Two Ford Vehicles Secure 2026 Best Cars for the Money Awards

Buying a new car is probably one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. You want something you’ll enjoy driving, but it also needs to make sense for your family and your budget. That means weighing upfront costs against long-term value, like fuel economy, reliability, repair costs, and whether you’re getting the technology and safety features you need.

That’s exactly what U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cars for the Money awards are designed to measure. Each year, the awards recognize vehicles across all categories that deliver the best combination of quality and value, considering safety ratings, reliability scores, purchase price, and projected ownership costs.

This year, Ford earned top honors in two major categories. The 2026 Ford Expedition took home Best Large SUV for the Money, and the 2026 Ford F-150 claimed Best Full-Size Truck for the Money. These are a testament to Ford’s commitment to designing vehicles that hold up over time and deliver real value for real families.

Here at Mike Reichenbach Ford of Florence, we’re proud to carry both of these award-winning vehicles. Read on to see what earned them the recognition.

The 2026 Ford Expedition – Best Large SUV for the Money

The new Expedition took home the 2026 Best Large SUV for the Money award, and there’s no wonder why.

This well-rounded, body-on-frame SUV can tackle just about anything that comes your way. School carpool? There’s room for up to eight. Need to tow the boat this weekend? When properly equipped, you’ll have up to 9,600 lbs of towing capacity. Packing up for a camping trip? There’s up to 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and approximately 69.6 cubic feet behind the second row.

Step inside the 2026 Expedition and you’ll immediately notice the 24″ panoramic display and 13.2″ center display with Ford Digital Experience. You can customize the content that’s being displayed so you always have what you need in your line of sight.

Overall, the Expedition provides plenty of room for your whole crew, along with the tech and safety features you need, at a starting price of just $62,700.

The 2026 Ford F-150 – Best Full-Size Truck for the Money

The full-size pickup segment is one of the most competitive in the industry, but the F-150 has held its ground as America’s best-selling pickup for decades. The 2026 model earned U.S. News & World Report’s Best Full-Size Truck for the Money award by doing what the F-150 has always done well: delivering capability, versatility, and long-term value in a package that works for both the jobsite and family road trips.

With multiple bed sizes and powertrain options, you can fully customize your F-150 to fit your needs, whether you’re commuting, hauling equipment, or towing a trailer. When it comes to towing, the F-150 offers a max tow rating of 13,500 lbs and up to 2,440 lbs of payload.

Inside, there’s room for up to five, along with lockable storage, an available Interior Work Surface, and Flip and Fold seats for maximum versatility. There’s also a suite of tech and safety features to make every drive a little easier.

With a starting price of $39,330, it’s easy to see why the F-150 is America’s best-selling pickup, and why it was awarded Best Full-Size Truck for the Money! 

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