Ultimate Guide to the Ford F-150 Warranty
Learn everything you need to know about the Ford F-150 warranty, including options for extending your factory warranty with Ford Protect.
Nothing is more iconic than America’s best-selling vehicle, the rugged Ford F-150.
Whether you’re a seasoned truck owner or new to the world of trucks, you probably already know that the Ford F-150 has a long-standing reputation for reliability and quality. To back up these claims, the Ford F-150 has an impressive factory warranty designed to keep you cruising confidently. This comprehensive warranty covers essential repairs and services, ensuring your truck remains in top-notch condition without unexpected repair costs.
Let’s dig more into the details of the F-150 warranty and explore some more options to keep your peace of mind long after the factory warranty expires.
Every new Ford vehicle comes with a comprehensive warranty.
Think of a vehicle warranty as a promise made by the manufacturer to cover certain repairs and services for a specific period or mileage. This warranty serves as a form of assurance to the buyer that the vehicle is free from defects in materials and workmanship. It provides peace of mind to vehicle owners, ensuring that unexpected repair costs are minimized during the warranty period.
Known for its reliability and performance, the F-150 has a comprehensive factory warranty to protect your investment and includes several key components to ensure broad coverage for various aspects of the vehicle.
Covers most parts and components for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Includes almost all parts and systems of the vehicle.
Technology and high-tech items like touchscreens or vehicle safety systems.
Excludes routine maintenance items (e.g., oil changes, brake pads) and wear-and-tear parts (e.g., tires, wiper blades).
Extends coverage for essential components such as the engine, transmission, and drivetrain for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Engine: All internal lubricated parts, cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and more.
Transmission: Case, all internal parts, torque converter, transfer case, and all internal parts.
Drivetrain: Axles, driveshafts, universal joints, and wheel bearings.
The Ford F-150 factory warranty is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for a wide range of components and systems, ensuring that your vehicle remains in optimal condition throughout the warranty period.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the key components covered:
Cylinder Block and Heads: Including all internal parts like pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft.
Timing Chain and Gears: Ensuring proper synchronization of the engine's internal components.
Oil Pump and Water Pump: Essential for maintaining engine lubrication and cooling.
Intake and Exhaust Manifolds: Ensuring efficient airflow and exhaust gas management.
Supercharger/Turbocharger (if equipped): Covers the complete assembly.
Transmission Case: Including all internal parts such as gears, clutches, and bands.
Torque Converter: Ensuring efficient power transfer from the engine to the transmission.
Transfer Case: For 4WD models, including all internal parts.
Transmission Control Module: Manages gear shifts and transmission operation.
Driveshafts and Axle Shafts: Essential for transmitting power to the wheels.
Universal Joints and Constant Velocity Joints: Ensuring smooth and efficient power delivery.
Differential and Axle Housing: Including all internal parts for proper wheel rotation and traction.
Wheel Bearings: Critical for smooth wheel rotation and support.
Alternator: Ensures the battery remains charged.
Starter Motor: Facilitates engine ignition.
Wiring Harnesses: Provides power and control signals throughout the vehicle.
Battery: Covered for a specific period under a separate warranty.
Airbags and Sensors: Ensuring proper deployment in case of a collision.
Seatbelts and Pre-tensioners: Ensuring occupant safety during an impact.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Prevents wheel lockup during braking.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Helps maintain vehicle stability.
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser: Ensures proper cooling and heating.
Heater Core: Provides heat to the cabin.
Blower Motor: Circulates air through the HVAC system.
Audio System: Includes speakers, head units, and amplifiers.
Navigation System: Covers GPS and related software updates.
Sync System: Includes touchscreens, control modules, and software.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Covers the hardware and software for hands-free calling and audio streaming.
Backup Camera: Includes the camera unit and display interface.
Parking Sensors: Covers sensors and related control modules.
Infotainment Displays: Covers LCD screens and control interfaces.
USB Ports and Chargers: Includes all factory-installed charging and data ports.
Voice Recognition System: Covers hardware and software for voice-activated controls.
Satellite Radio: Covers the receiver and related components.
Wi-Fi Hotspot Hardware: Includes the modem and related components.
Vehicle Data Processing Modules: Covers hardware and software that manage infotainment and connectivity features.
While the Ford F-150 factory warranty covers a wide range of components, there are some common exclusions to be aware of:
Routine Maintenance: Items such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
Wear-and-Tear Parts: Components like tires, wiper blades, brake pads, and spark plugs.
Damage Due to Misuse or Neglect: Including off-road damage, racing, or lack of proper maintenance.
Cosmetic Items: Such as paint, upholstery, and trim.
Aftermarket Modifications: Any issues arising from non-Ford-approved parts or accessories.
Understanding these exclusions is crucial to ensuring you are fully aware of what is and isn't covered under your Ford F-150 factory warranty.
Owning a Ford F-150 comes with the confidence of driving a reliable and durable vehicle.
However, like any vehicle, the F-150 can encounter certain issues over time. Here’s an overview of some common problems faced by Ford F-150 owners and their associated repair costs.
Transmission Shudder or Slipping
Symptoms: Drivers may experience a shuddering sensation, especially at low speeds, or the transmission may slip out of gear unexpectedly.
Cost to Repair: Repairing transmission issues can be expensive, with costs ranging from $1,200 to $3,500, depending on whether parts need to be repaired or replaced entirely.
Delayed or Harsh Shifting
Symptoms: Delayed engagement when shifting gears or a harsh, jolting sensation during gear changes.
Cost to Repair: These issues often require a transmission fluid flush or software update, costing between $200 and $500. In more severe cases, internal transmission repairs can exceed $2,000.
Engine Misfire or Rough Idle
Symptoms: The engine may run roughly, lack power, or show a check engine light.
