Terms and Conditions
Reservation Terms and Conditions
May 19, 2021
U.S. VEHICLE RESERVATION PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Welcome to the Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) U.S. Vehicle Reservation Program (“Program”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) describe the Program as well as the Reservation Process (“Reservation Process”). Please review these Terms carefully and click “Checkout” to agree. Your acceptance and use of the Program and Reservation Process is your agreement to these Terms, the Payment Terms, and the Privacy Policy located on this site.
If you object to any of the Terms, your sole recourse is to stop using the Program.
- Reservation.
You may be able to configure a Ford vehicle (the “Vehicle”) through the Reservation Process (“Reservation”). By completing the Reservation Process, you are not ordering or purchasing a vehicle. The Reservation Process allows you to configure a Vehicle and pay the Reservation Deposit (“Reservation Deposit”) to an authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer (collectively “Dealer”) you select. Participation in the Program does not guarantee you vehicle delivery. You must contact a Dealer to discuss final transaction pricing, arrange any necessary financing, and complete your purchase of the Vehicle. Your Reservation does not guarantee a set price for the Vehicle. The Dealer sets the Vehicle price, which may differ from the MSRP. Unless otherwise indicated, MSRP is the manufacturer suggested retail price and does not include destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included.
- Sharing of Reservation Information.
You will be required to select a dealer at the time of Reservation. Your information including name, address, e-mail address and vehicle configuration will be shared with the dealer you select. You will be asked to reconfirm this dealer at time of order or select a different dealer.
- Reservation Process.
In order to complete the Reservation Process, you will be required to (1) create and/or login to your Ford account, (2) submit certain information to Ford, and (3) pay a refundable Reservation Deposit to your preferred Dealer. You may request a full refund of your Reservation Deposit at any time prior to placing a vehicle order with your selected Dealer. Contact your Dealer for details.
- Vehicle Specifications and Configuration
You understand that we may not have completed the development of the Vehicle or begun manufacturing the Vehicle at the time of your Reservation. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant to us that you understand that the Vehicle configuration may change prior to execution of a sales agreement between you and a Dealer.
- No Purchase Requirement.
The Program does not require you to complete a vehicle purchase, finance, or lease contract. If you change your mind before you have entered into a contract with your Dealer, you may cancel your Reservation pursuant to Section 10 below.
- Right to Decline, Cancel Reservation.
Ford, at its sole discretion, may decline or cancel your Reservation at any time, for any reason. You will be notified by email if your Reservation is declined, and your Reservation Deposit will be refunded if it has already been processed.
- Right to Modify, Cancel Program.
Ford reserves the right to change, update, improve, correct, modify, suspend, discontinue or cancel all or part of the Program, including any of its features, functionalities or manners of operation at any time without any notice or obligation to you. Your use of the Program after any changes are implemented will be considered acceptance of such changes. The Program may not be available during maintenance breaks and other times.
- Reservation Eligibility: Age and Residency; Entity Reservations.
You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority as determined by the laws of your state or territory of residency and a resident of the United States in order to accept these Terms and to participate in the Program. The Program is only open to individuals; companies, groups and organizations are not eligible to participate. Reservations are limited to four per Ford account. Ford may cancel your Reservation and refund the Reservation Deposit if Ford determines that you are an ineligible party.
- Registration; No Brokers.
In order to participate in the Program, you will be required to provide certain information, such as your address and billing information. You represent and warrant that all such information is accurate, and you shall ensure that such information is kept current. Ford shall have no responsibility or liability for inaccurate information or information that later becomes outdated, and shall have no obligation to make efforts to determine the correct contact or shipping information. You can update your information at any time by logging into your Ford Owner Account or FordPass account. You represent and warrant that you are not a broker and that your registration and participation in the Program is for your own benefit on your own behalf. We may cancel your Reservation in the event we determine you have engaged in brokering.
- Reservation Cancellation; Transfer; Assignment.
You may cancel your Reservation at any time before you order your vehicle and request a refund from your Dealer. The full Reservation Deposit should be credited back to your credit card within approximately 10 business days. Please note that all cancellations are final. You may not transfer or assign your Reservation or any other rights under these Terms and Conditions.
