Ford Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Review

by Chris Teague |
2020 Ford F-150
2020 Ford F-150 / Photo Credit: Ford

Ford’s CPO program is one of the most generous in the industry. Ford even certifies models from other automakers under its Ford Blue Advantage (FBA) program. While only Ford models can qualify for the top Gold coverage level, buyers of non-Ford brands can still receive several benefits. Otherwise, Ford’s CPO program lags rivals like Chevrolet, which offers free maintenance and other bonuses.

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Ford CPO Warranty

  • Basic (Bumper-to-Bumper) Warranty: Blue adds 90 day/40,000 miles to remainder of original 3-year/36,000-mile new car warranty. Gold and EV add 1 year/12,000 miles to remainder of original 3-year/36,000-mile new car warranty.

  • Powertrain (Engine/Transmission) Warranty: Blue adds 90 days/4,000 miles to original 5-year/60,000-mile new car warranty. Gold adds 2 years/40,000 miles to original 5-year/60,000-mile new car warranty. EVs have an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty.

  • Deductible for Repairs: Yes

  • Transferrable to the Next Buyer: Yes (Gold only)

Other Ford CPO Benefits

  • Multipoint Inspection: 172-point inspection (Gold Certified) or 139-point inspection (Blue Certified). EVs receive a 127-point inspection

  • Free Carfax Vehicle History Report: Yes

  • Free Maintenance: Buyers receive FordPass Rewards, which can be redeemed for maintenance on a limited basis.

  • Return/Exchange Policy: 14-day/1,000-mile (whichever comes first) money-back guarantee

  • Trip Interruption: Blue vehicles have free 24/7 roadside assistance for 90 days or 4,000 miles after the purchase date. Gold vehicles have 7-year/100,000-mile roadside assistance services, and EVs come with 8 years or 100,000 miles of coverage. Buyers may also be eligible for trip interruption coverage of up to $500 per day.

  • Other Benefits: In addition to warranty coverage and roadside assistance, Ford Blue Advantage buyers receive a complimentary 3-month SiriusXM radio trial and FordPass Rewards points. Depending on the repair, rental car reimbursement may also be available. Buyers may also have the option to shop online and test-drive from home, depending on the dealer and region.

See details on the Ford CPO website.

Available CPO Program Upgrades

Ford offers warranty extensions for the CPO coverage with plans ranging from basic powertrain protection to more comprehensive options.

Which Models Qualify?

  • Maximum Age: Six years old or less (Gold and EV), Ten years old (Blue)

  • Maximum Mileage: Maximum of 80,000 miles (Gold and EV), 150,000 miles (Blue)

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