Just got a letter from Ford today wanting to sell me an ESP for the Lightning. Did anyone buy one with their Lightning? The prices they quoted were as follows..
Premiumcare
5/60k 770
5/75k 1030
6/60k 930
6/75k 1155
Extracare
5/60k 625
5/75k 790
6/60 695
6/75 955
They have a 10 month no service charge payment plan. Either plan looks like it covers most things. There also is a 100 deductible. I'm thinking about jumping on one of the plans. I wish I had done it with my 96 Cobra. I had to bite the bullet for a tranny on that. Jeff

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99.5 red Lightning



[This message has been edited by JeffsLightning (edited 12-14-1999).]

 

I think ya have 'til the end of your factory warranty to buy those extended ones. By then you would know if ya need it.

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Red 99.5 Lightning,#0975,Born 5/6/99...Adopted 5/27/99 Chipped w/SuperChip Flipchip chip,Water Wetter, Mobil 1, Foglamp Covers, 13.573@101.08

 

I got the premium care 5yr/75k for $730.Who did you talk to ? Number? Ford has 100k waranty .Been wishing I had got longer waranty.

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99.5 Black Lighting
cd,tow pack,ford bed liner,wantto lower

 

Hey guys, Sal here. Being that I work at a dealer, let me give some friendly advice on ESPs. First of all, if you buy one, DO NOT buy an aftermarket ESP. Get a Ford one. Aftermarket ESPs totally suck, and if you have any kind of expensive repair, they have to send an adjuster down to look it over and okay the repair. A lot of times they won't give the okay, and you're stuck paying for it. If you buy a Ford ESP, make sure you get a PremiumCare plan. That is the top one, and yes, it's the most $$$, but it covers the most and the lower plans don't usually cover the parts that commonly go bad after X amount of miles. The deductable is based on the time and milage intervals you choose. Also, if you don't buy the ESP withing the first year you have the vehicle, there is an extra $100 charge for it. Ford also now has "warrenty mainteance" plans that you buy and it gives you free oil changes, and service. Basically you get the service work described in the owners guide/service guide for free (well, you have to pay for the plan). They have them in 3000 mile and 5000 mile intervals. I hope this info helps. Oh yeah, and it doesn't hurt to haggle on the ESP price, they are not written in stone and many dealers will give you a good price.

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SAL
13.35@103mph
All stock with PSP 99 Lightning Chip and Filter Kit

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Ok Guys......call your dealers and ask them what the best deal is on the Premium Care policys and let them know they may sell a bunch here on the F-150 Forum.....post em here!!!!!...later.......

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TybeeC5
99 Red Lightning #1134
95 Blk Lightning #0737
99 Red C5
87 Red C4
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The ESP prices you were quoted sound like the "list" prices. This is what my dealer quoted me. (The "warranty lady" at the dealership told me that the dealers in Florida are not allowed to discount warranties. She did, however, agree to discount the list on my LoJack unit by $150.)

So, Sal's right; you should shop around at other Ford dealers for the best prices. You can even do some of your price shoping via the internet. A few months ago I received an ESP quote from a Ford dealer in West Virginia. He offered the Premium Care plan for these premiums:

5/75 $745
6/75 $815
6/100 $1,195

He also mentioned that (like Sal said) the prices would go up by $100 if your truck has more than 12,000 or over 12 mo. from warranty start date. He also offered 10 payments via credit card @ no surcharge.

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Mike Philpott
Orlando, FL
'99.5 Black Lightning
SVT #2190 - Build Date 6/9/99
NLOC #361
6 CD Changer, Class 3 Hitch, A.R.E. LSII Lid, BedRug Liner, Invinca-Shield/3M Scotchcal protective film, Wyldman's Clear Lexan Fog Light Covers, 16% Window Tint, LoJack, Val-1 (Sal's PSP Chip & Air Filter Kit on order!!)

 

The quotes that I got were from something Ford mailed me so they are list prices. I think I will call my local Ford SVT dealer and see what kind of price I can get from them. I was not aware of anyplace on the internet where you could get a good price on a Ford ESP. Anyone know anything differant? Jeff

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99.5 red Lightning

 

I have extended coverage on mine through Geico. It's added to my insurance annually, and it covers me for 7 yrs/100,000 miles. Believe it or not my insurance only went up like $50.00 every six months.. There is a couple catches though. Truck has to be under 6,000 miles and 11 months or newer.. I also have a $250.00 deductible, but it's worth it I think because it's so cheap.. So now I'm riding out the 3 year 36,000, and not worried about extended care warranties after that...

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DEVILDOG

 

Has anyone bought a Premium Care ESP lately and what price have you paid? Are there any dealers selling these plans via the net?

 

Bought a 6yr/100,000 miler with truck for $995.00. wouldn't be without a Ford ESP. had three new cars over the past 7 years and each one was covered for repairs. never spent over $50.00 for ac repair, front CV joints or trans. repair. Sal is right, only Ford Warranty, others are hard to geal with at out of state dealers. All Ford dealers except Ford ESP.

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everthing i had go wrong with my power stroke under esp is considered wear items.. probally my local dealer.. will se about the tranny and engine next month..

 

Hey NJBOLT, dunno where in Jersey you're from, but up here in Northern NJ, I couldn't get a dealer to give me less then $1037 for the 6yr/75k.

Mabye they just don't like us. Hell, we're practilcally the asphalt kingdom around where I live.

[This message has been edited by thepawn (edited 03-27-2000).]

 

For even more fun go read the thread "ESP" in Tips & Tricks under the Buyer's Corner.

Just my guess but there is a member "Ford man" who doesn't think ESP's are a particularly good buy....

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