- Force Majeure.
Your participation in the Program and/or your Reservation does not create liability for Ford or you for any failure to perform due to an event beyond our control, including, but not limited to, any Act of God, terrorism, war, political insurgence, insurrection, riot, civil unrest, act of civil or military authority, uprising, unavailability of materials, strike, earthquake, flood, pandemic or any other natural or man-made eventuality outside of our control.
- Entire Agreement, Modification and Severability.
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change these Terms at any time. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect and the unenforceable provision shall be deemed to be modified solely to the extent necessary to make it enforceable. This Agreement represents the entire agreement governing your Reservation.
- Limitation of Liability.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER, SUBJECT ONLY TO THE LIMITS OF APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL FORD BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OR CIRCUMSTANCES OF ANY CLAIM, DAMAGE, LOSS OR EXPENSE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES.
IN THE EVENT THAT WE ARE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES UNDER, ARISING OUT OF, OR WITH RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR RESERVATION, OUR LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, THE AMOUNT OF YOUR RESERVATION DEPOSIT.
- Applicable Law, Venue, and Class Action Waiver.
These Terms, its subject matter and its formation, and any related non-contractual disputes or claims, are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Ford and you agree that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, or the Sixth Circuit Court, Oakland County, Michigan has exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute, controversy or claim arising from or connected with these Terms. Ford and you consent to the jurisdiction of the Michigan courts and waive any objections as to personal jurisdiction or as to the laying of venue in such courts due to inconvenient forum or any other basis.
IN ADDITION, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO CLAIM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE JOINED TO ANY OTHER CLAIM FROM OTHER CURRENT OR FORMER USERS OF THE SITE OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO THE VEHICLES OR ANY OTHER RESERVATIONS. NO CLAIM BROUGHT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL PROCEED AS A CLASS ACTION.
FURTHER, YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. YOU AGREE THAT WE MAY FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE KNOWING, VOLUNTARY AND BARGAINED-FOR AGREEMENT AMONG US TO IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY AND THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHATSOEVER BETWEEN US RELATING TO THESE TERMS SHALL INSTEAD BE TRIED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A JURY.
- Contact Us.
If you have any questions, comments, or claims regarding the Program or Reservation Process you may contact us by finding your local contact information at this website http://corporate.ford.com/our-company/country-websites, or contacting us in the U.S. at:
Telephone
800-392-3673 (Ford U.S.)
800-232-5952 (TDD for the hearing impaired)
Available M-F 8:00 am - 11:00 pm ET
Available Sat. 8:00 am – 8:00 pm ET
Mailing Address
Ford Motor Company / Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126
Payment Terms and Conditions
April 9, 2021
PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
U.S. ONLY
The following terms (“Payment Terms”) apply to the payment features of designated Ford and Lincoln mobile apps and websites, which allow you to make purchases and pay for goods or services through your Payment Methods (as defined below). We refer to these features generally as the “Payment” features. The Payment features are maintained and operated by Ford, Lincoln, and/or our third-party payment service providers.
If you use the same login information for other Ford and/or Lincoln mobile apps and websites, your Payment Methods will automatically be synched and made available for you to use when you access the Payment features of the other apps and websites.
By clicking “I accept,” you:
- agree to be bound by these Payment Terms;
- represent that you are 18 years of age or older and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement; and
- authorize Ford, Lincoln, and our third-party payment service providers to verify the validity of your Payment Methods and to process and transmit your Payment Method information to facilitate transactions as described below.
We may modify the Payment Terms at any time. We will alert you through the app, website, and/or by email of any material changes to the Payment Terms and allow you an opportunity to accept the updated terms. Modifications will be effective immediately upon being posted on the app and/or website or on a future date as we may specify, and your continued use indicates your acceptance of the modified Payment Terms.
If you do not agree to the Payment Terms or any modifications to the Payment Terms or features, your only option is to stop using the Payment features.
We reserve the right to update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Payment features at any time without any notice or obligation to you. Payment features may not be available during maintenance breaks and other times.
