Ford Maintenance Plan: Protect Your Ford and Your Budget

Keeping your Ford properly maintained is one of the best ways to protect its performance, reliability and long-term value. But scheduled maintenance is only part of the cost of owning a vehicle.

A Ford maintenance plan can help you budget for routine service. A Ford Protect Extended Service Plan goes a step further by helping protect you from potentially expensive covered repairs as your vehicle gets older.

At Anderson & Koch Ford, we sell genuine Ford Protect plans backed by Ford Motor Company. If your goal is long-term protection and greater peace of mind, a Ford Protect Extended Service Plan can be one of the best values you can add to your Ford.

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What Is a Ford Maintenance Plan?

Ford offers a Premium Maintenance Plan designed to cover scheduled maintenance and selected wear items based on your vehicle's maintenance requirements.

Depending on your vehicle and plan, covered maintenance can include:

Engine oil and filter changes
Multi-point inspections
Tire rotations
Brake pads and linings
Shock absorbers and struts
Spark plugs
Engine belts
Coolant hoses, clamps and O-ring seals
Wiper blades
Other scheduled maintenance services

A Ford Protect Premium Maintenance Plan is essentially a way to prepay eligible maintenance expenses while helping ensure your Ford receives the factory-recommended service it needs.

But maintenance coverage and repair coverage are not the same thing.

Ford Maintenance Plan vs. Ford Protect Extended Service Plan

This is one of the most important distinctions to understand when shopping for Ford vehicle protection.

Ford Protect Premium Maintenance Plan: Helps pay for scheduled maintenance, inspections and selected wear items.

Ford Protect Extended Service Plan: Helps pay for covered mechanical and electrical repairs when covered components fail.

For example, an oil change is scheduled maintenance. An unexpected failure involving your transmission, air conditioning, steering, electrical system or other covered component is a repair.

Routine maintenance expenses are generally predictable. Major repair expenses often aren't.

That is why drivers looking for the greatest protection against unexpected ownership costs should consider a Ford Protect Extended Service Plan.

Why We Believe Ford Protect ESP Is the Best Overall Value

Modern Ford vehicles contain increasingly sophisticated mechanical, electrical and computer-controlled systems. When something goes wrong outside the applicable factory warranty, parts and labor can become expensive quickly.

A Ford Protect Extended Service Plan allows you to exchange some of that financial uncertainty for predictable protection.

Instead of wondering what a future covered repair might cost, you select your coverage in advance. When an eligible covered repair is needed, you generally pay the applicable deductible and the plan covers the eligible repair according to its terms.

For many owners, that protection provides more value than simply budgeting for routine maintenance.

1. Genuine Coverage Backed by Ford

The plans Anderson & Koch sells are genuine Ford Protect Extended Service Plans backed by Ford Motor Company.

You aren't purchasing an unrelated third-party vehicle service contract that simply happens to cover Ford vehicles.

That distinction matters.

2. Ford-Trained Technicians and Authorized Parts

Ford Protect repairs can be performed by Ford or Lincoln dealers, with Ford Certified Technicians and authorized parts.

Your vehicle isn't just protected. It can be repaired by people who know Ford vehicles and their systems.

3. Coverage Available for 1,000+ Components

For drivers who want the greatest level of protection, Ford Protect PremiumCARE provides coverage for more than 1,000 components.

Coverage includes components within major vehicle systems such as:

Engine
Transmission
Steering
Brakes
Front suspension
Electrical systems
Air conditioning and heating
High-tech components

Other Ford Protect coverage levels are available for drivers who don't need PremiumCARE's extensive coverage.

Why Buy Ford Protect From Anderson & Koch?

A Ford Protect plan is genuine Ford coverage regardless of which participating Ford dealer sells it. That means price and buying experience become particularly important.

Anderson & Koch Ford sells Ford Protect plans to customers nationwide and specializes in helping Ford owners purchase genuine factory-backed coverage at competitive prices.

Our high volume of Ford Protect sales allows us to offer aggressive online pricing.

Same genuine Ford Protect coverage. Better pricing.

That can make purchasing Ford Protect through Anderson & Koch one of the most cost-effective ways to add long-term protection to your Ford.

Use Your Coverage at Ford and Lincoln Dealers Across North America

Buying your plan online from Anderson & Koch does not mean you need to bring your vehicle back to us when it needs a covered repair.

