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Offering rugged off-roading capabilities alongside exceptional fuel efficiency, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport also providing stunning technology, a comfortable cabin, and an adventure-ready design. more Unleash the Wilderness with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Fuel-Savvy Performance Depending on which trim level you go with, this edition of the Bronco Sport has two engines available: a 180-horsepower 1.5-liter and a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter. The smaller engine is ideal for those who prioritize fuel efficiency, as it gets up to 30 in estimated mileage on highways. The larger engine provides enhanced towing strength with its 2,700-pound maximum capacity. Off-Roading Capabilities Ready to take on challenging driving conditions and off-road terrains, this edition's standard 4x4 system comes paired with the High-Performance Off-Road Suspension System (H.O.S.S.), which helps enhance handling over uneven surfaces. Also standard is G.O.A.T. Modes, a performance-optimizing feature that has five modes in most trims (Normal, Eco, Off-Road, Slippery, and Sport), with additional modes like Rock Crawl and the new Rally mode in Badlands models. Stylish and Comfy Inside The vehicle's cabin blends comfort with convenience with features like available heated front seats with power-adjustability, and, in select trims, rubberized flooring and second-row seatbacks. Navy Pier plaid cloth and leather in Black, Ebony/Roast, or Platinum Blue are just some of the stylish fabric options offered among the different trim levels, and power windows, a split-folding rear seat, and automatic climate control all come standard. Designed for Adventures Outside, a safari-style roof comes standard, and the Heritage trim has a stylish Oxford White-painted roof while other select trims have a Shadow Black-painted one, both of which give the vehicle a stylish, two-tone appearance. Badlands models come with plenty of design extras for enhanced ruggedness, including a bash plate, an under-engine skid plate, fuel tank shields, and two front tow hooks. Also, the active grille shutters open at higher speeds to reduce drag and improve fuel economy. Cutting-Edge Technology This SUV's standard SYNC 4 infotainment system lets you connect Android and Apple devices to it wirelessly and comes with 911 Assist, a three-month SiriusXM trial subscription, and a full-color touchscreen with swipe capability. Other standout tech features include a standard full-color 12.3-inch instrument cluster, wireless charging pad, and in select trim levels, an available 10-speaker B&O sound system that can replace the standard six-speaker one. Helpful Driver Assistance Taking safety to the next level, the Bronco Sport's many standard driver-assist features include Trailer Sway Control, Lane-Keeping System, and BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, as well as Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Detection. Adaptive Cruise Control, also included, comes with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist. Come see why so many drivers are loving the thrill-seeking 2025 Bronco Sport by contacting us today at Franklin Ford in Franklin, MA to arrange for a test drive.

While most three-row mid-size SUVs are practical and reliable as family haulers, they rarely offer much in the way of excitement, unless you're talking about the 2025 Ford Explorer. Its rugged, muscular frame is pleasing to the eye and does little to hide the Explorer's thrill-inducing intentions, while its turbocharged engines and suite of high-performance features deliver explosive performance both on- and off-road. Meanwhile, a spacious, luxuriously appointed cabin ensures every ride is as comfortable as it is thrilling. more The Adventure-Ready Features of the 2025 Ford Explorer Potent Engines The Explorer comes with two high-powered engine options to meet varying levels of thrill tolerance. Those who prefer a "tamer" experience get a responsive 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four that unleashes a whopping 300 HP and 310 pound-feet of torque, hurtling this three-row SUV from 0 to 60 mph in just 6 seconds! Additionally, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds while getting a remarkable 28 MPG on the highway, giving you the perfect blend of power and efficiency. Those who wish to handle all the Ford Explorer has to give are treated to a lively 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that delivers a staggering 400 HP and 415 pound-feet of torque with a raspy roar. This gives the Explorer ST blinding speed, reaching 60 mph in just 5 seconds, allowing you to easily outrun just about every other vehicle on the road. More impressively, it remains superbly efficient despite its tremendous output, achieving up to 26 MPG on the highway. Hair-Raising Performance The Ford Explorer challenges the notion that all three-row SUVs are cumbersome and unwieldy with its agile reflexes and responsive handling, thanks to several high-performance features and ingenious design elements. Rear-wheel drive is by design to ensure near-perfect weight distribution between the axles, giving the Explorer the exceptional balance and stability it needs to remain composed during high-speed turns and maneuvers. Pirelli Scorpion Zero high-performance all-season tires provide a tenacious grip, boosting traction even further for optimal control. Meanwhile, the buttery-smooth 10-speed automatic transmission delivers power with effortless grace, making you feel in sync with the machine, while the precise and tactile rack-and-pinion steering system makes you feel one with the road, resulting in a razor-sharp, highly engaging driving experience. When you go off the beaten path, the available Intelligent four-wheel-drive system, a terrain management system, and nearly 8 inches of ground clearance allow you to handle challenging terrain with ease. Spacious and Luxurious Cabin With up to 155 cubic feet of passenger room and up to 85 cubic feet of cargo volume, the Explorer's cavernous interior accommodates up to seven people and their luggage comfortably. To ensure a premium riding experience, it comes with all sorts of available high-end niceties such as heated and ventilated massaging front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, a heated steering wheel, three-zone automatic climate control, soft-touch leather upholstery, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and more! Looking to experience the rugged yet sophisticated Ford Explorer during a test drive? Contact us today at Franklin Ford in Franklin, MA to set up your exclusive test-driving experience!

