Peoria
Significant Moments in Peoria’s History
One year after the Arizona canal was completed, two men from Peoria, Illinois, settled on the land that was to become the town of Peoria. By the turn of the century, there would be 26 families living there.
The Phoenix-Prescott train line was finished in 1895. The Peoria depot was critical to the area farmers who needed a way to ship their crops to market. With the warm climate and the water from canals and wells, they could grow year round.
World War II prompted the need for Luke Field where new pilots came for training. Becoming Luke Air Force Base after the war, its close proximity has influenced Peoria’s growth.
The city’s first big growth spurt was in the 1980s when the population grew from 12,351 to 50,675. In 1994, the city opened the Peoria Sports Complex. This brought the excitement of spring training baseball to the area.
The community blossomed around it. Peoria’s P83 Entertainment District was established to serve residents and visitors.
The city’s growth caused the Challenger Space Center to open here in 2000. It has since moved to Phoenix, but the emphasis on aerospace and technology remains an important part of the city’s identity.
Modern Peoria Living
Peoria is now home to more than 191,000 people. Money Magazine named it the 2018 Best City to Live in Arizona. Ranking Arizona magazine’s yearly polls helped it to earn the 2021 #1 City to Live Work and Play and the 2022 #2 Best Places to Live.
Innovation has been part of what spurs the town’s growth. The 2019 Excellence in Innovation Award went to the town’s Business Concierge Program. In 2017, CNBC ranked it the number one U.S. city based on its booming employment growth.
Large area employers keep many workers in town. Others may travel 30 minutes or more into Phoenix. A good Peoria Ford is an excellent way to make the daily commute better and to enjoy more freedom to travel wherever the mood takes you. To find the best of the best Ford dealerships in Peoria AZ, head to Rodeo Ford.
Activities and Road Trips in Peoria
The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts and Arizona Broadway Theater provide local entertainment. You also may want to drive into Tempe to see a show at ASU Gammage. You can also head to the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix.
The town offers outside activities at a variety of venues, including two award-winning golf courses. There are 570 acres to explore in the city parks. The Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a 23,000-acre area with hiking, swimming, boating and other fun ways to spend a day. The White Tank Mountain Regional Park has many similar attractions plus some unique petroglyphs from ancient cultures.
Every spring the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres arrive for spring training. The Cactus League provides many opportunities to watch pro baseball.
The right Ford can take you up I-17 to see the remarkable Montezuma’s Castle. Tootzigoot National Monument is just 30 minutes away. Then you can go past Sedona and visit the Walnut Canyon National Monument for a third look at how Arizonans once lived.
All Ford models have the automatic cooling system you need when you are touring the Sonoran Desert, the Petrified Forest, or the Painted Desert. You’ll love having an off-road ready SUV, F-150 or Ranger truck when you head to the historic Apache Trail. When you stop by for a test drive, you can sign up to receive alerts when price changes, new offers and service specials are available.
Who We Are
Rodeo Ford is a Peoria Ford Dealer. We stock a large selection of New Ford vehicles. We try to keep about 100 Peoria used cars to give shoppers the chance to see favorites side by side. As a leader among Ford dealerships in Peoria AZ, we provide a superior shopping experience to match our excellent new SUVS and Ford F150s. We can promise the fairest pricing, the best selection, and the most helpful staff.
The Earnhardt Way
As part of a family owned dealership group, we try to live up to the high standards set by the company’s founder. Tex Earnhardt started the dealership with one Ford car in 1951. Over time, his hard work and sincere dedication to his customers earned him many more auto dealerships in Peoria AZ and the greater Phoenix area.
Customer Service
As Tex would expect us to do, our dealership staff focuses on customer service. We want our customers to be happy with their purchase and to return to us when their car needs service.
Service
Rodeo Ford's state of the art service center can help extend the life of your car, truck or SUV. Our Ford certified mechanics are knowledgeable, experienced, and honest. When you service with us, you receive a multiple-point inspection at no extra charge. Schedule car repair in Peoria AZ easily and quickly with our online system. You should try our Quick Lane for fast maintenance while you wait.
Parts
Ford parts are the first step toward the right repair or maintenance. You’ll find everything you need at our parts department. Exterior accessories from mudflaps to trailer brake modules are on tap. We have Ford accessories for the interior, infotainment systems, and travel aids such as luggage racks.
Financing
Are you looking for the best interest rates? The right downpayment or monthly payments? Our Financing Department can help you with that. We can get you access to the best lenders as well as Ford specials on loans and leases. Get pre-approved right now by filling out our secure Peoria Car Loan application online!
New
Rodeo Ford stocks the Ford lineup from the exciting F150 to the speedy Mustang. Our new model inventory has a vehicle that is perfect for every need. You can go electric with the Mustang Mach E or Ford Lightning. You can go off-road with the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport. Affordable sport crossovers and 3-row SUVs offer a wide range of price points to suit more customers. Plus, businesses can find good deals on fleet vehicles.
Used
For the best used Ford dealerships in Peoria AZ, visit our location south of I-10 Papago Freeway, in between Litchfield and Dysart roads. We have a large selection of Peoria Used Cars, including the best trucks, SUVs, and minivans. A Ford Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle is the clear, worry-free choice. Every Ford CPO Vehicle now comes with a 14-day, 1000-mile return policy. Gold Advantage vehicles extend the powertrain warranty up to seven years from the date of first use. Blue Advantage vehicles have a comprehensive, 90-day warranty.