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Are you on the hunt for a full-size SUV for your next daily driver? Well, if so, we here at Cleburne Ford think you may well find your perfect pairing in ours, the 2017 Explorer.

And why's that, you wonder?

Allow our friends over at MotorWeek to explain; their evaluation of the Explorer is as follows:

The Explorer's entry-level engine -- a 3.5-liter V6 -- is straight-up superb.

Coupling with a six-speed automatic transmission, the base six-banger turns out a terrific 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. It is available in both front- and all-wheel-drive formats.

And we…

It always pays to use caution when purchasing a used car, but that is never truer than after a serious flood. Hurricane Harvey displaced thousands of Texans, destroying homes and cars. We've been inspired by how communities have banded together to help, providing relief and aid to those affected—but we have also increased our scrutiny about pre-owned cars coming into our inventory.

The dangerous thing about flood damage is, it can be easy to hide. Shampoo the stains out of the upholstery, rinse the mud off the paint, and it looks good as new.

The problem is, all…

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine. That's 460 horsepower under its hood. That kind of power can get uncomfortably loud for the people around you. Luckily, Ford is the kind of company that thinks of everything.

The Mustang GT, in addition to its V8 engine, has new "Quiet" features: Quiet Start and Quiet Exhaust.

No matter how hard you try, are there always streaks left behind on your Ford's windshield? The problem might be the cloth you're using. You might be using the wrong towel to dry your car's paint, too.

As Larry Kosilla of Autoblog Details explains, you want to use microfiber towels to get the best results on any detailing job.

What is Microfiber?

Microfiber towels are made of a blend of polyester, which gives the towels scrubbing power, and polyamide, which makes them absorptive.

Each fiber is about 60 to 100 times smaller than a hair on your…

Is the 2017 Fusion the most impressive midsize sedan we here at Cleburne Ford have ever encountered?

We'll put it to you like this: if the Fusion isn't already at the top of that list, it's likely that it will be soon.

And since we recognize that such a statement calls for some context, we now suggest you scope the clip below. Link up with AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai, as she enumerates some of the Fusion's choicest qualities:

No doubt one of our favorite engines throughout the Fusion lineup, the mid-level turbocharged 2.0-liter…

At first blush, the 2017 Ford Raptor is formidable to behold. Of course, it has to be. Riding on giant wheels with a muscular frame and unique styling and gear vetted specifically for use on the trails, its purpose is clear. Yet, as it often is with such mighty beasts, their true beauty lies in the little devilish details.

If we’ve learned one thing about the Ford Escape since its inception, it’s that it’s a long distance runner in every sense of the word. In short, the mantle of the Blue Oval’s top selling compact crossover is one of enjoying the journey as it comes, rather than sprinting to the finish. So it comes as no surprise to us that for the 2017 refresh, Ford has refined these qualities to be better than ever.