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The Ford F-150 is well known throughout the truck world. Not only does it show off with its "Built Ford Tough" personality, but it also comes with the strength, reliability, and affordability Fairhaven MA and beyond drivers are looking for. Now, in the 2022 model year, the Ford F-150 is getting ready to make an even bigger splash in the automotive world. It's introducing the all-new, all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning!

Why You'll Want a Ford F-150 Lightning in Your Grasp

Yes, you read that right.

Are you on the hunt for a new Ford car, truck, or SUV? Whether you'd like to purchase a brand-new Ford model or you'd prefer a pre-owned vehicle instead, you can now buy your car right from your New Bedford, Dartmouth, or Acushnet area home. How? By using the many online car buying tools available on our Empire Ford of New Bedford website. Here's what you can expect.

Find the Right Car for You

The first step in the car buying process is finding the vehicle that you'd like to purchase. Search through our new and…

Do you have a car that you're looking to sell? Did you buy a brand-new car in 2020? Have you been considering upgrading to a newer model? Today's car buying and selling climate is reaching new levels that may be extremely beneficial to you.

Some Used Cars May Be Worth More Than The Original Sticker Price

For the most part, when you buy a brand-new vehicle, you'll be losing about 20 to 25-percent of the sticker price within one year due to depreciation.

Whether you're interested in selling your old car for cash or you'd like to use it as a trade-in, our Empire Ford of New Bedford dealership will gladly buy your car from you. We are always looking for like-new cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans to add to our used car collection and pride ourselves on our no-hassle Empire E-Z Sell process.

How Does Empire E-Z Sell Work?

We have two ways we can purchase your vehicle, both of which keep the "easy sell and easy trade" philosophy. 

During the month of March, the 19th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of PFC Joseph J. Monte, the first Cape Verdean to receive the Purple Heart Medal.

Many New Bedford area residents may be familiar with the Monte Park Playground, which is located between Acushnet Avenue and S. Second St., in New Bedford, which is named after the war hero. In 1938, the city of New Bedford honored Joseph J. Monte by dedicating the playground to the veteran’s memory. “Since its creation, the historical site has provided…

During the month of April, the 20th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of George Gomes, a WWII veteran from New Bedford. Gomes not only served his country as a member of the United States Army during WWII, he also served the city of New Bedford, working as a firefighter for 26 years. Gomes was assigned to station #9, located on Ashley Blvd. and retired from firefighting in 1980. He was well known for his musical ability, as a talented drummer and singer. Gomes played for various local establishments…

While Ford has been slowly disintegrating their sedan lineup, they've been busy at work trying to add another option into the mix. The new Ford Fusion Active is set to be released within the next year or so and will be the active wagon you didn't know you needed.

Info On The New Ford Fusion Wagon

While nothing final has been released, we do know a few pieces of information about the new Ford Fusion Active.

• It will be a wagon version of the Ford Fusion and will include a mild lift, rugged overall look, and all-wheel drive…

If you're searching for a used car, truck, SUV, or van, you may have come across our used car inventory. Here at Empire Ford of New Bedford, we not only offer our Dartmouth area drivers an impressive collection of pre-owned vehicles, but our team is also available to help in any way we can.

Search Through Our Used Inventory To Find Your Like-New Vehicle

Our new inventory is filled with thoroughly inspected used cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans from multiple brands and makes. Some of these used car brands include:

• Used Ford
• Used Chevrolet
• Used Hyundai
• Used Nissan
• Used…