Best Ford Dealerships in Tampa, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 8 Ford dealers in Tampa graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Brandon Ford is the highest-graded Ford dealer in the Tampa metro.
- Elder Ford Of Tampa has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 83% of verified quotes, averaging $305 — the highest rate here.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Ford dealers in the Tampa metro. We graded every Ford dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
8 Ford dealers in Tampa cleared the data threshold this quarter. Here’s how they rank.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 8 Ford Dealers in Tampa
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Brandon Ford
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Tampa, FL
Brandon Ford is the top-graded Ford dealer in the Tampa metro by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 10 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $465 — well below the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Autonation Ford St. Petersburg
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · St. Petersburg, FL
Autonation Ford St. Petersburg quoted prices 8.9% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $469 — well below the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Parks Ford Of Wesley Chapel
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Wesley Chapel, FL
Parks Ford Of Wesley Chapel holds the A grade across 27 verified OTD quotes — a substantial sample size.
- Doc fee: $1011 — above the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: 15% of quotes, avg $366
- Listing accuracy: 8.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 27
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Veterans Ford
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Tampa, FL
Veterans Ford’s $242 doc fee comes in well below the FL average of $921 — money that stays in your pocket at signing.
- Doc fee: $242 — well below the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: 31% of quotes, avg $307
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Jarrett Ford Dade City
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Dade City, FL
Verified quotes from Jarrett Ford Dade City came in 6.2% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $992 — above the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: 37% of quotes, avg $403
- Listing accuracy: 6.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Ferman Ford
Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Clearwater, FL
Ferman Ford priced 9.1% below its own listings on verified deals — a rare direction for the gap to run.
- Doc fee: $10 — well below the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $300
- Listing accuracy: 9.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Bill Currie Ford
Grade: C · Score: 79/100 · Tampa, FL
Bill Currie Ford grades a C at 79/100 across 8 verified quotes — the lowest on this list. Get a written OTD and compare before you commit.
- Doc fee: $1327 — well above the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: 38% of quotes, avg $749
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — Elder Ford Of Tampa
Grade: C · Score: 77/100 · Tampa, FL
Elder Ford Of Tampa grades a C — add-ons appear on 83% of verified quotes, averaging $305. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $1149 — well above the FL average of $921
- Add-ons: 83% of quotes, avg $305
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These Ford dealers in the Tampa metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Adamo Ford (Tampa, FL) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Karl Flammer Ford Inc (Tarpon Springs, FL) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Jarrett Scott Ford Plant City (Lakeland, FL) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Walker Ford Company, Inc. (Clearwater, FL) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Jarrett Ford Inc (Dade City, FL) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Ford Of Port Richey (Port Richey, FL) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Gator Ford (Seffner, FL) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
Tampa Ford Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Ford | Tampa | A | 100 | $465 | $0 | 10 |
| 2 | Autonation Ford St. Petersburg | St. Petersburg | A | 96 | $469 | $0 | 7 |
| 3 | Parks Ford Of Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | A | 95 | $1011 | $366 | 27 |
| 4 | Veterans Ford | Tampa | A | 94 | $242 | $307 | 13 |
| 5 | Jarrett Ford Dade City | Dade City | A | 91 | $992 | $403 | 19 |
| 6 | Ferman Ford | Clearwater | B | 85 | $10 | $300 | 12 |
| 7 | Bill Currie Ford | Tampa | C | 79 | $1327 | $749 | 8 |
| 8 | Elder Ford Of Tampa | Tampa | C | 77 | $1149 | $305 | 6 |
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How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q2 2026.
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