Fully electric yet just as capable as its gasoline counterparts, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning represents the eco-friendly future of pickup trucks. The tough and reliable workhorse comes with excellent long-haul capabilities, innovative assistance technology, and a feature-rich cabin.
Embrace the Future with the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Capable Electric Powertrain
The F-150 Lightning houses two permanent magnet synchronous AC motors, one on each axle, forming an electric AWD propulsion system. When powered by the standard 98-kWh battery, the powertrain generates 452 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, offering responsive acceleration and a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. With the Max Trailer Tow package, the pickup truck can handle an impressive 7,700 lbs.
If you need even more power at your disposal, Ford offers the Extended Range Battery with an increased capacity of 131 kWh. It is standard on the FLASH, LARIAT, and Platinum trims, increasing the power output to 580 hp while maintaining the same peak torque. The extra horsepower translates to a towing capacity of 7,700 lbs without the Max Trailer Tow package and a staggering 10,000 lbs with the package.
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The 2025 Ford Explorer is a brawny three-row SUV with big screens, great technology, composed handling, and great reliability. Each trim has an excellent array of standard features, and there are extras available that make this vehicle even more appealing to some drivers.
Explore Adventure with the 2025 Ford Explorer
Comfortable Heated and Adjustable Seats
Every trim has a power-adjustable driver seat, letting you move your seat in eight or ten directions depending on the model. Up front, the driver and front seat passenger get to enjoy heated seats in every trim and ventilated seats in the Platinum and ST trims. Second-row passengers also get to relax in heated seats in all trims except the base model.
Excellent Towing Ability
Anyone who needs to hitch a trailer to the Explorer and transport heavy goods is catered to with this SUV. Both engines allow you to tow up to 5,000 pounds. This maximum towing capacity lets you tow objects such as fishing boats and small campers with ease. Every Explorer is equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package, so you don’t need any add-ons to start hauling.
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The adventure-ready 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is an agile compact SUV that’s easy to love. Check out our highlights below for a few reasons this compact SUV stands apart.
4 Reasons Drivers Love the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
1. There Are Five Stylish Trims
Ford’s lineup begins with the solid Big Bend trim. This strong variant comes with intelligent access with push button start, heated sideview mirrors, and blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert. Drivers who choose the Heritage trim will enjoy the retro style of the Oxford White-painted roof, Oxford White wheels, and Oxford White grille with striking Red Bronco lettering across the front. This trim also adds LED fog lights, rubberized second-row seat backs, and a unique armrest and center console with Race Red stitching.
The fun Free Wheeling trim comes with Race Red-painted wheels, bold body graphics, and ombre stitching on the seats. The refined Outer Banks trim adds a memory driver’s seat, remote start, and a heated and premium-wrapped steering wheel. If you’re looking for the most rugged trim, you want the Badlands with its advanced 4×4 system, off-road suspension, and all-terrain tires.
2. It Has Space for Bikes
The safari-style roof opens up the back of the Bronco Sport. This gives your taller passengers more headspace. It also provides enough room for two bicycles to fit inside the Bronco Sport while standing up. There’s an available interior bike rack that can be installed to make this super easy.
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The 2024 Ford Ranger has been fully redesigned with four impressive trims and more available engine power. The 5′ bed has been widened to give you 43.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Explore the varieties of this capable compact pickup, which now comes as a Crew Cab with seating for five.
4 Trim Levels of the 2024 Ford Ranger
1. XL
The base model of the Ranger is equipped with a 270-horsepower turbo-four. You can get the XL with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, both paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Ranger XL comes with a six-speaker stereo, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen. It also features single-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, a remote tailgate lock, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Standard safety tech includes pre-collision assist, pedestrian detection warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assistance, driver attention monitoring, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams. Add the available Trailer Tow Package for a Class IV trailer hitch retriever and a 4-pin or 7-pin wiring harness to tow up to 7,500 pounds with your Ranger. You can also haul up to 1,805 pounds.
2. XLT
This model adds satellite radio, a wireless charging pad, and LED bed lighting. It also incorporates a blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage, lane keeping, and reverse sensing. Several packages are available for the Ranger XLT with equipment like selectable drive modes, trail control, off-road shocks, a steel bash plate, an electronic locking rear differential, and off-road tires.
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The adventure-ready 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is an agile compact SUV that’s easy to love. Check out our highlights below for a few reasons this compact SUV stands apart.
