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Ford Financing: What To Know in 2026

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If you aren’t sure where to find the best Ford financing, you’re in the right place. And if you have visited a dealership but aren’t sure if your current loan offer is competitive, we can help with that, too. 

Before you accept the first loan offer you get, review your options for financing a new or used Ford vehicle. Compare any quoted payments you get to the averages listed below for Ford cars based on your credit score. 

How do your Ford payments compare to the average?

Estimate your monthly payment

Use the LendingTree auto loan calculator to determine how much car you can afford.

We analyzed data from trusted sources like KBB.com and Experian to estimate average Ford monthly payments based on credit scores.

Here’s how to use this LendingTree guide to help you shop for a good deal on a Ford loan.

1. Check your credit. You’ll need to know your credit score to use our guide. Don’t know your score? Check your credit for free with LendingTree Spring.

2. Compare monthly payments. Find your credit score and Ford model in the tables below and compare your quotes with our estimates. If you don’t see your preferred model, choose the one with the closest manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).

Why do people with excellent credit have higher payments?

Car buyers with better credit tend to choose shorter terms. They’ll have higher monthly payments but pay less interest over time.

Learn more about how we calculated average monthly Ford payments.

Estimated average monthly payments for new Fords

ModelStarting MSRPMonthly payment (501-600 credit score)Monthly payment (601-660 credit score)Monthly payment (661-780 credit score)Monthly payment (781-850 credit score)
2026 Ford F-150$39,330$662.75$595.20$560.10$584.21
2026 Ford Escape$30,350$484.08$434.74$409.10$426.71
2026 Ford Ranger$35,245$581.47$522.21$491.41$512.56
2026 Ford Mustang$32,320$523.27$469.94$442.23$461.26
2026 Ford Explorer$38,465$645.54$579.74$545.55$569.04

Estimated average monthly payments for used Fords

ModelFair purchase priceMonthly payment (501-600 credit score)Monthly payment (601-660 credit score)Monthly payment (661-780 credit score)Monthly payment (781-850 credit score)
2020 Ford F-150$18,377$350.28$308.79$272.76$266.47
2020 Ford Escape$11,122$173.82$153.23$135.35$132.23
2020 Ford Ranger$17,318$324.53$286.08$252.70$246.88
2020 Ford Mustang$17,794$336.10$296.29$261.72$255.69
2020 Ford Explorer$16,575$306.45$270.15$238.63$233.13

Ford finance options

If you aren’t happy with your current auto loan offer compared to our hypothetical borrowers, you may have other options. Everyone has an individual credit profile, so there’s no one type of financing that’s best for all. With a little research, you could find the loan with the lowest rates. 

 Ford Financial Services

Best if…

You’re buying a Ford that’s currently on promotion or looking to purchase a certified pre-owned vehicle.

Financing through Ford Credit — Ford’s captive lending arm — gives you access to rates and terms that vary by your credit profile, location and the model you choose. Manufacturers like Ford often run promotional APRs or targeted discounts that differ from bank or credit union offers, but these deals change frequently and depend on model availability and regional incentives.

You can prequalify online with Ford Credit, which uses a soft credit check and won’t affect your score. To receive an official offer, you’ll need to complete a full application online or at a Ford dealership, which requires a hard credit pull.

Financing programs and incentives

Ford regularly offers incentives that may lower your overall cost, including promotional APRs, cash-back deals or savings for groups like military members, recent graduates or first-time buyers. Offers vary by model and ZIP code, so reviewing Ford’s current promotions is the best way to see what’s available.

Ford also offers Flex Buy, a distinctive payment structure that begins with lower monthly payments before adjusting later in the loan — a potentially helpful option for buyers whose budgets may grow over time.

Bank and credit union auto loans

Best if…

Your bank offers an APR discount or if your credit union offers a car-buying service.

Your current financial institution could be an excellent place to get an auto loan. Loans from banks and credit unions tend to come with low rates, which can mean big savings on interest payments. However, few banks and credit unions disclose their minimum credit score requirements.

Some banks also offer discounts for both banking and borrowing. For instance, Bank of America offers an interest rate discount of up to 0.25% for Preferred Rewards customers.

Better yet, credit union auto loans tend to have lower rates than banks and usually offer buyer benefits, too. Many credit unions — including Alliant Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) and PenFed — also partner with car-buying services. Not only could you secure a lower manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) by using the car-buying service, but you might also get an APR discount.

Online auto loans

Best if…

Comparing multiple offers, regardless of your credit score.

How can you know you’re getting the lowest APR if you accept the first loan that lands in your lap? Spoiler alert: you can’t. That’s why it’s so important to prequalify for a handful of loan offers and compare. Sticking to online loans makes this easier since you can apply without leaving your house, at any time of the day or night.

Online auto lenders also cater to all sorts of borrowers. myAutoLoan, for instance, provides loans to borrowers with scores as low as 600. Some even specialize in car loans for bad credit.

You don’t have to be tech-savvy to get an auto loan online, especially if you use LendingTree’s marketplace. With just a few clicks, compare offers from up to five of our trusted lending partners with no negative impact to your credit. See what you could be eligible for today.

In-house financing

Best if…

You don’t qualify for other types of financing and don’t have time to save up or improve your credit.

If you go the in-house financing route, your dealer will provide your car loan rather than a lender or financial institution. Also called “buy here, pay here,” in-house financing can be convenient, but at a high cost.

The biggest draw to in-house financing is its loose borrower requirements. Many buy here, pay here lots will lend to you even if you have bad or no credit. However, these loans typically come with higher rates — sometimes 20% or more.

Many in-house financing dealers sell older cars. An older model coupled with unfavorable loan terms is an easy way to find yourself with an upside-down car loan.

In-house financing can be helpful if you’re out of options. Still, if you can, wait to buy your Ford until you’ve improved your credit score or saved up enough to pay for it in cash.

How we calculated average monthly Ford payments

To calculate average monthly Ford payments, we found estimated starting MSRPs and the fair purchase price for some of Ford’s most popular models. 

Then, we subtracted an average down payment from each. According to Edmunds, the average down payment on a new vehicle was $6,020 in Q3 2025. For used vehicles, it was $3,976. The resulting figure represents the total amount our hypothetical borrowers financed. 

From there, we used the LendingTree auto loan calculator to figure out average monthly Ford payments, using average APRs and loan terms as reported by Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Q3 2025. You’ll find this data in the tables below. Please note that loan terms were rounded to the nearest whole number during our calculations.

Keep in mind that your specific car payment depends on personal factors like your credit score, zip code and the type of car loan you’re getting. We don’t include dealer fees, which can add up to 10% of the car’s price if you buy at a dealership.

Subprime (501-600)Near prime (601-660)Prime (661-780)Superprime (781-850)
Average APR13.34%9.77%6.51%4.88%
Average loan term74.30 months75.03 months72.01 months64.80 months

Subprime (501-600)Near prime (601-660)Prime (661-780)Superprime (781-850)
Average APR19.00%14.11%9.65%7.43%
Average loan term66.58 months68.30 months68.54 months65.86 months

Frequently asked questions

Ford offers promotional 0% APR financing on a variety of different models, usually for a limited time on specific models and trims. These offers are reserved for well-qualified buyers with good to excellent credit.

Generally, you’ll need at least fair credit to get financed through Ford. If you have bad credit, consider adding a cosigner to your auto loan or putting down a large down payment.

That depends. Ford financing deals can be hard to pass up, especially if you’re eyeing a model that has promotional offers.

However, some people prefer to keep as much business as they can under one roof. For these borrowers, a bank loan may be a better option. Credit unions can also offer competitive APRs, even more so than some banks.

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