- Payment Methods
To use the Payment features, you must provide a valid credit card, debit card, or an eligible bank account (if ACH payments are enabled) (“Payment Method(s)”) and, depending on the designated Ford or Lincoln mobile app or website, can elect to store your Payment Methods with us for future transactions (“Wallet”) or use your Payment Method in a one-time transaction (“Guest Checkout”). Our process requires you to enter your name, address, credit card, debit card, or bank account number(s) and associated information necessary to validate and process payments with the Payment Method. All information provided during this process must be current, accurate, and complete.
For Wallets, we will store your Payment Method information for future transactions you initiate. For Guest Checkout, we will retain your name, email address, and last four (4) digits of your credit card for any troubleshooting related to the transaction you have initiated.
You authorize Ford, Lincoln, and/or our third-party payment service providers to confirm that your Payment Method is valid, including by submitting a payment authorization request or a low dollar authorization credit and/or debit, in accordance with the relevant rules of that Payment Method, such as the network rules of Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover (“Network”). If we submit a low dollar authorization for your credit or debit card, your card is not actually being charged, and any temporary charge shown on your account will disappear in a few days. You also authorize Ford and Lincoln to submit your Payment Method information to our third-party service provider(s) for the purposes of updating your Wallet, Payment Method, and/or account with us.
- How Payments Work / Our Role
The Payment features let you make payments using your Payment Method for goods and services offered by Ford, Lincoln, or third-party merchants, including Ford and Lincoln dealers (“Merchant(s)”). The Payment features use services and technology provided by third-party payment service providers, which are subject to change at any time.
You acknowledge and agree that when you make a purchase using the Payment features (“Transaction(s)”), the Transaction is solely between you and the Merchant, which may or may not be Ford or Lincoln as specified for each Transaction. You authorize our payment service providers to collect, analyze and relay information generated in connection with Transactions. Transactions are subject to the terms and conditions governing your Payment Method and to any agreements between you and your financial institution.
- Supported Payment Methods
Most U.S.-issued credit and debit cards with a Network brand can be used with the Payment features, though certain card types may not be used. In some cases, you may also be able to use your bank account and routing information to enable make ACH transactions from your account using the Payment features. Eligible Payment Methods are subject to change at any time.
- Recurring Payments
If a Merchant offers you the ability to use the Payment features to make recurring payments on a monthly or other periodic basis, such as a subscription (“Recurring Payments”), you may do so by following the prompts and providing the requested information. You authorize the Merchant to charge your selected Payment Method on the specified schedule. Unless otherwise stated, your Recurring Payments and the relevant billing authorization will continue indefinitely until you cancel.
- Transaction History
When you make a payment using the Payment features, we will update your activity on the website or app where you utilized the Payment features and provide you a Transaction confirmation. In some instances, the Transaction confirmation may serve as your receipt, and the Transaction also will appear on your card or account statement. Except as otherwise required by law or by the terms of another agreement between us, you are solely responsible for (a) compiling and retaining permanent records of all Transactions and other data associated with your use of the Payment features, and (b) reconciling all Transaction information associated with the Payment features. If you believe that there is an error or unauthorized Transaction activity, you agree to contact us immediately.
- Refunds
Except as set forth in the Payment Terms, all Transactions are non-refundable and non-reversible. You may have additional refund or charge-back rights based on a Merchant’s policies or under your agreement with your financial institution or applicable state and federal laws. You should review your periodic statement received from your financial institution to verify your Transactions.
- Customer Service
We provide customer service for issues relating to how the Payment features work. For other issues – like pricing of goods and services, order fulfillment and cancellation, returns and refunds, product functionality, or technical support – contact the appropriate Merchant. For issues related to your Payment Method, contact your financial institution.
- Periods of Inactivity
If our records indicate that you have not used the Payment features for at least six (6) months (or another period that we may specify), we may disable your Wallet or require you to re-enter your Payment Method information.
- Suspension or Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Payment features for any reason or no reason at any time . Without limiting the foregoing, we may also suspend your access to any Payment features if (a) you have violated the Payment Terms, (b) you pose an unacceptable fraud risk to us, (c) you provide any false, incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading information or otherwise engage in fraudulent or illegal conduct, or (d) we notice suspicious activity.
