Financing a new Ford

Hello all.  I hope I am in the right place and if not, please excuse my putting this post here.
 
I have a buddy which is looking for a new truck at the same time as I am and we are both looking a new F-150 through Ford.  We both have z-plan access and I have good credit but he has poorer credit.  My buddy is concerned about running his credit through anyone right now until he is sure he knows exactly what he wants to do but he wasn't sure how Ford was with credit financing through themselves on either a buy or a lease.  Neither of us have put our apps in yet.  Can anyone give me any heads up on Ford Financing as to how leinent they are right now for financing someone especially for lower credit status? 
 
Thanks

        What I would do is look for one that has been used by an elderly couple.......they take care of stuff.. I bought a pristine '96 Cougar that was garaged for 9 yrs .