Ford’s Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programme, dubbed Ford Blue Advantage, is divided into two segments: Blue Certified and Gold Certified.
Blue Certified requires that Ford and certain non-Ford vehicles:
* Do not have more than 120,000 miles
* You must be less that 10 model year old
* Pass an inspection with 139 points.
Ford Blue Certified vehicles come with a free 24-hour roadside assistance during the period of their extensive limited warranty. But, Ford Blue Certified vehicles might be available for sale without repairing safety recalls by the manufacturer Therefore, buyers must check for recalls on the market on www.safecar.gov.
Gold Certified is available for Ford models only. it requires that cars:
* Do not have more than 80,000 miles
* Not be younger than six model years of age
* Have the ability to pass an inspection of 172 points.
Gold Certified vehicles come with a free 24-hour roadside assistance throughout the duration of their extended warranty. Similar to Blue Certified, Ford Gold Certified vehicles can be offered for sale without repairing manufacturers safety recalls.
Each of the Blue as well as Gold Certified vehicles come with the free CarFax car history report and a full tank of fuel with fresh oil and filter and brand fresh wiper blades.
Warranties
Ford’s Blue and Gold Certified comprehensive warranty includes a 100-dollar cost deductible for the services needed and it’s important to know that an additional fee is incurred for maintenance services.
Comprehensive Limited Warranties
Ford Blue Certified vehicles come with a 90-day/4,000 mile (whichever occurs first) full-time limited warranty. This warranty includes engine parts including and steering parts brakes, suspension as well as electric system HVAC unit, and much more. The warranty is comprehensive and includes the safety system, audio systems along with electrical and electronic components which aren’t covered by the powertrain warranty.
Gold Certified vehicles come with an extensive 12-month/12,000-mile warranty that covers all the items that is covered by the Blue Certified warranty.
Powertrain Warranty
Alongside the complete warranty and the extensive warranty, in addition to the comprehensive warranty, Ford Gold Certified program includes a limited powertrain warranty for 7 years/10,000 miles that includes the transmission, engine and much more. If you decide to sell an Ford CPO vehicle before that warranty expires the warranty is transferable to the next owner for no cost.
The powertrain warranty is limited to certain components that include:
* Driveshaft
* All internal lubricated parts of the engine
* The block of the engine and the cylinder heads
* Drive systems that include those with 4WD systems (if equipped)
The owners of Ford CPO vehicles can get assistance from all United States Ford dealer.
Perks
Each of the Ford Blue and Gold Certified programs include three months of complimentary SiriusXM satellite radio. In addition, those who buy the Ford Gold Certified vehicle receive 22,000 FordPass rewards points. Likewise, buyers who purchase an Blue Certified vehicle receive 11,000 FordPass reward points. They can then be used to get discounts on repairs, accessories and additional Ford purchases.
Roadside Assistance
Every one of the Ford CPO vehicles come with 24 hour roadside assistance which includes jump-starts for flat-tire replacements, dead batteries and lockout assistance. The benefits are available for seven years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs the first) when using Gold Certified vehicles and 90 days or 4,000 miles (whichever occurs the first) for Blue Certified vehicles. If your car breaks down and you are to be left stranded for more than 100 miles away from home The Ford roadside assistance program provides as much as $1,000 for up to five days of accommodation food, meals, and an automobile rental. Additionally, it offers up to $75 in the event of an emergency shuttle, taxi or other mode of transportation available. Additionally, the possibility of a daily rate up to 35 dollars for rental vehicles. can be arranged over a period of up to 10 consecutive days should your vehicle needs overnight mechanical repairs.
Special Financing
Ford CPO vehicles can be purchased through the company’s own financial services department. Ford Credit offers discounts for Gold Certified vehicles and occasionally provides substantial incentives to those who are willing to finance with Ford. Ford Credit offers a variety of tools for managing your account online, including an app for mobile devices.
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