Ford Financing in San Diego

Good credit, rebuilding credit, or no credit history yet — we work with lenders across the spectrum. Apply online and know where you stand before you shop.

Family Owned

Independently owned and operated

4.6★

1,197 CARFAX-verified reviews

Se Habla Español

Bilingual sales and service team

Mile of Cars

National City Blvd location

Know Your Number Before You Shop

The financing conversation is where most of the anxiety in car buying lives, and usually it is because people walk in without knowing what they qualify for. That is a solvable problem, and solving it before you shop changes the whole experience.

You can get pre-qualified through Capital One in a few minutes without any impact to your credit score. That gives you a real number to shop against instead of a guess, and it means the conversation on the lot is about the vehicle rather than about whether the deal will go through.

Ways to Get Started

Get Pre-Qualified

See your terms through Capital One with no impact to your credit score. Takes a few minutes.

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Finance Application

Submit a full application online and save time in the store.

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Ford Credit Application

Apply directly through Ford Motor Credit.

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Commercial Credit

Business financing for work trucks, vans, and fleets.

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Value Your Trade

Your trade equity is a down payment. Find out what it is worth.

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Lease Return

Coming off a lease? We handle the return and the next step.

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Military Program

Recognition pricing for active duty, veterans, and their families.

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Quick Quote

Tell us your target payment and we will work backward.

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Credit Situations We Work With

Rebuilding or building credit

A thin credit file or a rough patch in your history does not automatically close the door. We work with a range of lenders, and different lenders weigh things differently — some care more about job stability and down payment than about a score alone.

What helps: a verifiable income source, a down payment or trade equity, and realistic expectations about the vehicle. What we will not do is pretend a deal works when it does not. If the numbers are not there, we will tell you what would need to change to get there.

First-time buyers

If this is your first financed vehicle, the main hurdle is the absence of history rather than bad history. Some lenders have first-time-buyer programs specifically for this. A co-signer helps but is not always required.

Shop Inventory

New Ford Inventory

The full current Ford lineup.

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Pre-Owned Inventory

Inspected used vehicles across makes.

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Certified Pre-Owned

Factory-backed warranty coverage.

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Current Specials

New and pre-owned offers.

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Hours & Contact

Perry Ford of National City

2050 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950

619-789-1100

Department Hours

Sales · Mon - Fri 09:00am - 08:00pm
Service · Mon - Fri 07:00am - 06:00pm
Parts · Mon - Fri 08:00am - 06:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get approved with bad credit?

Often, yes. We work with lenders across the credit spectrum, and different lenders weigh factors differently — income stability and down payment matter alongside the score. The honest answer is that it depends on your specific situation. Call 619-789-1100 or get pre-qualified to find out where you stand.

Does getting pre-qualified hurt my credit score?

No. Pre-qualification through Capital One uses a soft inquiry that does not affect your credit score. A full finance application is a separate step and does involve a hard inquiry.

Do you finance first-time buyers?

Yes. Some lenders offer first-time-buyer programs designed for people without an established credit history. A down payment or a co-signer strengthens the application but is not always required.

What do I need to bring to apply?

Generally a valid driver's license, proof of income such as recent pay stubs, proof of insurance, and proof of residence. If you are trading a vehicle, bring the title or loan information. Requirements vary by lender.

Can I apply for financing online?

Yes. You can get pre-qualified, submit a finance application, or apply directly through Ford Credit — all online.

Do you offer financing for businesses?

Yes. Businesses can submit a commercial credit application through Ford's business credit program.

Is the finance team bilingual?

Yes. Our finance team handles applications in English and Spanish, so nothing gets lost in translation on the paperwork that matters most.