Best Ford Vehicles for Families

There are many choices of vehicles available to buyers these days, but only a few can truly meet the needs of families.

When it comes to finding a car that offers comfort, space, safety, and reliability for your family, there are several options in the Ford lineup at Glockner South Point Ford. We have come a long way from the days of the station wagon, which served as the best choice as a family vehicle. Now there are cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans that stand out as good choices for families. When considering a vehicle, keep in mind that you want to purchase one that your growing family can grow into as well. 

Here are some of the best Ford vehicles for families.

Ford Explorer

Ford's lineup of SUVs are among the safest family vehicles on the market and are becoming more fuel-efficient and affordable than ever before. The Ford Explorer offers balanced handling and four powerful engine choices. For additional traction, there's available Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System and seven selectable drive modes. And with the ability to tow a maximum of 5,600 pounds, you won't be slowed down, not even with a hefty camper in tow.

The Explorer offers the best cargo capacity among its SUV competitors and has an available seven-passenger model. There is plenty of room for sports equipment, vacation luggage, and all the other cargo a family carries. This great family vehicle does not spare comfort. The captain's seat can also be slid forward and backward for easy access to the third row. This means more legroom for occupants of the third row. 

An array of amenities make the Explorer comfortable and convenient to drive. And because it was built for the active lifestyle, you can expect an interior space that accommodates the kids, the dog, the sports equipment, camping gear, and just about anything else you may need on the road to exploration. Available technology features include Ford Co-Pilot360 - an advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies that includes BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Auto High-Beam Headlamps, Lane-Keeping System, and Rear View Camera.

Ford Transit Connect Wagon

There are minivans and then there is the Ford Transit Connect Wagon. This vehicle offers plenty of flexible seating and cargo space, fold-flat second and third-row seating, and standard dual sliding side doors. What's more, you'll find its easy maneuverability more than capable of getting you in, out, and all around. 

The Ford Transit Connect Wagon is designed to serve large families on big adventures. There's plenty of room in this minivan that comfortably seats seven, and lots of crevices, cutouts, and integrated cargo tie-downs for all of the adventure gear a family needs. 

This vehicle features the Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology, an advanced suite of standard and available driver-assist technologies that includes BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Auto High-Beam Headlamps, Lane-Keeping System, and Rear View Camera. It also comes with other safety and entertainment features, and an impressive tow package that can pull a couple of thousand pounds.

Ford Expedition

The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV designed to deliver the capability you need. This is an SUV that comfortably accommodates up to eight passengers and can tow and haul an abundance of cargo. It is a beast of a vehicle, complete with power, performance, towing capacity, luxury, and entertainment features. The Expedition can tow a boat or trailer weighing up to 9,200 pounds when properly equipped with the available, upgraded Trailer Tow Package with Pro Trailer Backup Assist 2.0 with Trailer Reverse Guidance.

Available in 10 trim levels, the massive Ford Expedition's truck-based platform makes it a husky workhorse. Available in Four Wheel Drive with a 3.5L V6 Turbo engine, the Expedition is dynamic, powerful, and capable. The Timberline and Stealth Performance Edition Package both churn out 440 horsepower with 510 lb.-ft. of torque* and an EPA-estimated rating of 19 combined mpg. The standard 3.5L EcoBoost engine delivers 380 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. The Ford Expedition features active aerodynamics that exports more power wherever the journey takes you.

The new Timberline series is the most off-road-capable Expedition ever with higher ground clearance to help clear obstacles, Trail Turn Assist for making tight turns, plus an F-150 Raptor heavy-duty underbody skid plate for more rugged off-road ability. The Expedition has the most available Driver-Assist Technology features in its class, including Ford BlueCruise3 hands-free highway driving system, plus Ford Power-Ups software, which delivers vehicle enhancements through over-the-air updates for continuous quality improvements, new features, and capabilities.

Ford Escape Hybrid

From the spacious interior to the sleek, head-turning lines of the exterior, Ford Escape, available in a Plug-In Hybrid, was built for adventure on the road and a family on the go. Escape lets you hit the road and explore it with your choice of three different engines. To help keep you in control, there's also the available All-Wheel Drive with AWD Disconnect and standard Selectable Drive Modes.

Besides plenty of standard features, Ford Escape also offers several well-equipped models and packages, including the SE Sport Appearance Package, SEL Stealth AWD Package, and the Titanium Elite Package. The Escape has selectable drive modes designed to help improve your driving experience and handling on varying road surfaces. The different modes are Eco, Sport, Normal, Slippery, and Deep Snow/Sand. 

The Escape is ready for any family adventure. When equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package, Escape Titanium and SEL with the available 2.0L EcoBoost engine have a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. and Escape Hybrid or Escape Plug-in Hybrid* with the 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-cycle hybrid engine have a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. The standard 1.5L EcoBoost engine, when properly equipped, can tow up to 2,000 lbs.

With so many options, visit Glockner South Point Ford today to discuss which Ford vehicle is best for your family.