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2021 Ford Explorer MPG

2021 Ford Explorer MPG

What is the MPG of the Ford Explorer for 2021?

Learn more about the MPG of the Ford Explorer for 2021 at Gene Messer Ford Amarillo.

Glancing at most vehicles out there, they offer a big splash on the street, but, it may also have quite a lackluster interior. Out of all the vehicles available, an SUV should deliver in both categories and the 2021 Ford Explorer does this easily. The cabin design features room for seven passengers, a beautiful 10.1-inch LCD touchscreen, and a configurable digital instrument cluster. Its versatile outer appearance makes it easy to leave an impression on the road.


2021 Ford Explorer Miles Per Gallon
Trim Levels MPG Gas Tank Size Engine Specs
Explorer Platinum 18 City / 24 Highway 17.9 Gallons 365 Horsepower. 3.0L EcoBoost® Engine
Explorer King Ranch® 18 City / 26 Highway 18.6 Gallons 365 Horsepower. 3.0L EcoBoost® Engine
Explorer ST 18 City / 24 Highway 20.2 Gallons 400 Horsepower. 3.0L EcoBoost® Engine
Explorer Timberline 18 City / 25 Highway 18.6 Gallons 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine
Limited 21 City / 28 Highway 17.9 Gallons 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine (Standard), 318 Horsepower, 3.3L Hybrid (Available)
Explorer XLT 21 City / 28 Highway 17.9 Gallons 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine
Explorer 27 City / 29 Highway 17.9 Gallons 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine


2021 Explorer Gas Tank Size

What is the Fuel Tank Capacity of the 2021 Ford Explorer?

The 2021 Explorer has a gasoline tank size of 20.2 gallons, depending on the 2021 Explorer trim buyers purchase. The long list of optional Explorer models presents different fuel tank sizes as well, which matches the gas mileage each trim provides. Not only is gas mileage important to the daily use of any vehicle, but it also plays a position in the versatility of the Ford Explorer.

Explorer Driving Range

How Far Can the 2021 Explorer Go On a Tank of Gas?

The 2021 Ford Explorer has a driving range of over 510 miles, again, this driving range could be different based on the model. The base 2021 Explorer trim delivers a long driving distance and more available models bring more powerful engines that need some more fuel. A few 2021 Explorer models have more gas mileage with a smaller fuel tank size, so an efficient performance is assured.

What is the Engine Performance of the Ford Explorer?

2021 Ford Explorer Engine Performance

The 2021 Explorer uses a 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine that produces 300 horsepower, which is the standard engine option. Similar to the multiple models are available, there are also many different engine options as well. The 2.3L engine is the base engine however a 3.0L EcoBoost® is optional, and it could produce either 400 to 365 horsepower based on the model. Whatever the configuration, the 2021 Explorer drives impressively and boasts the gas mileage to back it up.


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Test Drive the 2021 Ford Explorer in Amarillo

Don’t wait another moment to experience the 2021 Explorer at your local Ford dealership in Amarillo. Visit us in person or online to schedule your test drive. Our helpful staff is standing by to help you get into the car, truck, SUV, or van of your dreams.


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2021 Ford Explorer MPG | Gene Messer Ford Amarillo

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DealerRater Feb 13, 2025

Very courteous. They are also very mindful of my time. Constantly in contact with me.

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Great service that was affordable and quick. Everyone was professional and helpful. The techs were very thorough. The charging station/work area for customers was very convenient

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DealerRater Feb 11, 2025

Very professional. Great service! It was prompt with great communication at all times drop off, during service and pickup.

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Worked very hard to make sure I had the best experience. The communication frequency was more than appropriate.

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DealerRater Feb 10, 2025

Super smooth transaction. Levi Thomas was very friendly and accommodating.thanks Levi! We really appreciate it.

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Five stars on the quick appointment especially on a Saturday to get my truck service on oil and filter change on The Works and everything that goes with The Works

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DealerRater Feb 9, 2025

Very polite and helpful keep you posted on the progress of your vehicle very professional

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Victor was our service person and did an excellent job. Courteous, knowledgeable and very prompt.

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DealerRater Feb 7, 2025

Service Adviser was very thorough in explaining 10 year service job and delivered on time!

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DealerRater Feb 7, 2025

Service was great. Timely and friendly. Great communication and very knowledgeable staff. They addressed my concerns even though remedies were not yet available for the electronics.

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DealerRater Feb 6, 2025

Professional and helpful as always. I highly recommend. All the people I've dealt with in the service department are great.

