Ford bet big 15 years ago on going off-road and never looked back. It announced Jan. 13 it is expanding the packages to offer a more affordable model.

While Ford has produced a wide range of competent SUVs over the years, there's nothing that quite matches its V10 beast. This ...

Detroit — Off-roading is a strategic bet for Ford Motor Co. to boost sales and attract younger buyers, even as forecasts predict vehicle affordability concerns could shrink the U.S. market this year.