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What is the actual difference between 4WD and AWD -- and which one do you need on a Ford in central Minnesota? Kyle from Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson breaks it down completely. F-150 4x4 vs Explorer AWD, when FWD is enough for Minnesota winters, the tire reality no one talks about, and a complete Ford lineup drivetrain reference for central MN buyers.

Ford has issued recall 26S55 (NHTSA 26V-468) covering approximately 565,691 model year 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. An engine compartment wiring harness may chafe and cause an electrical short leading to smoke or fire. Ford estimates about 1 percent of affected vehicles have the defect. VINs are searchable now at NHTSA.gov. Repair is free. Jay Malone Ford, Hutchinson, MN.

Ford has published horsepower, torque, and EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2027 Expedition. This guide covers both engines, exactly which trims and packages get the 440 hp High Output version, what the published mileage figures are, whether you need premium fuel, and the one number Ford has not released yet. From Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

Jay Malone Motors was a proud hole-in-one sponsor of the 2026 Hutchinson Chamber Golf Challenge, giving back to the community we call home since 2005.

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Buy or lease? Kyle from Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN breaks down the honest answer. What buying means versus what leasing means, how the monthly payment difference actually works, why mileage limits matter more than most buyers expect, and the questions to ask yourself before you decide. Educational guide for central Minnesota car and SUV buyers.

GAP coverage is one of the most misunderstood products in the car-buying process. Kyle from Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN breaks down what GAP stands for, why a gap exists between your loan balance and insurance payout, when it is worth having, and when you can skip it. Educational guide written for Minnesota car buyers before they sign.

How Ford Rewards (formerly FordPass Rewards) works: earn ~10 points per $1 on service, the 60-day activation rule, and how to redeem. Jay Malone Ford, Hutchinson.

We sell both trucks -- and that makes this comparison honest. Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN makes the case for the 2026 F-150 Lariat: towing advantage (13,500 vs 11,610 lbs), PowerBoost hybrid availability, Pro Power Onboard up to 7.2 kW, and higher NHTSA safety ratings. We also tell you exactly where the Ram 1500 Laramie wins -- because we sell those too.

The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend is the only trim in the lineup where you can get the Bronze Package and the Black Diamond Off-Road Package — and the Space White + Bronze + Black Diamond combination is one of the sharpest builds in the entire lineup. Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN breaks down what each package adds, including confirmed Pro Power Onboard 400W from the Black Diamond package, and why this configuration stands apart from a standard Big Bend.