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DealerRater Feb 1, 2025

Cesar was amazing. I was kept informed throughout our service experience. Very professional service Department.

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DealerRater Feb 1, 2025

Good selection of inventory to choose from at any time. Car was prepped well before pick up and the salesman very prompt and ready to answer any questions. Even stayed late to talk to me and do a test drive.

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DealerRater Jan 30, 2025

Staff was very professional and super helpful. Alex and Dawn made sure I was taken care of.

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DealerRater Jan 30, 2025

Quick in and out. Always speedy service. Thanks Jeremy for all of your help. We appreciate you guys

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DealerRater Jan 30, 2025

Appointment was made as soon as available. Vehicle problem was addressed efficiently at a reasonable cost.

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DealerRater Jan 30, 2025

Great Dealership to buy from. Tyler is an excellent salesperson. And would buy again from them.

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DealerRater Jan 28, 2025

Dealer was prompt to schedule appointment on a timely basis and service provider was prompt in getting truck in at the time of appointment.

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DealerRater Jan 26, 2025

Had to get my wife’s expedition worked on. I dealt with Noah. Dude was on point, extremely informative with the issues and fixes, and his communication was top notch. If/when I need more work done either it’s on my wife’s car or my f350.. He is who I’m calling and dealing with.

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DealerRater Jan 23, 2025

Friendly; they took care of business. I had an appointment at 1500 and I got in and out quickly.

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DealerRater Jan 23, 2025

Was driving across the country when my service interval came up. They were able to get me in with just a couple days heads up. They were quick, and great to interact with. I’d use them again

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DealerRater Jan 22, 2025

I used the valet service since I didn't have a ride. They picked my truck up promptly and returned it promptly with all the work done very satisfactorily. Piece of cake!!

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DealerRater Jan 18, 2025

Very friendly and professional. Took care of my problem with no wait. Voluntarily check for warranty and found car still has a few months left. The battery was still good but a tracking device is draining battery in cold weather. They discontinued the device and there was no charge. Great group

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DealerRater Jan 17, 2025

Great service. The mobile service is good for seniors and all. On time and professional.

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DealerRater Jan 17, 2025

I bought my car at Gene Messer, get it serviced at Gene Messer & have repairs done at Gene Messer. I can’t ask for a better dealership for all my needs.

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DealerRater Jan 17, 2025

Gene Messer's service department is great. Everyone is very friendly and professional. I've never had any issues and I will continue to use them.

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DealerRater Jan 16, 2025

Fast courteous job well done. In and out as promised. Highly recommend Gene Messer Ford.

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DealerRater Jan 15, 2025

Very professional and courteous I would recommend this dealer . Dealership was clean and staff was helpful

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DealerRater Jan 15, 2025

Super service. Done by the time promised. Courteous and fun assistance. Will definitely use again!

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DealerRater Jan 10, 2025

Great fast service and courteous people Things went smoothly with no hiccups. Low pressure reccomendations

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DealerRater Jan 10, 2025

The dealership did not pressure me into buying a car at all. They made the process super easy. I had been shopping around for a while and Jimmy at the dealership mad it painless. From the time I pulled up, test drive the car, and drove away with my new car it was less than 3 hours.

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DealerRater Jan 10, 2025

Perfect experience. Taillight fell off the night before. Dealership was 1.5 miles away from hotel. Snow storm overnight may gave helped because I got in as essentially a walk in after calling to see if the had the part. Was on the highway without missing a beat.

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DealerRater Jan 8, 2025

Victor took good care of me in the service department and Noe gave me a ride home. Both men were extremely nice and made me feel valued. They got my truck back before promised. I’ll definitely come back again.

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DealerRater Jan 7, 2025

Great staff and great service. My family and I have relied on Gene Messer Ford the past few years and have yet to be let down.

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DealerRater Jan 7, 2025

My first time dealing Gene Messer Ford. Dawn was helpful and very kind. Alex explained what doing and why. Good young men

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DealerRater Jan 4, 2025

Very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very good

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DealerRater Jan 4, 2025

John was very professional and the guy that did the insurance was very helpful the pu had battery issues and they to auto natiom the fixed it for us thank for making our trade simple

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DealerRater Jan 3, 2025

Great service, great people, and a very good level of knowledge skill set and professional work

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DealerRater Jan 1, 2025

The guys at Gene Messer always do a great job. They are really very friendly.

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DealerRater Jan 1, 2025

They were great service and understanding from my sales man. I really appreciate all the work they did

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DealerRater Jan 1, 2025

Will go out of their way to heip. Everyone is friendly and respectful and helpful

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DealerRater Dec 31, 2024

Jimmy was easy to work with and the process was smooth and quick. Highly recommend.

