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Safer Journeys with the 2018 Ford Explorer

With a blend of both a sleek body design and a powerful engine, the 2018 Ford Explorer is ready to take you on any adventure. A wide range of safety features makes traveling a breeze and with room for up to seven people plus plenty of remaining cargo space as well as the amazing EcoBoost engines, why wait for something else in the West Chester, PA area?

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MotorWeek Marvels at Terrific 2017 Ford Explorer

Has the search for your next daily driver led you to the full-size SUV segment? Well, if so, we here at Fred Beans Ford of West Chester Inc. think you should make a point to give ours, the 2017 Explorer, a go.

Why's that, you ask?

Check the clip below to find out; here now with more on all things Explorer are the good folks at MotorWeek:

The Explorer's mid-level engine -- a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder -- promises to be one of the more popular selections.

Available as an option on the Base and XLT models, the four-cylinder joins…

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How Ford Plans to Use Lights to Replace Hand Waving in Autonomous Cars

One question nobody seems to be asking about self-driving cars is, "What replaces the hand-wave?"

You know. When you're not sure whose turn it is to go at a stop sign, so the other driver waves you on. When you see a pedestrian waiting to cross the road, warily watching to make sure you're not going to run them over, so you wave to them.

Autonomous cars will need another way to communicate. We think installing robot hands on the steering wheel would be cool, but Ford has a far simpler plan.

  • Autonomous driving move is active: solid…
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The 2017 Ford F-150 Impresses Us, Drive after Drive

As the best-selling pickup truck in America, you can be sure that the 2017 Ford F-150 is absolutely worth your time and then some; the experts at Autotrader agree and, in the video below, you'll learn five reasons why they think you'll want it in your driveway. From its advanced aluminum-alloy body, to the choice of four engines, to its available SYNC 3 infotainment system for superior connectivity and entertainment on the go, monstrous towing and payload capabilities, and so much more, it might just be the vehicle of your dreams.

 

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2018 Ford Expedition: A Better Way to the Kids Happy on a Road Trip!

We recently wrote about a few tips to keep your kids settled and happy while you're far from home on a long road trip. There's one more tip that we missed, and it may be the most important of all.

Another word for a "trip" is an expedition, and the 2018 Ford Expedition is the ultimate SUV for a smooth road trip.

First, let's talk about space. There's one surefire way to get the kids arguing, and that's making them share close quarters for an extended period of time, or making one of them sit…

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Keep the Kids Happy on Road Trips with These Simple Tips

Family vacations are a great way for your kids to form happy memories but, if you're going to road trip to your destination, it brings up some complications; nobody likes sitting in a car for hours at a time, especially kids. So how do you keep them as happy as possible? Well, one experienced mom has some advice for us all.

Below, the mom in the video gives us several tips on how to prepare for a road trip properly; her kids even chime in from time to time with their opinions! Check it out, or read our written…

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2016 Ford Edge Earns Acclaim from Autotrader Team

In our previous post, we at Fred Beans Ford of West Chester told you a bit about our most chameleonic full-size crossover, the Flex.

Today, however, we're turning our attention to the American automaker's midsize SUV, the 2016 Ford Edge. And, just to keep things consistent, we'll have you once again ride out with Autotrader reviewer, Jabari Jones. Hear his thoughts on the Edge in the video below:

There's quite simply no denying the brilliance of the Edge's base trim, the superbly appointed SE.

Standard features on this model include 18-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust…

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Autotrader Delineates Top Traits of 2016 Ford Flex

A full-size crossover that blends the best elements of a wagon with those of an SUV, the 2016 Ford Flex is undoubtedly one of the most visually arresting vehicles we at Fred Beans Ford of West Chester have ever encountered.

And, as it turns out, Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones, feels rather similarly.

What'd he fancy about the Flex? Check the clip below to find out:

Driving enthusiasts are sure to flock to the Flex's available engine upgrade -- the EcoBoost -- like moths to a flame. Offered as an option exclusively with the range-topping Limited trim, this turbocharged 3.5-liter…

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2016 Ford Mustang is a Darling Among Critics and Consumers Alike

We here at Fred Beans Ford of West Chester have love for each and every model throughout the lineup. To us, they're all special little snowflakes, each with their own unique appeal.

However, that's not to say we don't also have our favorites. And that's right where our resident rear-wheel-drive sports car -- the 2016 Ford Mustang -- enters the equation.

Why do we consider this beast among the very best? Autotrader commentator, Jabari Jones, addresses this question and more in the video review below. Have a looksee:

Packed with an array of performance-oriented goodies and gadgets ...

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2017 Ford Escape Introduces new Cold Weather Package

One of winter's biggest hassles is the accumulation of precipitation on parked vehicles. Before you can get in and drive away, you must clear off the snow, pull up the wind shield wipers, and chip away at the ice. Thankfully, Ford has provided a solution to this headache with the introduction of a new Cold Weather Package for the 2017 Escape...

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