine Every explorer model comes with a 10-speed transmission with manual shifting mode that gives the car its sporty feel. This car packs a punch with its twin-turbocharged engine. Its 2.3L turbo engine has 300 horsepower and has over 310 pounds/foot of torque. Regardless of if you choose the rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the Ford Explorer can jump from 0-60 in 6.8 seconds! The car has iron-and-aluminum block and aluminum heads with direct fuel injection. Making it one powerful engine. Take a Peek Inside What makes the Ford Explorer so comfortable and convenient is its intuitive interior. With three rows of seating, fitting seven people, there is enough room to accommodate your family, your gear, and much more. Some of the new technology features include the following. Available Wireless Charging Ford Explorer offers everyone the opportunity to charge their devices no problem! In the center dash, there is a wireless charging port along with nine other power points. There are USB, USB-C, and even regular plugs! Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 14 Speakers The Bang & Olufsen sound system is available with the premium technology package. There are 14 speakers total in the car and it amounts to 980-watts of power! The sound in your car will make your ride even more enjoyable. Twin-Panel Moonroof Experience the fresh air and stunning views with the twin-panel moonroof. You will be able to see everything in a new light. 10.1-inch LCD Touchscreen and 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Panel Cluster The new touchscreen on the 2021 Ford is positioned so it is used exactly like you would use your smartphone. It is also 10.1 inches which makes your visibility even better. The 12.3-inch customizable instrument panel also allows you to configure your driving information. Safety First Did you know that the 2021 Ford Explorer received a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration? There are so many new key safety features that make driving the Explorer that much more enjoyable. Auto High Beam Headlamps Now your car will be able to sense when there is not enough light around you and it will automatically switch on your high beams. They can also see oncoming traffic so the lights will automatically dim to make sure that you do not distract the other drivers around you. Rearview Cameras and Reverse Brake Assist There are rearview cameras on the car. You no longer have to worry about not being able to see what is behind you. The reverse brake assist can sense vehicles or pedestrians crossing behind you and apply the breaks if needed. Automatic Emergency Braking This feature scans the road to see if there is anything in your way. The car can stop on a dim if you do not take the necessary action. Lane-Keeping System The lane-keeping system allows you to see exactly where you are in your lane and if you ever start to drift, your Ford Explorer will signal an alert that tells you that you are drifting. Adaptive Cruise Control Cruise control just got even easier! The adaptive cruise control on the new Ford Explorer will keep you paced for your journey with stop-and-go assistance so that you never have to worry about what the other cars are doing. This feature also has speed sign recognition so you do not have to change speeds. Blindspot Protection One of the features that have been noted as the most helpful is the blindspot information system. This system alerts you to any car passing or staying in your blindspot. 2021 Ford Explorer Price The 2021 Ford Explorer has an MSRP of $32,225 for the base model with rear-wheel drive. Of course, there is a wide spectrum of prices to pay with the different trim levels as well as the other upgrades and features that you decide to add to your new vehicle. All in all, with the spacious cargo area, sporty new appearance, and towing and handling power, this car will be well worth your investment. 2021 Ford Explorer Trim Levels One of the unique aspects of the 2021 Ford Explorer is the many trim levels and options available to you. Here is a breakdown of each trim level and what they have to offer. 2021 Ford Explorer The base model of the Ford Explorer starts with an estimated MPG of 27 for city driving and 29 for the highway. Let's look at the other key features of this trim level, Reverse sensing system 4WD Rear-wheel drive Powered liftgate 3L 4 cylinder engine Standard with the 2021 Ford Explorer is tri-zone electronic temperature controls, as well as rear climate control. The seating is going to be cloth. Your choices of color are limited to carbonized gray, agate black, iconic silver, and oxford white. 2021 Ford Explorer XLT We are moving up to the Ford Explorer XLT. This model has an estimated MPG of 21 city miles and 28 highway miles. The key features of the XLT model are, First-row heated seats The terrain management system Reverse sensing system So you are starting to get more of the safety features and more power under the hood. The seats are still going to be cloth, but now you have all of the options for colors that you want. There is an option for seven different colors. Agate black, carbonized gray, iconic silver, infinite blue metallic, rapid red metallic, star white metallic, and stone gray. 2021 Ford Explorer Limited When you get the Ford Explorer Limited trim you are getting an estimated MPG of 21 miles for city driving and 28 miles for highway driving. You are also upgrading to, A 3.3L hybrid engine Leather seating and accent stitching SYNC with voice-activated touchscreen Some of the other comfort items that are included in this trim level are back row heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start. There are also more safety features like forward sensing system, lane-keeping system, and reverse sensing system. 2021 Ford Explorer ST The Ford Explorer ST is known as the sporty model. You are getting the looks and upgrading to some amazing features such as, 0L EcoBoost Engine Intelligent 4WD ST interior with leather seating and stitching 10-inch touch screen is standard One of the most unique features of the Explorer ST model is that the steering wheel comes with paddle shifters and is heated. The third row of seating has PowerFold technology. So you can just press a button to control the seating and cargo areas. 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum Here it is! The Ford Explorer Platinum trim. This is the highest level trim available and comes fully loaded. Key features include Tri-diamond perforated leather seating Twin-panel moonroof B&O sound system with 12 speakers This trim comes with all of the latest and greatest safety features standard and the interior comforts as well. Test Drive the All-New 2021 Ford Explorer Today! If you are looking to buy a new SUV, the all-new 2021 Ford Explorer is going to be the best option for you! At Homer Skelton Ford of Millington, we serve the Arlington, TN and Memphis TN, and Millington, TN areas. We are proud to be an automotive leader in these areas. We honor the commitment we made to our customers and offer the biggest selection of vehicles and make the car buying process as hassle-free as possible for you. Come see for yourself just how incredible the new 2021 Ford Explorer is and give it a test drive today!

