Ford has the prestige of offering reliable vehicles packed with features, top-notch capabilities and an award-winning reputation. And the 2021 model lineup is no different since all of the cars, SUVs, trucks & vans we have in stock won at least one prestigious accolade with many winning multiple.
Our brand also earned a couple of recognitions as part of IHS Markit's 25th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards including Overall Loyalty to Make for the 11th consecutive year, with Ford winning this specific honor 20 times in total, and African American Market Loyalty to Make. The organization defines loyalty as a household that owns a new vehicle returns to the market to buy or lease another new vehicle from the same make, model or manufacturer.
Crossovers & SUVs
2021 Ford EcoSport’s Deepview True Cost Award
We Predict named the 2021 Ford EcoSport as the best-ranked compact SUV as part of their inaugural Deepview True Cost Report. Beating out popular models in North New Jersey like the 2021 Chevy Trax & 2021 Honda CR-V, the EcoSport won because it offers the lowest service & warranty costs according to actual service records factoring in the following:
- Maintenance
- Unplanned repairs
- Warranty & recalls
- Service campaigns
- Diagnostics
- Software updates
2021 Ford Edge Awards
One of the safest vehicles on the market is the 2021 Ford Edge, as evident by receiving a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA based on its performance in frontal, side & rollover collision testing. This model was also named an IIHS Top Safety Pick based on getting the following ratings:
- Good in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength & head restraint tests
- Advanced or superior for front crash prevention in both vehicle-to-vehicle & vehicle-to-pedestrian situations
- Acceptable or good for the headlights
2021 Ford Explorer Awards
Like the Edge, the 2021 Ford Explorer got a NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating and was also named as a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS for scoring the highest ratings across the board. This is thanks to the use of pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking and LED projector headlights with curve adaptiveness and high beam assist to help prevent accidents.
2021 Ford Escape Awards
Not only did the 2021 Ford Escape earn a NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating and an IIHS Top Safety Pick rating, Good Housekeeping named this crossover as their Best Hybrid SUV Plug-In. The magazine boasted about the following aspects offered on the Escape Plug-In Hybrid:
- Spacious interior that provides an engaging & comfortable ride
- Responsive & stable handling resulting in easy maneuverability
- The intuitive SYNC infotainment system
- Standard safety tech like forward collision warning & lane keeping assist
- Stellar cargo capacity
2021 Ford Expedition Awards
Starting with the accolades we already spoke about, the 2021 Ford Expedition has a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and took home the IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Award in the Full-Size Utility segment. This model also took home the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award in the Full-Size SUV class for the 3rd year in a row because of things like its head-turning design, minivan-style conveniences and powerful 3.5L twin-turbo V6.
Speaking of being a Best Buy, Consumer Guide Automotive also gave the Expedition that recognition over models in the Large SUV segment like the 2021 Nissan Armada, 2021 Toyota Sequoia & 2021 Dodge Durango. Here are the factors the organization uses to determine their Best Buys:
- Price
- Features
- Performance
- Accommodations
- Fuel economy
- Reliability records
- Resale value
2021 Ford Bronco Awards
We’ll be speaking about both the 2021 Ford Bronco & Bronco Sport in this section. For starters, the Bronco Sport was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS and the Bronco beat out nearly 10,000 entries to get the iF Design Gold Award 2021 to indicate that it’s one of the top 75 pinnacles of design globally across numerous disciplines and industries.
The Ford Bronco Sport is also on Autotrader’s list of Best News Cars for 2021 because of its combination of superb drivability on & off the road, affordability and tangible features that back up its rugged aesthetic. This model also took home the Best Small Utility honor as part of the 2021 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards for its capability to go over any terrain thanks to its use of the Escape’s chassis.
Last but not least, the Bronco Sport is also ranked as the highest on the Car Connection’s list of Best Small SUVs, having a half point higher ranking than its nearest competitor. The competition on this list consists of:
- Hyundai Tucson, Kona & Venue
- Kia Sportage
- Nissan Rogue Sport & Kicks
- Mazda CX-30 & CX-3
- Buick Encore GX
- Jeep Renegade
- Chevy TrailBlazer & Trax
- Fiat 500X
2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Awards
The most award-winning vehicle in our lineup is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The most prestigious one being the 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. This SUV got more combined votes than the other 2 finalists (2021 Genesis GV80 & 2021 Land Rover Defender) for bringing sportiness in the electric car market in design & performance.
Car and Driver not only put the Mustang Mach-E on its Editor’s Choice list, but gave this model the magazine’s first-ever Electric Vehicle of the Year Award. for its driver engagement, indisputable value & practicality, fun driving experience and fulfilling its mission better than any of its competitors that consist of:
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance, Model Y Performance & Model S Long Range Plus
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
- 2021 Polestar 2
- 2021 Nissan LEAF PLUS
- 2021 Kia Niro EV
- 2021 Audi e-tron
- 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S
- 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge
The Ford Mustang Mach-E also earned Best Electric as part of Parents Magazine’s Best Family Cars of 2021. That’s because of its quiet & smooth ride, ability to go up to 305 miles without a charge & space to fit up to 3 car seats in the back that provides lots of headroom.
