Ford Ownership

Ford Ownership: Warranty, Maintenance, Ford Rewards & More

Owning a Ford comes with more than simply keeping fuel in the tank and changing the oil. From factory warranty coverage and Ford Rewards to connected features, routine maintenance, and long-term reliability, there are plenty of things worth understanding about your vehicle.

Our Ford Ownership Resource Center answers common questions from Ford owners and shoppers. Use the guides below to learn more about Ford warranties, protection plans, the Ford app, Ford Rewards, recommended maintenance, vehicle longevity, and what to expect as your Ford accumulates miles.

Ford vehicles including an F-150, Mustang and Explorer

Ford Warranty & Protection

Your Ford's warranty can provide important protection when something goes wrong, but different components may be covered for different lengths of time. There are also additional Ford protection plans available for owners who want coverage beyond the original factory warranty.

Learn what Ford's basic and powertrain warranties cover, how long factory coverage lasts, and what to consider when deciding whether an extended Ford protection plan makes sense for you.

Ford Rewards

Ford Rewards gives eligible owners opportunities to earn points throughout the ownership experience. Those points may be useful for qualifying service, maintenance, parts, accessories, vehicle purchases, and other eligible Ford products and services.

If you've recently purchased a Ford or have been accumulating points through dealership visits, these guides explain how Ford Rewards works and how you may be able to put your points to use.

The Ford App & Connected Features

Your smartphone can be an important part of the Ford ownership experience. Depending on your vehicle and equipment, the Ford app can provide access to features such as remote start, lock and unlock functions, vehicle information, service scheduling, and connected services.

Ford owner using the Ford app on a smartphone

Learn what the Ford app does, how to connect a vehicle to your account, and how remote features work.

Ford Oil Changes & Routine Maintenance

Regular maintenance can have a major impact on how well your Ford performs as the miles add up. Oil-change intervals and maintenance needs can vary based on your engine, model, driving habits, operating conditions, and how the vehicle is used.

Ford technician servicing an F-150

Our maintenance guides cover general Ford oil-change intervals as well as more specific questions about F-150 and Power Stroke maintenance.

How Long Do Ford Vehicles Last?

There isn't a single mileage number that determines how long a Ford will last. Maintenance history, driving conditions, towing and hauling, previous repairs, rust, engine choice, transmission condition, and overall care can all affect a vehicle's lifespan.

That's especially important when evaluating a higher-mileage truck. A well-maintained F-150 with more miles may be a better purchase than a lower-mileage truck that has been neglected.

Get More From Your Ford

Understanding your vehicle can make Ford ownership easier. Knowing what's covered by your warranty, staying on top of maintenance, learning how your connected features work, and keeping good service records can all help you get more from your Ford over the long term.

Use the Ford ownership guides above whenever you have a question about maintaining, protecting, or getting more use from your car, truck, or SUV.

Ford Ownership Help in Excelsior Springs, MO

If you have a question about your specific vehicle, the team at Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs can help with Ford service, maintenance, warranty questions, parts, accessories, and vehicle ownership support.

We work with Ford owners from Excelsior Springs and communities throughout the Kansas City area, whether their vehicle was purchased from us or they simply need a trusted Ford dealership to help keep it on the road.