I have to look through my book yet....but I am coming to the end of my warrnty period in a couple months....

When I bouy the truck out I might put on the extended warranty.

Can anybody list what are the items covered PAST the 3/36 standard warranty??

I know the drive train is what 5 years?...Corrosion and extra 2?

 

If I understand correctly, Ford offers five (5) different extended warranties. They cover a variety of thing. The two (2) most expensive of the five cover the electronic climate control on the Lariat supercrews.

I checked into this when my truck had 35,950 miles on it. When I called Ford to purchase the extended warranty, they informed me that because of new legislation in California, they were unable to sell me the warranty over the phone...needless to say, I am out of warranty and sweating bullets everyday I drive this thing.
I am at 43,000 miles and cannot justify a new truck. I only hope the transmission I have griped about since it was new holds out for another few years. After $900.00 for tires and $ 500.00 for brakes I feel I have to keep it another few years.

I wish I would have bought the extended warranty when it was new. Live and learn!

Good Luck!

 

I purchased one from Warranty Direct when I bought the truck. Reasonable price and paid for it over 12 months.

http://www.warrantydirect.com/

I think they will do one after the factory warrant expires with a vehicle inspection.

 

I got mine through Warranty Direct as well. I haven't had to use it yet (since I'm still under factory warranty), but was able to extend the warranty from 3/36 to 7/100 bumper/bumper wear-n-tear for about $1200 (I bought the warranty the day after the vehicle sale so the costs were less). Expect to pay more for an extended warranty now that your truck has some age and mileage under it's belt.

Tony

 

Ford of Canada web site has a summary of what is covered on their extended warranty plans. www.ford.ca The top of the line is the ESP and can be purchased for 1, 2, 3 or 4 more years at whatever mileage top you want up to I think it was 120,000 km. I bought mine for the additional 4 years or 100,000 km for $2400.00 taxes included. This gives me a vehicle if my truck is in overnight. I have already used a part of it on brakes and body parts.

This is basically an insurance bet that you won't need it, and is really peace of mind.

Good Luck

 

Someone getting ready to pick up their truck had posted a question regarding the extended warranty a few weeks ago. The question was basically whether or not it's a wise idea to get one. I think I was the only one who DIDN'T blast the idea. For me, it's very smart to get the extended warranty. Vehicles these days are just too damn expensive to fix if something major goes wrong. I spent $1,800 on my 84 mo./100k mile warranty. That comes down to $21.42 a month for coverage. That's nothing really. I spend double that on a tank of gas. There will be those that argue on the side of wasted money. If the day ever comes that my trans takes a dump, rear blows apart, or head gaskets crap out, I'll write them a check for $50 and Ford can pick up the rest. A better question would be: why wouldn't you get the extended warranty?

SL

 

For one thing - Under normal conditions, these vehicles are designed to run far beyond 100K miles, even the spark plugs will go 100K miles.

That would be under normal conditions.

Any Manufacturing defect etc.. will almost surely be exposed within the normal warranty period.

Now if you expose your vehicle to conditions in excess of its designed specifications - Lots of Towing, Excessive Cold (Like now in Minnesota (-50) or basically working the crap out of it. And or hot-rodding - over-revving etc. etc. Then something will fail.

In summary, if you drive normally and don't work your vehicle or operate it in extreme conditions - Extended warranty is a waste of money. If you work the crap out of it - or subject it to extreme operating conditions it probably is a real good idea.

My 2001 Supercrew now has 104k miles and I just changed the spark plugs. Then again - I never hot rod it - and rarely work it.

In my younger days I could completely destroy just about any vehicle in 12k miles, no problem.

 

For one thing - Under normal conditions, these vehicles are designed to run far beyond 100K miles, even the spark plugs will go 100K miles.

That would be under normal conditions.

Any Manufacturing defect etc.. will almost surely be exposed within the normal warranty period.

Now if you expose your vehicle to conditions in excess of its designed specifications - Lots of Towing, Excessive Cold (Like now in Minnesota (-50) or basically working the crap out of it. And or hot-rodding - over-revving etc. etc. Then something will fail.

