How Long Is a Ford Warranty?

Most new Ford vehicles come with a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, whichever comes first. Ford also provides additional warranty periods for certain components, including safety restraint systems, corrosion protection, diesel engines, hybrid components, and electric vehicle batteries.

The important phrase is "whichever comes first." If you reach the mileage limit before the time limit, that portion of the warranty ends at the mileage limit. If the time period expires first, the coverage ends even if the vehicle has relatively few miles.

Below, we'll break down how long Ford's different factory warranties last, when the warranty clock starts, what happens when you buy a used Ford, and what options you have when the original factory warranty expires.

Ford Warranty Coverage at a Glance

Most current Ford vehicles sold in the United States include several different warranty periods rather than one warranty that covers everything for the same amount of time.

Warranty coverage can vary by model, model year, powertrain, vehicle configuration, and market. Always check the warranty guide for your specific Ford.

How Long Is Ford's Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty?

Ford's basic bumper-to-bumper warranty generally lasts for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

This is the broadest portion of Ford's New Vehicle Limited Warranty. It generally covers qualifying defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship across many vehicle systems.

For example, imagine you purchased a new Ford and drove:

• 10,000 miles per year: you would likely reach three years before reaching 36,000 miles.
• 12,000 miles per year: the time and mileage limits would be reached at roughly the same time.
• 20,000 miles per year: you could reach 36,000 miles in less than two years.

That last example is important for drivers who commute long distances. The warranty isn't automatically good for three full years if you reach 36,000 miles sooner.

For more information about what qualifies for coverage, read what the Ford factory warranty covers.

How Long Is Ford's Powertrain Warranty?

Ford's standard powertrain warranty on most current vehicles lasts for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The powertrain warranty continues longer than the basic bumper-to-bumper warranty because it focuses on major components involved in moving the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle and applicable warranty guide, covered powertrain components can include parts of the:

• Engine
• Transmission
• Drive system
• Axles
• Transfer case on applicable four-wheel-drive vehicles
• Related internally lubricated components

Once your 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage expires, this does not mean your entire Ford is out of warranty. Qualifying powertrain components may still be protected until the applicable 5-year/60,000-mile limit is reached.

See what Ford's powertrain warranty covers for a closer look at the components included.

When Does a Ford Warranty Start?

Your Ford warranty does not necessarily start with the calendar model year printed on the vehicle.

The warranty start date is generally the date the vehicle is delivered to its first retail owner or the date it is first placed into service, whichever occurs first. A vehicle that was previously used as a demonstrator, for example, may have a warranty start date earlier than the date a later customer purchases it.

This matters when you're buying a vehicle that has already been in dealer service or when you're evaluating a used Ford that may still have factory coverage remaining.

Does the Ford Warranty Start Over When the Vehicle Is Sold?

No. Selling the vehicle does not normally restart the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Suppose a Ford was originally placed into service two years ago with 20,000 miles and is now being sold as a used vehicle. The new owner does not receive a fresh three years and 36,000 miles of original bumper-to-bumper coverage simply because ownership changed.

Instead, any applicable remaining factory coverage is based on the vehicle's original warranty start date and current mileage.

How Much Warranty Is Left on a Used Ford?

To determine how much factory warranty remains on a used Ford, you need two important pieces of information:

• The vehicle's original warranty start date
• The vehicle's current mileage

Consider a Ford that's two years old with 24,000 miles. Assuming its warranty began when it was originally purchased and no unusual circumstances apply, it may still have remaining bumper-to-bumper coverage because it has not yet reached three years or 36,000 miles.

Now consider another two-year-old Ford with 42,000 miles. Its 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper mileage limit would already have been exceeded, although applicable 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage could still remain.

A Ford dealer can use the vehicle identification number, or VIN, to help identify the applicable warranty information for a specific vehicle.

How Long Is the Ford Warranty on an F-150?

