2026 Ford Explorer Active

I have purchased vehicles through other dealerships and hands down this has been the best experience i’ve had. The made the whole process easy. The sales team and finance team did a great job in communicating every step of the way throughout the whole process. If your looking to buy from here ask for Nick he will get you into the car your looking for.

There team with Service is fantastic. Awesome communication, prompt, and high quality work. They provided me 3 different loaner vehicles while my truck was in the shop, all brand new trucks! Sandie and Eric made the experience easy and friendly! Best experience I have had with a service center, ever!

I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a vehicle from Salinas Valley Ford Dealership, and I can confidently say that it was one of the best car-buying experiences I've had in a long time. My commute to work is approximately 160 miles round trip and I very much needed an EV to yield the most savings. I live approximately 27 miles away from the Ford dealership. I was skeptical if any dealership would handle sales over the phone as most dealerships preferred mantra is to get the customer in the dealer to make the sale. However Salinas Valley Ford definitely raised the bar with this aspect. Art and Francisco took note of my required commute and was more than willing to handle the sale over the phone. What stood out the most was the transparency and integrity of the dealership. There were no hidden fees or surprise costs. Francisco and Nick explained every detail of the pricing, financing options, and additional features, ensuring I fully understood what I was getting. In addition, they understood my budget and did everything they could to get close to it! This level of honesty is rare and greatly appreciated. The test drive was another highlight. Upon driving the vehicle there was a noticeable grinding noise coming from the center console and I have to admit this impacted my buyers confidence in purchasing the vehicle tremendously. However, Nick and Francisco assured they will do their part to handle the issue and perform the necessary repairs. A few days later after the repairs were made I purchased the vehicle. On day 1 of driving the vehicle the noticeable grinding noise came back! Francisco was quick to set up a service repair appointment and provided me with a loaner vehicle the same day. Sandi from the service team was very helpful in swapping out the loaner vehicle to something more fuel efficient as soon as she heard about my commute. Throughout the process she was very transparent and provided friendly reminders on the status of my vehicle. In addition to the outstanding service, the after-sales support has been exceptional. The team, especially Nick, at Salinas Valley Ford Dealership has followed up to ensure I am satisfied with my purchase and have been readily available to answer any post-purchase questions. It is these subtle yet impactful kind gestures that show the level of compassion and sincerity to others. It no longer feels like walking to a dealership, but rather a second home where I am met with “Welcome to the Ford family!” from all the team. Overall, my experience at Salinas Valley Ford Dealership exceeded my expectations. The combination of knowledgeable staff, transparent pricing, and exceptional customer service sets them apart from other dealerships. I highly recommend Salinas Valley Ford Dealership to anyone in the market for a new or used vehicle. They truly go above and beyond to ensure their customers are happy and well taken care