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Between the high-desert mesas around Albuquerque, the mountain grades leading up to Santa Fe, and the backroads out toward Rio Rancho and the Sandias, we know that New Mexico asks a lot of a vehicle. Whether we're helping a customer haul a horse trailer out to Edgewood, tow a boat to Cochiti Lake, or find a rig that can handle a rutted forest road without breaking a sweat, we've found that the right Ford makes all the difference. That's why we keep a deep lineup on our lot built specifically for towing, off-roading, and outright performance, from workhorse F-150 and Super Duty trucks to trail-ready Bronco and Raptor models, plus a full slate of factory-backed custom builds for buyers who want even more capability and attitude under the hood. more Which Ford Trucks Tow the Most Around Albuquerque and Santa Fe When customers ask us which truck can handle serious towing, we usually start with the F-150. It's the truck we sell the most of, and for good reason: the EcoBoost, PowerBoost Hybrid, and V8 engine choices give buyers a way to match power and efficiency to how they actually tow, whether that's a weekend camper up to the Jemez Mountains or a work trailer around the metro every day. We walk buyers through cab styles, bed lengths, and axle and package choices because those details change what a specific truck can pull, and we always confirm the exact rating for the configuration someone is considering. For buyers who need to go beyond what a half-ton truck offers, we point them toward our Super Duty lineup. These trucks are built for the heaviest fifth-wheel trailers, equipment haulers, and gooseneck loads we see moving through New Mexico, and the diesel powertrain options give them the low-end torque that makes climbing out of the Rio Grande valley or over a mountain pass feel effortless even with a full load behind them. If towing capacity is the deciding factor in your next truck, we're happy to run the numbers with you on a specific build. See F-150 Towing Details Best Off-Road Ford SUVs and Trucks for New Mexico Terrain Towing isn't the only thing New Mexico demands. Plenty of our customers want a rig that can leave the pavement behind entirely, and our Bronco lineup is where we usually send them first. Between the available locking differentials, G.O.A.T. Modes, and removable doors and roof, it's built for exactly the kind of rocky, sandy, and washboard terrain we have all around Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and the mesas outside Santa Fe. If someone wants that same trail-ready attitude in a smaller, more efficient package, we also carry the Bronco Sport, which brings a surprising amount of capability into a compact footprint that's easier to park and easier on fuel. For buyers who want a family-friendly SUV that still handles rougher roads with confidence, our Explorer lineup includes the Tremor package, which adds off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and skid plates to the Explorer's spacious three-row layout. It's a favorite for families who split their time between school runs in the city and weekend trips up into the mountains. And when someone wants the ultimate desert-runner experience, we bring out the F-150 Raptor, a truck engineered from the ground up to soak up whoops and rough terrain at speed, with the wide stance and long-travel suspension to prove it. View Raptor Inventory Want Even More Power? Explore Our Performance Builds For buyers who feel like a stock truck or SUV just isn't enough, we've built out a full performance program under our Power Performance banner. We consider ourselves the performance headquarters for this part of the Southwest, and we bring in builds from some of the biggest names in the aftermarket world so our customers don't have to go looking for them elsewhere. Through our Ford Custom Garage program, we offer factory-designed, warranty-backed packages on the Bronco and F-150 that add bold styling and real capability without voiding factory coverage. Beyond that, we carry Roush for track-bred handling and supercharged power on Mustangs, F-150s, and Super Duty trucks; Saleen for iconic styling and track pedigree; Sherrod for lifted, luxury-leaning custom trucks; Whipple for serious supercharger gains; and Hennessey for some of the highest-output builds we offer, including modified Raptors. Every one of these programs is installed and supported locally by our own team, so buyers get the performance they want with the service backup they need. Explore Custom Garage Frequently Asked Questions Which Ford truck is best for towing in New Mexico? The F-150 is the best all-around choice for most towing needs thanks to its range of engine options, while the Super Duty lineup is the better fit for buyers who regularly haul heavier trailers, equipment, or livestock and need the added strength of a heavy-duty platform. What is the best off-road Ford SUV for the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area? The Bronco is our top recommendation for serious off-road driving thanks to its available locking differentials and terrain modes, while the Explorer Tremor offers a family-friendly option with off-road tuned suspension for buyers who still want three-row seating. What is Ford Custom