Ford Dealer Near Howard Lake, MN
Howard Lake Drivers Choose Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson
Just 25 minutes from Howard Lake on Highway 12 — Jay Malone Ford is the family-owned Ford dealer serving Wright County with honest pricing, no-pressure sales, and Ford Master Certified service for all makes and models.
🏆 Voted Best in Hutchinson — 4 Awards
👨👩👧 Family-Owned Since 2005
⭐ 4.8 Stars on Google
🔧 Ford Master Certified Techs
🚗 All Makes & Models Serviced
Just 25 Minutes from Howard Lake on Highway 12 — Family-Owned, No Pressure.
Howard Lake and Jay Malone Ford — Connected by Highway 12 and Shared Values
Howard Lake is a proud Wright County community — home to the historic 1904 City Hall on the National Register of Historic Places, the 736-acre Howard Lake, and the Wright County Fairgrounds where over 55,000 visitors gather each July for one of Minnesota's longest-running county fairs. Jay Malone Ford respects that kind of community pride — we've built the same thing in Hutchinson over 20 years.
Howard Lake drivers who need a new Ford F-150 for the farm, reliable service on any make, or tires for a Wright County winter are just 25 minutes from a dealership that treats them like a neighbor instead of a number.
Howard Lake, MN — Wright County
- 25 minutes from Hutchinson via Highway 12
- Wright County Fair — founded 1870, 55,000+ annual visitors
- Historic 1904 City Hall — National Register of Historic Places
- Howard Lake — 736 acres of fishing & recreation
- Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted school district
A Howard Lake, MN customer who made the 25-minute drive to Jay Malone Ford — and drove home in a Ford F-150.
Why Howard Lake Drivers Choose Jay Malone Ford
25 minutes on Highway 12 — here's what's waiting when you arrive.
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Family-Owned, Family Accountable
Jay, Jake, and Jordan Malone are at the dealership every day. Their name is on the building — and they stand behind every vehicle they sell and every service they perform.
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Ford Master Certified Service
Factory-trained Ford technicians — plus expert service for all other makes and models. Voted Best Auto Mechanic in Hutchinson by the community.
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We Know Wright County
From the Wright County Fair to Howard Lake's rural roads — we build our inventory around what Wright County drivers actually need, season by season.
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Free Pickup & Delivery
Too busy to make the drive for service? We'll come to you — Ford Pickup & Delivery available across Wright County including Howard Lake.
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Low Price Tire Guarantee
Wright County roads and Minnesota winters are tough on tires. We carry all brands and back every sale with our low price guarantee.
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Shop CDJR Too — Same Location
Cross-shopping a Ford and a Ram or Jeep? Both franchises are at the same Hutchinson address — compare them honestly in one trip.
Howard Lake Customers Are Making the Drive to Hutchinson
This Howard Lake customer made the 25-minute drive down Highway 12 to Jay Malone Ford and drove home in a Ford F-150. Wright County drivers who make that trip consistently say the same thing — it's worth it, and they won't go back to shopping locally.
"Best experience I've ever had at a dealership. You can tell it's a family-run place by the way they treat you. The team is top-notch — not much more you can ask for."
Google Reviewer — Jay Malone Motors, Hutchinson MN"I was going to be late because of weather and called ahead — they said no problem at all. Great place, great people. We even ordered a new truck for my husband on that same visit!"
Verified Ford Owner — January 2026 • CARFAX VerifiedThat's what a family-owned dealership looks like. Just 25 minutes from Howard Lake on Highway 12.
What Central Minnesota Drivers Are Saying
Real reviews from real customers — Wright County neighbors and beyond.
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Jay Malone Motors is my only go-to place for service! They always get me in in a timely manner, the team is so kind and always go above and beyond. They are my Dealer for Life!
Verified Ford F-150 OwnerDecember 2025 • CARFAX Verified
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They were honest and told me my tires did not need to be rotated instead of just adding it to my bill. That kind of honesty is rare at a dealership.
Verified Ford Edge OwnerFebruary 2026 • CARFAX Verified
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I have been going to Jay Malone Motors for 16 years. Whether it's for maintenance or buying a car, they will always be my first choice. Family oriented and incredibly reliable.
16-Year CustomerDealerRater Verified
🏆 Voted Best in Hutchinson — By Our Own Community
🏆 Best Place to Buy a Vehicle
🔧 Best Auto Mechanic
🛞 Best Place to Buy Tires
🚗 Best Auto Body Shop
Serving Howard Lake, MN and Wright County
Howard Lake sits on Highway 12 — 25 minutes from Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson. Whether you're coming from Howard Lake, Waverly, Montrose, or anywhere along the Highway 12 corridor, our full Ford lineup is worth the drive — F-150 work trucks, Explorer and Escape for families, Ranger and Bronco for those who go off-road, and Transit vans for local businesses.
Don't see your exact configuration? We factory order at no extra charge. And because Jay Malone CDJR is right next door in Hutchinson — if you want to compare a Ford F-150 with a Ram 1500, one trip covers it all.
- Howard Lake, MN — 25 min via Highway 12
- Waverly, MN — 20 min
- Montrose, MN — 28 min
- Winsted, MN — 12 min from Hutchinson
- Lester Prairie, MN — 15 min from Hutchinson
- Cokato, MN — 18 min from Hutchinson
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New Ford trucks, SUVs, and vans in stock — 25 minutes from Howard Lake on Highway 12 in Hutchinson.
Shop Ford F-150 →Shop Ford Explorer →Shop Ford Ranger →Shop Ford Bronco →Shop Used Inventory →Value Your Trade →Howard Lake — We're Just 25 Minutes Away 👋
Jay Malone Ford — 25 minutes from Howard Lake on Highway 12. 1165 Hwy 7 West, Hutchinson, MN. Sales Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm.
Sales HoursMon–Fri 9am–6pm
Sat 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–4pm
Service HoursMon–Thu 7:30am–5:30pm
Fri 7:30am–5pm
Fri 7:30am–5pm
From Howard Lake25 min via Hwy 12
1165 Hwy 7 W, Hutchinson
1165 Hwy 7 W, Hutchinson