7 Reasons to Buy the 2023 Ford Escape PHEV

Whether you are looking for a workhorse, an upscale everyday family vehicle or an off-road adventure, the Ford F-150 Lightning has you covered! This award-winning Ford EV is also eligible for a $7,500 tax credit and applicable state plug-in rebates. The F-150 Lightning is available in four trim choices: Pro, XLT, Lariat, and Platinum. All Trims are available with two major packages: 1. Max Trailer Tow Package has extra cooling hardware for maximum towing capacity, requiring the 9.6 kW Pro Power Onboard system. 2. Tow Technology Package includes a surround-view camera, heated exterior mirrors, forward parking sensors, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, a trailer brake controller, onboard scales with smart hitch removal, and trailer reverse guidance. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro The Pro is a work-oriented model better equipped than other entry-level pickup trucks. The trim has 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, keyless entry, a Class IV trailer hitch, and a power front trunk lid (frunk). The Lightning Pro also has an electronic-locking rear axle, providing additional traction when you want to go off-road and drive on rugged terrain, such as dirt, gravel, mud or snow. The interior features dual-zone automatic climate control, vinyl floors, upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, and heated front seats. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT On top of the Pro’s features, the XLT trim has cloth upholstery, carpet flooring, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, under-seat rear storage, an LED light bar, running boards, and a center console with a fold-flat work surface. The optional XLT Equipment Group has 20-inch wheels, the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 system, the 9.6 kW Pro Power Onboard system, a heated steering wheel, intelligent access, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, LED box lighting, a power tailgate, a tailgate work surface, and a tailgate step. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Lariat trim has leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, LED cargo bed lighting, power-folding exterior mirrors, ambient lighting, rain-sensing windshield wipers, 20-inch wheels, and a power-sliding rear window. Lariat Equipment Group includes Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 with BlueCruise and Phone As A Key, a twin-panel moonroof, the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, heated rear seats, rear storage, and all of the features from the Tow Technology Package. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum As the name implies, the Platinum includes high-end features like premium leather upholstery, massaging front seats, heated rear seats, a twin-panel moonroof, aluminum and wood trim, and 22-inch wheels; the Platinum doubles as a luxury truck. It also comes with the Tow Technology Package and Max Trailer Tow Package as standard equipment. Visit South Bay Ford for a Test Drive We are located in Hawthorne right off the 405 and proudly serve all Southern California, including Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Santa Monica. We carry a comprehensive line of Ford vehicles, making us a good choice as your Hawthorne truck dealer. We also offer auto financing to help our customers purchase the car of their dreams. Call our sales team or come visit us in person.