Cost to Repair: Diagnosing and fixing engine misfires typically costs between $150 and $900, depending on whether it's a simple spark plug replacement or more complex repairs like replacing ignition coils or fuel injectors.
Timing Chain Issues
Symptoms: Rattling noise from the engine, particularly on startup, can indicate a stretched timing chain.
Cost to Repair: Timing chain replacement is a labor-intensive repair that often costs between $1,000 and $2,500.
Faulty Alternator
Symptoms: Dimming lights, dead battery, or electrical issues while driving.
Cost to Repair: Replacing a faulty alternator typically costs between $500 and $900.
Power Window Malfunctions
Symptoms: Windows not rolling up or down properly, often due to faulty regulators or switches.
Cost to Repair: Repairing power window issues can cost between $200 and $400 per window.
Malfunctioning Sensors (e.g., Oxygen Sensors, Mass Airflow Sensors)
Symptoms: Check engine light, poor fuel economy, or performance issues.
Cost to Repair: Replacing sensors can cost between $150 and $400, depending on the specific sensor and labor involved.
Regular maintenance and timely repairs can prevent these issues from escalating.
The factory warranty covers many of these components, but repair costs can quickly increase once the warranty expires. This is precisely where an extended warranty, such as Ford Protect, becomes invaluable.
Ford Protect offers several extended warranty plans, each catering to different needs and levels of coverage.
Coverage: PremiumCARE is the most comprehensive plan, covering over 1,000 components. It includes nearly all parts and systems of the vehicle, excluding routine maintenance and wear-and-tear items.
Benefits:
Extensive coverage of electrical systems, high-tech components, and safety features.
Includes engine, transmission, drivetrain, steering, brakes, front and rear suspension, air conditioning, and heating.
Provides rental vehicle benefits, roadside assistance, and trip interruption coverage.
Ideal For: Owners who want the highest level of protection for their vehicle, ensuring minimal out-of-pocket expenses for repairs.
Coverage: ExtraCARE covers 113 key components, balancing comprehensive coverage and affordability.
Benefits:
Includes coverage for the engine, transmission, drivetrain, steering, brakes, front suspension, and electrical systems.
Offers rental vehicle benefits and roadside assistance.
Ideal For: Owners seeking robust coverage for essential components without needing full PremiumCARE protection.
Coverage: BaseCARE covers 84 critical components, focusing on essential systems and components that are most likely to require repairs.
Benefits:
Includes coverage for the engine, transmission, drivetrain, steering, brakes, and air conditioning and heating.
Provides rental vehicle benefits and roadside assistance.
Ideal For: Owners who want basic extended warranty coverage for essential components at a lower cost.
Coverage: PowertrainCARE covers 29 vital components, focusing specifically on the powertrain, which includes the engine, transmission, and drivetrain.
Benefits:
Provides essential coverage for the vehicle’s powertrain components.
Includes rental vehicle benefits and roadside assistance.
Ideal For: Owners primarily concerned with protecting the most expensive and crucial parts of the vehicle's powertrain.
Extending your Ford F-150 warranty can provide peace of mind and financial security, offering benefits that enhance your driving experience beyond the initial factory coverage. Here are some real-life reasons to consider this investment in your vehicle's future:
Extended warranties cover a wide range of components and systems, ensuring your vehicle is protected against unexpected repairs.
Knowing that major repairs are covered allows you to drive confidently without worrying about potential breakdowns and costly repairs.
Many extended warranties include roadside assistance, offering help with towing, jump-starts, and lockouts, ensuring you’re never stranded.
Repairing modern vehicles can be expensive, especially for major components like the engine or transmission. An extended warranty covers these costs, saving you from unexpected expenses.
Extended warranties often come with flexible payment options, allowing you to budget for vehicle maintenance more predictably.
Modern vehicles like the Ford F-150 come with advanced technology and electronic systems, which can be costly to repair. An extended warranty covers these high-tech components, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
A vehicle with an active extended warranty is more attractive to potential buyers, as it guarantees that it is well-maintained and protected against future repairs.
Many extended warranties are transferable to subsequent owners, adding value to your vehicle when you sell it.
The Ford F-150 factory warranty includes bumper-to-bumper coverage for most parts and components for 3 years or 36,000 miles, powertrain coverage for the engine, transmission, and drivetrain for 5 years or 60,000 miles, safety restraint coverage for 5 years or 60,000 miles, and corrosion (perforation) coverage for 5 years, regardless of mileage. Additionally, it offers 24/7 roadside assistance for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
The Ford F-150 factory warranty includes:
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
Safety Restraint System Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
Corrosion (Perforation) Warranty: 5 years, regardless of mileage
Roadside Assistance: 5 years or 60,000 miles
Yes, the Ford F-150 factory warranty is transferable to a new owner. This can enhance the resale value of your vehicle by providing the new owner with continued coverage.
Purchasing a Ford Protect extended warranty offers several benefits, including:
Comprehensive Coverage: Protection for various components and systems beyond the factory warranty.
Financial Protection: Covers the cost of major repairs, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
Peace of Mind: Provides confidence in knowing your vehicle is protected against unexpected breakdowns.
Increased Resale Value: A transferable warranty can make your vehicle attractive to potential buyers.
Convenient Repairs: Authorized Ford dealerships ensure repairs are performed by certified technicians using genuine Ford parts.
At Granger Ford, we’re proud to offer the Ford Protect warranty to any F-150 owner, no matter where you live in the country.
Instead of going with a third-party warranty provider, get factory-backed coverage that can be used at any Ford dealer in North America or Mexico. Our team will help explain all the options and provide a quote that includes all applicable costs and fees right up front. The process is quick, simple, and completely transparent.
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