What is Ford’s Powertrain Warranty?

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Buying a vehicle is a big investment, and repairs can be expensive. Automakers give new vehicle warranties to help cover the cost of major repairs during a coverage period. Excellent coverage is a powertrain warranty covering expensive items, such as engine and transmission parts. Understanding what is and what isn’t covered can be confusing. Our team at Jim Burke Ford in Bakersfield, California, created this guide explaining a powertrain warranty and what it covers in your Ford vehicle.

What Is a Powertrain Warranty?

The Ford powertrain comprises several components whose job is to move the vehicle forward or backward by transferring power from the engine to the wheels. Powertrain systems include:

Components for the powertrain are expensive to repair or replace, and the Ford powertrain warranty can cover the cost of repairs or replacements. The coverage is valid during the warranty period and covers repairs due to material defects or poor installation at the factory.

Ford’s Powertrain Warranty Coverage

Let’s find out what’s covered under the Ford powertrain warranty. The warranty covers essential parts in the following systems that power and move the vehicle.

Engine

The engine converts fuel into energy using the following:

Automatic and Manual Transmission

These components are the bridge from the engine to the wheels:

Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive

The drivetrain enables the vehicle to move using the following:

Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive

This comprises all the above, including:

Drivetrain: Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive

All the above, plus:

You may be wondering “Is the differential covered under the powertrain warranty?” The answer is yes, it’s an essential part of the powertrain. The differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds, which is essential when turning corners. Servicing your Ford at a dealership will ensure the replacement parts are genuine Ford parts . These are the same parts factory technicians install at the factory, and they work seamlessly together. So, how long is the Ford powertrain warranty good for? Ford is very generous with its warranty and typically gives your new Ford a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

What’s Not Covered in Ford’s Powertrain Warranty?

While most major components of the powertrain are covered under the Ford warranty, there are some parts not covered.

Wear-and-Tear Parts

The clutch on your vehicle with a manual transmission is part of the powertrain, but it’s not covered under the Ford powertrain warranty because it’s considered a wear-and-tear component. Additional parts not covered under the powertrain warranty include:

Reasons Why the Ford Powertrain Warranty Doesn’t Provide Coverage

The warranty doesn’t cover:

The Power of Ford’s Powertrain Warranty

Ford has a robust powertrain warranty that aligns with industry standards. If you sell your vehicle while it’s still under coverage, the Ford powertrain warranty is transferred to the new owner. As a Ford owner, you’ll have peace of mind that your vehicle has coverage for the major components of your powertrain.

Additional Protection Options and Extended Warranties

New Fords also come with a three-year or 36,000-mile, whichever comes first, bumper-to-bumper warranty. This warranty covers most mechanical and electrical parts from the front to the back.

After your five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty expires, consider getting a Ford Protect extended service plan. Ford offers extended services in these four plans:

Additional resources with a Ford Protect extended service plan include:

How To Use Your Warranty at Jim Burke Ford

While we hope a Ford owner doesn’t have to use the powertrain warranty, we’re an authorized Ford dealership with factory-trained service technicians, and we only use genuine Ford parts.

Please complete the warranty status form to find out if your Ford is still under coverage. Enter the vehicle identification number or VIN found in your owner’s manual or on the driver’s side front of the windshield, or you can enter the year, make, and model. After verifying your Ford’s status, you can contact our team at Jim Burke Ford if you need repairs under the warranty or if you want extended warranty coverage. Our phone number for downtown Bakersfield is 661-328-3600, and our number at the Bakersfield Auto Mall is 661-837-6400.

Once we’ve assessed the situation and determined whether the repairs or replacements are covered by your powertrain warranty, we’ll carry out the repairs at no cost.

Learn More About Ford Warranties

Warranties for Ford vehicles give you peace of mind that your Ford will have coverage for repairs due to material defects or poor installation in the factory. While the powertrain warranty is one of the most comprehensive that Ford gives, other warranties cover corrosion, bumper-to-bumper, emissions, and batteries. Contact our team at Jim Burke Ford to learn more about new car warranties, certified Ford preowned warranties, and extended ones. We offer flexible finance options, and our Bakersfield dealership has a full-service automotive center.

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