Want to be an off-roading champion? Then you need the right stallion to ride, and that's the 2025 Ford Bronco. It's built Ford-Tough, meaning it has survived punishing testing under extreme conditions and come out the other side with flying colors. We want to tell you some of the reasons that make it the off-road vehicle you need. more Conquer Any Terrain With the 2025 Ford Bronco G.O.A.T. Modes G.O.A.T. stands for Goes Over All Terrain. Your Bronco has up to seven modes to deal with any terrain. Normal Mode is for city and highway driving, while Eco Mode lets you drive even more efficiently, saving fuel without sacrificing performance. Sport Mode enhances gas pedal responsiveness and holds lower gears longer for increased acceleration. Sand/Snow Mode makes driving over deep snow or soft sand easier by using a four-wheel drive lock to enhance surface grip. Slippery Mode is useful on wet, icy, or snow-covered roads by lowering throttle response and enhancing gear shifting. Mud/Ruts Mode makes off-roading easier than ever by improving traction over muddy, rutted, or rough terrain. It also engages the four-wheel drive lock. Rock Crawl Mode engages four-wheel drive lock and rear-differential lock to tackle rocky terrain. Finally, Baja Mode is available on several trims to improve traction on sand or other loose terrain. Advanced Off-Roading Technology Ford technology makes off-roading more fun and exciting, allowing you to drive almost anywhere. Trail Turn Assist activates at low speed, applying the brakes to the inside rear wheel when turning. This reduces your turning circle, enabling you to skirt otherwise impassable objects. Trail-1 Pedal Drive can be selected and automatically applies braking when you take your foot off the gas pedal and automatically changes G.O.A.T. modes depending on terrain. Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) is a cool feature that uses gyroscopic sensors to monitor vehicle stability on rough terrain. It can apply the brake to individual wheels to prevent losing traction and modify engine power to stop skidding or oversteering. The RSC will adjust braking and engine power to prevent a rollover. Off-Road Design The Bronco is built from the ground up to take on the great outdoors. Its design features 11.6" of ground clearance, preventing damage to its undercarriage when you're going over rocks or other sharp objects. The undercarriage can also be protected by adding the available bash plates. These form-fitting plates protect the underside of the engine, transmission, and other critical systems. Electronic front and rear locking differentials also help prevent skidding. The locking differentials force wheels on the same axle to turn at the same speed, preventing slippage and providing an enhanced surface grip. Contact us today at Franklin Ford in Franklin, MA, and test drive the Bronco.

Offering stunning performance on and off-road and advanced technology, the 2025 Ford F-150 is an ideal truck for all occasions, and now that it's ready for test drives here at our dealership, here's a quick overview of some of its many standout key features. more America's Truck Reimagined: The 2025 Ford F-150 Impressive Engine Strength With a twin-turbocharged 325-horsepower 2.7-liter V6 as the base engine, the 2025 F-150 is ready to tackle challenges and offers five additional engine options for those needing more power. Other highlights include a 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 400 horsepower while towing up to 13,500 pounds, a 430-horsepower hybrid variant of this engine that gets exceptional mileage, a 720-horsepower supercharged V8, and a 400-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 that hauls the most cargo in the lineup with its 3,310-pound payload capacity. Terrain-Tackling Versatility Four-wheel drive is available, with many off-road-enhanced trims like Raptor, King Ranch, and Tremor coming standard with it. Tremor models also come with off-road front and rear shocks, unique Tremor Control arms, unique Tremor front knuckles, an axle upgrade, an electronic-locking rear differential, and many other extras for off-roading. There's also Selectable Drive Modes, which provides many optimized performance modes like ECO, Sport, Slippery, Deep Snow/Sand, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud/Rut, Baja, and Rock Crawl, depending on the trim level. Comfort and Convenience A cloth-covered 40/20/40 front bench seat comes standard in the base model's cabin, while select trims come with bucket seats with a center flow-through console and heating and ventilation functions in other upscale fabrics, such as leather and unique cloth. Heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel are available for many models with two-rows, and some upper trims offer an optional partitioned, lockable fold-flat storage area. Cutting-Edge Technology To keep everyone entertained, this edition offers plenty of standard tech features, like the SYNC 4 infotainment system with full-color touchscreen, SiriusXM with 360L compatibility, and a 12-volt power outlet for laptops and other devices. The standard AM/FM stereo in lower trims is swapped out for a premium B&O audio system in select models. There's also available GPS navigation assistance, and the optional Pro Onboard Power feature lets you use power tools and other electronics in the bed. Smart Driver Assistance To help you avoid frontal collisions, there's Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, and Auto High-Beam Headlamps, all standard driver-assist features. Other standard highlights include the Lane-Keeping System, the blind-spot awareness system BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage, the Reverse Sensing System, Post-Collision Braking, and, in select upper trims, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a cruise control-like feature for off-roading called Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive. Come get behind the wheel of this versatile and powerful full-size pickup and test-drive it today by contacting us at Franklin Ford in Franklin, MA.

