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SUVs are one of the most popular vehicle types in America. Whether you're a family driver or just someone who likes a car that can do a little more, they provide an excellent alternative to sedans, trucks, and other more specialized vehicles. If you need a good example of an excellent SUV, look no further than the 2017 Ford Explorer.

When your family starts to get bigger and you're in need of a larger vehicle to accommodate everyone comfortably, look no further than the 2017 Ford Explorer! The Sanchez family absolutely loves their Explorer XLT thanks to the gorgeous styling, the spacious cargo area that can expand up to 81.7 cubic feet, the SYNC infotainment system for music and connectivity, the safety of the rearview camera, and so much more. Check out what they have to say in the video below:

 

The Ford F-150 series is well known for being one of the toughest trucks on the market. Now, as reported by AutoNews.com, Ford will be releasing a new version of the truck designed especially for police. The new F-150 Police Responder will be a variant of the highly anticipated 2018 Ford F-150.

Ford vehicles are already fuel efficient. But believe it or not, there are some things you can do to give your gas mileage a boost. From driving habits to maintenance suggestions, here are a few tips for Salem drivers from Salem Ford.

• Pack less: Your engine has to work harder to carry the extra weight you put in your vehicle, and that means it uses more gas. Give your engine a break by packing less.
• Slow down: Likewise, the faster you go, the harder your engine has to work because of wind resistance. Slow it down a bit to reduce…

Did you know that 94 percent of car crashes involve human error? Most collisions are not caused by mechanical failure, like the brakes suddenly giving out—they are because someone behind the wheel wasn't paying enough attention, or made a mistake.

It used to be that there wasn't much automakers could do about human error. All they could do was to build machines better able to survive a crash, and protect occupants inside. Today, computers are changing everything.

The 2017 Ford Fusion, for example, is available with a feature called Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.

A road trip is going to be something that you will want to properly prepare for. There are many people who have had the unfortunate experience of realizing that they did not plan in accordance to exactly what they needed on their road trip. As a result, what ended up occurring was they either needed to go back to retrieve the forgotten item from their home, needed to purchase it from the store while in the road, or they simply did without it, thus, reducing the quality of their road trip to an extent, as they had initially planned to…

Rotation matters when it comes to your tires! You need to rotate your tires every six months at most in order to preserve their longevity. Sometimes even more if you happen to be a high mileage kind of person. By rotating them about every 6,000 miles you will evenly wear out the tread continuously at the same time. Maximizing the amount of usage for each tire. Not only will this make it easier to just get all new tires together at once and you save on multiple trips to the store. Because time is money! You also get your…

Are you a "severe" driver? You might be, and not even know it!

What the heck is a "severe" driver? It's not as bad as it sounds. Basically, your driving may be considered severe if you do a lot of driving in dusty or muddy conditions, if you drive in mountainous terrain, or if you drive at prolonged higher engine speeds. Your driving may also be classified as severe if you drive in stop-and-go traffic, or drive in extreme temperatures.

So what do you need to do? A vehicle maintenance checklist is in order and your car will require…

If you own your own business and have to transport products and goods, you know just how hard that can be with a small car or even an SUV! Or maybe you enjoy DIY projects and there just is no space to drive around your larger projects, such as a dresser! Rest assured, Ford has you covered! With the new 2017 Ford Transit Connect, you will have enough space for all of your business needs, your DIY projects and then some! You can even make it your mobile business card with your businesses name and logo on the side! Don…