Picking out a truck is a lot more difficult now than it was back in the day. You have so many options, deals, trim levels, and models to choose from that the whole thing gets overwhelming. When you're drowning in a sea of options, it's a smart move to look to the best selling truck and wonder why more people have chosen it than all the others. We're going to take a look at Ford trucks today, looking into why they're still the best-selling trucks on the market. There's got to be a reason that the F-150 has managed to dominate the pickup world for so long. Let's take a look. Time for Refinement The Ford F-150 has been one of the top-selling cars on the market for a period of around three decades. It was an excellent vehicle when it came out, but the fact that so many people have driven iterations of Ford trucks for so long has allowed the company to refine the vehicles to an exceptional point. When hundreds of thousands of people drive each Ford model for hundreds of thousands of miles, you get a solid sampling of potential issues and flaws. As time rolls on, those flaws have been beaten out and fixed in newer models. The points we'll make in the sections below will refer to qualities of the new F-150s, but it's important to remember that those features are the result of decades of improvements. Surprising Gas Mileage It's a massive truck, it has to have terrible fuel efficiency, right? Ford has put a lot of emphasis on improving fuel efficiency in the last decade, and the results are impressive when it comes to the F-150. Manufacturers have managed to cut roughly 700 pounds off of the truck in recent years. Additionally, they've incorporated an EcoBoost engine that allows the truck to get 26 miles per gallon on the highway. That's not far off from significantly smaller midsize SUVs and sedans. Factor in that you also have 365 horsepower, and the modern F-150 starts to seem pretty unbelievable. 3. Towing and Payload Capabilities It's possible for the 2020 F-150 to tow 13,200 pounds without jeopardizing any safety. That's if you opt for the configuration with the absolute highest towing capacity. The capacity still allows you to tow up to 5,000 pounds safely. The payload, or the amount of weight that your truck can carry in its cab, is 3,270 pounds. Those figures are exceptional in comparison to similar models made by other brands in 2020. When you require towing capacity to maintain your lifestyle, you want to make sure that your truck can safely take care of all the business you need it to. That's why the F-150 has been so integral to the livelihood of farmers, builders, and anyone who has to move their equipment around. Trim Levels, Packages, Cab Styles Another factor that makes the F-150 is so popular, and why Ford trucks are the best in general, is the fact that there are so many options for you to choose from within each model. Customization is a key factor in purchasing the right vehicle and finding ways to make vehicles affordable. The F-150 comes in six trim levels, ranging from bare-bones to extremely lavish. If you need the truck for work only, you can spare yourself the expense of all the bells and whistles. Further, there are various packages available for those who need to take the truck off-road or those who spend more time in the city. You can also extend your truck bed all the way out to eight feet, or opt for the 5.5-foot option if you don't need that much space. There are more bells and whistles you can choose from at the dealership as well, making the F-150 extremely versatile. Ford Trucks are Reliable The most important factor in the purchase of a truck is whether or not the thing is going to break down on you. F-150s are some of the most reliable vehicles on the road, which is why you'll see older generations still driving all of the time. Ford figures that it's sold more than 40 million F-150 model trucks since they started making them, and a lot of those trucks reached upwards of 300,000 miles. The longevity of your vehicle depends on how hard you work it, how well you treat it, and how well it's made. When you buy a brand new truck, you can be sure that it's going to last you for a number of years and keep pulling all of the weight you need it to throughout its lifespan. So, Why is The F150 The Ford Best Selling Truck? All of the factors above are just an indication of why the F-150 has done so well for so long. The reality is, though, that you can only begin to understand why these trucks are so popular when you test drive one. That way, you can actually experience how the door handles might be better made for someone who's wearing work gloves. You put your work boot on the step ladder and see how efficient getting up and down is. Further, you can get a feel for how seamless the user interface on the media screen is. All of these factors come together when you sit down in a brand new F-150 and imagine yourself putting it to work. Even if you're not interested in pulling machinery or hauling truckloads to different sites, you can still get a feeling for why the F-150 is the Ford best selling truck. It can be a luxury vehicle if you want it to. The only difference is that this luxury vehicle will be able to get itself out of a snowy ditch or a muddy road if you find yourself lost or stuck. That's something that you won't be able to do in a luxury sedan. Want to Take a Look at Ford's Best Selling Truck? Hopefully, the information above has given you some idea of why the F-150 has been America's best selling truck for so long. We're here to help you get an even better idea. Contact us or stop by to test drive a new Ford truck and see what all of the hype is about. There are certainly options that fit within your price range, desired features, and towing ability.

