3 Big Reasons to Test-Drive the 2021 Ford Escape

Drivers have plenty of choices when it comes to selecting their ideal SUV, yet the Ford Escape has emerged as a popular choice among motorists year after year. For that reason, we're proud to announce that the 2022 Ford Escape is now available at Mission Valley Ford. Here are some of the qualities and features that motorists love about this newly released vehicle. Basics About the 2022 Ford Escape The Ford Escape is a front-wheel drive compact SUV that is capable of seating up to five occupants, making it an ideal choice for many families. It features many trims and customization options, ensuring that motorists can purchase a vehicle that fits their unique needs. These options include performance changes, aesthetic changes, and more, which can dramatically impact the driving experience for Ford Escape owners. Safety Features One aspect of the Ford Escape that motorists love about the vehicle is its array of safety features. As a family vehicle, such features are particularly important as they enable Escape owners to protect both themselves and their families. A comprehensive set of safety features is standard across all 2022 Escape trims, including forward collision warning with automatic braking, land departure warning with lane keeping assist, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Additionally, motorists can purchase the Escape Titanium trim to take safety to the next level. The Titanium trim includes LED headlights which grant increased visibility, park assist, and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, ensuring the safety of motorists and their passengers in a greater range of situations. Quality of Life Features Another important aspect of a family vehicle is the capacity to keep the family comfortable and entertained. Fortunately, the Ford Escape's quality of life features is another shining aspect of the vehicle that motorists love. The 2022 Escape features a spacious interior, plenty of storage, and textured cloth upholstery to ensure that motorists and their families have plenty of breathing room. Additionally, the base 2022 Escape comes equipped with a 4.2-inch radio display and AM/Fm radio. Other trims grant Escape owners access to an advanced infotainment system featuring an 8-inch touchscreen display that makes use of Ford's latest Sync 3 infotainment interface. These features grant passengers access to a host of entertainment options, making riding along in the 2022 Escape an enjoyable experience for all. New Color Options Historically, one of the standout aspects of the Ford Escape is its array of customization options. The 2022 model features the comprehensive set of options of the previous year's model as well as a few new color options. These new colors include Atlas Blue, Flight Blue, and Iced Blue. As you can see, there's plenty to love about the new Ford Escape. Schedule a test drive at Mission Valley Ford and experience it for yourself! image via ford.com

For California businesses that depend on serious towing and hauling capability, diesel power is an important option. And if you've been waiting for a new diesel work truck, there's good news: Mission Valley Ford Trucks can now order and sell new diesel Ford trucks for California customers. The return of new diesel truck availability gives San Jose contractors, construction companies, landscapers, equipment operators, and other commercial customers another powertrain option when choosing their next work truck. The 2026 Ford Super Duty® lineup includes available 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engines, including a standard-output version with 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque and an available High Output version producing 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque. Yes, You Can Buy a New Diesel Truck in California California's truck regulations have created plenty of confusion around the future of diesel vehicles. But one important fact is easy to overlook: California's Advanced Clean Trucks regulation does not ban diesel-powered trucks. Instead, the regulation requires manufacturers of applicable Class 2b through Class 8 vehicles to sell increasing percentages of zero-emission trucks in California. For model year 2026, the required zero-emission sales percentage is 10% for Class 2b-3, 13% for Class 4-8, and 10% for Class 7-8 under the ACT schedule. CARB has also specifically stated that the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation does not prohibit the registration or operation of diesel-powered vehicles in California. That means California businesses can still have a diesel powertrain option when the job calls for it. Why Choose a Diesel Super Duty for Your Business? For many commercial truck buyers, the appeal of diesel is straightforward: torque. The 2026 Ford Super Duty offers two available 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engines. The standard 6.7L Power Stroke produces 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque, while the available High Output Power Stroke produces 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque. That kind of output can be useful when your truck regularly spends its day towing heavy trailers, hauling equipment, or moving substantial loads. For a construction company pulling an equipment trailer, a contractor towing a loaded gooseneck, or a business that spends long days working with heavy loads, choosing the right powertrain is about more than horsepower. The truck needs to match the actual work. The 6.7L Power Stroke Is Built for Heavy-Duty Work The 2026 Super Duty lineup gives buyers a choice between gas and diesel powertrains, allowing businesses to select an engine based on their workload. The available 6.7L Power Stroke diesel uses a 10-speed TorqShift® automatic transmission and includes a diesel engine exhaust brake. On the 2026 F-450® XL, the 6.7L Power Stroke is standard, while the High Output Power Stroke is available. For commercial customers, that matters because there isn't one definition of a "work truck." A truck used for daily commuting and occasional towing may have different needs than one that spends most of its life pulling trailers between job sites. Diesel vs. Gas: Which Truck Makes Sense? Diesel isn't automatically the right choice for every business. A gas-powered Super Duty can make sense for businesses that primarily haul lighter loads, don't tow frequently, or want a simpler powertrain choice for their particular operation. Diesel can be worth considering when high torque, frequent towing, heavy loads, and long-term commercial use are priorities. California Businesses Have More Powertrain Choices California's commercial vehicle market is changing, but that doesn't mean businesses have to choose a truck without considering their actual work requirements. Ford continues to offer gas and diesel powertrains across the Super Duty lineup, giving commercial buyers options for different applications. The 2026 Super Duty is available with 6.8L and 7.3L gas V8 engines as well as the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and High Output 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. For San Jose businesses, that means your next work truck can be selected around the job rather than simply choosing whatever powertrain happens to be available. Order Your New Diesel Ford Truck in San Jose If you've been searching for a new diesel truck in California, Mission Valley Ford Trucks is ready to help! Our focus is commercial Ford trucks, including heavy-duty model s designed for businesses that need serious capability. If the diesel configuration you need isn't currently sitting on the lot, our team can discuss ordering options and help you build a truck around your business requirements. The 2026 Ford Super Duty lineup includes F-250®, F-350®, and F-450® models with available Power Stroke diesel power, giving California businesses another option for towing, hauling, and demanding commercial work. Visit Mission Valley Ford Trucks to explore our commercial Ford truck lineup, search available inventory, or contact our team to discuss ordering a new diesel Ford truck for your business in San Jose, CA.

