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No. To become Ford Blue Advantage™ Gold Certified, a Ford vehicle has to be less than six years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer. It then has to pass a rigorous 172-point inspection. A CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ is also run to identify any vehicle that does not meet our strict standards.
To become Ford Blue Advantage EV Certified, a fully electric Ford vehicle has to be less than six years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer. It then has to pass a rigorous 127-point inspection. A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is also run to identify any vehicle that does not meet our strict standards.
To become Ford Blue Advantage Blue Certified, a vehicle has to be less than ten years old and have fewer than 150,000 miles on the odometer. It then has to pass a rigorous 139-point inspection. A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is also run to identify any vehicle that does not meet our strict standards.
Ford factory-trained dealer technicians go through each vehicle, performing a rigorous 172-, 127- or 139-point inspection, including obtaining a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report.™ Any part(s) that doesn’t meet our standards is replaced with a factory-authorized part. For added peace of mind, each vehicle comes with comprehensive limited warranty coverage.1 Gold Certified used vehicles also come with powertrain limited warranty1 coverage backed by Ford Motor Company. EV Certified vehicles have a 12-Month/12,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty1 plus 8-Year/100,000-Mile (whichever comes first) BaseCARE EV Limited Warranty coverage.1 Blue Certified used vehicles feature a standard 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty1 — also backed by Ford Motor Company.
1 See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
The CARFAX Vehicle History Report can identify any vehicle that does not meet our strict standards. The report is part of our Gold, EV and Blue Certified inspection process, and it includes checks for:
Any item(s) that does not meet Ford standards is repaired or replaced with a factory-authorized part(s).
No. Only a Ford Motor Company-franchised Dealer can sell Ford Blue Advantage vehicles that were inspected and approved by Ford Motor Company standards.
The Money Back Guarantee is only available at participating Ford Dealers. Vehicle must be returned within 14 days/1,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the original sales date and mileage as stated on bill of sale and returned in same condition as sold (excludes normal wear and tear).
*Only available at participating Ford Dealers. Vehicle must be returned within 14 days/1,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the original sales date and mileage as stated on bill of sale, and returned in same condition as sold (excludes normal wear and tear). Dealer cannot accept a return if the vehicle has a lien or other encumbrance. Original trade-in vehicle will not be returned to you. Purchasing a different vehicle may require a new credit application with different financial terms than the original contract. If you have already returned a Ford Blue Advantage vehicle to a Ford dealer within the last six months, you are not eligible for the Money Back Guarantee program and your request to return will not be honored. See your dealer for important program guidelines and restrictions.
Yes. Every Ford Blue Advantage certified used vehicle comes with a comprehensive limited warranty backed by Ford Motor Company covering more than 1,000 components. Gold Certified vehicles are covered by a 12-Month/12,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty1 and a 7-Year/100,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty.1 EV Certified vehicles have a 12-Month/12,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty1 plus 8-Year/100,000-Mile (whichever comes first) BaseCARE EV Limited Warranty coverage.1 Blue Certified used vehicles feature a standard 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty1 — also backed by Ford Motor Company.
1 See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
Areas of coverage include the engine, transmission and more.
It won’t cost the buyer a penny. Our manufacturer-backed limited warranty is fully transferable to future owners at no cost.
Ford Blue Advantage Gold Certified vehicles go through a rigorous 172-point inspection process. Any item(s) that does not pass is replaced or repaired with a factory-authorized part. Something else you get with a Ford Blue Advantage Gold Certified vehicle — warranty coverage. This includes comprehensive limited warranty coverage for more than 1,000 components for 12 months/12,000 miles1 (whichever comes first) and fully transferable powertrain limited warranty coverage for 7 years/100,000 miles1 (whichever comes first). Another Ford Blue Advantage benefit you won’t get with a generic used vehicle is complimentary 24/7, Ford Roadside Assistance2 available 365 days a year.1
Ford Blue Advantage EV Certified vehicles go through a rigorous 127-point inspection process. Any item(s) that does not pass is replaced or repaired with a factory-authorized part. Something else you get with a Ford Blue Advantage EV Certified vehicle — warranty coverage. This includes comprehensive limited warranty coverage for more than 1,000 components for 12 months/12,000 miles1 (whichever comes first) and 8-Year/100,000-Mile (whichever comes first) BaseCARE EV Limited Warranty coverage.1 Another Ford Blue Advantage benefit you won’t get with a generic used vehicle is complimentary 24/7, Ford Roadside Assistance2 available 365 days a year.1
Ford Blue Advantage Blue Certified vehicles go through a rigorous 139-point inspection process. Any item(s) that does not pass is replaced or repaired with a factory-authorized part. Something else you get with a Ford Blue Advantage Blue Certified vehicle — warranty coverage. This includes comprehensive limited warranty coverage for more than 1,000 components for 90 days/4,000 miles1 (whichever comes first) and is fully transferable. Another Ford Blue Advantage benefit you won’t get with a generic used vehicle is complimentary 24/7, Ford Roadside Assistance2 available 365 days a year.1
1 See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
2 Ford Roadside Assistance is included for certain owners and available to everyone for a per-service fee. Ford reserves the right to change program details without obligations. Ford Roadside Assistance is a complimentary offering to all Ford owners for up to 5 years or 60,000 miles and Lincoln owners for up to 6 years or 70,000 miles (from the date of sale), whichever comes first. EV Owners: Beyond 50 miles, your vehicle will be taken to the closest public charger or Ford EV-certified dealer.
Another perk to a Ford Blue Advantage vehicle vs. generic used—complimentary roadside assistance.2 Just call us and we’ll change the tire or jump the battery at no cost to you. Other services include:
2Roadside Assistance is included for certain owners and available to everyone for a per-service fee. Ford reserves the right to change program details without obligations.
Absolutely. In fact, sometimes special financing is available for Gold and EV Certified vehicles.
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