- Effect of Termination
We will not be liable to you or any third party for compensation, reimbursement, or damages in connection with your use of the Payment features, or any termination or suspension of the Payment features or your access to it, including with respect to any deletion of your information or account data. If your Payment account is terminated for any reason or no reason, you agree (a) to continue to be bound by the Payment Terms and remain responsible for any Transactions you have processed through the Payment features, (b) to immediately stop using the Payment features, and (c) that we reserve the right (but have no obligation) to delete all of your information and account data stored on our servers.
- Liability
YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE PAYMENT FEATURES IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND NONE OF FORD, LINCOLN, THEIR EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF THE PAYMENT FEATURES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY FAILURE TO COMPLETE TRANSACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR INSTRUCTIONS.
- Indemnity and Release
By using the Payment features, you agree that you will defend, indemnify, release, and hold harmless us and our subsidiaries and affiliates, their respective distributors, dealers, dealer associations, suppliers, licensors, partners, and advertising and promotions agencies, from and against any liabilities, claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of any use of the Payment features by or through you, your breach or alleged breach of the Payment Terms, or your violation or alleged violation of the patent, copyright, trademark, proprietary, or other rights of third parties. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and, in such case, you shall agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.
You acknowledge and agree that your app store provider has no liability, responsibility, or obligation to you, including with respect to the investigation, defense, settlement, or discharge of a third party’s intellectual property infringement claim.
- Miscellaneous
The Payment Terms, together with any additional terms to which you agree when using the Payment features (including the terms and conditions of the product/service you are purchasing, applicable Privacy Policies, etc.) constitute the entire agreement regarding the Payment features. The Payment Terms are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Michigan (except in relation to any conflict of law provisions thereof), except to the extent local law requires otherwise. Unless local law mandates otherwise, all lawsuits arising from or relating to the Payment Terms shall be brought in the Federal or State courts located in Wayne County, Michigan. If a court determines that any term or condition is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, then such term will be eliminated and the remaining terms and conditions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Payment Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- Contact Us.
If you have any questions, comments, or claims regarding the Payment features, you may contact us by finding your local contact information by going to the Contact US Page by clicking here or contacting us in the U.S. at:
Telephone
800-392-3673 (Ford U.S.)
800-521-4140 (Lincoln U.S.)
800-232-5952 (TDD for the hearing impaired)
Available M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Available Sat. 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET
Mailing Address
Ford Motor Company / Customer Relationship Center
or
Lincoln Motor Company / Lincoln Concierge
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126
Order Terms and Conditions
Date: January 6, 2022
FORD VEHICLE ORDER U.S. PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS
U.S. ONLY
Welcome to the Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) Vehicle Order U.S. Program (the “Program”). The Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) describe the Program which includes the order process (“Order Process”). Please review the Terms carefully and click “I accept” to agree. Your acceptance and use of the Program is your agreement to the Terms, Payment Terms, and the Privacy Policy located on this site.
If you object to any of the Terms, your sole recourse is to stop using the Program.
1. Order Process.
To complete the Order Process for a vehicle (“Vehicle”), you will be required to: (1) create and/or login to your Ford account; (2) submit required information to Ford; (3) select an authorized Ford Dealer (“Dealer’) if a Dealer was not chosen previously; and (4) pay an order deposit (“Order Deposit”) which goes directly to the Dealer.
By completing the Order Process you are not purchasing a vehicle, you are placing an order request with your Dealer. Your agreement to purchase the vehicle will be with your Dealer and not with Ford (the “Purchase Agreement”). You will execute that agreement with the Dealer at time of delivery of the vehicle. The Order Process allows you to: (i) configure a Vehicle by selecting an available model and options, and (ii) pay an Order Deposit directly to your selected Dealer. The amount of the Order Deposit varies by Dealer. By paying an Order Deposit, you are agreeing to the Dealer’s estimated selling price for your selected vehicle as displayed in the order summary page, which may differ from the MSRP. The Dealer’s final selling price may be subject to change—that is between you and the Dealer and will be reflected in your Purchase Agreement. Unless otherwise indicated, MSRP is the manufacturer suggested retail price and does not include destination/delivery fees, government fees and taxes, trade-in, finance charges, dealer processing charge, electronic filing charge, or emission testing charges. Optional equipment is also not included.