The well-renowned Ford F-150 now has an electric sibling, and it's efficient, practical, and lightning quick. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning has five trim options and all the best technology and engineering the modern world can offer. This workhorse is ready to take your work rig or weekend warrior adventures to the next level. more Electric Powerhouse: The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Power Meets Efficiency The Ford F-150 Lightning comes standard with two electric motors and all-wheel drive capability. Two battery options are available to meet your needs: the 96 kWh Standard Range battery provides 452 horsepower and gets you 230 miles on a single charge. For road tripping adventure junkies, try out the 131 kWh Extended Range battery. This battery pack provides 580 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, and 320 miles on a full charge. Efficiency is the name of the game, with a city MPGe of 78 and a highway MPGe of 63 using the Extended Range battery. The Lightning lives up to its name in speed, reaching 60 mph in only 4 seconds, and a quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds at 107 mph. With one-pedal driving, not only do you make driving easier by accelerating and braking with only one pedal, you also make use of regenerative braking to efficiently re-charge the battery as you drive. Unleash the Capability of Electricity The Ford-150 Lightning doesn't just use electric energy to power its motors; it is also engineered to serve as a back-up generator in the event of an emergency. A full charge can provide enough power to supply up to 3 days of electricity for the average household. On a day-to-day basis, you can also make use of the energy to charge your appliances, power tools, and devices, especially while on the go. Charging the battery is made simple, with three charging levels available. With standard Level 1 and Level 2 charging modes, can charge your truck at home using 110 and 120-volt outlets. You can also make use of the thousands of charging stations across North America to charge your truck while out and about. Available Level 3 DC Fast Charging lets you charge 65% in only 44 minutes, so you can get back on the road quicker. Ample Cargo Space Without an engine in tow, the F-150 Lightning opens up even more storage space for all your stuff. The frunk offers 14 cubic feet of cargo space and can hold up to 400 pounds. It even has a drain for wet storage, so there's no more putting all your wet, stinky gear inside the cabin. Speaking of the cabin, this roomy, intuitive space has large windows, a scalloped section in the front door that creates a better view around the side mirrors, and additional storage under the rear seats. The Ford F-150 Lightning is a modern marvel of engineering, combining rugged power, efficiency, and practicality into one work-ready package. Discover more about this game-changing truck at Franklin Ford in Franklin, MA.

Whether navigating city streets or heading off the beaten path, the 2025 Ford Explorer is designed to be your reliable partner. more Active The Active trim offers an excellent mix of capability and value, making it a practical choice for families. Under the hood, a 300-hp 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine ensures smooth performance across various driving conditions. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while intelligent four-wheel drive is available for added control on tricky terrain. Inside, heated front seats and easy-to-clean ActiveX seating surfaces provide a welcoming and functional interior. The centerpiece of the cabin is a 12.3-inch touchscreen running the latest Ford Digital Experience, keeping you connected and entertained. ST-Line The ST-Line trim blends bold styling and convenience. Its Agate Black Metallic exterior and Onyx interior create a striking visual, complemented by LED signature lights and fog lamps for better visibility in challenging weather or dusty trails. For added convenience, a universal garage door opener is standard, and advanced technologies like a 360-degree camera with split view and front parking sensors make navigating tight spaces effortless. The 10-speaker B&O Sound System and HD Radio enhance every drive with exceptional audio quality. ST For those seeking elevated performance, the ST trim delivers with a 400-hp 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine. Standard rear-wheel drive or available intelligent 4WD with seven drive modes provide versatility for on- and off-road adventures. Paddle shifters enable manual gear control for precise handling when conditions demand it. Performance brakes with red-painted calipers not only enhance braking power but also add sporty style. Inside, micro-perforated Miko seating with ST logos, red stitching, and unique trim accents create a premium look. Additional highlights include a wireless charging pad and Ford BlueCruise for hands-free driving on compatible highways. Platinum The Platinum trim emphasizes luxury and refinement. Its exclusive grille, 20-inch wheels, and quad chrome exhaust tips make a bold statement. Inside, Active Motion Multicontour front seats ensure all-day comfort, while ambient lighting adds a sophisticated touch. Adaptive headlamps improve nighttime visibility, and LED turn signals integrated into the side mirrors enhance safety. The panoramic Vista Roof offers a brighter, more open cabin experience, perfect for scenic drives. Ready to explore these trims firsthand? Visit Franklin Ford in Franklin, MA, and schedule your test drive today.