Ford Extended Warranty

Warranties are a major component of any vehicle purchase – even the best manufacturing system has a few flaws in places, and warranties help to protect consumers from major problems in production. Like many other manufacturers, Ford offers a selection of factory and extended warranty plans.

New Car Warranties

Ford offers a wide selection of basic components as part of the warranties for new vehicles, as well as a few extended warranty options.

• The basic Bumper-to-Bumper warranty on a new Ford will typically cover 3 years and 36,000 miles. The powertrain, safety restraints, and roadside assistance program offer longer coverage, with five years and 60,000 miles as the standard fixtures. Certain engines (especially diesel engines) have an even better basic warranty of five years and 100,000 miles. While the warranty against corrosion is five years flat (and an unlimited number of miles.
• The PowertrainCARE is Ford’s most basic extended warranty. It covers the engine, transmission, and axles of the vehicle to help keep it functioning properly. Ford lists the warranty as covering 29 major components of the vehicle.
• A step up, the BaseCARE warranty increases the number of covered parts to 84, adding in focus on the brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical systems of the vehicle. Many drivers purchasing extended warranties prefer to at least step up to this level. Particularly, since Ford vehicles are worked harder (and therefore need more care) than many smaller cars.
• The ExtraCARE package is almost identical to the BaseCARE, but adds in support for the advanced technology of the vehicle. This is effectively a luxury support level. But it does serve as a popular option for Ford drivers who are worried about damage caused as a result of rough use.
• The PremiumCARE package treats over a thousand major components of the vehicle, covering just about every part that the factory installs.