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Best Ford Cars Under $50,000: Highest-rated models for 2022

When it comes to finding the right car for your needs, we know that price is a crucial factor in your shopping decisions, so we've filtered our data for the Best Ford Cars Under $50,000. We have painstakingly crunched the data to extrapolate which vehicles are superior in five key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. We then calculate the average Overall rating to give you a sense of how it compares to its peers, and include the top examples of different power sources. These ratings are purely objective and not influenced by subjective opinions of reviewers in order to give you a very neutral and unbiased snapshot of how vehicles measure up to their competitors.

Depending on your preferences or needs, there are several contenders for the Best Ford Cars Under $50,000. It's all about identifying what matters most to you - be it fuel efficiency, performance, or the reassurance of a long warranty — and choosing a car that fits those criteria within your budget. Click through to our model pages to dive deeper into the qualities, features, and specifications that help these models earn the title of Best Ford Cars Under $50,000.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The 2022 Ford Escape earns the top spot in our Best Ford Cars Under $50,000 thanks to impressive Safety ratings.
  • While 2022 Ford F-150 couldn’t match 2022 Ford Escape for Efficiency, it still ranks very high because of its solid Safety and Cargo Space scores.
  • We crunch the data to rate vehicles on a 5-point scale in 5 key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. Overall ratings average those 5 categories to rank it compared to other vehicles in this category.
  • Price MSRP

    $41,599

     Score

    3.90/5

    Efficiency

    9.1 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Escape is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $30,249 to $46,599 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. The Escape is available in 17 trims with Gasoline, Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid Electric power sources from 180 up to 250 hp, and the Titanium AWD trim is highest rated at 3.90 out of 5 stars. The Ford Escape offers 953 L (33.7 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,661 L (59 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • Price MSRP

    $49,740

     Score

    3.90/5

    Efficiency

    10.8 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford F-150 is a 5-, 3-, or 6-seat Pickup ranging in Canadian pricing from $39,115 to $97,885 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. The F-150 is available in 39 trims with Gasoline power source from 290 up to 450 hp, and the Limited 4x4 SuperCrew 145 in trim is highest rated at 3.90 out of 5 stars. The Ford F-150 can tow up to 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) and has a payload rating of 902 kg (1,989 lbs).
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  • Price MSRP

    $47,799

     Score

    3.88/5

    Efficiency

    10.3 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Explorer is a 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $47,799 to $66,759 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. The Explorer is available in 7 trims with Gasoline or Hybrid power sources from 290 up to 494 hp, and the Platinum 4WD trim is highest rated at 4.00 out of 5 stars. The Ford Explorer has a 515 L (18.2 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,356 L (48 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,486 L (88 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • Price MSRP

    $49,749

     Score

    3.75/5

    Efficiency

    None

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a 5-, 3-, or 6-seat Pickup ranging in Canadian pricing from $49,749 to $107,005 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. The F-250 Super Duty is available in 34 trims with Gasoline or Diesel power sources from 385 up to 475 hp, and the XLT Regular Cab 142 in trim is highest rated at 3.75 out of 5 stars. The Ford F-250 Super Duty can tow up to 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) and has a payload rating of 1,882 kg (4,149 lbs).
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  • Price MSRP

    $43,699

     Score

    3.50/5

    Efficiency

    10.1 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Edge is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $39,879 to $53,669 plus $1,995 Freight & PDI. The Edge is available in 5 trims with Gasoline power source from 250 up to 335 hp, and the ST AWD trim is highest rated at 3.70 out of 5 stars. The Ford Edge offers 1110 L (39.2 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 2,078 L (73 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • Price MSRP

    $45,749

     Score

    3.38/5

    Efficiency

    11.7 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Bronco is a 4-, or 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $43,199 to $99,995 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. The Bronco is available in 26 trims with Gasoline power source from 275 up to 400 hp, and the Big Bend Advanced 4WD 2-door trim is highest rated at 3.38 out of 5 stars. The Ford Bronco offers 634 L (22.4 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,481 L (52 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • Price MSRP

    $42,899

     Score

    3.25/5

    Efficiency

    8.9 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $35,999 to $46,149 plus $1,995 Freight & PDI. The Bronco Sport is available in 4 trims with Gasoline power source from 181 up to 250 hp, and the Badlands 4WD trim is highest rated at 3.25 out of 5 stars. The Ford Bronco Sport offers 920 L (32.5 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,846 L (65 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • Price MSRP

    $43,925

     Score

    3.13/5

    Efficiency

    10.4 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Mustang is a 4-seat Coupe ranging in Canadian pricing from $32,295 to $102,145 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. The Mustang is available in 9 trims with Gasoline power source from 310 up to 760 hp, and the EcoBoost Premium Fastback trim is highest rated at 3.38 out of 5 stars. The 2022 Ford Mustang fuel consumption is as low as 9.5 L/100 km combined for the EcoBoost Fastback trim with its 2.3L I-4 Gasoline powertrain.
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  • Price MSRP

    $40,585

     Score

    3.00/5

    Efficiency

    10.2 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is a 6-seat Combi ranging in Canadian pricing from $34,615 to $40,585 plus $1,995 Freight & PDI. The Transit Connect Wagon is available in 5 trims with Gasoline power source producing 162 hp, and the Titanium Rear Liftgate trim is highest rated at 3.00 out of 5 stars. The Transit Connect Wagon has a 4.2-inch, auto integration and 6-speaker audio, plus in-car-wifi, vinyl seats and 16-inch Steel wheels.
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  • Price MSRP

    $40,340

     Score

    2.88/5

    Efficiency

    10.9 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Ranger is a 4-, or 5-seat Pickup ranging in Canadian pricing from $34,420 to $44,890 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. The Ranger is available in 4 trims with Gasoline power source producing 270 hp, and the Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew trim is highest rated at 2.88 out of 5 stars. The Ford Ranger can tow up to 3,401 kg (7,498 lbs) and has a payload rating of 748 kg (1,649 lbs).
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  • Price MSRP

    $41,820

     Score

    TBD

    Efficiency

    None

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Transit Van is a 2-seat Cargo Van ranging in Canadian pricing from $41,820 to $68,220 plus $1,995 Freight & PDI. The Transit Van is available in 44 trims with Gasoline or Electric power sources from 266 up to 310 hp, but there is not yet sufficient data for a rating. The Transit Van has a 4.00-inch, auto integration and 2-speaker audio, plus in-car-wifi, vinyl seats and 16-inch Steel wheels.
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  • Price MSRP

    $45,140

     Score

    TBD

    Efficiency

    None

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2022 Ford Transit Crew Van is a 5-seat Combi ranging in Canadian pricing from $45,140 to $62,350 plus $1,995 Freight & PDI. The Transit Crew Van is available in 32 trims with Gasoline power source from 275 up to 310 hp, but there is not yet sufficient data for a rating. The Transit Crew Van has a 4.00-inch, auto integration and 2-speaker audio, plus in-car-wifi, vinyl seats and 16-inch Steel wheels.
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This page is generated using Driving.ca’s automotive data systems, powered by trusted market sources and standardized criteria. Our team of experienced editors and journalists provides oversight to ensure the information is accurate, transparent, and easy to understand—reinforcing trust and credibility across all of our data-driven vehicle insights.
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