If a vehicle doesn’t meet our strict criteria, we won’t certify it. It’s that simple.
Each vehicle must pass a rigorous 169 point-by-point inspection by Ford factory-trained technicians. Only those vehicles that pass can become Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
Each Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle also undergoes a comprehensive mechanical reconditioning process during certification. To ensure the highest standard of quality is met, only new, Genuine Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-authorized replacement parts are used during this reconditioning.
The 169-point inspection is divided into the following areas:
6. Engine starts, idles properly (cold/hot)
7. Remote start system operates (if equipped)
8. Engine accelerates and cruises smoothly
9. Engine noise normal (cold/hot and high/low speeds)
10. Automatic/manual transmission/transaxle operates/shifts normally (cold/hot)
11. Automatic/manual transmission/transaxle noise normal (cold/hot)
12. Shift interlock operates
13. Drive axle/transfer case operation, noise normal
14. Clutch operates (smoothly and with proper adjustment)
15. Steers normally (proper effort/response, centering, free play, does not pull)
16. Body, suspension (no squeaks, rattles, vibration)
17. Struts, shocks operate
18. Brakes/ABS operate (pedal effort appropriate, no pulling, pulsating) Note: ABS may pulsate under hard braking
19. Cruise control operates
20. All gauges, speedometer, tachometer, odometer operate
21. Driver select/memory profile operates
22. No abnormal wind noise