CPO vs Private Owner
The Ford Certified Pre-Owned program takes the risk out of buying a previously owned vehicle. Driving a Ford CPO vehicle means driving with knowledge and confidence that the vehicle you purchased has been thoroughly inspected and comes with manufacturer-backed limited warranty coverage.
Check out the chart below and browse the pros of purchasing a Ford CPO vehicle.
| Ford Certified Pre-Owned | Used Vehicle from Private Owner | |
| Vehicles | Less than 80,000 miles on the odometer and no more than 6 model years old. |
Unlimited mileage on the odometer and unlimited age. |
| Selection | Your choice of model, model year, color and equipment. |
Only one to choose from. |
| Vehicle History |
Vehicle History Overview Report provided. Dealers also check vehicle repair and recall history via an internal Ford system. |
You have to take the word of the seller. If the seller is not the original owner, he or she may not even know what the history of the vehicle was before it was purchased. |
| Inspection |
169-point quality inspection performed. If any damage is found, it is repaired or replaced to the manufacturer's specifications. Only then, if a vehicle passes, is it released for sale. |
Sold 'as is'. |
| Powertrain Warranty |
Every Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with 6-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty Coverage. *See dealer for copy of warranty |
No warranty available (unless there is remaining new car coverage). Once the vehicle is sold, the buyer takes all responsibility. |
| 24-Hour Roadside Assistance | For the duration of the limited powertrain warranty, roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if anything were to happen. |
No coverage available. |
| Comprehensive Warranty | The Ford Certified Pre-Owned Comprehensive Limited Warranty provides coverage for 3 months or 3,000 miles from the Certified Pre-Owned purchase date, whichever comes first for every Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. *See dealer for copy of warranty |
No comprehensive warranty is available (unless there is remaining new car coverage). Once the vehicle is sold, the buyer takes all responsibility. |
| Financing |
Financing is available through Ford Credit for qualified buyers. All financing can be taken care of at the time of purchase at the dealership. |
It is the buyer's responsibility to secure financing prior to making the purchase. |
| Service | Every Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sold can have warranty work serviced at any Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealership nationwide. |
The buyer will need to make arrangements to have his or her vehicle repaired at his or her own expense. |
| Customer Service | After the sale, if you have any questions or concerns about your Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle or the program you can call our designated customer assistance center at 1-866-222-6798. |
After the sale, you're on your own! |
