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Asked: Dec 05, 2008 - 11:59 AM

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msiobhan

How does the scope of coverage for the Ford extended service plans compare to the standard basic warranty?

Ford sells four types of extended service plans -- Premium, Base, Extra and Powertrain -- that are available for up to seven years. What do these plans cover that is not already included in the standard basic warranty (3 years / 36,000 miles)?

Anything covered in the standard basic warranty that is not covered by an ESP?

Also, are the plans cumulative? Does the Extra plan cover everything in the Powertrain plan plus xx more components/parts? Does the Premium plan cover everthing in the Base plan plus xx more components/parts, and so on.

Aside from the "peace of mind" benefit the company touts, are there any cost savings in the long run for the seven-year plans? (Assuming that the older a vehicle gets, the more likely it is to need service.)

Thanks in advance for your help!

In Buying & Selling > Car Warranties > Extended Warranties
In Makes & Models > Ford
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karjunkie

Date: Dec 06, 2008
Time: 09:27 AM

You need to go to http://www.buy-ford-warranty.com/ and read all the fine print VERY carefully! They have comparisons of the different plans right there on the website. The real question you have to ask yourself is how long will you keep the car and whether you expect your car to develop very expensive repairs during that time period. As to that, check the Consumer Reports car reliability ratings for your specific car and what parts tend to develop problems beyond the normal warranty period. Generally speaking, if the powertrain major components like engine/transmission are very reliable, an extended warranty probably is not worth the extra cost. Good luck on whatever you decide!

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