Cloninger Ford of Hickory
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Cloninger Ford of Hickory is a Ford and pre-owned vehicle dealership based in Hickory, North Carolina, serving the surrounding Catawba Valley communities. It provides new Ford vehicles, a selection of used cars, and services including financing, maintenance, and parts to support automotive ownership. The dealership’s Cloninger Advantage Program includes benefits such as a price protection guarantee, a 72-hour vehicle exchange window, an owner loyalty discount, complimentary shuttle service, no-cost loaner cars on major services over $500, and a referral program. The business has been serving the Hickory area since 1969, originally operating under the Armstrong Ford name before adopting its current brand in 2011. It is located at 1241 US Highway 70 SE in Hickory and maintains an online platform for browsing inventory, valuing trades, obtaining financing pre-approval, scheduling service, and ordering parts. In 2025, the dealership publicly showcased the 2025 Ford Explorer at an event.