Is Sterling McCall Ford now Group 1?
Yes, Sterling McCall Ford is now Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston, at 6445 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074. The name changed, but the store did not move. It is the same Ford dealership on the same corridor, now carrying the Group 1 Automotive name.
The name change is a change of name and brand, not of location. The store has a 4.3-star Google rating across 4,732 reviews, and that record came with the name.
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Yes, Sterling McCall Ford is now Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston
Yes. Sterling McCall Ford is now Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston, at 6445 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074. The store holds a 4.3-star Google rating across 4,732 reviews, and 77 in 100 of those reviews are five-star.
Google lists Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston at 4.3 stars across 4,732 reviews (Google, 2026). That is the record a buyer who knew the store as Sterling McCall is now looking at, under the new name. Parent company Group 1 Automotive reported full-year 2025 results in January 2026, with record revenue of $22.6 billion (Group 1 Automotive, Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 results, reported January 2026).
Sales hours are Monday to Friday 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM, closed Sunday. Service and parts run Monday to Friday 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 5 PM, closed Sunday.
Who is behind Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston?
Group 1 Automotive is one of the largest automotive retailers in the US and UK, and its resources now stand behind this store, which sells and services one marque, Ford, every day.
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston is a Ford dealership at 6445 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074, on the US 59 Southwest Freeway corridor inside Beltway 8. It sells new, used and certified pre-owned Ford vehicles and runs a full service, parts and financing operation. The rooftop also carries the alias Sterling McCall Ford.
For a buyer who wants a Ford without leaving US 59, the lineup covers the Maverick and Ranger, the F-150 and Super Duty, the Bronco and Bronco Sport, the Escape, Explorer and Expedition, the Mustang and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, and the Transit van. Buyers can browse inventory, value a trade and apply for financing online. The store also offers home test drives, home delivery and out-of-state shipping.
The broader market is moving the same way. In the first half of 2026, SUV consideration among luxury-vehicle shoppers climbed to 79%, up four percentage points year over year (Cox Automotive / Kelley Blue Book, Brand Watch, 2026). Buyers who want an SUV or truck have more reason than ever to look for a store that carries the full Ford range under one roof.
What stays the same at Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston after the name change?
The store stays at the same address on the Southwest Freeway, inside Beltway 8, and it still sells new, used and certified pre-owned Fords with service, parts and financing on site. Sales hours are Monday to Friday 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM.
Service can be scheduled online through our Schedule Service link. Parts can be requested through our online order form, and our parts team confirms by contact. There is no checkout for parts.
Our online trade-in tool, under Value Your Trade, gives an instant offer from a license plate, a VIN, or the make and model, and a trade offer can be received online in minutes.
Which Ford models can you buy at Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston?
We sell new Ford models across the full lineup: Mustang, Escape, Bronco Sport, Bronco, Explorer, Expedition, F-150, Maverick, Ranger, Super Duty, Mustang Mach-E, Ford Transit, E-Transit, and the chassis and E-Series commercial models. Our online new-vehicle inventory shows what is on the lot.
Certified pre-owned Ford vehicles carry a Ford-backed extended powertrain limited warranty and a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty.
For a trade-in on any of these models, the online tool gives an offer from a license plate, a VIN, or the make and model.
What do buyers say about buying a Ford at Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston?
Buyers praise the sales process at this store, and the store holds a 4.3-star Google rating across 4,732 reviews, of which 3,643 are five-star.
Of our 381 most recent four- and five-star Google reviews, 84 describe the sales process. One buyer wrote about a new F-150 purchase:
In an April 2026 Google review, Miguel O. wrote: “Mary Hill made buying my new F-150 an excellent experience. She was very helpful, patient, and genuinely cared about getting me the right truck. Everything went smoothly, and I’m very happy with my purchase. Thank you, Mary!”
Another buyer described a purchase with no heavy haggling:
In a March 2026 Google review, Quality X. wrote: “Lalo made my purchasing experience painless. No heavy haggling nor endless trips to “talk to his sales manager”. Just simple honest conversation to help get me in the car I wanted at the price I needed. Excellent experience!”
