Ford Extended Warranty - worth the money?

[Vee4]

I almost hesitate to raise this subject again, as I'm sure there will be some strongly-voiced opinions!

When I bought the Mk5, I took out the extended warranty as the standard warranty at the time (1997) was only 20,000 miles or 12 months. The extension took it to 60,000 miles and 36 months. Of course, since it was a Mk5 and minimum specification (no fancy bits to go wrong), I never had to call on the warranty.

For the Mk7, if I act before 20,000 miles or 12 months, I can buy an extension for 3, 4, or 5 years with unlimited mileage. It is effectively an insurance policy with a one-off premium, payable in advance:

http://www.ford.co.uk/Buyingandprotecti ... edWarranty

The subject was discussed in February: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=62138&start=0&hilit=extended+warranty

[nokites]

This is just breakdown insurance





What’s not covered
We do have to apply a few exclusions to our policies. Though this list doesn’t include everything, it gives you a good idea of what’s excluded. The full and complete list of exclusions can be obtained from your Ford Protect Dealer.
Cracks and failures to cylinder heads and cylinder blocks as a result of damage caused by overheating, lack of lubrication and carbon build up. Burnt or pitted valves.
Auxiliary belts unless necessary as a direct result of a covered component failure
Batteries
Brake friction material (including discs)
Bulbs
Clutch facings
Exhaust pipes and silencers (although catalytic converters are covered)
Fuses
Lamps
Shock absorbers and MacPherson struts
Tyres
Wiper blades
Checks and adjustments
Interior and exterior trims
Glass
Seat covers and pads
Bumpers
Mouldings
Paint
Sheet metal
Water ingress
Weather strip and body seals
Aerials
Wheels
Also excluded: normal service items and other components, subject to routine maintenance or periodic repair or replacement, such as but not limited to:
Air cleaners
Pollen/odour filters
Fuel filters
Oil filters and gaskets
Spark fluids
Seals, gaskets and working materials, such as oils, oil filter and anti-freeze, unless it is essential to replace them because of an insured failure of a Covered Component
Casings unless damaged as the result of an insured failure of a Covered Component
Any recall or campaign costs of the Vehicle instigated by the manufacturer
For further details, please contact your Ford Protect Dealer for full terms, conditions and listed exclusions.
Ford Protect AA Assistance: Roadside Assistance, Recover and Homestart
When you buy a fourth or fifth year Ford Protect Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Breakdown Insurance, you also get Ford Protect AA Roadside Assistance until the Policy of Insurance expiry date.
Ford AA Roadside Assistance is vehicle based and covers anyone driving your vehicle with your permission
Help is at hand anywhere in the UK, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
It covers everything from a flat tyre to a road traffic accident
In the unlikely event that the AA cannot fix your vehicle on the spot, your vehicle will be towed to the nearest appropriate Dealer
Full terms and conditions are available on request.
Ford Protect Commercial Vehicle Extended Warranty Plans
It’s easy to purchase an extended warranty for your Ford. If you decide to extend your warranty, contact your Ford Protect Dealer. To find yours, call 0870 241 6726.


Pricing
Transit and
Connect Retail Price
exc. IPT (£) Retail Price
inc. IPT (£)
3 years/unlimited mileage 638.30 750.00
4 years/unlimited mileage 829.79 975.00
5 years/unlimited mileage 1,191.49 1,400.00


Ranger Retail Price
exc. IPT (£) Retail Price
inc. IPT (£)
3 years /unlimited mileage 638.30 750.00
4 years /unlimited mileage 829.79 975.00
5 years /unlimited mileage 1,191.49 1,400.00


*Prices apply to all model derivatives.

IPT is calculated at the current rate. The listed figures will require adjustment in the event of any rate change.

This insurance can be purchased at any time up to 12 months and less than 20,000 miles from the first registration date of the vehicle.

Here are downloadable PDF versions of our Ford Protect Commercial Vehicle Extended Warranty Price Plans:

Ranger Extended Warranty Price Plan
Ford Transit Extended Warranty Price Plan
Ford Transit Connect Extended Warranty Price Plan

[Vee4]

I think that by 'spark fluids' they meant 'spark plugs'. I wouldn't be too concerned about the spark plugs being excluded from the cover. The list of exclusions consists mostly of routine service items and 'fair wear and tear' items. I was thinking more of cover for major engine components (turbo, fuel pump, etc.), gearbox and chassis (axles, etc.). I have AA Relay cover anyway, and that covers me in any qualifying vehicle that I happen to be driving.

[scorpy]

The standard warranty seems pretty poor, they will wriggle out of any responsibility if they can, I wouldn't bother personally. I am rather pi**ed off with Ford at the moment though

[V184]

Ive got the 4yr on our jumbo & the 3yr on the amazing 140/350 fwd

[Vee4]

I've got the 4yr on our jumbo & the 3yr on the amazing 140/350 fwd.

Have you had to make a claim and, if so, how did it work out?

[V184]

trackrod ends, egr valve on the jumbo the fwd has only done 38.000

[Transit 04]

I brought a 56 plate van in December and the warranty had just ran out but ford gave me a 3 month extended warranty with the van and during that time it had a new radiator a it's second egr valve! ( at 36000 old miles) it then ran out and I took out another extended warranty which cost me 400quid for a year and so far I have had another egr valve a new oil cooler, and some gearbox oil seal I haven't had to pay for any of this and I think it's been well worth the money and its also peace of mind the only think I have payed for is a new clutch which I had replaced when they replaced the oil seal and that cost me £170.

[Vee4]

So is there a consensus that (assuming you are not able to carry out major repairs yourself, for whatever reason) the extended warranty is good insurance? If you take out a 5-year extension, Ford is prepared to guarantee major mechanical components for a total of 8 years. With my Mk5, they would have been on a safe bet, but with a Mk7 ...?

[ake]

I think its sounds a fairly good warranty, certainly gives a bit more piece of mind

[ME]

Got them on mine. Its only a Wheel Bearing and a EGR going tits and it pays for itself. (They were cheaper when i bought mine )

[Vee4]

Got them on mine. Its only a Wheel Bearing and a EGR going tits and it pays for itself. (They were cheaper when I bought mine )

Thanks. I will request the full literature and wade through the small print.

[trigger]

Lot of exclusions but there's a lot to go wrong on a mk7 so it's worth having especially if the injection pump suddenly becomes Donald ducked

[Azer van man]

I took mine out when the Mileage was on 99,500,it was approx 18 months old. (140ps Jumbo)
I've had a New Wheel bearing,also had a Crank renewed in the Gearbox,common fault on the 6 speeds once they get to around 130,000,all done under extended Warranty,although local dealer to me Subby the Gearbox work out,it took them nearly 3 months to finally get it sorted,everytime they put my Box back in it would leak,They ended up lending me a Gearbox out of their parts van for a month while they tried to sort mine out for about the 5th time and I stuck 10,000 miles on it.....!!! .
But have to say it was worth having the Ford Protect Warranty,especially when it came to giving me another vehicle,I had a 10 plate Focus,Econetic SWB Transit (Dire Vehicle) a SWB Fiat Ducato.... .
But mine all back now and seems to be OK.

[V184]

Thought you hasd to take it out before 1st 15k or 20k service