Explore Klipnik’s comprehensive buying guides, comparisons, and reviews on used Ford vehicles, including the best years to buy and those to avoid.
“Is it worth it to buy a used hybrid?” That’s a question we hear quite often from used car shoppers, and it’s a good one. Hybrid models, with their superior fuel economy, obviously save you money at the gas pump. However, they…
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The Ford Focus has long been popular with used car buyers looking for an affordable small car that doesn’t skimp on features or utility. Since its 2000 debut, the versatile compact has delivered both in spades. It’s also thrown…
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What matters most when shopping for a used vehicle? Buyers typically consider how it drives, how safe or fuel-efficient it is, or how much it costs to maintain. But there’s another factor that can greatly influence each of these…
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Car safety is a top priority for most buyers, especially when considering a used vehicle. While safety ratings and crash test results from organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the …
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For those seeking a versatile and robust full-size pickup, the 2015 Ford F-150 remains a worthy contender in the used market. Its revolutionary aluminum body makes it lighter and more fuel-efficient than its predecessors — and…
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Reliability is a top concern for many used car buyers. Which makes sense. Most used cars no longer carry a factory warranty, so the owner is responsible for any repair bills. And they can add up. In fact, maintenance and repairs…
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Mix one part minivan, one part wagon, add a dash of SUV, and what do you get? Probably something like the Ford Flex. It’s the Blue Oval’s recipe for stylish family transportation for folks who want something a little different…
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Being equal-opportunity car enthusiasts, we at Klipnik love the idea of driving something that’s not only fun and relatively inexpensive, but also that doesn’t get as much time in the spotlight as its more popular peers. We’re…
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Buying a convertible seems like the very definition of frivolity. But that’s only if you buy one new. Used convertibles shed their values almost as quickly as they drop their tops. Combine that with the fact that their owners…
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For October 10, 2020, our used car find is not one but two great-looking examples of Ford’s famous sleeper sedan, the Taurus SHO. One is a first-generation 1989 model year with a 5-speed manual transmission and 46k miles. The…
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If you’re like most of us, you can count your car “collection” on one finger, so whatever you drive needs to do a lot of things well. It needs to get you back and forth to work without fail. It needs to keep your maintenance …
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For July 5, 2020, our used car find is this 53k mile 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1, which is listed on craigslist by a private seller in Longmont, Colorado, for $14,000. Here’s what makes this car special….
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The recipe for a successful American muscle car has always been simple. One part thunderous V8 engine. One part rear-wheel drive. Add a dash of attitude. Sprinkle in a low price. Stir vigorously until tires fry. Although the …
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Electric cars — whether battery-electric EVs with no gas engine at all, or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) that combine electric drive and internal combustion engines — are still a mystery to most Americans. Even in California, which…
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Trucks aren’t about beauty. But there are beautiful trucks. Trucks aren’t about comfort. But a comfortable truck is a better truck. Trucks are about work. And a truck that can’t work isn’t much of a truck. Evaluating the greatest…
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