Introducing the Mustang Mach-E, a revolutionary new vehicle with all the iconic power of its namesake plus the utility of its bigger brother SUVs. Oh, and did we mention it's electric? The Mustang Mach-E isn't just changing the image of electric vehicles, it's also changing what we expect from their performance. Here's a closer look at the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Exterior Style Ford didn't just introduce an all-electric vehicle, Ford did it with style. Lots of style, and five available trims to back it up. Each trim has its own unique touches that make your Mach-E distinctive in its own right. Select Trim The Select trim is the base model but there's nothing basic about it. It comes nicely equipped with 18-inch Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels with all-season tires, a trunk in the front, and your phone even works as your key. LED reflector headlights have automatic high beam functionality, courtesy delay, and are wiper activated. Taillights are signature LED designed with sequential rear turn signals. Side view mirrors are heated and power operated with LED turn signal indicators and a Pony projection lamp. California Route 1 Trim Next up is the California Route 1 trim which features a panoramic fixed-glass roof and an infrared reflective windshield. It rolls on stylish 118-inch High Gloss Black-painted aluminum wheels with Low Gloss Black aero covers. Side view mirrors are power-folding with memory and black painted caps. Premium Trim Ford offers a Premium trim that builds off the previous two with a hands-free foot-activated power liftgate and acoustic laminated side window glass. Wheels are upgraded to 19-inch Machined-Face aluminum with High Gloss Black-painted pockets. LED projector-beam headlights with signature lighting replace the reflector headlights on the lower trims. GT Trim The GT trim adds plenty of comfort on the inside while upgrading your wheels to 20-inch cast aluminum with aero covers. You'll also get access to additional option packages. First Edition Trim The top-of-the-line First Edition trim comes with all the features above plus the Comfort and Convenience Package and the Active 2.0 Prep Package standard. Powertrain Options The Select trim uses a 68-kWh electric motor and your choice of a rear-wheel-drive system or an electronic all-wheel-drive system. Its power numbers are impressive coming in at 266 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque on the rear-wheel-drive system and 428 pound-feet of torque on your all-wheel-drive model. You aren't limited by a driving range of up to 230 miles. It also clocks a respectable 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds with an all-wheel-drive and 5.8 seconds on the rear-wheel-drive. An 88-kWh electric motor is standard in the California Route 1 trim which is rear-wheel-drive only. You won't lack for power either with 290 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. You also get an EPA estimated 300-mile driving range and a 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds. Ford's Premium trim uses both the 68-kWh electric motor for standard range and the extended range 88-kWh electric motor. RWD and eAWD are options as well. Your 88-kWh electric motor gives you an outstanding 346 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. In eAWD models, your 0-60 mph time drops to 4.8 seconds. The GT trim uses only the eAWD and an 88-kWh electric motor to deliver 480 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Ford offers a performance-tuned version that puts out 634 pound-feet of torque. Your 0-60 mph time in the standard trim is 3.8 seconds and a phenomenal 3.5 seconds on the performance-tuned edition. The First Edition trim uses the 88-kWh electric motor with eAWD and produces the same power numbers as the Premium trim with the same settings. Interior Style When you slip inside the Mustang Mach-E interior you are immediately immersed in comfortable, ergonomically designed seats. All your controls are intuitively placed within easy reach. A 15.5-inch touch screen runs all your infotainment features. Ford's Sync 4A with Enhanced Voice Recognition and Connected Navigation system is standard on every trim, as is FordPass Connect. With Sync 4A you can sync all your smart devices to send and receive calls, access navigation information, and stream your favorite music all hands-free. A wireless phone charging pad, rotary gear shift dial, and intelligent access with push-button start are also standard. Premium ActiveX seats are beautiful and easy to maintain and feature heating and ventilation standard on the upper trims, along with a heated steering wheel. Miko inserts with copper or metallic stitching add a unique style. Ambient lighting with multiple colors adds sophistication. Driver-Assist Systems Every Mustang Mach-E comes with Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0, a suite of driver-assist technologies designed to keep you safer while simplifying your drive. