My 01 4.6L with 10,000 miles went in for blown head gaskets this weekend, and it just so happens that I got an extended warrenty offer in the mail from Ford on Sat. I've been considering keeping this truck, and going ahead with the warrenty, but I need a little information first.
- Where is the best place to get a warrenty from, as far as cost, and quality is concerned? Do they have a plan to make several payments?

- Is their any way I could re-finance my truck through Ford Credit, adding, a warrenty, and extending the term for a few months?

- Is now the time to get the warrenty or will I have another opportunity sometime down the road, closer to expiration of the factory warrenty?

- I'm mainly concerned with warrenty of the 5 speed tranny, and engine componets. Which plan is best for me, "Premium care" or "Extra Care"? Any not so obvious advantages to one or the other?

Thanks guys, for your time. I appreciate it a lot.

-AR


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2001 F-150 XLT 4x4 Off-Road, SuperCab, Flareside, Black[*] 4.6L Triton V8 HPI[*] 5 Speed / 3:55 Reg. Axle[*] Keyless[*] Premium Audio CD

Mods:[*] K&N Intake (Chopped Airbox)[*] Removed Elbow Silencer[*] 3" Cat-Back (No Muffler, Turn-Down)[*] Cranked Torsion Bars[*] APC XENON PLASMA Super Whites[*] Bugshield[*] Bedliner[*] Ventshades[*] Taillight Covers (Slotted)[*] Removed Mudflaps[*] "Light Argent" 4x4 Off-Road Decals[*] K&N & Flowmaster Stickers (Under the Hood)

Audio:[*] Clarion 6675[*] Rockford Fosgate 5x7's[*] Rockford Fosgate G360A2 Punch Amp[*] JL 12W3-D2 (Ported)[*]Viper 500 Alarm

Build Date: 8/23/00 (Kansas City Plant)

arobbins@mail.liberty.k12.mo.us

 

Go with the Extra. The Premium is $270 more and offers nothing to justify it. Get both brochures and compare items covered. 6 yr/100,000 about $1070.00

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01 Kingranch, 4x4, 5.4, Estate Green w/Arizona Beige two tone, Limited slip,Skidplates,Moonroof,Trailer tow, Cargo cage, All the Goodies! Add ons; Bedrug, 9005 Fog lamps.

 

Go with Ford. I'm not sure, but I think if you went with another party's warranty, you may have to come up with the cash to pay the servicing dealer and wait for a remimbursment. For some people, that would be a hardship, so that's something to watch out for.

 

Jackal -

I am looking at the warranty situation for my truck too. Here is what I know:

1) If buying the Ford ESP, you can buy it later, but a surcharge will be tacked on if you purchase after 12mos/12,000 miles.
2) Some other aftermarket warranties require you to pay for repairs up front and submit receipts for reimbursement.
3) Other aftermarket warranties are not honored everywhere.
4) The Ford ESP is honored at all Ford dealerships.
5) If you do the math, the difference between the $50 deductible and the $100 deductible amounts to about one extra payment (if paying over 18 mos). The first time you take it in for a covered repair, you save enough in deductible payments to make selecting the $50 deductible a no-brainer.
6) The major components (engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, hubs, AC, etc) are equally covered in both the Premium and ExtraCare. Premium adds things like emissions and safety features.


I will be signing up for my ford ESP today, as I am at 11,942 miles!

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Y2K SD250 SC XLT, 4x4, 5.4L, Auto; SWB; Off Road Pkg; Towing Pkg; Torreador Red; Sliding Back Glass; Tinted Windows

Mods (minor so far):Westin step bars (black powdercoat), Bugflector II bug shield, Pendaliner S/R bedliner, AVS Ventvisors, GTS Slotted taillight covers, Ford logo brake light (hitch plug), Husky liner mudflaps (F&R), Retrax bedcover on order

Wish List:
Gibson SS exhaust, AirAid or K&N FIPK, Grill guard

 

Hehehe...thanks man!!! I believe the surcharge is $100, so I think I'll wait a little longer, and talk with a dealership somewhere down the road a little bit. I wanna see how it turns out first, after I get it back with head gasket replacment.

-AR

 

I posted in engines forum but will post here also. Call Gene Louder @ 1-800-953-3321. Tell him Shannon Daves told you...I would appreciate it.

