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Comprehensive Guide to Ford Warranty Coverage and Extended Protection Plans

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Knowing the ins and outs of your warranty is a vital responsibility of any car owner. Luckily, Ford Motor Company offers robust warranty coverage for your peace of mind. Here, we provide a full breakdown of Ford Warranty Coverage and Extended Protection Plans.

Ford's Standard Warranty Coverage

Ford provides robust warranty coverage for new vehicles, encompassing various components to safeguard against defects and ensure reliability.

New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Bumper-to-Bumper)

  • Duration: 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
  • Details: Covers all vehicle components other than normal wear and maintenance items, ensuring most manufacturing defects are addressed without additional cost.

Powertrain Coverage

  • Duration: 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
  • Details: Covers essential components such as the engine, transmission, and drive systems (including seals and gaskets, turbocharger/supercharger if equipped).

Safety Restraint System Coverage

  • Duration: 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
  • Details: Covers components of the safety restraint system, including airbags and seatbelts.

Corrosion Perforation Coverage

  • Duration: 5 years with unlimited mileage.
  • Details: Protects against rust perforation (a hole completely through the bodywork) of sheet metal.

Emissions Coverage

  • Duration: Varies by component.
    • Specific components like catalytic converters, electronic emissions control units, and onboard emissions diagnostic devices are covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.
    • Other emissions-related parts are covered for 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first (though often covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty's 3-year/36,000-mile term).
  • Details: Covers components related to vehicle emissions, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

High-Voltage Battery Warranty (for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles)

  • Duration: 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
  • Details: Specifically covers the high-voltage battery and electric drivetrain components in Ford electric and hybrid vehicles, ensuring at least 70% of original battery capacity.

Ford Roadside Assistance

Ford enhances the ownership experience with 24/7 Roadside Assistance:

  • Duration: 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first (included with new vehicle purchase and most Ford Protect Extended Service Plans).
  • Services Included: Towing assistance (up to $100 per occurrence), flat tire changes, battery jump-starts, fuel delivery (up to 5 gallons), lockout assistance, emergency travel expense reimbursement (up to $1,000 within the first 5 days for breakdowns over 100 miles from home), and destination assistance (up to $75).

Ford Blue Advantage Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Warranty

Ford extends warranty coverage to certified pre-owned vehicles through the Ford Blue Advantage program, ensuring quality and reliability for used car buyers. There are two levels of certification:

Gold Certified Vehicles

  • Eligibility: Less than 6 years old and fewer than 80,000 miles, passing a rigorous 172-point inspection.
  • Comprehensive Limited Warranty: 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, covering over 1,000 components, starting from the date of Ford Blue Advantage purchase or the expiration of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, whichever is later.
  • Powertrain Limited Warranty: 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the original new-vehicle in-service date.
  • 24/7 Roadside Assistance: Included.

Blue Certified Vehicles

  • Eligibility: Less than 10 years old and fewer than 120,000 miles, passing a 139-point inspection.
  • Comprehensive Limited Warranty: 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever comes first, covering many components, starting from the date of Ford Blue Advantage purchase.
  • 24/7 Roadside Assistance: Included.

All Ford Blue Advantage CPO warranties are transferable to future owners at no extra cost.

Ford Protect Extended Service Plans

To provide extended protection beyond standard warranties, Ford Motor Company offers Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (ESPs) with varying levels of coverage. These plans are 100% backed by Ford Motor Company and serviced by Ford-authorized parts and certified technicians at any Ford or Lincoln dealership in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

PremiumCARE

  • Coverage: Most comprehensive coverage, protecting over 1,000 components after the factory warranty expires. Covers engine, transmission, steering, brakes, front suspension, electrical, and more.
  • Term Options: Available up to 10 years or 175,000 miles.

ExtraCARE

  • Coverage: Covers 113 key components, including high-tech parts, steering, brakes, air conditioning, and heating.
  • Term Options: Available up to 10 years or 175,000 miles.

BaseCARE

  • Coverage: Covers 84 major parts, including engine, transmission, drive axle, steering, and brakes.
  • Term Options: Available up to 10 years or 175,000 miles.

PowertrainCARE

  • Coverage: Offers protection for 29 essential powertrain components: engine, transmission, and drive axle assembly.
  • Term Options: Available up to 10 years or 175,000 miles.

Benefits of Ford Protect Extended Service Plans:

  • Flexible Options: Customers can choose agreement lengths and mileage limits to fit their needs, with coverage activating when the original warranty expires (for new plans).
  • Deductible Options: Various deductible options ($0, $50, $100, $200, Disappearing Deductible) are available, where you only pay the applicable deductible for covered repairs.
  • 100% Transferable: Plans are fully transferable, which can increase your vehicle's resale value.
  • Rental Vehicle Benefits: Provides rental benefits (e.g., up to $60 a day for up to 10 days) when a vehicle is kept overnight for a covered repair.
  • 24-Hour Roadside Assistance: Included with all plans.
  • Interest-Free Financing: Flexible payment options are often available.

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