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With Ford’s latest hat-trick of award-wins, you can rely on Ford to deliver a top-quality vehicle whether you’re after a new car, van or pick-up.

The innovative Ford Puma, market-leading Transit Custom and tough Ford Ranger have been named the best Car, Van and Pick-up available by trusted experts Parkers.

Parkers.co.uk editor Keith Adams said: “Ford has hit the bullseye with its latest – and quite brilliant – Puma. Powered by a range of economical mild-hybrid EcoBoost petrol engines, the Puma delivers all the pep most drivers need while delivering excellent fuel economy.”

Experts were impressed by the continuous updates to the Transit range as well as the Ranger being suited to both professional and private buyers.

“Ford keeps on expanding the Custom’s appeal, with updates and the addition of new models to suit an even broader range of customers. From tough workhorse to plug-in hybrid to lifestyle accessory – and everything in between – this van now has so many talents it was the clear choice for Van of the Year,” said Hubbard.

“With Ford Ranger’s great payload capability and a vast options list, it runs the gamut from basic working vehicle to luxurious lifestyle chariot extremely convincingly. Refinement is truly exceptional for a pick-up. You can cover long-distances comfortably and build quality is strong.”

The Ford Fiesta also earned Parkers’ Used Car of the Year title for the second year running, recognising its range of models available from economical mild-hybrid to the performance Ford Fiesta ST.

Also, this month Autocar, Auto Express and News UK-owned outlets in The Sun, Sunday Times and Driving.co.uk declared their best vehicles featuring six Fords.

Ford also earned the following awards this month:

Autocar Britain’s Best Car Awards:

• Ford Fiesta – Best Small Car

Auto Express New Car Awards:

• Ford Transit Custom – Van of the Year
• Ford Ranger – Pick-up of the Year

News UK Motor Awards:

• Ford Puma – Crossover of the Year
• Fiesta ST – The Sun’s Legend Award (picked by readers)

Lisa Brankin, managing director of Ford of Britain and Ireland, said: “With such a broad range of cars, vans and pick-ups on sale, we work hard to satisfy their drivers’ varied and extensive needs. Winning so many awards hard on the heels of the busy 70-plate launch month is much appreciated, and endorses great effort by Ford, and its dealers, to win and serve our customers.”