If your daily drive includes crawling through 405 gridlock, your engine oil is wearing out faster than the "normal" mileage on the sticker suggests. Ford treats frequent stop-and-go traffic, short trips, extended idling, and hot temperatures as conditions that shorten your oil's useful life, and your Ford's Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® will call for service sooner when it sees them. The fix is simple: follow the oil change schedule for how you actually drive and use the oil grade Ford specifies for your engine.

At a glance: For hardcore off-roading like Johnson Valley trails, Big Bear rock crawling, or Mojave dune runs, the full-size Ford Bronco is the better fit thanks to its rugged 4x4 hardware, removable roof and doors, and G.O.A.T. drive modes. For most Long Beach and Southern California drivers who want a capable, easy-to-park daily that still handles beach trips, camping, and light trails, the smaller Ford Bronco Sport is the smarter, more affordable choice. Choose the Bronco for serious backcountry; choose the Bronco Sport for everyday adventure with an outdoor streak.

At a glance: If the exact Ford you want is not sitting on the lot, you do not have to settle. You can build it your way and have it ordered straight from the factory through the custom order program at BP Ford of Long Beach. Pick your model, trim, engine, color, and options, place the order with our team, and we handle the rest until your one-of-a-kind Ford arrives at our Long Beach showroom. It is the simplest way to get precisely the truck, SUV, or car you pictured, without compromising on a single feature.*

A 2026 Ford Mustang is the kind of car built for Southern California — sunset cruises on PCH, sunrise runs to Newport, weekend trips to the desert. And summer in Long Beach is when buying one makes the most sense. New-model inventory is at its broadest, factory programs are usually at their busiest, and the weather is on your side for everything from test drives to your first canyon run. Here’s what to know about the 2026 lineup, why this season is special, and how the team at BP Ford of Long Beach can help.