Ford Protect Extended Service Plans are honored at Ford and Lincoln dealerships throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

If you're traveling or move to another state, your Ford Protect coverage travels with you subject to your plan terms.

PremiumCARE: Maximum Ford Protect Coverage

For owners who want comprehensive protection, Ford Protect PremiumCARE is the plan we recommend considering first.

PremiumCARE covers more than 1,000 components and is Ford Protect's most comprehensive traditional Extended Service Plan.

Coverage can be available for up to 10 years or 175,000 miles, depending on vehicle eligibility and the term selected.

That can provide years of additional protection beyond your Ford's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Additional Ford Protect Benefits

A Ford Protect Extended Service Plan can provide benefits beyond covered parts and labor.

Depending on the applicable plan and terms, benefits can include:

24/7 Roadside Assistance
Help can be available for towing, flat tires, lockouts, out-of-fuel situations and other roadside emergencies.

Rental Vehicle Benefits
Eligible covered repairs may include rental vehicle reimbursement according to plan terms.

Travel Expense Reimbursement
Certain plans provide reimbursement when a covered breakdown occurs while you're traveling away from home.

Transferable Coverage
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans can generally be transferred to a subsequent owner, subject to applicable terms and fees. Transferable factory-backed coverage may also make your Ford more attractive when it is time to sell.

Should I Buy a Ford Maintenance Plan or Extended Service Plan?

It depends on what you want to protect against.

A Ford Premium Maintenance Plan makes sense when your priority is prepaying scheduled maintenance and selected wear-item expenses.

A Ford Protect Extended Service Plan makes sense when your priority is protecting yourself against potentially expensive covered mechanical and electrical repairs.

Some Ford owners may benefit from both.

If you are primarily concerned about the financial impact of an unexpected repair after your factory warranty expires, however, we believe the Ford Protect Extended Service Plan provides exceptional long-term value.

When Should You Buy Ford Protect?

Don't assume you need to wait until your factory warranty is about to expire.

Eligibility, pricing and available terms can depend on factors including:

Vehicle model
Vehicle age
Current mileage
Warranty start date
Desired coverage level
Coverage term
Deductible

Getting a quote now lets you see your actual options and decide whether purchasing coverage makes financial sense for your vehicle.

Get a Ford Protect Quote From Anderson & Koch

You already invested in your Ford. Now you can decide how much financial risk you want to retain as your vehicle gets older.

Anderson & Koch makes it easy to compare genuine Ford Protect Extended Service Plan options and see your price online.

Choose the coverage, mileage, term and deductible that fit the way you drive.

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Ford Maintenance Plan FAQs

What does a Ford maintenance plan cover?

Ford Protect's Premium Maintenance Plan covers scheduled maintenance based on your vehicle's maintenance requirements, along with routine inspections and selected wear items. Coverage can include oil and filter changes, tire rotations, brake pads and linings, shock absorbers and struts, spark plugs, belts and wiper blades.

Is a Ford maintenance plan the same as a Ford extended warranty?

No. Ford's Premium Maintenance Plan is designed primarily for scheduled maintenance and selected wear items. A Ford Protect Extended Service Plan provides coverage for eligible repairs to covered mechanical and electrical components. They serve different purposes.

Is Ford Protect backed by Ford?

Yes. Ford Protect plans are backed by Ford Motor Company and provide access to Ford Certified Technicians and authorized parts for covered repairs.

What is the best Ford Protect plan?

For drivers seeking the broadest traditional Ford Protect Extended Service Plan coverage, PremiumCARE is the most comprehensive option. It covers more than 1,000 components across major vehicle systems.

Can I use Ford Protect at another Ford dealership?

Yes. Ford Protect Extended Service Plans and Premium Maintenance Plans are honored at participating Ford and Lincoln dealerships throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Why buy a Ford Protect plan from Anderson & Koch?

Anderson & Koch Ford sells genuine Ford Protect coverage and specializes in nationwide online plan sales. Our sales volume allows us to offer competitive pricing while providing the same genuine Ford Protect coverage that can be purchased through Ford dealers.

Can I have both a Ford maintenance plan and a Ford Protect Extended Service Plan?

Yes. The plans address different vehicle ownership expenses. Premium Maintenance can cover eligible scheduled maintenance and selected wear items, while an Extended Service Plan can cover eligible mechanical and electrical repairs. Having both can provide more comprehensive protection against routine and unexpected vehicle expenses.