While heavy-duty pickup trucks are still standard tools of the trade for contractors and people who move around equipment, the F-150 Lightning can also become your new family car. Given this electric heavy-duty pickup truck’s fantastic design, convenience and safety features, you, your family and your friends can travel in style and comfort. Practically Designed for Users The interior design is so practical and user-friendly. The doors have spaces for keys and phones. There are plenty of drink holders, two glove compartments, a big center console, tons of legroom and headroom. All Lightnings come with a crew cab. An adult can easily sit in the middle back passenger seat with child car seats on either side. Storage & Workspace More people means more stuff. You don’t have to worry because you can bring a lot of stuff on the road in an F-150 Lightning. In addition to the truck bed, the F-150 has added storage areas. Flip up the rear seats for functional storage spaces. You’ll also find a fabulous optional hidden lockable storage box that folds out from beneath the floor to stow your valuables. You also have ample center console space. Ford designers went all out to enable you to even work from your truck. Get this, the gear selector can motor down into a completely flat position, and the top of the console folds out to reveal a big, flat work surface to use, like a desk for working on your laptop and laying out papers. Mega Space Frunk This is the actual name of the F-150 Lightning front trunk. If you haven’t seen a frunk yet, it’s a blend of front and truck and refers to storage space in the front of the vehicle. Electric vehicles don’t have combustible engines, so there is open space in the front under the hood. The F-150 Lightning has 14.1 cubic feet of space in the frunk. To help you envision the roominess, did you know that a 14 cubic foot freezer can hold more than 250 pounds of food? It even has a drainable underfloor, which can double as a food or beverage container. The frunk is large enough to fit two carry-on bags, two golf club sets, and more. If you carry something heavy in the frunk, you can secure it with the four heavy tie-downs in each corner. There are so many ways to use the frunk – you can even use it as a sitting area at your kid’s soccer matches. Plenty of Power This is the Ford F-150 Lightning, so the frunk delivers on its Mega-ness with four 120V electrical outlets, USB-a and USB-c ports. You can plug in toaster ovens, air pumps, charge scooters, and electric bikes – the possibilities are endless. But wait, there is more. The F-150 Lightning Pro turns into a mobile generator with Pro Power Onboard. Pro Power delivers 9.6kW in the bed with four 120V outlets plus one 240V outlet. You also have the ability to customize your range reserve, giving you the control to make sure you have plenty of charge to get back home. Ford Family Fun & Safety Since the Lightning is an EV, it provides a smoother, quieter ride. Ford switched out the rear axle with an independent rear suspension to accommodate the electric battery, and you have a nice, quiet ride without the mechanical valves, fans and gears of traditional combustion engines. Of course, the F-150 Lightning comes with Ford’s impressive safety features like lane keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind spot warning and more. Best Deals at South Bay Ford The 2023 Ford F-150 has widespread appeal, whether you're looking for a workhorse, an upscale everyday family vehicle or an off-road adventurer. This truck can do it all. Come see us at South Bay Ford just off the 405 in Hawthorne for a test drive you’ll never forget! Contact our team for questions.

Consumer Reports named Ford’s BlueCruise its top-rated active driving assistance system this year. With Ford’s high safety standards and innovative technology, the future of driving isn’t just about electrification. It's about automation. Want to keep up with the latest and greatest? Ford’s BlueCruise assistance system can help! Keep reading to find out how! What Is BlueCruise? One innovative and most advanced feature of the Ford lineup is the highly-anticipated BlueCruise technology. But what is it exactly? BlueCruise is an active driving assistance (ADA) system. ADA uses your car’s adaptive cruise control (ACC) to manage speed and lane centering assistance (LCA) to control steering. ACC is the advanced form of cruise control that brakes or accelerates to keep your car a set distance from other vehicles in your lane. While LCA is the steering support to keep your car at or near the center of the lane. BlueCruise allows for true hands-free driving on prequalified sections of divided highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones that make up over 130,000 miles of North American roads. BlueCruise uses blue lighting on the digital instrument cluster to indicate when you are in a hands-free Blue Zone. Ford’s BlueCruise continues to evolve with updates sent directly from Ford to ensure you get the best experience, just like the automatic updates on your mobile phone. What are the Benefits of BlueCruise? The safety benefits of BlueCruise are paramount. 94% of serious crashes are due to human error; lane assist technology and crash prevention help to save lives and reduce injuries. Reduces stress Ford is enabling a new way of collaboratively driving with the technology in your car, making it safer and more comfortable, leading to less stress while driving. BlueCruise can allow drivers to relax their grip and periodically let go of the steering wheel. Your car can maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and can keep you from crossing over a lane into opposing traffic. Enjoy the scenery Southern California is one of the most beautiful places in the world! With driving assist technology, you can look at our stunning landscapes, architecture and people. But remember, this is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Which Ford Models Have BlueCruise? The 2023 Ford Models with BlueCruise currently available include: • 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV • 2023 Ford Expedition • 2023 Ford F-150 • 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Blue Skies Ahead for BlueCruise Ford’s BlueCruise technology continues to refine the use of sensors, cameras, and radar to detect and respond to your vehicle’s surroundings, providing a safer and more convenient driving experience. We strive to eliminate human driver error while creating more time and space for what truly matters in life. We hope that in the future, this technology can even improve the mobility of those who cannot currently drive due to age, disability, or other factors.