The 2024 Ford Escape: Versatility for Every Adventure

Minnesota Is Calling Summer in northern Minnesota offers endless adventure. You might head up the Iron Range, chase waterfalls along the North Shore, or load up for a weekend at the lake. You need a vehicle that keeps pace with your plans. The 2026 Ford Bronco stands out among Ford SUVs for road trips. Discover your perfect match at Lundgren Motors Ford in Eveleth, MN, and contact our team today to start your journey. Why the Ford Bronco Is an Ideal Choice The Bronco is a genuinely versatile vehicle. It handles paved highways just as confidently as gravel paths. Offering up to seven G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain), the Bronco adapts to any road condition. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay© and Android Auto© compatibility pairs with a 12" touchscreen. The available built-in Wi-Fi keeps your passengers entertained all the way to Duluth and beyond. more Choosing the Right Trim for Your Adventure Plans The 2026 Bronco lineup gives families and adventure seekers plenty of options. Here is how a few trims stack up for warm-weather road trips. Bronco Big Bend The Big Bend is a fantastic family Ford SUV for everyday use. It seats five and includes the 300-horsepower 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. The available Mid Package adds heated front seats, dual-zone automatic temperature control, and rear parking sensors. Premium ambient lighting makes long drives feel refined while maintaining classic Bronco toughness. Bronco Badlands If your road trip includes a detour onto a forest service road, the Badlands excels. It features the HOSS 2.0 system, a front stabilizer bar disconnect, and up to seven G.O.A.T. Modes. Washout-capable rubberized flooring with drain plugs makes post-trail cleanup simple for any family on a Ford SUV adventure. Bronco Raptor For drivers seeking the ultimate Ford SUV for road trips, the Raptor delivers 418 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged 3.0L EcoBoost V6. It boasts 13.1" of ground clearance and up to 37" of water fording. The HOSS 4.0 system with FOX Live Valve semi-active dampers keeps the ride composed on both highway speeds and rocky terrain. Packing Smart Road trips rely on cargo space and passenger comfort. The four-door Bronco provides up to 35.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row with a hard top, and up to 38.3 cubic feet with the soft top. Removable doors and multiple roof options let you open things up on a warm afternoon. The standard MOLLE strap system and available 400-watt onboard power outlet create a highly practical package for weekend warriors. Start Your Adventure at Lundgren Motors Ford If you are mapping out a road trip through the Superior National Forest or seeking a dependable vehicle, the 2026 Ford Bronco lineup has a perfect trim. Ford SUVs for road trips provide exceptional experiences. The team at Lundgren Motors Ford in Eveleth, MN, is ready to help you find the right fit. Stop by to see the full Bronco lineup, explore packages, and build your ideal adventure vehicle today.

In most places, buying an SUV is about convenience. In northern Minnesota, it is more like selecting survival equipment with cupholders. That is exactly why the 2026 Ford Bronco® keeps finding homes around Eveleth. It fits the landscape in the same way a decent pair of winter boots fits February. Properly. Naturally. Without complaint. And unlike many modern SUVs pretending to be rugged because somebody added black plastic wheel arches, the Bronco® was engineered to get dirty on purpose. Why the 2026 Ford Bronco® Feels Built for Minnesota The Iron Range does not reward fragile vehicles. Roads freeze, thaw, crack, flood, and occasionally disappear beneath snowdrifts large enough to qualify as geological features. The 2026 Ford Bronco® thrives in precisely those conditions. Available Trail Control™ works almost like off-road cruise control, automatically managing throttle and braking while you focus on steering through deep snow, mud, or rocky terrain. Pair that with available locking front and rear differentials and the Bronco® starts behaving less like a normal SUV and more like a mountain goat with Wi-Fi. more The available HOSS suspension system also deserves attention because it gives the Bronco® remarkable composure on rough surfaces. Washboard logging roads. Frozen ruts. Spring melt trails. The chassis simply absorbs punishment and carries on. The Engine Lineup Has Real Personality Ford wisely avoided giving every Bronco® the same character. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost® engine already delivers a healthy 300 hp and 325 lbs. ft. of torque, which is more than enough for most drivers exploring northern Minnesota. But if you want something with extra muscle, the available Twin-Turbocharged 2.7L V6 pushes output to 330 hp and 415 lbs. ft. of torque. Then there is the Bronco Raptor®, which exists because Ford engineers occasionally wake up and choose violence. Its 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged V6 delivers 418 hp and turns gravel roads into personal amusement parks. Crucially, all that capability never makes the Bronco® feel intimidating. It still behaves predictably in town, on highways, and during daily driving. G.O.A.T. Modes Actually Earn the Name Most drive modes in modern vehicles feel invented by marketing departments after three coffees and a branding workshop. The Bronco’s available G.O.A.T. Modes™ genuinely change how the vehicle responds. Snow, sand, mud, Baja, rock crawl. Each mode alters throttle mapping, traction response, and drivetrain behavior in useful ways you can immediately feel from behind the wheel. For drivers around Eveleth, the snow setting alone can justify the Bronco®. Minnesota winters are rarely subtle, and having a vehicle engineered specifically for changing traction conditions becomes enormously valuable six months of the year. Open-Air Driving Completely Changes the Experience This is also one of the few SUVs left that still understands fun. The removable roof and doors transform the Bronco® during warmer months. One minute it is a capable winter machine clawing through February slush. The next it becomes an open-air trail explorer heading toward the Boundary Waters with camping gear strapped in the back. That dual personality is a massive part of its appeal. Current Ford® Offers Make the Timing Interesting Ford® is currently offering Employee Pricing for All on eligible new models, including the 2025 Ford Bronco®. Qualified buyers may also access available Ford Credit financing at 4.9% APR for 60 months. These offers run through July 6, 2026. For buyers already considering a Bronco®, the numbers become considerably more attractive right now. Find Your 2026 Ford Bronco® in Eveleth, MN The 2026 Ford Bronco® is not trying to imitate an adventure vehicle. It was built from the beginning for drivers who explore difficult places, harsh weather, and unpredictable terrain. That authenticity is exactly why it resonates so strongly in northern Minnesota. Visit Lundgren Motors Ford to explore available Bronco® models, compare trims, and schedule a test drive online.