4 Reasons Drivers Love the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
1. There Are Five Stylish Trims
Ford’s lineup begins with the solid Big Bend trim. This strong variant comes with intelligent access with push button start, heated sideview mirrors, and blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert. Drivers who choose the Heritage trim will enjoy the retro style of the Oxford White-painted roof, Oxford White wheels, and Oxford White grille with striking Red Bronco lettering across the front. This trim also adds LED fog lights, rubberized second-row seat backs, and a unique armrest and center console with Race Red stitching.
The fun Free Wheeling trim comes with Race Red-painted wheels, bold body graphics, and ombre stitching on the seats. The refined Outer Banks trim adds a memory driver’s seat, remote start, and a heated and premium-wrapped steering wheel. If you’re looking for the most rugged trim, you want the Badlands with its advanced 4×4 system, off-road suspension, and all-terrain tires.
2. It Has Space for Bikes
The safari-style roof opens up the back of the Bronco Sport. This gives your taller passengers more headspace. It also provides enough room for two bicycles to fit inside the Bronco Sport while standing up. There’s an available interior bike rack that can be installed to make this super easy.
3. There’s Modern Technology
Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology keeps the rugged Bronco Sport feeling modern. Every 2024 edition comes equipped with driver assistance technology including lane-keeping system, automatic headlights, and pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking. A rearview camera enhances visibility.
An eight-inch touchscreen makes it easy to stay connected. The system is equipped with Ford’s user-friendly SYNC 3 system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrations allow you to connect your smartphone with ease. You can also pair your smartphone using Bluetooth and stream audio over a six-speaker sound system.
4. It Has Versatile Performance
The Bronco Sport’s 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission work together to deliver stellar performance in a variety of conditions. The 181-horsepower powertrain does an excellent job delivering smooth road trip performance. When you hit the highway, you’ll achieve an average of 29 miles to the gallon in this compact road trip vehicle.
When you head off the beaten path, you’ll love the rugged 4×4 system. You’ll also have five optimized driving modes as part of the Bronco Sport’s standard terrain management system.
The best way to understand why so many drivers love this SUV is to get behind the wheel. Contact Peppers Ford in McKenzie, TN to schedule a test drive.
Trim Levels of the 2024 Ford F-250
Massive towing capability, potent engines, and a well-crafted exterior make the 2024 Ford F-250 a performance powerhouse. It comes in Regular cab, SuperCab, and Crew cab configurations, with a 6.75-foot or 8-foot cargo bed.
Trim Levels of the 2024 Ford F-250
1. XL
The standard of excellence is set high for the rest of the F-250 trim lineup. It gains strength from a 405 horsepower 6.8-liter gas V-8 engine teamed up with the powerfully designed Torqshift 10-speed automatic transmission capable of handling the most challenging trucking needs. Performance features include a 2.5-inch Built Ford Tough trailer hitch receiver, trailer sway control, hill start assist, stationary elevated idle control, and front stabilizer bar.
The spacious interior welcomes you with an 8-inch touchscreen, air conditioning, vinyl floor covering, and FordPass Connect with a 5G WIFI hotspot that connects up to 10 devices. Standard drive modes are Normal, Eco, Slippery Roads, and Tow/Haul.
2. XLT
The popular XLT model goes beyond work-truck specifications, building off the entry-level trim with a 7.3-liter inline-8 engine, chrome front and rear bumpers, pre-collision assist, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision alert. The interior stands out with a 120-volt/400-watt dash-mounted outlet, Baja seats, and an 8-way power driver seat.
Read the rest of this entry »Three Reasons to Test Drive the 2024 Ford F-150
There’s more than one reason why the Ford F-150 has become America’s number-one pickup truck. Each year, this truck gets better, and the all-new 2024 Ford F-150 does not disappoint. It’s more versatile, customizable, powerful, and connected than ever. Once you get inside and explore it for yourself, you’ll instantly realize why it has become a top choice among drivers, critics, and business owners.
Three Reasons To Test Drive the 2024 Ford F-150
1. The Engine Options
The F-150 is equipped with an engine that makes it a force to be reckoned with. The 2.7L EcoBoost engine has 325 hp and 400 pound-feet of torque, while the 3.5L EcoBoost engine has 400 hp and 500 pound-feet of torque and a class max towing capacity of 13,500 pounds. The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine is another available option that has 400 hp and 410 pound-feet of torque.
