3 Best Ford Vehicles for Families in 2016

Deciding on a new car for your family takes a lot of research and consideration. You want something that offers enough space for all of the kids and grocery hauls, but you don’t want to compromise on safety features or comfort either. If you’re in the market for a new family-friendly vehicle, consider the following Ford models designed with families like yours in mind:

Ford Edge

The 2016 Ford Edge is an affordable and stylish crossover that’s more athletic than its previous incarnations. There’s no third-row seating, which you should take under consideration if you have a larger family, but the space it does offer is comfortable and attractive with some of the best trims and materials in its class.

One of the best updates to the Ford Edge this year is adaptive steering technology, which improves both high-speed stability and low-speed maneuverability. Adaptive steering gives you greater control on both the highway and when crawling through school zones to pick up the kids. You can even opt for the dual-headrest DVD in the backseat to keep the family entertained on long trips.

Ford Flex

The 2016 Ford Flex offers seating for up to seven, making it a stylish, albeit unconventional, family hauler. Its low, boxy design is right at home in modern automotive design aesthetics, ensuring families have a more youthful alternative to the minivans of yesteryear. The Flex offers a variety of safety features, including an innovative first-, second-, and third-row Safety Canopy System with rollover sensor, so all of your passenger are protected in the event of an accident. One of the other great features on the new Ford Flex is its tumble seat backs and cushions, which allow the seats to face the rear when the vehicle is parked. Rear-facing seats are essential for tailgating, so if your family frequents the games, you’ll want to give the 2016 Ford Flex a second look.

Ford Explorer

The 2016 Explorer rides on the coattails of the popularity of its previous generations, and for good reason. The Explorer is a roomy vehicle that accommodates families of seven with plenty of cargo room to spare, and it’s been a juggernaut in the Ford lineup since it rolled off the assembly line in the early 1990s. The new Explorer isn’t as rugged as some Ford enthusiasts may like, but it boasts an exceptional ride comfort and impressive fuel efficiency for a three-row vehicle, making it a solid contender.

While most three-row vehicles offer enough seating for all the kids, they aren’t necessarily comfortable for adults. The 2016 Explorer can comfortably fit five adults in the front two rows, which is more than most seven- and eight-seat crossovers can say. It’s also one of the safest vehicles Ford makes, so it’s a great option whether you’re taking the kids to soccer practice or setting out on a road trip.

Deciding on the best family-friendly vehicle usually comes down to safety features and space, but Ford offers a variety of roomy crossovers and SUVs worth investing in.

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