When you're buying a truck for your business, choosing the right vehicle is only part of the decision. How you finance that truck can also affect your monthly payments, cash flow, ownership plans, and ability to add vehicles as your business grows. If you're shopping for a Ford commercial truck, understanding the difference between commercial finance and retail finance can make the buying process easier. The right choice depends on how you plan to use the truck, who will own it, how long you expect to keep it, and what works best for your finances. Here's a closer look at commercial and retail financing and some of the questions to consider before choosing a financing option. What Is Commercial Vehicle Financing? Commercial financing is designed specifically around businesses purchasing vehicles for work. Ford Pro™ FinSimple® offers commercial financing and leasing options for businesses of different sizes, including commercial installment financing and commercial lease options. A Commercial Line of Credit can also give approved businesses the ability to finance or lease additional vehicles as needed. For a business that relies on trucks every day, commercial financing can provide a financing structure built around how the vehicle will actually be used. That's particularly relevant for contractors, construction companies, landscapers, electricians, plumbers, delivery businesses, and other operations that depend on work trucks to generate revenue. Commercial financing may also make sense when you're planning to purchase multiple vehicles or grow a fleet over time. Ford Pro's Commercial Line of Credit, for example, can allow an approved business to add vehicles without submitting a completely new application each time, subject to the program's terms and eligibility requirements. What Is Retail Vehicle Financing? Retail financing is the more familiar route for many individual vehicle buyers. Instead of financing the truck specifically as a commercial fleet purchase, the vehicle is financed through a traditional retail auto loan. Retail financing can make sense when you're purchasing a truck primarily for personal use, even if you occasionally use it for work. It may also be appropriate for certain small-business owners depending on how the vehicle will be titled, used, and financed. The important thing is not to assume that one option is automatically better. A business owner should look at the complete picture, including how the truck will be used and what financing structure fits the purchase. Commercial Finance vs. Retail Finance: What Should You Consider? The biggest question is simple: What job is the truck going to do? If you're purchasing a Ford Super Duty® to tow equipment to construction sites every day, carrying tools between customer locations, or building out a larger work fleet, commercial financing may be worth exploring. Ford Pro FinSimple offers commercial installment financing for businesses that want to own their vehicles, with terms of up to 72 months, as well as commercial leasing options designed around different usage and ownership needs. If you're purchasing a truck primarily as a personal vehicle and business use is secondary, retail financing may be a more appropriate place to start. Here are a few questions to ask: Is the truck being purchased primarily for business use? Will the vehicle be titled or registered in the business's name? Are you purchasing one truck or planning to add vehicles to a fleet? How many years do you expect to keep the truck? Will the truck have a commercial upfit or specialized equipment? How many miles will the truck travel each year? Is preserving business cash flow important? Would leasing or purchasing better fit your long-term plans? Your answers can help narrow down which financing route makes sense for your situation. Buying One Work Truck? Commercial Financing Can Still Be an Option You don't need to operate a fleet of dozens of trucks to consider commercial financing. Small businesses can also use Ford Pro financing solutions. A contractor purchasing a single F-250®, a landscaping company adding its first work truck, or an independent business owner replacing an older vehicle may all have different financing needs. Ford Pro specifically offers financing solutions for businesses of different sizes, including small fleets. That's one reason it's worth discussing your intended use with a dealership's commercial truck team before deciding how you want to finance the vehicle. Planning to Keep Your Truck for the Long Haul? Ownership plans can also influence the financing decision. Ford Pro describes Commercial Installment Financing as an option for business owners who expect to keep their vehicles for five or more years and want to own them at the end of the contract. Commercial financing can also accommodate certain add-ons, including eligible upfits and other products depending on the financing arrangement. That can be important for businesses investing in a truck that will be outfitted for a specific job. A service body, utility equipment, towing equipment, or other upfit can turn a standard pickup into a purpose-built work vehicle. What About a Commercial Lease? Buying isn't the only option. A commercial lease can make sense for businesses that want to structure payments around vehicle usage and replacement cycles. Ford Pro's CommerciaLease (TRAC), for example, is an open-ended lease option with terms ranging from 12 to 72 months. Ford notes that it can be useful for businesses expecting high mileage or heavy use, although the business remains responsible for the vehicle's residual value at the end of the lease. Whether leasing or purchasing makes more sense depends on your business's cash flow, mileage, replacement schedule, and plans for the vehicle. Start With the Truck, Then Build the Financing Around the Job There isn't one financing option that is right for every business. A company buying a single truck for occasional work has different needs than a contractor building a fleet of Super Duty pickups, and both are different from a business replacing vehicles on a regular cycle. At Mission Valley Ford Trucks, we can help San Jose-area businesses look at the available Ford commercial trucks and discuss financing options based on how those trucks will be used. From a single work-ready pickup to a growing commercial fleet, the goal is to find a vehicle and financing structure that fit the job. Visit Mission Valley Ford Trucks to explore our commercial truck inventory and learn more about your financing options. You can also view available new Ford trucks or contact our commercial team to start planning your next work truck.