Ford Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Ford certified pre-owned program

Ford’s CPO program is known as the Ford Blue Advantage Program. To become a CPO Ford, a used vehicle must pass a detailed multipoint inspection at a dealership and be within a specific age and mileage limit, which varies depending on the certification level.

CPO coverage kicks in after your factory warranty expires.

For context, all new Fords come with the following factory warranties:

• A 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty
• A 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty
• A 5-year/unlimited miles corrosion warranty

The Ford Blue Advantage Program has three levels of certification:

Gold Certified

Gold Certified vehicles come with a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, which is measured from when you bought your vehicle or when the original bumper-to-bumper warranty ends, whichever is later. It also comes with a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which is measured from when your vehicle was new.

To qualify for Gold Certified, vehicles must be one of Ford’s gas or hybrid models, less than six years old, have fewer than 80,000 miles and pass a 172-point inspection.

Blue Certified

Blue Certified vehicles can be Fords or non-Fords that are up to 10 years old and have less than 150,000 miles. They also must pass a 139-point inspection. Blue Certified vehicles get a 90-day/4,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, which is measured from when you bought your vehicle.

EV Certified

Like its Gold Certified counterpart, EV Certified vehicles come with an additional 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. They also come with an 8-year/100,000-mile EV warranty instead of a traditional powertrain warranty, which makes sense given that electric vehicles don’t have many of the components covered by conventional powertrain plans.

To qualify for EV Certified, vehicles must be a Ford electric vehicle (EV) that’s less than six years old with fewer than 80,000 miles. EV vehicles must also pass a 127-point inspection.

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CPO Ford benefits

All Ford CPO vehicles come with a 14-day/1,000-mile money-back guarantee, plus the following benefits:

How good is Ford’s CPO warranty?

Ford’s CPO warranties on Gold Certified and EV Certified vehicles are competitive, offering up to one year or 12,000 miles of extra bumper-to-bumper protection. One year of added bumper-to-bumper protection is pretty much the minimum you should accept if you’re looking for a CPO vehicle. Anything shorter, like Blue Certified’s warranty or a powertrain-only warranty, simply won’t provide enough protection to justify a certified vehicle’s higher price tag.

Ford’s CPO warranty vs. competitors

The table below shows how Ford’s certified pre-owned warranties compare to other manufacturers’ CPO warranties.

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How much does a certified pre-owned Ford cost?

Certified pre-owned Fords typically range between $15,000 and $50,000, according to Ford’s website. You can generally expect to pay more for a CPO Ford than a used Ford, though how much you’ll pay generally depends on the model and its year and mileage.

Ford dealers typically charge about 5% more for CPO vehicles versus used vehicles, which may be worth it given the solid warranty protection.

Is a CPO Ford worth it?

Paying more for a CPO vehicle typically makes more sense if you’re shopping for a car with a below-average reliability rating because certified cars come with extra warranty coverage that can protect you from paying out of pocket when your car breaks down. 

In general, shopping for CPO vehicles is more likely to be worth it if:

• The vehicle you’re considering has a below-average reliability rating
• The available CPO warranty offers bumper-to-bumper protection for at least one year or 12,000 miles
• The upcharge for a CPO version of the vehicle you want is under $1,000

Since Ford offers a solid 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a CPO Ford could be worth the added cost as long as the dealer isn’t charging a lot more for its versus a non-certified version.

Reliability

In J.D. Power’s 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, Ford ranked No. 13 out of 30 car brands for dependability, with a score of 208 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), which is slightly worse than the study average of 202 PP100.

On RepairPal, Ford earned 3.5 out of 5 stars for reliability, which is an above-average score. RepairPal reports that Fords tend to have above-average annual maintenance and repair costs and more severe issues than the average vehicle, though they tend to need repairs less frequently than the average vehicle.

Customer reviews

A common complaint among the Ford reviews on our site is that there’s a long wait for warranty repairs. For instance, Kathy, a reviewer from New York, reported issues with their Ford and a frustrating experience with their local Ford dealership.

“I have a Ford Escape with less than 20,000 miles on it,” Kathy said. “My emergency brake was engaging as I was driving [with] warning lights, etc. I brought it to our local [Ford dealership]. They had it for a few days before figuring out the issue. […] They have [now] had my car for [two] months and parts are still on backorder. I have paid $1,800 so far for a small rental car. I don't believe they are even close to receiving the parts because they only show [a] backorder in [the] computer system..”

Do you need an extended warranty for your Ford?

Given Ford’s reputation, it might be a good idea to consider an extended warranty on your Ford, even if your vehicle comes certified. In general, getting an extended auto warranty can be worth it if the vehicle you’re interested in has below-average reliability and you expect to pay more for repairs than for an extended warranty.

Ford extended warranty

Ford’s extended warranty program, Ford Protect Extended Service Plan, offers four extended warranty options for both gas and diesel vehicles:

• PremiumCare: Covers 1,000+ components
• ExtraCare: Covers 113 components
• BaseCare: Covers 84 components
• PowertrainCare: Covers 29 components

Ford offers the same four plans for its EVs, though they cover different components.

Third-party extended warranty

Some third-party extended warranty companies may offer better deals than Ford for similar coverage, so it can be worth it to shop around and compare pricing to get the best deal.

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