Ford Protect® Extended Service Plan – Coverage, Terms, & Benefits

Most people hold onto their vehicles for years after the warranty has expired. This makes sense, since a properly cared-for vehicle will still be in great working order at the end of the warranty period, and in many cases, the owner may still be making payments on the vehicle. But this period of ownership after the factory warranty expires means that the vehicle isn’t covered in the event that something happens requiring a repair. This is where Ford Protect comes in, the Extended Service Plan extends coverage for up to 10 years or 175,000 miles. Joe Rizza Ford has put together the following guide to help explain the different aspects of this highly useful plan.

What Is The Ford Protect Extended Service Plan?

The Ford Protect Extended Service Plan offers additional coverage beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. But this isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of a situation, and Ford actually offers four different plans, allowing you to pick the one that’s right for your budget. This includes PowertrainCARE, BaseCARE, ExtraCARE, and PremiumCARE. These each offer different levels of coverage, with PowertrainCARE covering critical engine and transmission components, and PremiumCARE covering a wide range of more than a thousand different components. Coverage for electric vehicles is also offered, and the plans are essentially the same, with the major difference being that there is no PowertrainCARE standalone plan. Here is a simplified breakdown of the major systems covered by each plan:

Ford Protect Extended Service Plan Advantages

Not all extended service plans are created equal, but the Ford Protect plan offers a wide range of serious advantages over the rest. For example:

• 100% Backed By The Ford Motor Company
• Ford Authorized Parts And Service - Repairs are made with genuine Ford parts by factory-trained and certified technicians.
• Coverage Is 100% Transferable - Ford Protect Extended Service Plan is transferable and may increase the resale value of your vehicle.
• Interest-Free Financing - We offer interest-free financing up to 30 months.
• Rental Vehicle Benefits - Ford Protect Extended Service Plan provides up to 10 days of rental benefits when a vehicle is kept overnight for an Extended Service Plan-covered repair.
• 24-Hour Roadside Assistance - Ford Protect Extended Service Plan provides a toll-free hotline for roadside assistance 24 hours a day.
• Dealer Support Across North America - Accepted at every Ford and Lincoln dealer in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• No Out Of Pocket Expenses - For covered repairs, you pay only the applicable deductible.
• No Unexpected Expenses Or Surprises - A Ford Protect Extended Service Plan takes the risk out of vehicle ownership.

Ford Protect Premium Maintenance Plan

The best way to keep your vehicle running like new is to have it regularly serviced and inspected by technicians who are Ford experts. Fortunately, Ford has an additional plan for that. Known as the Premium Maintenance Plan, it covers inspections, preventive care, and replacement of normal wear and tear items. That includes the following:

• Engine oil and filter changes
• Multi-point inspections
• Tire rotations
• Brake pads and linings
• Shock absorbers/struts
• Spark plugs
• Clutch discs
• Engine belt
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and o-ring seals
• Wiper blades
• Diesel exhaust fluid fill at the time scheduled maintenance is performed at dealership

Pricing and the specifics of what the plan entails depend on the vehicle, but Ford has two brochures that explain in greater detail, one for gas, diesel, and hybrid vehicles, and one for electric vehicles. You can download them here: