Ford $30,000 - $50,000
Auto Type
- SUVs (7)
- Trucks (4)
- Vans (1)
- Wagons (1)
- Convertibles (2)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (5)
- MPG Not Available (1)
- MSRP: $26,135 - $33,815
- Invoice: $23,292 - $29,974
- MPG: NA
2008 Ford Econoline
#3 in Passenger Vans
The Ford Econoline, now more commonly called the E-Series, offers a good choice of powerful engines and a spacious interior, but its aging design has left it behind competitors in terms of safety or interior ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.7 |
| Performance: | 5.8 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $25,735 - $32,845
- Invoice: $24,276 - $30,489
- MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy
2008 Ford Edge
#10 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
The Edge's ranking is based on its solid performance, comfortable seating and stylish looks. However, some find its interior quality lacking compared to rivals, and several complain that the alluring base price can quickly skyrocket ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.7 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $25,320 - $30,720
- Invoice: $23,920 - $28,888
- MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy
2007 Ford Edge
The all-new Edge delivers solid performance, a comfortable interior and stylish looks that match the best in its class. If you are in the market for an affordable midsize SUV, you might also want to ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 9.7 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $31,345 - $46,240
- Invoice: $28,980 - $41,973
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
2008 Ford Expedition
#2 in Affordable Large SUVs
The Expedition competes effectively with Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban, with a powerful engine and best-in-class passenger and towing capacity.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $29,245 - $42,645
- Invoice: $27,105 - $38,764
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
2007 Ford Expedition
The Expedition competes effectively with Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban, with a powerful engine and best-in-class passenger and towing capacity.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $26,495 - $36,690
- Invoice: $24,771 - $34,048
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
2008 Ford Explorer
#17 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
The Explorer delivers good towing and off-road capability, but can't match the on-road performance of others in its class and ranks in the bottom half.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 5.3 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 8.2 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $25,370 - $35,365
- Invoice: $24,030 - $33,226
- MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy
2007 Ford Explorer
The Explorer delivers good towing and off-road capability, but can't match the on-road performance of others in its class. If you're in the market for an affordable midsize SUV, you should also consider the Honda ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 5.3 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $25,400 - $31,320
- Invoice: $23,704 - $29,092
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
#4 in Sport Utility Trucks
The Explorer Sport Trac's good towing capacity and versatility make it a good choice, but its fuel economy and value hurt its ranking in such a competitive class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $17,900 - $40,205
- Invoice: $16,818 - $36,203
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
2008 Ford F-150
#4 in Full Size Pickup Trucks
The F-150 delivers smooth handling and a comfortable, accommodating cab, but some reviewers notice insufficient power and uninspired exterior styling.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $18,275 - $39,285
- Invoice: $17,199 - $35,427
- MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
2007 Ford F-150
The F-150 delivers smooth handling and a comfortable, accommodating cab, but can't match the power or inspired exterior styling of others in its class. If you're in the market for a full-size pickup, also consider ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $28,295 - $36,555
- Invoice: $26,707 - $33,940
- MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
2009 Ford Flex
#17 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
The all-new Flex is Ford's largest crossover yet. This highly-anticipated retro-styled SUV has generated plenty of positive press since it began making the rounds at auto shows as the Fairlane concept in 2005. However, stiff ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.3 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $19,250 - $31,700
- Invoice: $17,916 - $29,120
- MPG: 19 City / 28 Hwy
2007 Ford Mustang
The Mustang delivers jaw-dropping looks and good power from its V8 engines, but can't match the interior accommodations of others in its class. If you're in the market for a sports car, also consider the ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | 9.1 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $24,475 - $32,245
- Invoice: $22,597 - $29,590
- MPG: 17 City / 26 Hwy
2008 Ford Mustang Convertible
#2 in Affordable Four-Seat Convertibles
The Mustang Convertible is an update of an American classic, and while that's a tough role to play, the automotive press generally thinks the drop-top ponycar pulls it off. It earns high marks for its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | 8.0 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $22,895 - $50,860
- Invoice: $21,466 - $46,634
- MPG: NA
2008 Ford Super Duty
#2 in Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks
The 2008 Ford F-250, 350 and 450 Super Dutys are heavy duty pickup trucks. The F-250 and the F-350 come standard with a 5.4-liter Triton V8 engine that makes 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $27,030 - $32,600
- Invoice: $24,942 - $29,955
- MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy
2008 Ford Taurus X
Not Yet Ranked
The Taurus X delivers good power, convenient features and great crash test scores, but can't match the style of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