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking uses forward-mounted sensors to monitor the traffic ahead. If it detects a potential collision you'll receive visual and audio alerts. Should you fail to react in time the system will apply additional brake support to help lessen the potential impact. Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert Ford's BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert gives you eyes where you normally can't see. BLIS uses optical sensors mounted to the side and rear of your Mustang Mach-E to monitor your surroundings. It provides visual and audio alerts when a vehicle enters your blind spot while making a lane-changing maneuver or if a vehicle crosses behind you while in reverse. Lane-Keeping System Ford's Lane-Keeping System is included and uses cameras mounted high on the windshield to monitor your Mustang Mach-E within marked lanes. When it detects an unintentional drift it alerts you. If you drift too often in a short period of time the system advises you to take a break. Reverse Brake Assist Reverse Brake Assist is very useful in those busy parking lots, as well as, simply backing out of your driveway. The system will alert you to potential obstacles while in reverse. Should you fail to stop in time the system will apply the brakes for you, saving you a potential collision with another vehicle or perhaps saving you from running over the bicycle your child left in your driveway. Post-Collision Braking Post-Collision Braking is there to help you avoid a second collision. Often after an accident, vehicles can roll slowly but without the engine running you have little control. If you are injured in the first collision you might not be able to brake on your own. That's where the Post-Collision Braking system can help. After an accident, the system engages the brakes to keep you from unintentionally rolling into traffic and being involved in a second accident. Reverse Sensing System Ford's Reverse Sensing System and Rear View Camera use optical sensors mounted low on the rear bumper. These sensors provide video feedback to your infotainment screen along with audible beeping that increases the closer you get to an object. Auto High Beams Auto High Beams can sense oncoming headlights or the taillights of a car you are approaching. The system automatically toggles you to your low beam setting when lights are detected. When the way ahead clears it returns you to high beams automatically. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 is an additional suite of driver-assist systems available as a package option. Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go. This system uses a combination of radar and cameras to keep your Mustang Mach-E at a preset speed and distance in traffic. The system automatically slows you down as traffic ahead slows, even to a complete stop. When the way ahead clears you are returned to your preset speed and distance. Evasive Steering Assist Evasive Steering Assist can recognize an emergency situation by monitoring your braking and processing data from its radar and camera system. When the system deems a collision is imminent it will apply additional braking and emergency steering input to help mitigate or avoid an accident altogether. Lane Centering Lane Centering is a great system for those long commutes and road trips. It uses cameras to monitor your Mustang Mach-E within marked lanes and provides gentle steering correction to help keep you centered. Speed Sign Recognition Speed Sign Recognition scans the roadside for signs, recognizing a variety of them. This information is then transmitted to your infotainment display along with an alert to keep you posted on changing rules of the road. Intersection Assist Intersection Assist is a similar system to that of the Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking system. It uses the same technology to monitor oncoming traffic when you are signaling for a left turn. If you attempt to turn left into a potential accident the system will engage the brakes to help you avoid a possible impact. Connected Built-In Navigation Connected Built-In Navigation uses real-time traffic data to help make your commute easier. It alerts you when an accident or other congestion ahead is detected, and will automatically re-direct you for the fastest route. Test Drive a Mustang Mach-E At Homer Skelton Millington Ford we take pride in your happiness. From our friendly staff to our luxurious lounge, we want you to feel relaxed and comfortable. We are conveniently located on Highway 51 North in Millington, Tennessee, and invite you to come to visit our showroom. Our knowledgeable team is happy to answer any questions if you'd like to learn more about the Mustang Mach-E. You can pre-order your Mach-E today if you're ready to enjoy the finest all-electric SUV on the market.