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About Brown's Elkader Ford in Elkader, IA
Brown's Elkader Ford
Ford has called Elkader home since 1981.
A second Ford chapter, built around the same small-town promises.
Ford approached Dave Brown about opening a satellite dealership in Elkader in 1981. That invitation brought the Brown family's Ford story to a second northeast Iowa community. More than four decades later, Brown's Elkader Ford still helps people choose trucks, SUVs, cars, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles around the work and routines of real life. The store has grown, but the useful part remains simple: listen carefully, explain things clearly, and be here when the next question comes up.
Start with what you need
How can Brown's Elkader Ford help?
A model name is helpful, but a description of your work, family, commute, or service concern is enough.
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Start Online
Check availability, request additional photos, ask a question, or plan a more useful visit.
Small-town Ford guidance
Begin with the job the vehicle needs to do.
The right answer may depend on a trailer, a gravel road, a car seat, a daily commute, or equipment that goes to work every morning.
Ford gives shoppers many ways to configure a truck or SUV. Cab size, bed length, engine, towing equipment, four-wheel drive, seating, cargo room, fuel choice, and technology can all matter. Our team can help sort those choices around the way you will actually use the vehicle.
You do not need to know every trim or package before visiting. Ask the practical questions first, take time to understand the answers, and decide when the vehicle makes sense to you.
New Ford vehicles
Ford choices for farms, families, businesses, and the roads between them.
The lineup covers more than one kind of driving, so we organize the conversation around capability, space, comfort, and ownership needs.
Ford SUVs
Explore Bronco Sport, Bronco, Escape, Explorer, and Expedition options for passengers, cargo, winter roads, travel, and weekends outside.
Performance and electrified driving
Ask about Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, hybrid choices, charging, performance, efficiency, and what each ownership path requires.
Commercial and work-ready vehicles
Discuss Transit vans, chassis cabs, heavy-duty trucks, upfits, and configurations that support a farm, crew, municipality, or business.
Models, trims, equipment, and inventory change. If the Ford you want is not currently in Elkader, ask about incoming units, another Brown's location, dealer availability, or ordering possibilities. Not every option will be available, but the team can help widen the search.
A wider Ford search
More Ford inventory without spending the day driving from lot to lot.
If the Ford that interests you is at another Brown's location, tell the Elkader team. We can confirm what is available, gather the details you need, and discuss whether the vehicle can be brought closer for you to see.
That is one practical benefit of belonging to Brown's Family of Dealerships. The search can reach farther while your conversation stays with the people in Elkader. When availability and transportation allow, a vehicle can often be moved with advance notice. Timing and transfers are not guaranteed.
You should get more places to look without having to start over with a different person each time.
- Ford trucks and SUVs
- Performance and adventure vehicles
- Hybrid and electric choices
- Commercial vans and work trucks
- Used vehicles from many manufacturers
- Inventory access through Brown's locations
Leadership you can reach
People who know the Elkader store and the family behind it.
Forest and Kelsey stay connected to the employees, departments, and decisions that shape the experience at Brown's Elkader Ford.
Forest Brown
Dealer Principal
Forest represents the second generation of the Ford business Dave Brown began in 1964. He remains involved with the people, direction, and long-term decisions across Brown's Family of Dealerships while giving local teams room to serve their communities in the way that fits them best.
Kelsey Mueller
General Manager
Kelsey leads the everyday Elkader operation and helps sales, finance, service, and parts work together as one local team. She stays close to the decisions that affect guests and employees, with an emphasis on clear communication, dependable follow-through, and a process that feels personal.
Online and out-of-area help
Make the trip to Elkader about the vehicle, not missing information.
A question online can save time without committing you to a purchase.
Ask whether a Ford is available, request additional photos, check a feature or equipment detail, or explain what you still need to compare. The team can gather information, coordinate with the right department, and help make a future visit more useful.
Starting online can be as simple as asking for one answer.
Ford service and parts
Service for routine maintenance, larger repairs, and the miles in between.
Brown's Elkader Ford supports maintenance, diagnostics, warranty and recall work, and repairs. The service and parts teams can help with Ford vehicles, genuine Ford parts and accessories, tires, and ownership questions whether the vehicle was purchased here or somewhere else.
- Oil changes and scheduled maintenance
- Tire, brake, battery, and alignment service
- Diagnostics and larger repairs
- Ford warranty and recall assistance
- Genuine Ford parts and accessories
- Saturday service availability
- After-hours drop-off and shuttle options
- Ford Pickup & Delivery when eligible
Pickup and Delivery eligibility and other conveniences vary by vehicle, service, distance, scheduling capacity, and current program requirements. Learn about Ford Pickup & Delivery or visit the Ford parts department.
Ford ownership should make sense
Capability and technology are more useful when someone explains them.
Take the time to understand the features you will depend on before leaving Elkader.
Set up the everyday features
Ask about phone pairing, FordPass, driver profiles, displays, connected services, and available driver-assistance technology.
Know the work-related tools
Walk through trailering views, cameras, drive modes, bed features, payload information, and controls tied to the way the vehicle will work.
