Ford is known as the Big Blue Oval and is one of the Big Three American Automakers. It has been around for over a century, and many (wrongly) think that Ford invented the automobile. This automaker did create the first mass-produced, affordable form of automotive transportation: the Model T.
Best Ford Vehicles in 2023
Ford has been around for over a century. But which models stand out today? The following slides contain the best Ford vehicles, arranged by U.S. News Overall scores in ascending order.
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Today, Ford produces a wide variety of cars, trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles. In recent years, the brand has all but abandoned affordable hatchbacks like the Fiesta and sedans like the Fusion, in favor of developing electric vehicles. But which models stand out today? The following slides contain the best Ford vehicles, arranged by U.S. News Overall scores in ascending order.
A significant number of Ford vehicles do not have a complete overall score. This is due to incomplete safety information, as well as other factors. Additionally, our rankings and reviews are regularly updated as new information becomes available, so the scores you see here may not match those elsewhere on our site.
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2023 Ford Ranger
Overall Score: 7.3/10
The Ford Ranger is a stout and dependable small truck that’s big on capability. Its standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 270 horsepower and allows this pickup to tow up to 7,500 pounds. The Ranger also has a maximum payload capacity of 1,808 pounds.
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The Ranger comes standard with automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning with pedestrian detection. It is available with an 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other available features include dual-zone climate control, push-button start and ambient lighting.
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2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid
Overall Score: 7.5/10
The Ford Explorer Hybrid has a three-row layout that provides a versatile 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space, though the second- and third-row seats are not particularly roomy. Its 3.3-liter V6 works with an electric motor to produce 318 horsepower. It also returns up to 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, which is good for a midsize SUV but subpar compared to rival hybrid SUVs.
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The Explorer Hybrid delivers strong acceleration and poised handling. The Explorer Hybrid comes standard with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes standard with wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hot spot and a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium stereo system.
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2023 Ford Explorer
Overall Score: 7.7/10
The Explorer is the family-hauling cornerstone of the Ford SUV lineup. It can seat up to seven passengers with a center bench or six passengers with second-row captain's chairs. The Explorer also provides up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space and comes standard with a power liftgate. A hands-free power liftgate is available.
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The standard powertrain in the Explorer is a 300-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. If you want something sportier, the Explorer ST boasts a 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6. The Explorer comes standard with a Wi-Fi hot spot, multiple USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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2023 Ford Expedition
Overall Score: 8.2/10
The Ford Expedition is a massive and impressively capable SUV. Its twin-turbo EcoBoost makes up to 440 horsepower, depending on which model you choose. It can tow up to 9,300 pounds when properly equipped. It also offers surprisingly good handling for such a large vehicle.
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The Expedition features the latest version of the Ford infotainment system, SYNC 4. It has a steeper learning curve than the SYNC 3 system, but it's easy to use after the first few uses. It comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. The Expedition provides an impressive 104.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Overall Score: 8.3/10
The Ford Bronco Sport brings impressive off-road capability to the compact SUV segment. In the Badlands trim, it offers up to 8.8 inches of ground clearance, off-road skid plates and advanced traction control drive modes. It’s a nimble and more economical alternative to SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler.
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The Bronco Sport’s tall, boxy layout makes for a versatile interior with plenty of headroom and terrific visibility for the driver. The Bronco Sport comes with an 8-inch touch screen. Like other Ford vehicles, it uses the intuitive SYNC infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Overall Score: 8.4/10
Ford thought its first dedicated electric SUV was such a big deal that the automaker gave it the “Mustang” name. The Mustang Mach-E is a sharp, dynamic crossover that provides up to 480 horsepower in the GT Performance trim, which can sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
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The Mustang Mach-E’s extended-range battery option delivers up to 312 miles of range. Inside, it provides a fully digital instrument panel, a 15.5-inch touch-screen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless device charging and an available panoramic sunroof.
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2023 Ford F-150
Overall Score: 9.0/10
The Ford F-150 is one of the most popular vehicles on the market today. It has a spacious, comfortable cabin and easy-to-use controls, as well as the available SYNC 4 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. The F-150 comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection.
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The F-150 offers a range of capable, potent engines, including two twin-turbo V6 engines, a V8 engine and a V6 hybrid powertrain. The most capable engine in the lineup is the Raptor R's supercharged V8, making 700 horsepower. When properly equipped, the F-150 can tow an impressive 14,000 pounds.
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2023 Ford Mustang
Overall Score: 9.2/10
The Ford Mustang is an ideal modern muscle car and the highest-scoring vehicle in the Ford lineup. Even models with the base four-cylinder turbocharged engine are dynamic and athletic ( especially when paired with the EcoBoost High-Performance Package). You can also get the Mustang with the venerable 5.0-liter V8 in the GT trim.
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The Mustang has an intuitive interior that blends old and new. It has vintage touches that seamlessly blend in the available SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s also available with remote start, dual-zone climate control and a fully digital instrument panel.
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Best Ford Vehicles in 2023
- 2023 Ford Ranger: Overall Score: 7.3/10
- 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid: Overall Score: 7.5/10
- 2023 Ford Explorer: Overall Score: 7.7/10
- 2023 Ford Expedition: Overall Score: 8.2/10
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport: Overall Score: 8.3/10
- 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Overall Score: 8.4/10
- 2023 Ford F-150: Overall Score: 9.0/10
- 2023 Ford Mustang: Overall Score: 9.2/10
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