In summary, if you drive normally and don't work your vehicle or operate it in extreme conditions - Extended warranty is a waste of money. If you work the crap out of it - or subject it to extreme operating conditions it probably is a real good idea.

My 2001 Supercrew now has 104k miles and I just changed the spark plugs. Then again - I never hot rod it - and rarely work it.

In my younger days I could completely destroy just about any vehicle in 12k miles, no problem.

 

I agree with most of that. But implying that most, if not all problems will show up by the end of the 3/36 warranty is ill advice. Add to that the cases where a problem appeared during the warranty period, and recurred after expiration. Many problems show up afterward, regardless of driving habits. 36K miles may seem like a lot, but is really isn't. Some folks rack that up in a year. Lots of towing? How much towing is that? These are trucks after all, and towing package equipped trucks should be able to tow without breaking drivetrain components. Don't get me wrong, if one individual thinks it's a waste of money, so be it. I guess it's just another case of one persons opinion versus another, and I still believe it's good insurance against getting hammered for a major repair.

SL

 

You'll notice I said Manufacturing defects - not just plain ole wearing something out.

For instance - my wife can warp a set of rotors on any car currently manufactured in about 3K miles - because she thinks she is a Indianapolis Race driver.

This isn't a manufacturing defect - it's user abuse.

If you go out to your truck and press the throttle all the way to the floor and hold it there for a few hours, I'm sure eventually your engine will surrender.

Constantly Idleing you vehicle for hours on end (ie Police vehicles) is considered severe usage and Police vehicles are designed to do it. Your Truck is not.

Pulling a 30 ft Airstream in through the Rocky Mountains on a Daily basis is also extreme usage.

In summary if you choose to subject your vehicle to "Severe" conditions - an extended warranty is a real good idea.

Also, any problem noted and worked on during the Warranty period - and not resolved - will be covered after the warranty period as long as you keep the receipt and can prove that the problem was not resolved.

Of course there are exeptions - but I'm betting they are rare. Since I am in excess of 100K miles now - I won my bet and my 1400 - 1800.00 dollars are still firmly planted in my wallet to be used for a down payment on my 2006 sometime next near.

There is a pretty good reason that F150's are the largest selling "Vehicle" of any brand/model in the world annually.

 

Actually, they're not, but they are serviced in a much different way than your average civilian vehicle.

Prove that the problem wasn't resolved. To a dealer? Good luck.

SL

 

Well,

I got the Ford ESP that extended me to 6 years and (I think 60 or 75,000 miles) For about $900.00.

I now have 39,000 miles on the truck and have already had it in for service (Bad Cops) that would have cost several hundred dollars, so It is beginning to pay for itself.

Think about it...replace an AC compressor or ECU, and it will more than pay for its self..... Or dont use and and blow 900.00.....Your gamble

 

I just picked my 01 screw up from the shop today extended warranty handled it. The intake manifold gasket failed and leaked antifeeze into one of the coils and plugs not a noticable leak no fluid on the ground or anything but enough over time to ruin the coil/plug. It just turned 55k and with out the extended warranty would have been out of pocket. You know,( "an ounce of prevention")

 

Exactly. You never need it til you need it. But when/if you do, what a relief it is to NOT have to foot the bill, or give a **it how much the bill will be.

SL

 

Here's my positive experience with the extended warranty.

On Dec 19, 2004--The last day of my factory warranty, I purchased a non-Ford ESP warranty through the local Ford dealership. The dealer actually recommended this one vs. the Ford ESP due to less cost and better coverage. The warranty is through Universal Underwriters and has a $0 deductible.

Dec 20, 2004--started up the truck and it idled a little rough for a few seconds....then, wouldn't you know, the "check engine" light came on. Drove it to the dealer to have it checked out that morning. Left it at the dealer...they gave me a rental car paid for by the extended warranty and I was on my way. Picked up the truck...all fixed and ready to go.

They said the problem was the #1 cylinder coil pack. They replaced it along with the spark plug.

I don't know what it would cost for diagnosis, R&R of the coil pack and plug, but I'm guesstimating it was at least $150 or so. Combined total of the ordeal had to be around $200 with the rental. Was nice not to have to pay a dime or be inconvenienced by this. BTW...this was the first problem of any kind with my truck.