Garage? Ford Custom Garage is a factory-backed program that lets buyers choose from pre-designed styling and performance packages for the Bronco and F-150, each built with genuine Ford Performance parts and backed by a supplemental warranty. Do you install performance upgrades like Roush or Hennessey locally? Yes, we install and service Roush, Saleen, Sherrod, Whipple, and Hennessey builds locally in Albuquerque, so buyers throughout New Mexico can get factory-integrated performance upgrades with dealership support close to home. Find the Right Ford for Your Towing, Trails, or Top-End Power Whatever New Mexico throws at you, from steep grades and heavy trailers to rocky trails and open highway, we can match you with a Ford built to handle it. Stop by our showroom in Albuquerque or reach out to our team to talk through the right F-150, Super Duty, Bronco, Raptor, or custom performance build for the way you actually drive. Schedule a Test Drive Serving Santa Fe Drivers

Creating a suspension system that meets the wide-ranging uses of a vehicle like the all-new 2025 Expedition, it turns out, is a lot like many things in life. It’s all about balance. With the outgoing Expedition, we already had a full-size SUV that delivered a highway ride our customers liked. But what their feedback also told us was that we needed to reduce the impact harshness when driving over small bumps, potholes, and other surface imperfections. The challenge for us was achieving those improvements without compromising the elements of ride and handling the customers already liked. more To get there, we started in a logical place: We took the front suspension from F-150 pickups. With that Build Ford Tough-proven framework in place, we set out to make changes tailored to Expedition. We retuned the springs and shocks, updated the stabilizer bar attachment location, softened the body mounts, and redesigned elements of the rear frame and hitch. Collectively, these changes help the suspension breathe better when driving over bumpy road surfaces. Now, the vehicle follows the curves of bumps better and feels much more isolated from the road. The entire vehicle absorbs those undulations without feeling “floaty.” The end result? Expedition drivers will feel less input through the seat when driving over bumps and have a more comfortable overall ride, especially on long-distance trips. Guided by customer and test-drive feedback Between durability testing and prototype drives, we put the all-new Expedition through its paces and used all of that test-drive feedback to create a vehicle with more of what our customers want. The feedback came from a broad spectrum of users — from folks who pull a trailer regularly to those who primarily use the vehicle for a daily commute to those who have their sights set on off-road adventures. For the former, the redesigned frame and suspension help enable 7,000-pound towing without a weight distribution bar. Weight distribution bars weigh about 50 pounds each and take about a half-hour to install. But with the all-new 2025 Expedition, hauling small trailers or boats can be done without needing to add heavy-duty gear, making it a positive experience for the customer. For customers hauling heavier loads, the Expedition towing capacity increases to 9,600 pounds with weight distribution bars installed — an increase of 300 pounds over the current model. Delivering a Tremor to Expedition off-roaders And for the latter off-road-minded group, we built the all-new 2025 Expedition Tremor. To more confidently take on the trails, we retuned the suspension further, but once again, didn’t sacrifice on-road handling and comfort. During their daily commutes, Tremor owners will feel a comfortable ride, even with the larger tires. Once off-road, the Tremor features a taller stance, a significantly improved ground clearance of 48.3 mm, and unique steering tuning compared to the Expedition 4x4 base model. It also has a suite of features such as Rock Crawl mode, Trail Turn Assist, Trail 1-Pedal Drive, and robust underbody protection that makes off-roading a blast. The shocks and springs are also all-new for Tremor with completely unique tuning designed to handle rough trails. We spent a lot of time driving Tremor across rocky terrain at rock parks. We drove it through sand. We took it to the United Arab Emirates and challenged it with sweltering desert heat. Tremor handled it all with ease and felt very comfortable doing so. Through all of our work on the suspension system, we had the additional challenge of improving cabin noise levels, a challenge made even more difficult with the arrival of the all-new split gate. Guided by customer feedback, we aimed to improve communication between first- and third-row occupants by redesigning the exhaust mufflers and adding a robust sound package and meticulous sealing on the new split gate. With a vehicle like the all-new 2025 Expedition, which has use cases ranging from soccer team transporter to vacation toy hauler, there is much to consider when designing the perfect suspension system. Creating a system that takes on choppy terrain, preserves its excellent highway ride, and increases towing capacity required a lot of trial, error, and driver feedback. And balance. This article was originally published on Ford From the Road.