Enjoy These Benefits With Ford’s Certified Pre-Owned Program

Shopping for Certified Pre-Owned trucks for sale is guaranteed to stretch your hard-earned money without requiring you to settle. What do we mean? Trucks like the best-selling F-150, Ranger, Maverick, and Lightning are renowned for their performance, reliability, and longevity. These characteristics make them exceptional finds on the used lot, even more so if they’ve earned the Blue Oval’s certified seal of approval.

So, what’s the difference between pre-owned and Certified Pre-Owned? What are the perks of investing in a Certified Pre-Owned Ford? As your Ford destination and automotive partner, we’re here to answer those questions with a closer look at Ford’s Blue Advantage CPO program.

Pre-Owned vs Certified Pre-Owned: What’s the Difference?

What differentiates a pre-owned F-150 from a Certified Pre-Owned F-150? While both trucks are pre-owned with miles logged on the odometer, the Certified Pre-Owned F-150 offers significantly more benefits than its used counterpart. How so?

Our team hand-selects every used vehicle to ensure it meets our quality standards and gives our customers the confidence to shop for a used model. However, this vetting process is more extensive on Certified Pre-Owned models because these trucks must prove they meet or exceed not only our quality standards but Ford’s standards as well. Because of this, Certified Pre-Owned models pass a more rigorous inspection and reconditioning process. They’re also backed by a manufacturer’s warranty and offer many additional perks you won’t always enjoy with a used truck.

Three Levels of Certification: Gold, Blue, and EV

The demand for used trucks continues to skyrocket as drivers discover the value of the investment, especially with the Blue Oval. Ford accommodates this demand by offering one of the most extensive Certified Pre-Owned programs in the industry. How so? The Ford Blue Advantage program includes three levels of certification: Gold Certified, Blue Certified, and EV Certified.

Gold Certified

Gold Certified trucks are incredibly appealing because they’re the youngest eligible for certification. These models must be within six years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Trucks that meet this requirement must pass a comprehensive 172-point inspection and reconditioning process. Our certified technicians assess every inch of the vehicle, from the headlights and front fascia to the rear bumper, tailgate, roof, and underbody. Any repairs are completed using genuine OEM parts to maintain the truck’s integrity and mirror the quality standards on Ford’s production line.

Blue Certified

Ford’s Blue Certified models appeal to those looking for an excellent deal on a pre-owned truck without compromising quality or peace of mind. These trucks can be up to ten years old but must have fewer than 150,000 miles. Because of their age, the Blue Certified trucks must also pass a comprehensive inspection, where our technicians conduct a 139-point assessment to confirm the truck’s operability.

EV Certified

For those looking for an electric truck like the F-150 Lightning, look for EV Certified models. This classification is available on models under six years old with 80,000 or fewer miles on the odometer. These models have passed an extensive 127-point comprehensive inspection, with the same commitment to using genuine OEM parts throughout the reconditioning process.

The Blue Advantage Satisfaction Guarantee

One of the first of many rewards when shopping for a Certified Pre-Owned Ford truck is knowing your satisfaction is guaranteed. As you browse our selection, we offer no-obligation test drives to help you fine-tune your search and find the perfect truck to complement your life. Then, once you’re ready to take the next step, you can do so confidently because of the Blue Advantage Satisfaction Guarantee.

Buyer’s remorse is a thing of the past when you shop for a Certified Pre-Owned Ford. Why? The Blue Advantage program includes a 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back guarantee. You can return the truck in the same condition for a full refund within 14 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first. Our team will facilitate the return without judgment, reviewing your concerns with the model to help you find a replacement on our lot that better suits your needs.

The Blue Advantage Warranty Coverage

Every Certified Pre-Owned Ford passes a comprehensive inspection and comes with a CARFAX vehicle history report that provides vital insight into the truck’s maintenance, ownership, and accident history. This report and vetting process are the initial steps in instilling confidence in these models. From there, Ford takes that confidence even further with its Blue Advantage warranties.

Gold Certified models offer the best warranty coverage, which includes a 12-month or 12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty and a seven-year or 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Blue Certified models must pass a 139-point inspection and are backed by a 90-day or 4,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty. You can extend this coverage by adding a 12-month or 12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty and a seven-year or 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.

EV Certified models like the Ford Lightning offer similar coverage to Gold Certified vehicles. These EVs are backed by a 12-month or 12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty and an eight-year or 100,000-mile BaseCARE EV limited warranty. The BaseCARE warranty covers the EV’s electrical components, mitigating your expenses should the EV need repairs.

24/7 Roadside Assistance

Ford goes above and beyond to vet its Certified Pre-Owned models and offers drivers peace of mind, from the initial inspection and reconditioning process to the Blue Advantage warranties. Yet, Ford’s efforts continue long after you drive off our lot. How so? Your Certified Pre-Owned Ford comes with complimentary roadside assistance.

Whether you’re locked out of your Ford, out of fuel, need a tow or a jumpstart, or have a flat tire, you can call Ford’s roadside assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The complimentary service is invaluable, with Gold Certified models reaping the benefits of this program for seven years and EV Certified models for eight years. Blue Certified models enjoy the service for 90 days with the opportunity to extend coverage.

Paying It Forward With FordPass Rewards

Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Ford is a worthwhile investment that will work in your favor long after you leave our showroom floor. Ford takes great pride in the Blue Advantage program and celebrates your investment by welcoming you into the Blue Oval’s rewards program known as FordPass. So, how does it work?

When you purchase a Gold Certified Ford, you’ll receive 22,000 FordPass rewards points that you can use toward your first two maintenance visits. These points act as vouchers or coupons, often reducing or covering the entire cost of those initial services. Blue Certified customers receive 11,000 points, and EV Certified customers receive 22,000 points in their FordPass account. You can use these points toward any service at our state-of-the-art facility or apply them to your next accessory purchase, whether a new set of floor mats for your F-150 or a bug shield for your Ranger.

The Power of the Blue Oval

Ford has shaped the automotive landscape for over a century, putting the world on wheels with the Model T and setting the stage for modern powerhouses like the F-150, Lightning, Ranger, and Maverick. These models continue the Blue Oval’s legacy of defying expectations with trucks that promise and deliver more capability than we ever expected. As Certified Pre-Owned models, the rewards are even greater as Ford guarantees your money works harder and goes further without compromise.