What is the best Ford car for me?
The used market still has lots of offerings available to get you into the right Ford. So, what is the best Ford car in the UK? Which one is the most practical? And, which one offers the best value for money?
The Cazoo editorial team
Published on 08 May 2025 | 1 min read
Ford is one of Britain’s most loved car makers and is known for selling affordable and practical vehicles for the masses.
The firm is starting to focus its attention towards SUVs and electrified powertrains and is moving away from small hatchbacks and saloons while looking at selling larger EVs.
The used market still has lots of offerings available to get you into the right Ford.
So, what is the best Ford car in the UK? Which one is the most practical? And, which one offers the best value for money? Read on to find out.
Which one is best for space?
If space and practicality are your top priorities, looking at some of the firm’s people carriers may just do the trick.
The Galaxy is a practical and comfortable choice for families as it comes with a foldable third row of seats that are easy to operate. Its boot space with all seven seats in place is 300 litres. That transforms into 1,301 litres with the third row of seats folded down, and a further 2,339 litres with the second row pushed down, too.
Due to its boxy design, there is sufficient head and legroom for occupants and loads of storage areas located throughout the cabin.
Prices for a second-hand example start from around £19,000 for a three-year-old 40,000-mile car, and increase to £30,000 for a two-year-old model with less than 10,000 miles on the clock.
What one is best for comfort?
One of the best Ford cars was the Mondeo, and although it has been discontinued from the firm’s model line-up, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy one.
The Mondeo is a comfortable and practical family car that can be chosen with either a hatchback or estate variant. Plus, the latest models came with the choice of a more efficient hybrid powertrain and a posh ‘Vignale’ model.
The car has lots of interior space, with acres of rear head and legroom and boot space on the estate variant stands at 500 litres.
Look to spend around £12,500 for a petrol-derived estate model with less than 25,000 miles on the clock. But, if you want a diesel, then prices will increase to around £17,500 with similar mileage.
Which one is the best if you’re switching to electric?
Ford is expanding its offering of EVs, and one of the most sensible on the market is its Explorer SUV.
The Explorer comes with lots of standard equipment and is rather practical with a decent boot capacity of 470 litres.
Ford claims that the Explorer can travel up to 374 miles between trips to the plug, and there is a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model available.
The Explorer is a relatively new car, but there are some second-hand examples that make prices a little bit more competitive. For example, a 2024 Long Range model with 8,000 miles on the clock could be sat on your driveway for £35,400 – nearly £9,000 less than when new.
Which one is the most fun?
The Ford Focus RS third-generation was the last Ford to wear the ‘RS’ badge.
It comes equipped with four-wheel drive and a 2.3-litre turbocharged engine that develops 355bhp and can do 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds.
A variety of bold and interesting colours were available at the time, including the flagship ‘Nitrous Blue’ paintwork.
The Focus RS had exceptional levels of grip and incredible amounts of power - the whole car feels like a rally car for the road.
The used market is flooded with examples, but if you want a clean, low-mileage car, expect to pay around £26,000 to £30,000.
Which one is the best value for money?
The Ford that offers the best value for money would be its smallest model, the Puma.
Not only does it come with lots of standard equipment, but it’s based on the Fiesta, meaning it handles really well and is great fun to drive.
It has decent practicality, offering 456 litres of boot space, and the interior has enough cubby holes for passengers' belongings.
There is a hot ‘ST’ model, too, which gets the same peppy 1.5-litre engine as you’ll find in the Fiesta ST. It’s also got a tuned suspension setup and a sportier interior.
Prices vary on the used market, depending on specification, condition and mileage. A top-of-the-line ST-Line X with less than 25,000 miles on the clock can set you back just £15,000.
