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Ford A-Plan & Z-Plan Discounts Explained

Ford A-Plan & Z-Plan Discount

Searching for big savings on your next Ford vehicle?


If you are a current or former Ford employee or family member, you could be eligible to receive Ford A-Plan or Z-Plan pricing! Exclusively available only to Ford employees and their families, these programs provide major savings on your next new vehicle purchase. Interested in learning more about these outstanding discount programs? Joe Rizza Ford has assembled this helpful guide which explains how both A-Plan and Z-Plan pricing works. Our team is here to answer all of your questions and to walk you through the process!

AXZ Plans Vehicle Pricing at Joe Rizza Ford of Orland Park in Orland Park IL

Ford A-Plan & Z-Plan Pricing

Ford A-Plan pricing is designed specifically for current Ford employees. Z-Plan pricing is available to former Ford employees in addition to their immediate family members and surviving spouses. Complete eligibility requirements are listed here:

  • All active full-time hourly employees & regular salaried employees, beginning with date of hire.
  • All hourly retirees receiving a normal, early (regular or special) or disability retirement benefit, as long as any medical benefits are being received.
  • Salaried retirees who retired under the General Retirement Plan, including salaried employees who terminate between the ages of 50-55 and who are eligible to receive certain deferred retirement benefits, are eligible while they are receiving benefits.
  • Surviving spouses of employees who died while actively employed and surviving spouses of retirees who retired under the General Retirement Plan, or who are receiving benefits under the Ford-UAW Retirement Plan.
  • All U.S. Temporary Part-Time employees (TPTs) are eligible for A-Plan in the U.S.
  • Employees on an approved leave of absence, for the duration of the leave or until expiration of any medical benefits.
  • Employees on layoff, for the first 12 months of the layoff.
  • Employees taking a separation package, complete details on their AXZ-Plan privileges are included in their separation packet.
  • All regular part-time hourly and salaried employees who are eligible to receive medical benefits.
  • Deferred Vested Retirees while they are receiving a Ford pension check.
  • Employees of approved subsidiary companies and approved affiliated companies as eligibility is defined at the time of approval.
  • Members of the immediate family of the above. "Immediate family" means the following relatives of the employee or retiree:
    • Spouse
    • Parents
    • Spouse's parents
    • Grandparents
    • Spouse's grandparents
    • Sons and daughters (including in-laws and step children)
    • Grandchildren
    • Brothers and sisters (including in-laws, half, and step)
    • Same-sex domestic partners of eligible active employees
    • Immediate family members of eligible same-sex domestic partners
  • Employees of approved subsidiary companies and approved affiliated companies as eligibility is defined at the time of approval.
  • When both the employee/retiree and his/her spouse are deceased, the surviving family members are no longer eligible.

How to Register for Ford A-Plan or Z-Plan Pricing

The first step is to acquire a PIN prior to completing the purchase or lease transaction on your next Ford. This special pricing is available exclusively to customers who identify themselves as a participant in the program and provide a PIN. You have two options for obtaining a PIN.

  • Ford Motor Company employees visit www.axz.ford.com or (800) 348-7709
  • Ford Motor Company employees generating a PIN for eligible family members or friends visit www.myplan.ford.com

Joe Rizza Ford is standing by to help you through the process should you need any assistance at all. Our goal is to help you maximize your savings on a new Ford vehicle by identifying the money-saving solution that's right for you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Ford A-Plan pricing?

Ford A-Plan pricing is designed specifically for current Ford employees, including all U.S. Temporary Part-Time employees, employees on approved leave, and regular part-time employees eligible for medical benefits.

Who can use Ford Z-Plan pricing?

Ford Z-Plan pricing is available to former Ford employees, their immediate family members, and surviving spouses.

Which family members are considered “immediate family” for A-Plan and Z-Plan eligibility?

“Immediate family” includes spouse, parents, spouse's parents, grandparents, spouse's grandparents, sons and daughters (including in-laws and stepchildren), grandchildren, brothers and sisters (including in-laws, half, and step), same-sex domestic partners of eligible active employees, and immediate family members of eligible same-sex domestic partners.

How do I register for Ford A-Plan or Z-Plan pricing?

The first step is to acquire a PIN prior to completing your vehicle purchase or lease. This pricing is available only to customers who identify themselves as program participants and provide a PIN.

Can Joe Rizza Ford assist with the Ford A-Plan or Z-Plan process?

Yes, Joe Rizza Ford is standing by to help you through the process and to help you maximize your savings on a new Ford vehicle.