2. Order Deposit.
The Dealer will hold the Order Deposit in accordance with applicable law e.g. a separate non-interest bearing trust account. Order Deposit refund policies vary by Dealer. Please ask your Dealer for their refund policy before you place your order request.
Once your Dealer has accepted your order request, Ford and/or the Dealer may contact you periodically with updates regarding the status of your order (“Order”).
3. Sharing of Order Information.
To place your Order with your Dealer, you understand that Ford will share information including name, address, e-mail address and vehicle configuration with the Dealer you select. Your credit card information will not be shared with the Dealer.
4. Vehicle Specifications, Configuration.
You acknowledge that Ford may not have completed the development of the Vehicle or begun production of the Vehicle at the time of your Order. By agreeing to the Terms, you represent and warrant to us that you understand that your Vehicle configuration may change prior to delivery of the Vehicle and execution of a Purchase Agreement between you and your Dealer. If you have questions about your vehicle configuration including any changes, please contact your Dealer.
5. No Purchase Requirement.
The Program does not require you to complete a Vehicle purchase, finance, or lease contract. If you change your mind before delivery of the Vehicle and before a Purchase Agreement is executed with your Dealer, you may cancel your Order pursuant to Section 7 below.
6. Dealer Right to Decline.
Your selected Dealer, at its sole discretion, may decline your order request prior to acceptance, for any reason. You will be notified by email if your Order is declined, refunded your Order Deposit, and advised to select a new Dealer. Please ask your Dealer for their refund policy before you place your order request.
7. Order Cancellation; Transfer; Assignment.
You must contact your Dealer to cancel your Order and request a refund of your Order Deposit. If your Order is cancelled (by you or the Dealer), the Order Deposit will be refunded pursuant to the Dealer’s refund policy. Order Deposit refund policies vary by Dealer. Please ask your Dealer for their refund policy before you place your order request. You may not transfer or assign your Order or any other rights under the Terms and Conditions.
8. Right to Modify, Cancel Program.
Ford reserves the right to change, update, improve, correct, modify, suspend, discontinue or cancel all or part of the Program, including any of its features, functionalities or manners of operation at any time without any notice or obligation to you. Your use of the Program after any changes are implemented will be considered acceptance of such changes. The Program may not be available during maintenance breaks and other times.
9. Order Eligibility: Age and Residency; Entity Orders.
You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority as determined by the laws of your state of residency and a resident of the United States in order to accept the Terms and to participate in the Program. The Program is only open to individuals, companies, groups and organizations. Commercial and government fleets are not eligible to participate.
10. Registration; No Brokers.
In order to participate in the Program, you will be required to provide certain information, such as your address and billing information. You represent and warrant that all such information is accurate, and you shall ensure that such information is kept current. Ford shall have no responsibility or liability for inaccurate information or information that later becomes outdated, and shall have no obligation to make efforts to determine the correct contact or shipping information. You can update your information at any time by logging into your Ford Owner Account or FordPass account. You represent and warrant that you are not a broker and that your registration and participation in the Program is for your own benefit on your own behalf. Your Dealer may cancel your Order in the event it determines you have engaged in brokering. Your Dealer may require you to sign an agreement at the time of purchase that limits your ability to resell the vehicle.
11. Force Majeure.
Your participation in the Program and/or your Order does not create liability for Ford or you for any failure to perform due to an event beyond our control, including, but not limited to, any Act of God, terrorism, war, political insurgence, insurrection, riot, civil unrest, act of civil or military authority, uprising, unavailability of materials, strike, earthquake, flood or any other natural or man-made eventuality outside of our control.
12. Entire Agreement, Modification and Severability.
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change the Terms at any time. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect and the unenforceable provision shall be deemed to be modified solely to the extent necessary to make it enforceable. This Agreement represents the entire agreement governing your Order.
13. Limitation of Liability.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER, SUBJECT ONLY TO THE LIMITS OF APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL FORD BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OR CIRCUMSTANCES OF ANY CLAIM, DAMAGE, LOSS OR EXPENSE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES. IN THE EVENT THAT WE ARE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES UNDER, ARISING OUT OF, OR WITH RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR ORDER, OUR LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, THE AMOUNT OF YOUR ORDER DEPOSIT.
14. Applicable Law, Venue, and Class Action Waiver.
The Terms, its subject matter and its formation, and any related non-contractual disputes or claims, are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Ford and you agree that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, or the Sixth Circuit Court, Oakland County, Michigan has exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute, controversy or claim arising from or connected with the Terms. Ford and you consent to the jurisdiction of the Michigan courts and waive any objections as to personal jurisdiction or as to the laying of venue in such courts due to inconvenient forum or any other basis.
IN ADDITION, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO CLAIM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE JOINED TO ANY OTHER CLAIM FROM OTHER CURRENT OR FORMER USERS OF THE SITE OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO THE VEHICLES OR ANY OTHER ORDERS. NO CLAIM BROUGHT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL PROCEED AS A CLASS ACTION.
FURTHER, YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. YOU AGREE THAT WE MAY FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE KNOWING, VOLUNTARY AND BARGAINED-FOR AGREEMENT AMONG US TO IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY AND THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHATSOEVER BETWEEN US RELATING TO THESE TERMS SHALL INSTEAD BE TRIED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A JURY.
15. Contact Us.
If you have any questions, comments, or claims regarding the Program or Order Process you may contact us by finding your local contact information at this website http://corporate.ford.com/our-company/country-websites, or contacting us in the
U.S. at:
Telephone
800-334-4375 (Ford U.S.)
800-232-5952 (TDD for the hearing impaired)
Available M-F 8:00 am – 8:00 PM pm ET
Mailing Address
Ford Motor Company / Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126
Ford U.S. eCommerce Terms and Conditions
Date: August 22, 2023
Welcome to the Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) Vehicle U.S. eCommerce platform (“Platform”). The Terms and Conditions below (“Terms”) describe the Platform, which includes the online shopping, ordering, and pre-delivery experience (the “Order Process”). Please review the Terms carefully. By using the Platform (including placing an Order Request) you agree to these Terms and acknowledge the collection and use of data as described in the Ford Privacy Notice[ll1] .
If you do not agree to or object to any of the Terms, your sole recourse is to stop using the Platform or to not place an Order Request.
1. Order Requests
By using the Platform, you are not purchasing or leasing a vehicle. You are submitting a request to your Dealer to initiate the purchase or lease process for a specific vehicle (“Order Request”).
To place an Order Request for a vehicle, you will be required to: (1) create and/or login to your Ford Account; (2) submit required information to Ford, which may be shared with an authorized Ford Dealer (“Dealer”) by Ford, its affiliated entities, and their respective service providers; (3) identify and request a specific Dealer-priced Vehicle or Vehicle configuration from a Dealer ; and (4) pay any associated deposit (“Deposit”) to your chosen Dealer, the amount of which may vary by vehicle or by Dealer. Once the Dealer accepts your Order Request, it becomes an “Order.” Your agreement to purchase or lease the vehicle (“Purchase/Lease Agreement”) will be with your Dealer and not with Ford, Ford Motor Credit Company, or any other Ford affiliate. You will execute a Purchase/Lease Agreement with the Dealer at time of delivery of the vehicle or in accordance with state law.
2. Pricing; Availability; Incentives
The Dealer’s selling price is established solely by the Dealer based on the Dealer’s sole decision and may vary, taking into account the features and options available at the time of order. Unless specifically indicated, the dealer selling price as shown through the eCommerce Platform does not include taxes and official or government fees that may apply to the purchase or lease of your vehicle. The final price and terms of your purchase or lease are established between you and the Dealer and will be reflected in the Purchase/Lease Agreement entered into by you and the Dealer and, depending on the Dealer or the vehicle, may also be reflected in a Pre-Delivery Summary prepared by the Dealer. You agree to provide accurate and complete information in connection with your Order Request and the Order Process. Dealer is responsible for identifying all applicable fees, taxes, and other amounts due in connection with the purchase or lease of your vehicle, which requires accurate information from you to do so. Final amounts due are subject to verification of all necessary information.
Dealer is responsible for all information presented in connection with the Order Process, including presenting accurate vehicle inventory through the Platform, and you should confirm vehicle availability with the Dealer. Vehicle availability and dates shown in the Order Process are estimates only and are subject to change at any time.
Ford makes no promises, warranties or guarantees regarding your eligibility for any incentives, rebates or tax credits (“Incentives”) related to any vehicle that may be displayed through the Platform or in connection with an Order Request. Eligibility for any Dealer-provided Ford Incentives will be determined by the Dealer based on information you provide, and you are responsible for determining if you qualify for any Incentives based on their stated criteria. Incentives provided by third parties, such as governmental electric vehicle or charger tax credits or utility provider credits or discounts, are not part of the Platform and are solely between the credit recipient and the third party and may change at any time.
3. Deposits; Refunds
The Dealer will hold the Deposit in accordance with applicable law (e.g. in a separate non-interest bearing trust account where required). Deposit refund policies vary by Dealer and vehicle. Please ask your Dealer for their refund policy before you place your Order Request.
Payment of any Deposit or other amounts are subject to the Ford Payment Terms and Conditions as displayed in the Order Process.
You understand and agree that, regardless of the payment method you select in the Order Process, your application for credit, if any, is separate and your Deposit is not conditioned on credit approval. You also understand and agree that you are not making the Deposit to obtain credit approval or based on any understanding that you and Dealer will enter into any conditional sale contract, retail installment sale contract, or lease agreement to fund your acquisition of the Vehicle.
4. Dealer Right to Decline Order Requests
Your selected Dealer, at its sole discretion, may decline your Order Request prior to acceptance, for any reason. You will be notified if your Order Request is declined and your Deposit will be refunded by the Dealer.
5. Sharing of Order Information
To facilitate the Order Process and assist your Dealer in facilitating and contacting you about the Order Process, you understand that Ford will share information associated with your vehicle and your activity related to the Order Process with the Dealer, including name, contact information, vehicle configuration, and other related information. You may be asked to provide your Dealer with additional information as part of the Order Process or to facilitate the Purchase/Lease Agreement between you and your Dealer, and you agree to provide accurate and complete information.
You acknowledge and agree that Ford and/or your Dealer may contact you periodically, including with updates regarding the status of your Order Request and associated vehicle, using contact information you provide or that you have provided to Ford or your Dealer separately.
6. Vehicle Specifications, Configuration
You acknowledge that you understand that if you are ordering a vehicle that has not yet been produced, your vehicle configuration may change prior to delivery of the vehicle and execution of a Purchase/Lease Agreement between you and your Dealer. If you have questions about your vehicle configuration including any changes, please contact your Dealer.
7. Vehicle Trade-In Values
The Order Process provides various tools to assist you in identifying a potential estimated trade-in value of your trade-in vehicle. Unless stated otherwise, any amounts identified through a trade-in tool are estimates based on information you provide through the trade-in tool. The agreed value of your trade-in vehicle will be determined between you and your Dealer and will be reflected in a Pre-Delivery Summary (where applicable) and in the Purchase/Lease Agreement.
8. Order Cancellation; Transfer; Assignment
Ford or your Dealer may cancel your Order and refund your Deposit if Ford discontinues a vehicle, feature or option after the time you place your order, if the Vehicle you selected is subject to a recall or otherwise not available for sale, or if you do not promptly complete any required steps of the Order Process or have provided any inaccurate or incomplete information in connection with the Order Process. If you wish to cancel your Order Request or your Order, you must contact your Dealer to cancel and request a refund of your Deposit. If your Order Request or Order is cancelled (by you or the Dealer), the Deposit will be refunded pursuant to the Dealer’s refund policy. You may not transfer or assign your Order Request or Order, or any other rights under these Terms.
9. No Purchase Requirement
The Platform does not require you to complete a Purchase/Lease Agreement. If you change your mind before delivery of the vehicle and before a Purchase/Lease Agreement is executed with your Dealer, you may cancel your Order Request or Order as described in these Terms.
10. Right to Modify, Cancel
Ford reserves the right to change, update, improve, correct, modify, suspend, discontinue or cancel all or part of the eCommerce experience or the Platform, including these Terms, the Privacy Notice, or any of the Platform’s features, functionalities or manners of operation at any time without any notice or obligation to you. By using the Platform after any changes are implemented, you agree that you understand and accept such changes. The Platform may not be available during maintenance breaks and other times.
11. Order Eligibility: Age and Residency; Entity Orders
You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority as determined by the laws of your state of residency and a resident of the United States to use the Platform or place an Order Request. The Platform is only available for use by individuals purchasing or leasing a vehicle for personal use. Commercial and governmental fleet customers are not eligible to use the Platform.
12. Registration; No Brokers
In order to use the Platform, you will be required to provide certain information, such as your address and billing information. You represent and warrant that all such information is accurate, and you shall ensure that such information is kept current. Ford shall have no responsibility or liability for inaccurate information or information that later becomes outdated, and shall have no obligation to make efforts to determine the correct contact or shipping information. You can update your information at any time by logging into your Ford Account. You represent and warrant that you are not a broker and that your activity is for your own benefit on your own behalf and reflects your bona fide intention to purchase or lease the applicable vehicle. Your Dealer may cancel your Order Request or Order in the event it determines you have engaged in brokering or if it believes your Order Request or Order has otherwise been made in bad faith or not in accordance with these Terms.
13. Force Majeure
Your use of the Platform, your Order Request, or your Order do not create any liability for Ford, Ford Motor Credit Company, or any other Ford affiliate, for any failure to perform due to an event beyond our control, including, but not limited to, any Act of God, terrorism, war, political insurgence, insurrection, riot, civil unrest, act of civil or military authority, uprising, unavailability of materials, strike, earthquake, flood or any other natural or man-made eventuality outside of our control.
14. Entire Agreement, Modification and Severability
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change the Terms at any time. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect and the unenforceable provision shall be deemed to be modified solely to the extent necessary to make it enforceable. These Terms represent the entire agreement governing your Order Request or Order and activity in connection with the Platform. Your use of the Platform is also subject to the Ford.com Terms and Conditions; in the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Ford.com Terms and Conditions, these Terms shall prevail. These Terms do not affect any other terms or agreement you may have agreed to with Ford, Ford Motor Credit Company, or any other Ford affiliate.
15. Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER, SUBJECT ONLY TO THE LIMITS OF APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL FORD BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OR CIRCUMSTANCES OF ANY CLAIM, DAMAGE, LOSS OR EXPENSE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES. IN THE EVENT THAT WE ARE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES UNDER, ARISING OUT OF, OR WITH RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR ORDER REQUEST OR ORDER, OUR LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, THE AMOUNT OF YOUR ORDER DEPOSIT.
16. Governing Law, Venue, and Class Action Waiver
The Terms, its subject matter and its formation, and any related non-contractual disputes or claims, are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Ford and you agree that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, or the Sixth Circuit Court, Oakland County, Michigan has exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute, controversy or claim arising from or connected with the Terms. Ford and you consent to the jurisdiction of the Michigan courts and waive any objections as to personal jurisdiction or as to the laying of venue in such courts due to inconvenient forum or any other basis.
IN ADDITION, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO CLAIM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE JOINED TO ANY OTHER CLAIM FROM OTHER CURRENT OR FORMER USERS OF THE PLATFORM OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO THE VEHICLES OR ANY OTHER ORDERS. NO CLAIM BROUGHT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL PROCEED AS A CLASS ACTION.
FURTHER, YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. YOU AGREE THAT WE MAY FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE KNOWING, VOLUNTARY AND BARGAINED-FOR AGREEMENT AMONG US TO IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY AND THAT ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHATSOEVER BETWEEN US RELATING TO THESE TERMS SHALL INSTEAD BE TRIED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A JURY.
17. Contact us
If you have any questions, comments, or claims regarding the Platform or Order Process you may contact us by finding your local contact information at this website http://corporate.ford.com/our-company/country-websites, or contacting us in the U.S. at:
Telephone
800-334-4375 (Ford U.S.)
800-232-5952 (TDD for the hearing impaired)
Available M-F 8:00 am – 8:00 pm ET
Mailing Address
Ford Motor Company / Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126