Ford Certified Pre-owned and the Benefits of buying certified pre-owned

   Not so long ago, buying a used car was a dicey proposition. Actually, it still can be. But it is so much easier now to buy a used vehicle that is in excellent working condition―and to find one whose reliability will allow you to sleep at night. Part of the reason for this is the emergence of the pre-owned certified car market. As these cars grow in popularity, more and more groups are getting into the picture. Car dealers and third-party companies are now joining an area that was once the domain of vehicle manufacturers.
   For a vehicle to be Ford certified, a pre-owned vehicle has to be less than six years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer. It then has to pass a 172-point inspection. What's involved in the 172-point inspection? Several things are involved when running the inspection on the vehicle, including:

Vehicle history

Road test

Exterior/Interior appearance and condition

Diagnostics

Underhood/Underbody components

Hybrid system

Convenience features

Who certifies vehicles to make sure they can be sold certified pre-owned?
   Ford factory-trained dealer technicians go through each vehicle, performing a rigorous 172-point inspection, including obtaining a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. Any part(s) that doesn’t meet our standards is replaced with a factory-authorized part. For added peace of mind, each vehicle comes with comprehensive limited warranty coverage and powertrain limited warranty coverage backed by Ford Motor Company.

Why is a CARFAX vehicle history report so important?

   The CARFAX vehicle history report can identify any vehicle that does not meet our strict standards. The report is part of our 172-point inspection process, and it includes checks for:

• Flood vehicles
• Fire damage
• Frame damage
• Salvage vehicles
• Branded title
• Odometer issues
• Accident history
• Vehicle title history

Do Ford-Certified Pre-Owned vehicles come with warranty coverage?

   Yes, every Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with a comprehensive limited warranty backed by Ford Motor Company covering more than 1000 components for 12 months/12,000 miles plus seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty coverage.

 

What areas are included in the comprehensive limited warranty?

• Engine
• Transmission
• Rear-wheel drive system
• Front-wheel drive system
• Steering components
• Brakes
• Front and rear suspension
• Electrical system
• Air conditioning and heating
• Technology components
• Emissions components
• Factory audio system
• Safety systems

Now that you're armed with information about Certified Pre-Owned and the benefits of buying, shop our Ford Certified Pre-Owned inventory online or visit or showroom located at 320 E. Ireland Rd. South Bend, IN. 46614 and speak with one of our Ford Certified Product Specialists and be confident in knowing you're making a great vehicle choice in buying certified pre-owned.