Best Ford for Back to School

Back to school season is upon us, and you might be in the market for a fresh set of wheels to make the daily commute from Birmingham a little easier. Whether you’re bringing your kids to Arcadia Elementary every day or sending a freshly licensed teen driver to Central High, your team at Tuscaloosa Ford is ready to help you find the right car for the right price. Check out the best Ford vehicles for families, high schoolers, and college students heading back to campus this fall in the guide below! 

What’s the Best Ford for Families? 

If you’re looking for the best vehicle for back to school at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary or Eastwood Middle School, there are lots of good options in the Ford SUV lineup. You can fit five to eight passengers for carpool, with room for all their backpacks and school supplies in the trunk! Consider these SUVs if you’re looking for the best Ford for families like yours: 

• Ford Edge – A stylish 5-passenger SUV that offers stellar driving dynamics and advanced safety features. 
• Ford Explorer – A sporty mid-size SUV with seating for 7, a minimum of 18.2 cubic feet of cargo space, and plenty of capability for family adventures over the weekend. 
• Ford Expedition – A full-size 8-passenger SUV with 20.9 cubic feet of trunk space and creature comforts in every row. 

What’s the Best Ford for Students? 

If your teen just got their license and you’ll be sending them to Northridge High on their own, you want to send them in a vehicle that you know is safe. Likewise, if you’re a college student at the University of Alabama or Shelton State Community College, you need a reliable vehicle that will get you to campus on time every day. 

Ford has plenty of great options in the new SUV lineup, but if you’re on a budget, you can also find some solid options in our under $15K inventory!

The Best New Fords for Students: 

• Ford Escape – A small, campus-friendly SUV with seating for 5, flexible cargo storage, and excellent maneuverability when parking is tight. 
• Ford Bronco Sport – A sporty small SUV that’s easy to drive around Bessemer, with versatile capabilities for weekend fun. 

The Best Used Fords for Students: 

• Ford Fiesta – This is a small hatchback that’s perfect for new drivers and busy students! 
• Ford Focus – Available as a sedan or hatchback, the Ford Focus is small and easy to drive, with advanced safety features in late-generation models. 
• Ford EcoSport – A subcompact crossover with great cargo storage and a conveniently small exterior size. 

Get a Great Deal On a Back-to-School Vehicle at Tuscaloosa Ford!

We can help you find your best vehicle for back to school at Tuscaloosa Ford. Contact us to plan a visit to our dealership, or feel free to stop by whenever you’re in our neighborhood! Our team will get to know you and your needs so they can get you into the right back-to-school vehicle for the right price.