Summer has a funny way of exposing a truck's strengths. It's one thing to commute to work on Tuesday. It's another to hitch up a camper before sunrise on Friday, load the bed with bikes and coolers, and point the grille toward northern Minnesota. That's where Ford's truck lineup earns its reputation. The full-size F-150® and midsize Ranger® are built for different jobs, but both deliver the capability to spend more time at the lake, on the trail, or around the campsite—and less time wondering if your truck is up to the task. more Ford® Trucks Built to Go Beyond the Pavement Capability means more than a headline towing number. It starts with a truck that's engineered to handle real work year after year. Ford® ranked as the No. 1 mainstream brand in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, while the F-150® earned Best in Segment honors for the second consecutive year. For drivers around Eveleth, MN, that's reassuring when your destination is miles beyond the nearest paved road. 2026 Ford F-150®: Built for the Biggest Toys If your summer plans involve a large travel trailer, a wake boat, or a pair of side-by-sides, the F-150® is in its element. Its engine lineup covers nearly every use case. The available 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 produces 325 hp and 400 lbs.-ft. of torque, the proven 5.0L V8 delivers 400 hp and 410 lbs. ft. of torque, and the available 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 raises the bar with 400 hp and 500 lbs. ft. of torque. Properly equipped, that 3.5L EcoBoost® configuration can tow up to 13,500 lbs. and haul up to 2,440 lbs. of payload, making it one of the most capable light-duty pickups available. Ford also focuses on making those numbers easier to use. Available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ automatically steers the truck into position while Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ simplifies reversing with a trailer attached. Add Pro Trailer Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch and available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, and long-distance towing becomes noticeably less demanding. If towing is high on your priority list, comparing our available Ford F-150® inventory is well worth your time. 2026 Ford Ranger®: Right-Sized for Weekend Escapes Not every adventure requires a full-size pickup. The Ranger® offers impressive capability in a package that's easier to maneuver through wooded trails, tight campgrounds, and everyday traffic. Its standard 2.3L EcoBoost® engine produces 270 hp and 310 lbs. ft. of torque, while the available 2.7L EcoBoost® raises output to 315 hp and 400 lbs. ft. of torque. For drivers who believe the quickest route to the campsite is the roughest one, the Ranger Raptor® answers with a 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 generating 405 hp and 430 lbs. ft. of torque, supported by FOX™ Live Valve dampers, locking front and rear differentials, and Baja mode for high-speed off-road driving. XL, XLT, and Lariat® models can tow up to 7,500 lbs. when properly equipped with the available Trailer Tow Package, enough for many campers, boats, and utility trailers. Available Trail Control™, selectable drive modes, and available 4x4 help the Ranger® stay composed long after the pavement ends. Technology That Helps You Enjoy the Trip A truck earns its keep long before the campsite comes into view. Available Ford Co-Pilot360® technologies help support driver awareness on long highway drives, while the available Ford Connectivity Package adds Connected Navigation and an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot capable of connecting up to 10 devices. It's the sort of technology that fades into the background until you need it—which is exactly how good truck tech should work. Take a Test Drive at Lundgren Ford Reading towing figures and capability specs is helpful, but the best way to decide between the F-150® and Ranger® is from behind the wheel. Visit us in Eveleth, MN, to test drive both trucks, compare their features in person, and find the Ford® pickup that's ready for your next summer adventure.