Drivers can also choose a 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid engine with 430 hp, 570 pound-feet of torque, and a maximum towing capacity of 11,200 pounds. The High Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine is available on the Raptor trim and has a maximum of 450 hp and 510 pound-feet of torque. The most powerful Ford F-150 engine is the 5.2L Supercharged V8 high-performance engine, with 720 hp and 640 pound-feet of torque.
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Drivers seeking a tough-looking mid-size SUV with a fiery engine option need to set their sights on the 2024 Ford Explorer. There’s plenty of space inside for cargo, enough strength in its engine for towing, and lots of features that’ll keep you entertained.
Discover the 2024 Ford Explorer: Versatility and Comfort
Comfortable and Convenient Cabin
The Explorer’s cabin has comfortable seating, especially for the driver. The 8-way power driver’s seat makes it easy to get your chair into the perfect position to support you on even the longest trips. The front seat passenger can manually adjust their seat in 4 directions.
The second row comfortably seats adults and teenagers, while the third row is perfect for kids. It’s very easy to get into the third row, as the second row seamlessly slides out of the way to let people get by.
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The 2024 Ford Maverick is a versatile pickup truck that looks at home on city streets and country roads. Its versatile bed design, powertrains, and technology features are well-designed to support a busy everyday life. Check out our highlights to learn more about the 2024 Maverick.
6 Versatile Features of the 2024 Ford Maverick
1. The Flexible Bed Design
The Maverick’s FLEXBED is easy to rearrange to the changing needs of your everyday life. The sides of the bed have vertical and horizontal slots perfect for 2×4 or 2×6 boards. These can be used as dividers to create segmented storage. Alternatively, you can build a bike rack, snowboard carrier, or leave the space wide open.
Ford’s bed measures 54.4 inches long and 53.3 inches wide. Six standard tie-downs double as bottle openers for your next tailgate party. An available 120V outlet makes it easy to charge up your tools or smartphone while hanging out in the back.
2. The Two Accomplished Powertrain Options
You’ll have 250 horsepower under the hood in the standard Maverick. An excellent 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine powers the new truck. This is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission for a smooth and reliable ride.
A hybrid powertrain is also available for all three trims of the Maverick. The 2.5-liter hybrid system generates 191 horsepower.
3. The Off-Roading Capabilities
Outdoor enthusiasts can easily adapt the versatile Maverick to become a more rugged truck with the FX4 Off-Road package. The available bundle adds skid plates, hill descent control, and four additional drive modes. All-terrain tires enhance the Maverick’s traction in slippery conditions. This package can be added to the XLT and LARIAT trims.
4. The Convenience of FordPass Connect
The Maverick is one of Ford’s cutting-edge vehicles with FordPass Connect capabilities. Once you download the FordPass App on your mobile device, you’ll be prompted to input your VIN. You will then activate your vehicle. With the app ready to go, you can use your smartphone to remote start your truck, check its stats, or find your Maverick’s parking spot.
5. The Modern Infotainment System
An eight-inch LCD touchscreen lets you stay connected to your digital life while you’re on the road. Wireless Bluetooth technology makes it connect your Maverick’s system to your smartphone. Every Maverick also comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for a quick connection.
6. The Safety Assistance
Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking comes standard on every Maverick. Available blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping aid give drivers extra peace of mind on the road.
The Maverick is ready to provide an exceptional driving experience wherever your day takes you. Contact Peppers Ford in McKenzie, TN to test drive the versatile new Maverick.
Discover the 2024 Ford Escape: Style and Performance
Among compact SUVs, the 2024 Ford Escape is a head-turner, as few others come close to offering the fuel-efficient performance, style, and versatility that this one does.
Discover the 2024 Ford Escape: Style and Performance
Power Meets Fuel Efficiency
Along with available all-wheel drive, three engines and four powertrains are offered for the 2024 Escape, to provide impressive response and exceptional fuel economy. The base engine, a 1.5-liter produces 180 horsepower while getting up to 34 MPG on highways. The next largest engine, a 2.0-liter, gets up to 31 MPG while generating 250 horsepower, a perfect mix of muscle and efficiency.
However, if you want the best mileage, the third engine is a 2.5-liter with 210 horsepower that pairs with both a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a regular one. When opting for the plug-in version you can enjoy up to 101 MPGe and a 37-mile all-electric range, while the regular hybrid powertrain provides up to 42 MPG in city mileage and 39 MPG in combined MPG.
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