Other accolades earned by the Mustang Mach-E that got on Autotrader’s list of Best Electric Cars for 2021 include:
- IIHS Top Safety Pick
- Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems and 10 Best Interiors
- Edmunds Top Rated Luxury EV
- Good Housekeeping's Best Electric Compact SUV
- Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021
- The Car Connection’s Best Car to Buy, Best Crossover to Buy, Best Electric Vehicle to Buy and Driver's Choice Best Performance Car, Best Green Car & Best Looking Car
- MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards Best of the Year & Best Eco-Friendly
- Hispanic Motor Press EV Car of the Year
- Floridant Electric EV of the Year with a Latin flavor
- AutoGuide Utility Vehicle of the Year & Green Vehicle of the Year
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Cars, Trucks & Vans
2021 Ford Mustang Awards
Car and Driver also put the 2021 Ford Mustang & Mustang GT500 on their Editors’ Choice list due to their compelling mix of image, style, performance & driver satisfaction. Other accolades that this pony car received this year include:
- Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy in the Sporty/Performance Car category
- The Car Connection’s Best Convertible to Buy
- IHS Markit’s Automotive Loyalty Award in the Sports Car category for the 2nd year in a row
- NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
2021 Ford Ranger Awards
Kelley Blue Book has named the 2021 Ford Ranger as the Best Midsize Pickup Truck as part of their 5-Year Cost to Own Awards since it offers the lowest total amount of vehicle-related costs during the first 5 years of ownership compared to other models in its class. In addition, this model also was put on their 10 Best Overall Resale Values of 2021 list due to retaining the highest percentage of its original MSRP.
The Ranger also earned the top spot on the We Predict Deepview True Cost Report, beating out the 2021 GMC Canyon & 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Across the pond, this Ford received the Best Pickup accolade as part of the Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2021 due to its spaciousness inside the Double Cab model, off-road capability & SUV-like feel behind the wheel.
2021 Ford F-150 Awards
There are several recognitions on the 2021 Ford F-150’s mantle including the prestigious North American Truck of the Year award since it beat the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX & 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave in dominant fashion due to its combinations of innovations, features, capabilities, comfort & style.
Kelley Blue Book also gave the F-150 two accolades, the first being Best Full-Size Pickup Truck in their Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The second is being the Best Buy Award winner in the Pickup Truck - Full-Size segment, an achievement this model got 7 years in a row from the organization.
Other awards given to the Ford F-150 for 2021 include:
- Edmunds Top Rated Truck
- Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems for the hybrid powertrain
- An AutoTrader Best New Car for 2021
- MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best Full-Size Pickup
- Hispanic Motor Press Pick-Up Truck of the Year, beating out the 2021 Chevy Silverado & 2021 Ram 1500
- AutoGuide Truck of the Year
2021 Ford Super Duty Awards
Speaking of award-winning trucks, the 2021 Ford Super Duty also hauled off with some big ones. Besides having one of the 10 Best Overall Resale Values of 2021 according to Kelley Blue Book, the accolades that this pickup family won include:
- IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Award in the Heavy-Duty Pickup segment
- Best Ranked Large HD Pickup in the We Predict Deepview True Cost Report, with the F-250 winning over the 2021 Ram 2500 & 3500
- Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Award in the Full-Size 1-Ton Pickup category going to the F-350 XL 2WD SRW
2021 Ford Transit & Transit Connect Awards
If you’re looking for a commercial van, you’ll be happy to know that the 2021 Ford Transit received the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award in the Full-Size Van class for its long list of standard driver-assistance features, the quiet & updated interior with multiple cabin configurations and impressive handling. Lots of businesses enjoy the Transit, as evidenced by the 1 millionth model being produced this year.
Like the Super Duty, the 2021 Ford Transit Connect received the Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Award. The XL LWB model won this honor in the Small Commercial Passenger Van segment based on the following cost of ownership factors:
- Depreciation
- Fees & taxes
- Financing
- Fuel Insurance
- Maintenance
- Opportunity cost
- Repairs
2021 Ford Chassis Cab Retains Value
Last but certainly not least, the 2021 Ford Chassis Cab took home the multiple PriceDigests Highest Retained Value Awards, which are powered by The Truck Blue Book, because of their ability to hold their worth the most over a 5-year period. These commercial vehicles are the ones that won:
- Ford F-250 in the Light Duty Regular Cab and Chassis category having a 59.28% 5-year retained value
- Ford F-350 in the Light Duty Crew Cab and Chassis category having a 50.09% 5-year retained value
- Ford F-550 in the Medium Duty Crew Cab and Chassis category having a 58.25% 5-year retained value
Contact Salerno Duane Ford today to learn more about any of these award-winning vehicles or to schedule a test drive at our dealership!
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