How do service and trade-ins work at Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston?
Service can be scheduled online, and service hours are Monday to Friday 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 5 PM. The online trade-in tool gives an offer from a license plate, a VIN, or the make and model, in minutes.
Of our 381 most recent four- and five-star Google reviews, 31 describe service updates. One customer described how the service visit went:
David L. wrote in a September 2026 Google review: “Scheduling was easy, communication was timely and accurate. My service Advisor, Antonio Novoa was great. Texted updates regularly, provided options without pressure, was friendly and professional.”
Our Google record among the Houston Ford dealers
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston holds a 4.3 rating on Google across 4,732 reviews, one of the largest Ford review bases in the Houston market. The store is the Ford franchise on the Southwest Freeway corridor inside Beltway 8.
| Dealer | Google rating | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston, 6445 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074 | 4.3 stars | 4,732 reviews |
| Doggett Ford South Loop, 3440 S Loop W, Houston, TX 77025 | 4.4 stars | 3,655 reviews |
| Mac Haik Ford of Houston, 10333 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 | 4.4 stars | 5,585 reviews |
| Helfman Ford, 12220 Southwest Fwy, Stafford, TX 77477 | 4.6 stars | 3,758 reviews |
| Mike Calvert Ford of Houston, 1201 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008 | 4.4 stars | 2,840 reviews |
| Joe Myers Ford, 16634 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040 | 4.4 stars | 8,705 reviews |
| Chastang Ford, 6200 N Loop E Fwy Ste b, Houston, TX 77026 | 4.8 stars | 2,288 reviews |
Our Google record is 4.3 stars across 4,732 reviews (Google, 2026). The store sits on the Southwest Freeway inside Beltway 8, a corridor the other Houston Ford stores in this table do not occupy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sterling McCall Ford the same dealership as Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston?
Yes. Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston is at 6445 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, and carries the alias Sterling McCall Ford on the rooftop. Sales hours are Monday to Friday 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM.
Where is Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston located?
We are at 6445 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, on the US 59 Southwest Freeway corridor inside Beltway 8. Service and parts run Monday to Friday 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 5 PM.
What is Group 1 Automotive?
Group 1 Automotive is one of the largest automotive retailers in the US and UK, and it is the parent company of Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston. Parent company Group 1 sold 459,000 new and used vehicles in 2025, a company record (Group 1 Automotive, Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 results, reported January 2026).
Can I still get service on my Ford at the former Sterling McCall Ford?
Yes. Service can be scheduled online through our Schedule Service link, and parts can be requested through our online order form. Service hours are Monday to Friday 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 5 PM.
How do I get an online trade-in offer from Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston?
Use our Value Your Trade tool, which gives an instant offer from a license plate, a VIN, or the make and model. A trade offer can be received online in minutes.
Does Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston offer financing for all credit types?
Financing is part of our service, and you can apply for it online. Ask our finance team about your credit options when you visit.
Does Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston sell certified pre-owned Fords?
Yes. Certified pre-owned Ford vehicles carry a Ford-backed extended powertrain limited warranty and a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. Our online inventory shows the current selection.
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston is the Ford store at 6445 Southwest Freeway
Sterling McCall Ford drivers who saw the name change have one question: is this still the store I trust? It is. Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston sits on the same Southwest Freeway corridor inside Beltway 8, with the full Ford lineup from the Maverick to the Super Duty and the Transit, and Group 1 Automotive behind it.
Miguel O. wrote in an April 2026 review that his F-150 purchase was an excellent experience, and David L. described service updates as timely and accurate in a September 2026 review.
Visit Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston at 6445 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074, or start with our online trade-in offer to see what your current vehicle is worth.
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston is the Ford store Sterling McCall customers already know, under the Group 1 name on the same corridor. Start your Ford search with our online tools.
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Houston showroom, or call 281-588-5000.
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