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DealerRater Dec 29, 2024

The entire process was smooth. The staff specifically were great. They were helpful and polite during my time there.

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DealerRater Dec 28, 2024

Ryan my service advisor Is always helpful and takes good care of us. Thank you guys for taking the time and effort to maintain the vehicles we rely on. I can tell Ryan cares and should be acknowledged of his professionalism.

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DealerRater Dec 20, 2024

Good people and reliable service and they try to work with you in any situation

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DealerRater Dec 20, 2024

Me gusta mucho fueron muy atentos y terminaron rápido gracias nos veremos pronto en el próximo servicio

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DealerRater Dec 19, 2024

Great service salesman was on top of things a Dustin finance manager was easy to work with and explained things very well.

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DealerRater Dec 19, 2024

Efficient service from Gene Messer Ford Amarillo Tx. Ford F 1 5 0 Thank You

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DealerRater Dec 18, 2024

Very thorough in helping explain what was needed done for my vehicle and done in a timely manner. Very thankful for their help in taking care of me and my vehicle!

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DealerRater Dec 18, 2024

Best place ever!!! They were super helpful, I had some questions about my Ford Ranger they answered all of them and they treated me with respect and kindness. I think people should experience GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MAYBE LEARN FROM THEM!!!!!I went in for a oil change and they were absolutely wonderful. They offered me a ride home, they came and got me not only that my truck wasn't done so they took me to my grandsons school to pick him up. You tell me the last time anyone has done anything like that for you. Never in ...

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DealerRater Dec 18, 2024

They were polite and listened to what I needed for financial options for my company to purchase a vehicle.

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DealerRater Dec 17, 2024

Bruce from Messer Ford was amazing. First new car! The whole staff was understanding and patient. I would recommend them to everyone

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DealerRater Dec 17, 2024

Antonio and Dustin were great to work with and were very informative. Show room was very clean and impressive.

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DealerRater Dec 17, 2024

I liked that I was greeted at the service door by Ceasar. He was able to sign me in so there was no waiting.

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DealerRater Dec 16, 2024

From beginning to the end my experience was terrific. Chris Gabehart was the best. He was very attentive to my concerns 👍

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DealerRater Dec 12, 2024

The service department at this dealership is efficient and dependable. They are prompt in meeting my needs and I am satisfied with the work that they perform.

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DealerRater Dec 12, 2024

Great service! Very efficient. The technician that worked on this truck was highly knowledgeable and very efficient. Tech 201.

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DealerRater Dec 11, 2024

Great customer service, highly recommend , great price, great service, highly trained technicians and service advisor

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DealerRater Dec 10, 2024

The whole staff were very welcoming. I would strongly recommend your dealership for services work

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DealerRater Dec 9, 2024

The service rep was friendly and professional. He answered our questions thoroughly. I would recommend Gene Messer.

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DealerRater Dec 4, 2024

I had a great experience. Everyone was helpful and friendly. Levi was my salesman and he was amazing.

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DealerRater Dec 4, 2024

Dealer ship was clean and had plenty of vehicles to look at and where clean as well.

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DealerRater Dec 4, 2024

This place was amazing would %100 recommend!service was great and so what the salesman how helped me

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DealerRater Nov 28, 2024

Our last 2 vehicles were purchased at Gene Messer Amarillo. They are wonderful!! Antonio was our salesman both times. He did everything possible to make purchasing a vehicle so easy!!

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DealerRater Nov 28, 2024

I have always had good Svc at gene messer ford they are professional in every way

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DealerRater Nov 25, 2024

Your service department is and always are vey helpful on what your needs are and they have the courtesy to work with you on anything your vehicle needs and they always are trustworthy to have your vehicle serviced and ready for you pick it up on a timely manner kiddos to your service department specially to Mr Ruddy Ibarra and Jeremy C.

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DealerRater Nov 24, 2024

The appointment setting, reminders, and actual service was excellent. Their service was comprehensive and thorough.

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DealerRater Nov 23, 2024

Levi Thomas did an excellent job helping us pick a car. He worked to get us the most value for our trade.

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DealerRater Nov 23, 2024

Victor was excellent, need more men like him, good job. The dealership should be proud. thanks again.

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DealerRater Nov 23, 2024

Very good service and communication. Haven’t ever been taken care of the Gene Messer did today. Made it extremely easy!

