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As the most rugged and off-road-ready trim level offered for the 2025 F-series of trucks, the 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor takes to extreme challenges with confidence. 5 Impressive Aspects of the 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor 1. Stunning Performance and Strength The 2025 F-150 Raptor provides plenty of impressive performance with its two engine options: a high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that delivers 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque and a supercharged 720-horsepower V8 that generates 640 pound-feet of torque. This truck also boasts an 8,700-pound maximum towing capacity with the second engine and has plenty of features to simplify towing, like Trailer Sway Control, a trailer brake controller, and a trailer-steering feature called Pro Trailer Backup Assist. more 2. Seven Modes for Different Scenarios Four-wheel drive is standard in this rugged off-roader as are many other versatility-enhancing features, like the convenient terrain management system. This feature has seven selectable drive modes: Normal, Tow/Haul, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road, Rock Crawl, and Baja. Each mode provides optimized throttling, transmission shifts, traction settings, and suspension damping for optimized performance, and while driving at slower speeds, you can use this system alongside a cruise control-like system for off-roading called Trail Control, which is also standard. 3. Designed for Tough Work and Play The truck's exterior is ready for tough terrains and challenges with its high-strength, military-grade aluminum body, steel frame, 35-inch all-terrain tires, and heavy-duty skid plates. The vehicle's design itself, which has a wide stance and flared fenders, provides enhanced approach, breakover, and departure angles, which is perfect for taking on rocky or other uneven terrains. This ruggedness and versatility can also be noticed when performing work with a drop-in bedliner, retractable bed hooks, and different tonneau cover types all available. 4. Advanced Technology Throughout There's also plenty of impressive technology throughout the cabin as well, like the standard SYNC 4 infotainment system, which provides apps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, cloud-based navigation assistance with audible instructions, and the ability to multitask with its split-screen function. When you have a data plan, you can use the in-cabin FordPass Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to connect up to 10 devices to the internet, and an 18-speaker B&O Unleashed Sound System is also included. 5. Stylish and Plush Seating for All This edition's stylish and luxurious seating configurations and options are also sure to excite once you climb inside the truck, like the front bucket seats, which come with power adjustability, power lumbar support, and heating and ventilation settings. The rear seats also come with a heating setting, and all seats come in your choice of Recaro unique leather and Alcantara suede trim with Rhapsody Blue Accents or Recaro unique leather with Code Orange stitching. Contact us today at Rochester Ford in Rochester, MN to experience extreme performance that only the 2025 F-150 Raptor has to offer.

Few iconic American automobiles can harness the excitement and performance drivers find in the Ford Mustang. For decades, it has been one of the most coveted muscle cars, and the 2025 Ford Mustang will continue to excite pony car enthusiasts with a lineup of powerful engines, innovative safety and convenience features, and helpful infotainment and connectivity amenities. more 3 Standout Features of the 2025 Ford Mustang Road-Ready Power From Two Engine Options The first trait that comes to mind for many drivers considering the Mustang is its muscle car pedigree. The 2025 Mustang offers two engine options that strike a balance between raw horsepower and efficiency. The base engine is the 2.3-liter EcoBoost twin-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates 310 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds of heart-pounding torque. It is paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters. For those who want a larger engine, a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 is available on the Mustang GT trims, which offers drivers true muscle car performance. The V8 delivers 480 horsepower and 415 foot-pounds of torque put into action through either the 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission equipped with Rev Matching that allows drivers to exercise maximum control and precise shift timing. Innovative Safety and Convenience Features Just because the Mustang is built for speed doesn't mean that it has to sacrifice safety or convenience. Both considerations are embraced by the Mustang's many convenience features, including Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start, built-in Track Apps, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, a Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Column, an Electric Parking Brake, a Rear View Camera, and an Interior Trunk Release for easy access. The 2025 Mustang earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to its features focused on creating a safer driving experience. Those features include AdvanceTrac with Electronic Stability Control, Ford's Personal Safety System, the SOS Post-Crash Alert System, a Lane Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, and Rear Parking Sensors. Infotainment and Connectivity Amenities The Mustang is loaded with features that keep drivers connected, no matter where adventure may lead. The infotainment and connectivity features found in the Mustang include the FordPass Connect system, which provides vehicle occupants with data and media streaming access via a dedicated 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Other infotainment features included in the base trim Mustang include a 6-speaker Sound System with AM/FM Stereo and MP3 capability, the SYNC 4 system with a 13.2-inch Centerstack Touchscreen, a 12.4-inch Digital LCD Cluster with Information On Demand Message Center, a Voice-activated Navigation System with Pinch-to-Zoom capability, and multiple Smart Charging USB ports. The Mustang lives up to its iconic heritage with a modern-day muscle car that offers drivers precision power, innovative infotainment features, and superior safety. ​The best way to further explore the ​new Mustang is to ​experience its full range of features in person. Contact Rochester Ford in Rochester, MN, to schedule your test drive today.

Offering unparalleled heavy-duty performance and next-level technology for both work and play, the 2024 Ford F-350 SD easily tackles challenges and has all of these impressive key features that deserve a closer look. Heavy-Duty Reliability: The 2024 Ford F-350 SD Muscular Engine Options Along with an available 4x4 system, the 2024 F-350 SD offers four stunning engines that are ideal for work and play. The first is a 6.8-liter gas engine that delivers 405 horsepower, perfect for those who plan to use this pickup for everyday work tasks, while the other gas engine is a 430-horsepower 7.3-liter, if you need more output. Then, there's the 6.7-liter turbo-diesel engine, which comes as both a 475-horsepower regular version and a best-in-class 500-horsepower high-output variant. more Stylish and Rugged Outside Blending style and ruggedness, the truck's design is ready for work, with standard offerings that include a removable tailgate, pickup box tie-down hooks, and an available tailgate step for easy bed access. LED box lighting is also available, and the two standard front tow hooks can be complemented with other versatility-enhancing features in select trims, like a 12,000-pound-rated performance winch by Warn, skid plates, and off-road running boards. Plenty of Interior Comforts In the base model, the F-350 SD's cabin comes with standard convenience features that include split-bench seating in both rows, air conditioning, grab handles, and an electrochromic self-dimming rearview mirror. Select upper trim levels have power-adjustable pedals with memory, dual-zone climate control, and a stylish Miko suede headliner, while heated and ventilated front seats that fully recline, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are all available, depending on the trim. Technology for All Occasions The advanced tech features offered with this pickup take work and play to the next level, with the SYNC 4 infotainment system coming with voice control, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, and an available navigation function that has detailed maps. A Wi-Fi hotspot also comes standard, and the available Pro Power Onboard feature for the bed can tell you when you're approaching your payload capacity. The optional six upfitter switches and Pro Power Onboard electrical generator are also sure to be appreciated. Advanced Driver Assistance Among this pickup's many impressive standard driver-assist features you'll find Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control  for enhancing stability and the Rear View Camera to simplify trailering and parking. Upper trim levels come standard with Reverse Brake Assist, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with both Cross-Traffic Alert and trailer coverage, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Speed Sign Recognition, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection, and many other additional features. Contact us today at Rochester Ford in Rochester, MN to come experience the unparalleled strength and versatility of the 2024 F-350 SD during a test drive.