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You have probably seen many people driving Ford Explorer in the Ashland area. Families love the Ford Explorer because of its style, interior space, and easy-to-use technology features. It also has reliable performance features that can get you through challenging road conditions. There are five Ford Explorer trims, including the base trim, XLT, Limited, ST, and Platinum. Here are a few reasons why you should consider buying a Ford Explorer.

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You can make the most out of any drive in a Ford Explorer, whether it is your daily commute to Richmond or a weekend adventure to Hanover. 

We've all been there; you're picking up an armload of stuff to put in your car, you get to the door, and then you have to make the decision of either putting everything down or juggling it all as you attempt to open the door. Well, when you're cruising with the 2017 Ford Escape, the incredible foot-activated liftgate in the back means you can get the door open without needing to do the cargo juggle. See it in action in the video below and realize just how much more convenient your days could be:

When it comes to automotive know-how, we always trust the opinions of the folks at Autotrader and, in one of their recent videos, we can confirm that these experts are truly on the ball! They made a video of 6 compact SUVs that offer the luxury you deserve and number two on the list is the 2016 Ford Escape in the Platinum trim. With features like an 8-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, a hands-free power liftgate, available panoramic sunroof, and more mean that you'll look as good as you feel all ride long. See it below:

When you choose to shop with our favorite American automaker, you're choosing to take the wheel of a vehicle loaded with safety and security features to keep you and the ones you love as safe as possible as you make your way through your day. However, should the unfortunate happen, know that they will still have your back. Ford SYNC 911 Assist is an emergency service that makes a call directly to 911 following the event of an accident so you get the fastest response time possible. See the video below and learn more about how it works to…

Our favorite American automaker is always working on something new and amazing and, this time, it's true autonomy in future vehicles. Called "Project Nightonomy," Ford knows that you have to prepare for anything and everything that can cause a problem so now they're focusing on autonomous driving in the dark. Using lidar beams to survey the ground, the vehicle can drive without light by mapping its surroundings and responding to whatever comes its way. See more about it below and get a look at the future of driving:

As one of the most distinctive vehicles you'll find on the road today, the 2016 Ford Flex combines the look and feel of a crossover and a wagon into a truly capable family vehicle. With seating up to seven in the spacious and comfortable interior, an LCD and touch screen-centric dashboard to keep information organized, truly unmistakable styling on the outside that mimics the family wagon of yesteryear, and a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine under the hood with 287 horsepower, you'll look as good as you feel. See more of it in the video below:

The 2016 Ford Fiesta is a subcompact car that comes in at an entry-level price but, once you take a look at all it has to offer, it's anything but entry-level in quality and fun. The experts at Kelley Blue Book take a drive in one and have a lot of great things to say too!

With a sporty and sleek appearance on the outside and a comfortable cabin inside, the Fiesta also offers a thrilling ride thanks to the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine hitting 120 horsepower and 112 lb-ft of torque! Speedy, agile, and spritely, the Fiesta is…

No matter what weather it may be outside, it's always nice to climb inside a vehicle that's already the perfect temperature to keep you comfortable all ride long. Summer is on the way and that means hot, humid days ahead and there are few things worse than a superheated seat and steering wheel that burns you! So, to stay cool, just bring up the Ford SYNC Connect app on your phone. When paired with a compatible vehicle, you can turn it on with Remote Start and your air conditioning will be primed and ready to go right when…

The beginning of the year is a time jam-packed with auto shows revealing and debuting all the newest vehicles and concepts, but that can get a little overwhelming after a while. So, to combat this, we're going to take a short walk down memory lane today and revisit the 1992 Ford Probe!

This vehicle was originally conceived as a replacement for the Mustang but, as you'd expect, it wasn't a well-received idea. So, the automaker gave the Probe its own nameplate and it actually did pretty well for a while. Learn more about it below: