What to Know Before Custom Ordering a New Ford
What to Know Before Custom Ordering a New Ford
Choose your preferred trim, color, engine, drivetrain, technology, towing equipment, and accessories to create a Ford that fits your lifestyle.
Build the Ford You Actually Want
When the exact combination of trim, color, engine, technology, or capability you want isn’t available in current inventory, custom ordering gives you greater control over how your new Ford is configured.
Why Drivers Custom Order
Choose the exterior color that fits your style.
Select the equipment level that fits your priorities.
Choose the engine and drivetrain for your driving needs.
Add towing, off-road, appearance, or technology equipment.
Start with the Ford Model That Fits Your Life
Custom ordering begins with choosing the vehicle that best matches your everyday driving, passenger needs, work, and recreation.
A versatile full-size truck for work, towing, family use, and recreation.
Three-row SUV flexibility for growing families and frequent travel.
Adventure-focused capability for drivers who prioritize off-road use.
Compact pickup practicality for commuting and lighter-duty truck needs.
Compact SUV versatility for commuting and everyday family life.
Heavy-duty capability for demanding towing, hauling, and work.
1. Pick the Right Trim Level
Ford offers multiple trims across its lineup, allowing you to choose how much comfort, capability, technology, and styling you want.
- Premium interior materials
- Larger displays
- Advanced driver-assistance technology
- Off-road capability
- Luxury comfort features
- Enhanced towing capability
- Sport-inspired styling
Don’t Pay for Features You Won’t Use
Think about which features actually improve your daily routine. Choosing the correct trim can help balance the equipment you want with the budget you want to stay within.
2. Choose Your Powertrain
Depending on the Ford model, custom ordering may give you several engine and drivetrain choices designed for different priorities.
Available turbocharged power can provide a balance of performance and efficiency.
Available on select Ford models for drivers who prioritize strong performance and capability.
Available hybrid configurations can support drivers focused on efficiency.
Available 4WD can support trucks and SUVs used for towing, work, and challenging terrain.
Available AWD can provide additional traction during changing Michigan weather.
Available on select models and configurations depending on vehicle design.
Match Your Powertrain to Your Driving
| Driving Priority | What to Consider |
|---|---|
| Daily Commuting | Efficiency, comfort, and everyday drivability |
| Michigan Winter Driving | Available AWD or 4WD depending on model |
| Towing | Engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, and tow-package availability |
| Off-Road Driving | 4WD, terrain-focused equipment, and available off-road packages |
| Fuel Efficiency | Available smaller engines or hybrid configurations |
3. Add Packages and Accessories
Packages and accessories can make your custom-ordered Ford better suited for towing, off-road travel, work, family use, or everyday comfort.
Add equipment designed to support compatible towing needs.
Give select Ford models a darker, more distinctive exterior appearance.
Available equipment can enhance capability for drivers who regularly travel beyond pavement.
Add available displays, driver-assistance features, cameras, or connectivity.
Upgrade the cabin listening experience on available models.
Help protect a truck bed during hauling and everyday use.
Available steps can make entering taller trucks and SUVs easier.
Add cargo flexibility for compatible outdoor and travel equipment.
Help protect the cabin from mud, snow, water, and everyday messes.
Build Around Your Lifestyle
Consider towing equipment, bed protection, running boards, and work-focused configurations.
Prioritize passenger comfort, driver-assistance technology, charging, and convenience.
Explore 4WD, off-road packages, roof storage, and durable interior equipment.
Match the engine, drivetrain, axle, and towing package to your trailer requirements.
4. Financing Your Custom Order
Custom ordering doesn’t mean you have to navigate financing on your own. DeNooyer Ford can help explain available purchase and lease options and how your trade may fit into the process.
Review available financing choices for your ordered Ford.
Ask about applicable leasing opportunities where available.
Review applicable incentives and programs when available.
Discuss how your current vehicle may fit into the overall purchase.
5. What Happens After You Place Your Order?
Finalize your Ford model, trim, options, and configuration.
Your order is submitted for production based on the selected configuration.
The dealership can help keep you informed about available order updates.
Your Ford is inspected and prepared after it arrives at the dealership.
Schedule delivery and learn how to use your vehicle’s features.
Before You Submit Your Order
Questions Worth Asking Before You Order
Not Sure Whether to Order or Buy from Inventory?
If you’re flexible on color, trim, or equipment, an in-stock Ford may be the faster fit. If you have a specific configuration in mind, custom ordering can help you avoid compromising on the features that matter most.
Build Your Perfect Ford at DeNooyer Ford
If you’ve been searching for a Ford that checks every box, our team can help you explore trims, powertrains, packages, colors, accessories, financing, and ordering options to create a vehicle that fits your lifestyle.
Ordering Note: Model availability, trims, colors, powertrains, packages, accessories, pricing, incentives, financing, lease options, production timing, and order status vary by model and manufacturer availability. Some combinations may not be offered together. Review your final vehicle configuration and applicable program details with DeNooyer Ford before submitting an order.