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DealerRater Nov 23, 2024

Wasn’t expecting to purchase a car that day. Everyone was very helpful and gave me great feedback and advice. Ended up getting a new car and I love it.

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DealerRater Nov 22, 2024

Jeremy is doing a fantastic job. Excellent with customer service!! Seems very well versed in the Lincoln.

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DealerRater Nov 19, 2024

The service was excellent. We went without an appointment and got service completed in the time frame he told us. Got to use our points so the work was done at no charge!

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DealerRater Nov 19, 2024

Great service. Friendly and helpful staff. The business was clean and inviting. Everyone we met was polite and ready to help. We especially appreciated David Smith who took extra time to help us trade our vehicle. He stayed late and also gave us his card with a personal cell number. Very helpful to us!

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DealerRater Nov 18, 2024

Great service with friendly and helpful staff. They always take great care of my vehicle.

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DealerRater Nov 16, 2024

Great service and repairs were done in a timely manner. I Will recommend to others.

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DealerRater Nov 15, 2024

We just bought 2 cars from here and it was a great experience working with the salesman!

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DealerRater Nov 14, 2024

Great customer service. They keep me updated on the progress of the repairs. The cost was reasonable also.

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DealerRater Nov 13, 2024

Professional and attentive. Willing to work with me on a deal. Overall, a very good experience

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DealerRater Nov 13, 2024

Noah Mendez has been our contact he has done fantastic keeping us up to date

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DealerRater Nov 9, 2024

Always dependable and has a ride if I need. Also delivered my vehicle back home to me.

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DealerRater Nov 8, 2024

Great service on my Lincoln. Very professional and kept me up to date on what was done. Highly recommended.

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DealerRater Nov 5, 2024

Very professional. Always provide good customer communications. Listens to and respect customer. Provided above and beyond to allow me to view underneath vehicle when raised on lift so i could visually inspect. Supportive with good pricing. Provides discounts via text / appointments. Great service reps!!

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DealerRater Nov 2, 2024

It was quick and easy. They came to me and fixed the recall. Great job with little effort from me.

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DealerRater Nov 2, 2024

Ryan and team provided excellent service for my truck repairs. We were traveling through the area & had an emergency. He worked us in quickly & got us back on the road. Much appreciated!

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DealerRater Nov 1, 2024

Took my car in to be serviced and my advisor, Victor Celaya, outlined the process from checking in, getting me a ride back to my residence and having my car delivered to me when the job was completed. Everyone (Victor, the shuttle driver and the drivers who brought my car to me) was so nice. It is good to know that a business is customer focused and they are also nice and considerate. An enjoyable experience whether you’re a first timer or a longstanding customer. Keep up the good work!

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DealerRater Nov 1, 2024

Service was completed in a timely manner. J.C. Always puts the customer first to provide information on the repair so there are no surprises.

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DealerRater Nov 1, 2024

Did a Good job repairing a confusing problem. Worked hard and stayed in touch with me

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Facebook Jan 9, 2022

Got me in and out in pretty good time considering they were short handed. I like that fact that the service department is open on Saturday.

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Facebook Dec 19, 2021

Dustin Kidd helped us by our new Expedition and he was so great to work with!! Super helpful, honest and knowledgeable!!

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Facebook Dec 10, 2021

Friendly. Attentive service

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Facebook Dec 9, 2021

Excellent service every time

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Facebook Dec 7, 2021

We had an emergency and they help out so much..everyone is incredible helpful..thank you to CJ for going the extra mile…I would definitely go to the dealership if I needed anything done or to buy a new car…thanks again

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Facebook Nov 30, 2021

Great Service! Gary is always helpful

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Facebook Nov 28, 2021

I love my truck, and Misti Watson was so friendly and made the process a breeze!!

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Facebook Nov 18, 2021

Had a 9 o’clock appointment for an oil change and asked for the truck to be ready by 1:30. They called a little before noon and advised my truck was ready. Upon pickup everything was in order and I was in and gone within 5 minutes.

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Facebook Nov 17, 2021

Gene Messer Ford serviced my car in a very reasonable time. I used my FordPass rewards & it totally paid for my oil change!

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Facebook Nov 17, 2021

The people are always helpful and friendly. They answer your question.

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Facebook Nov 17, 2021

JC in the service department did a great job in getting in the problem diagnosed and fixed quickly thank you for your excellent service!

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Facebook Nov 11, 2021

Tyler Suarez is a great salesman!! He knew his stuff in the car I purchased. Was always keeping me up to date in what was going on and I did not wait long at all!! He had it all gases up and wash ready for me to drive off the lot!!

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