Every new Ford vehicle comes with a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which guarantees protection from a variety of mechanical issues. Whether this is your first time buying a Ford car or you’re a seasoned Ford buyer, it cannot hurt to brush up on what a warranty does and doesn’t cover. The professionals at our Ford finance center are here to answer all your questions about Ford warranties.
Car Warranty 101
Simply put, a car warranty is a repair contract limiting an owner’s out-of-pocket costs for service and repairs for a set length of time. New vehicles typically come with a limited warranty that guarantees service and repairs of defects, most often for a term of three years/36,000 miles.
Guide to Ford Warranty Coverage
When you buy a new Ford car, it will come with a variety of different types of warranty coverage. These are the different types of Ford warranties.
- Collision Warranty: While nobody wants to be involved in a collision, the Collision Warranty offers excellent coverage in the event of an accident.
- Emissions Defect Warranty: The Emissions Defect Warranty coverage period for passenger cars and light duty trucks is comprehensive and covers parts like catalytic converters, electronic emissions control units, and onboard emissions diagnostic devices.
- Diesel Engine Coverage: If you purchase a Ford car with a direct-injection diesel engine, the diesel engine coverage protects the engine from damage.
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Unique Component Coverage: The components in the electric drivetrain system of your Ford car will vary depending on whether your vehicle is a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric vehicle. Whatever you drive, the coverage protects the parts from damage.
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers all parts on the vehicle that require repair, replacement, or adjustment as a result of a manufacturing defect in factory-supplied materials of factory workmanship.
- Safety Restraint Warranty: Under this factory warranty, the Ford vehicle’s supplement restraint system and safety belts are covered for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
To learn more about Ford warranty coverage, talk to a friendly dealer at Bill Colwell Ford.