Come back with another question
A feature may make more sense after a few days behind the wheel. Contact the Elkader team and continue the conversation.
Sell or trade your vehicle
Your current vehicle can help shape the next step, or be the whole reason for the visit.
Trade a vehicle toward a new Ford or used vehicle, or sell it to Brown's without purchasing a replacement. The Elkader team can explain either path before you decide.
Begin with the Elkader trade-value page or use the dedicated selling page when you only want an offer. Final values depend on an in-person review and current vehicle information.
What should you bring?
Bring the vehicle, all available keys, title or payoff information, registration, identification, and any service records you have.
If you are still shopping, the team can explain how a possible trade may fit a new Ford or used vehicle.
The Ford story in Elkader
The family's second Ford chapter began here in 1981.
Brown's Elkader Ford grew from a Ford invitation and a chance to serve another northeast Iowa community.
1964
The first Brown's Ford store begins
At age 24, Dave Brown was awarded the Ford franchise in Guttenberg. At that time, he was the youngest person to be awarded a Ford franchise. The store began with one employee, a one-car showroom, and a three-car service department.
1981
Ford asks Brown's to come to Elkader
Ford approached Dave Brown about opening a satellite dealership in Elkader, beginning the family's second Ford chapter in northeast Iowa.
1988
The Elkader operation comes together at Gunder Road
Brown's brought its Elkader dealerships together at the Gunder Road facilities, establishing the home where the Ford team continues serving guests today.
Now
Ford remains part of everyday Elkader life
Brown's Elkader Ford helps with new Ford and used vehicles, service, parts, and ownership support at 109 Gunder Road.
Northeast Iowa roots and a wider reach
Rooted in Elkader and ready to help across the region.
Brown's Elkader Ford serves Elkader, Clayton County, northeast Iowa, nearby southwest Wisconsin, and guests from communities including Decorah, West Union, Waukon, Prairie du Chien, Strawberry Point, and beyond.
A particular truck, SUV, or used vehicle may bring someone here the first time. Straight answers, patient help, and dependable service are what make the drive easier to repeat.
Part of Brown's Family of Dealerships
The larger family can add inventory access and shared experience while the relationship stays with the local people helping you.
Brown's Hometown Victory Foundation
The Brown's Hometown Victory Foundation supports young people through education, mentorship, and community involvement.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about Brown's Elkader Ford.
What does Brown's Elkader Ford sell?
Brown's Elkader Ford sells new Ford trucks, SUVs, cars, commercial vehicles, hybrids, and electric vehicles, along with used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs from many manufacturers. Inventory changes frequently.
Where is Brown's Elkader Ford located?
Brown's Elkader Ford is located at 109 Gunder Road in Elkader, Iowa.
Is Brown's Elkader Ford family-owned?
Yes. Brown's Elkader Ford is part of Brown's Family of Dealerships, an Iowa family business that began in Guttenberg in 1964.
How long has Brown's had a Ford store in Elkader?
Ford approached Dave Brown about opening an Elkader satellite dealership in 1981. That became the Brown family's second Ford location.
Can the team help find a Ford that is not currently in Elkader?
Yes. The team can check incoming inventory, other Brown's locations, dealer availability, and ordering possibilities. Vehicle availability, transfers, and timing are not guaranteed.
Can I start online before visiting?
Yes. Contact the team to confirm availability, request additional photos or vehicle information, arrange a test drive, or begin discussing a trade before making the drive.
Does Brown's Elkader Ford accept trade-ins?
Yes. Final trade values depend on the vehicle's condition, mileage, history, equipment, payoff information, and current market conditions.
Can I sell a vehicle without buying another one?
Yes. Brown's can review your vehicle without requiring you to purchase a replacement. Start the vehicle-selling process.
Does Brown's Elkader Ford offer financing and leasing?
Yes. The finance team can explain available financing and leasing paths. Approvals, rates, terms, and eligibility depend on the lender, vehicle, customer qualifications, and current programs.
Does Brown's Elkader Ford service vehicles purchased elsewhere?
Yes. The Elkader service team can help with many Ford vehicles regardless of where they were purchased. Contact the department with the vehicle information and service need.
Does the service department handle more than routine maintenance?
Yes. The service department supports scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, warranty and recall work, and larger repairs. The appropriate path depends on the vehicle, concern, equipment, parts, and technician availability.
Does Brown's Elkader Ford offer Pickup & Delivery?
Ford Pickup & Delivery may be available for eligible vehicles, services, locations, and appointment times. Contact the service team to confirm current availability and program requirements.
Does Brown's Elkader Ford use genuine Ford parts?
The service and parts departments use genuine Ford parts when appropriate and can help with maintenance items, replacement components, tires, and Ford accessories.
Contact Brown's Elkader Ford
Tell us where the next Ford needs to fit.
It may need to pull a trailer, carry tools, handle school and work schedules, make a winter commute easier, or give a growing family more room. Maybe the Ford already in your driveway simply needs service. Start with that. The Elkader team will help you work through the next practical step.
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Brown's Elkader Ford
109 GUNDER RD
ELKADER, IA 52043-9020
- Sales: 563-245-2505
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