Top 5 Features of the 2019 Ford Expedition for Road Trips

The sixth-generation Ford Mustang offers shoppers some exciting opportunities for the 2019 model year. The iconic 1960s-inspired Bullitt returns, and the California Special appearance package now graces the GT Premium trim. Celebrate the end of the year with the power and performance of a 2019 Mustang. Here are a few of its most appealing amenities that you don't want to miss out on. Powerful Performance If you're serious about power and performance, get the potent GT Premium variant. The four-cylinder EcoBoost engine is an exceptional day-to-day performer, but this pony car hits the fast track when equipped with the throaty 460-horsepower V-8 under the hood. Ford made the dual-mode active valve exhaust available on the EcoBoost engine. It's designed to make the Mustang's stock four-cylinder sound even more aggressive. This option adds a bit of fun for a reasonable cost, while the GT's manual transmission is now equipped with a rev-matching feature so you can downshift like a pro. more Athletic Handling The modern Mustang's road manners took a considerable leap forward when the entire lineup received an independent rear suspension. Bump its capabilities to new heights of engaging agility when you go ahead and add the Performance package. It sharpens up the Mustang's responsive handling and provides a thrilling drive that's comfortable enough for road trips. User-Friendly Technology Package Ford designed the new Mustang's Sync 3 technology package with logically laid-out controls and crisp graphics. This intuitive infotainment system is very approachable. It includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hot spot on the Premium trims, and  you'll get two standard USB ports, voice control speech detection, and navigation. You'll also enjoy crystal-clear sound from the nine-speaker audio system and enjoy the praiseworthy 12-inch all-digital instrument cluster. Interior Features The Mustang's cabin blends a comfortable retro style with modern conveniences such as dual-zone automatic climate control. It's a more sophisticated car than ever before, and the cabin of this sports car is quite spacious for two passengers. It touts loads of head, leg, and room shoulder room, but it isn't the ideal vehicle for families. The back seat is small and impractical for regular use. Advanced Driver Safety Aids A variety of advanced driver safety aids are available for the 2019 Mustang, including the standard rearview camera and the Ford MyKey system. If you have a novice driver in the family, the MyKey system lets you set volume and speed limits for this operator. You can add an impressive number of available safety tools, such as rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning. Other available features include automatic brake support, pre-collision assist, and blind spot monitoring. Opt for the complete suite, which comes with pedestrian detection, rear cross traffic warning, lane keeping helper, automatic high beams, and rain-sensing wipers. Do you feel the lure of a powerful engine and aggressive handling? Then take a look at the 2019 Mustang. It's a terrific choice for your next hot rod. Head to your local showroom today and see why you should end the year with the new pony car.

The Ford Explorers for 2019 and 2020 seem to have a great deal in common at first, but there are many pronounced differences between them. Take a look below as we compare and contrast these two popular models of Ford sports utility vehicles. Trim Level Differences The trims differ slightly between the 2019 and 2020 lineups for the Ford Explorer. The 2019 trim levels include the XLT, Limited, Sport, and Platinum. The 2020 trim levels include the XLT, ST, Limited, and Platinum. The Sport trim comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine, combining direct-injection and turbocharging technologies. It generates 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The ST is fitted with a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost 3-liter V-6 generating 365 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. more Fuel Efficiency Variations by Trim Level The standard engine on the 2019 Explorer grants 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway. That year's EcoBoost engine gets 19 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway. The 2019 Sport trim's engine gives the driver access to better acceleration, sport-tuned suspension, and highly responsive steering, leveling out at 16 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. The Platinum trim also gets 16 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. The rear-wheel-drive 2020 Explorer with the base trim's 2.3-liter engine gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 on the highway. The Limited trim's 2.3-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine gets 20 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway. The XLT's 2.3-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine grants 21 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway. The ST trim's 3.0-liter 6-cylinder turbo engine gets 18 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway, as does the Platinum trim's engine. Exterior Comparison While at first the 2019 and 2020 Ford Explorers look similar on the outside, differences in design can be picked out with a closer look. The grille on the 2020 is comparable in pattern to the 2019, but it is taller by a third and broader at the center, extending below the headlights where it didn't before. The lines along the side of the vehicle are more numerous and pronounced than in 2019, and the bumper is somewhat lower in front on the 2020 version. The 2020 has a slightly more curved look overall compared to the more angular 2019, giving it a sleeker style, and the lower lights are set in an inward-facing "D" rather than a lowercase "r" shape. Interior Variations The Explorer for 2019 comes with cloth upholstery with leather available on the upper trim levels. It comes with an 8-way adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, and an available twin-panel moon roof. The 2020 version has the same seating options, but the seats are larger for improved comfort. A new rotary gear shift is an option on the 2020 version. The third-row seating in the 2020 is effortless to access since a new one-touch feature opens up the area for your third-row passengers. There is a lot to discover and love where the 2019 and 2020 Ford Explorers are concerned. Head to Pat Milliken Ford in Redford to take a look at them and the rest of their impressive inventory.

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles tend to have an average amount of cargo space. With work, families, and daily activities, we need more and more space while driving. Ford has acknowledged this need and adjusted the 2019 Explorer in response, both inside and out. Interior Cargo Space The first thing you want to know when you're looking at a new SUV is how many people it seats. Secondly, you want to know how much cargo space it has. The 2019 Ford Explorer seats seven people comfortably with third-row seating and has a whopping 80.7 cubic feet of space from the rear door to the first row of seats. Cargo space from the rear to the second row totals 43.8 cubic feet, and from the rear to the third-row seating, you still get 21 cubic feet of cargo space. With the overall height of the vehicle at exactly 70 inches, the Explorer isn't overly tall, and a width of 78.9 inches keeps this SUV right at average sizing. You won't feel like you're driving a large truck when you're traveling on the highway. more The second row of seats is a 60/40 folding split-bench, front-facing, manual-reclining cloth seat with manual fore and aft adjustments. You can put the smaller side down if transporting a long but not wide item, or you can put both sides down for full usage of the area. The third row has a fixed 50/50 split-bench cloth seat with two fixed head restraints. The seat folds manually into the floor and can be folded fully flat to use the full space for cargo storage. Each section can be reconfigured for your storage needs or to accommodate changes en route. Exterior Cargo Space Most mid-size SUVs don't focus on external storage when reconfiguring the model for the new year, but Ford has upgraded this additional cargo option with the 2019 Ford Explorer in consideration of customer needs and strengthened the options here as well. The dead weight hitch on this vehicle has a maximum trailer weight of 2,000 pounds. The Explorer also comes standard with trailer sway control to better facilitate your successful tow experience. The most underrated cargo space on SUVs is the roof storage.  The Ford Explorer comes standard with roof rails, but this space is actually very versatile, and you can make it fit your lifestyle and needs. You can purchase a cargo carrier, roof box, roof basket, or cargo carrier bags to affix directly to the rails. If you're more into water sports, you can buy specific carriers for kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, surfboards, or a versatile carrier to be used for more than one type of item. When shopping for your 2019 Ford Explorer, be assured that this model year does, in fact, have a good deal of space that can be used for your lifestyle needs and is versatile in many ways. The large cargo space can be used for home improvement projects, family outings, sports equipment, shopping, traveling, and outdoor activities. Come by Pat Milliken Ford today to test drive the latest arrivals and see the spacious interior for yourself. Image via dealeron