He WILL be anyone price. He sells for $50 over his cost.

Example:
2001 F-150 Supercrew 4wd.
5 year/ 75,000 mile PREMIUM care - $50 deduct
$815. You can pay up front, or 0% interest for 6,12,18 months by credit card or they will mail you bill every month.

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior

IMMEDIATE MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
AR Baja's 16x8
MIchelin LTX M/S 265/75/16
Tint front
Line-X
Ravin Z-55 Duals out the back
Lightening headlights, corners and tails

 

I went with warrantybynet.com, coast was $1164 for 6 years and 100,000 miles, no deductable, 45 days into the extended warranty my rear end went out, $1400 to fix it. I had the dealer fix it but with warrantybynet.com you dont have to, you can take it to your local mechanic as long as he runs a real shop.

Is the extended worth it, I would not own a Ford 4X4 truck without it.

Ford's extended plan has a deductable and is almost $750 more for the same plan I got from Warrantybynet.com

My plan covers everthing except items like brake pads, tires and belts.


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Don W
97 F150 4X4 XLT, ORP, Tow Package,
CD-Changer, K&N, B&M shift improver,
PIAA fog lights, Weld Rims 17", 265 70LT AT/S, Flowmaster 40 series 3" cat back.
01 Expedition XLT, Generic.

http://home.pacbell.net/donw35/f150

 

Scooby - just got off the phone with Gene Louder. He can sell me the 6yr/75,000 mi ExtraCare for $840 as opposed to $1380! Thanks to your tip, I will go ahead and upgrade to PremiumCare for less than I was going to spend on the ExtraCare ($995).

 

JDMnAR:

Good deal. Hope you told him I referred you. Not getting any kickback I promise, but like for him to remember me when I order for my truck. Glad you could get good deal!!!

Thats what we are all here for to help each other.

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ORDERED 4/16/01 - WOOHOO!!!
2001 F-150 Supercrew XLT 4wd. 5.4V8, 507A, 3.55LS, Captains chairs, bed extender, cab steps, power moonroof, power seat, skid plates, trlr towing, aluminum wheels, AM/FM cass with 6 cd changer. Bright red clearcoat with DARK graphite interior

IMMEDIATE MODS:
Wet Okole seat covers
Fox Weatherboots front and back
AR Baja's 16x8
MIchelin LTX M/S 265/75/16
Tint front
Line-X
Ravin Z-55 Duals out the back
Lightening headlights, corners and tails

 

I did, and I agree! After all, you saving me a little money makes up for all these other SOBs making me spend more!!!!

 

Thinkin' about callin' him up today, but I really can't decide if I should wait or not...I'll let ya'll know what I decide. I usually trade in at 25,000 or so.

-AR

 

Where are you guys getting the Ford prices? I just got the ESP plan in the mail from FORD on Saturday. Prices as follows for 4X4:

6/75,000 Premium $1470 Extra $1140 Plan 435
6/100,000 Premium $1920 Extra $1610 Plan 437

Don't forget. if you sell your truck/car you can get a pro-rated refund from FORD.



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Mine:2001 1/2 F150 Super Crew, Lariat, Oxford white w/silver lower accent and Med. Gray Leather Captain Chairs,4x4 ORP, 5.4L, 3.55LS, 17" Chrome wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Westin Chrome nerf bars, Seat Savers and Husky mats for hunting, bed liner, white tail light lens covers.

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Wife: 1999 Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999

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Dewayne,

Read Scooby's original post in this thread - talk to Gene and he will hook you up. The price in my 2nd post in this thread is for the truck in my sig in my 1st post in this thread. Need your decoder ring to follow all that?

 

JDMnAR,

Decoder ring working fine. I was refering to Screwking's Ford price of $1070 for 6/100,000 versus my letter price of $1140 for the Extra plan.

This is quoted before the discussion started about the discounted price from Gene Louder - which is a good price. Or is my decoder out of sync with all others?

 

Thanks, Scooby. Saved me $150 over what the lowest price the dealer over here would give.

Base 4/100,000 $845 on a '99 F150 4x4

I can't see paying the extra money for an Extra Care warr. and then having a $50 deduct when most other things that break outside the Base should be less than a couple hundred bucks to repair.