For a typical new Ford F-150, the standard factory coverage includes:

• 3 years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage
• 5 years or 60,000 miles of powertrain coverage
• 5 years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance

Additional coverage may apply depending on the truck's powertrain. For example, an F-150 PowerBoost hybrid has separate hybrid battery coverage in addition to the standard vehicle warranty.

How Long Is the Warranty on a Ford Super Duty?

Ford Super Duty trucks generally have the same basic 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

However, current Super Duty trucks equipped with a Power Stroke diesel engine also include 5-year/100,000-mile coverage for specified diesel engine components.

That does not mean the entire truck is covered for 100,000 miles. The longer warranty applies specifically to qualifying diesel engine components identified by Ford.

How Long Is the Warranty on a Ford Hybrid Battery?

Eligible Ford hybrid vehicles have additional warranty coverage for their high-voltage hybrid components.

For example, current Ford F-150 PowerBoost models list 8 years or 100,000 miles of hybrid battery coverage.

The regular vehicle warranty and hybrid component warranty operate alongside one another. The fact that the hybrid battery may have coverage to 100,000 miles does not extend the bumper-to-bumper warranty on the rest of the vehicle to 100,000 miles.

How Long Is a Ford EV Battery Warranty?

Current Ford Mustang Mach-E models include high-voltage battery coverage for 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Ford also specifies battery-capacity requirements within that coverage period. Because battery-electric vehicle warranty provisions differ from conventional gasoline-vehicle coverage, owners should review the Battery Electric Vehicle Warranty Guide associated with their specific model year.

How Long Is Ford's Corrosion Warranty?

Many current Ford vehicles include 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion perforation coverage.

There is an important distinction between corrosion coverage and coverage for every spot of surface rust. Ford's perforation coverage generally applies when qualifying body sheet metal corrodes through because of a covered manufacturing defect.

Damage from scratches, stone chips, accidents, environmental exposure, or other outside causes should not automatically be assumed to qualify.

How Long Does Ford Roadside Assistance Last?

Many current new Ford vehicles include Roadside Assistance for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Roadside Assistance is separate from the vehicle's repair warranty. Depending on Ford's current program terms, roadside services can help in situations involving towing, a dead battery, a flat tire, a lockout, or certain other roadside problems.

Does Ford's Warranty Have a Mileage Limit?

Yes. Most Ford factory warranty categories have both a time limit and a mileage limit.

For example:

• Bumper-to-bumper: 3 years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain: 5 years or 60,000 miles
• Diesel engine components on applicable vehicles: 5 years or 100,000 miles
• Hybrid or EV battery coverage on applicable vehicles: up to 8 years or 100,000 miles

The coverage ends when the first applicable limit is reached.

What Does "3 Years or 36,000 Miles" Mean?

It means exactly what it sounds like: the warranty ends when either three years have passed or the odometer reaches 36,000 miles, whichever happens first.

Here are a few examples:

The vehicle's exact warranty start date should be used when determining coverage rather than estimating its age only from the model year.

Does Regular Maintenance Extend the Ford Factory Warranty?

Keeping up with maintenance is important, but routine maintenance does not extend the original time or mileage limits of Ford's factory warranty.

An F-150 that is maintained perfectly does not receive additional bumper-to-bumper warranty simply because every oil change was completed on time.

Maintenance does matter for another reason: failures caused by improper maintenance or neglect may not qualify for warranty coverage.

Following Ford's recommended maintenance information and keeping service records is a good practice throughout the life of your vehicle.

Are Oil Changes Covered During the Warranty Period?

A vehicle being under factory warranty does not mean routine maintenance is automatically free.

Oil changes, tire rotations, filters, brake wear, and other normal maintenance items are generally separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty unless another maintenance plan, promotion, or program applies.

Factory warranty coverage primarily addresses qualifying defects in materials or workmanship rather than the normal cost of maintaining a vehicle.

Can a Ford Warranty Expire Even if You Barely Drive the Vehicle?

Yes. Because most Ford warranty coverage includes a time limit, low mileage does not stop the warranty clock.

A vehicle could have only 15,000 miles after three years and still reach the end of its 3-year bumper-to-bumper period.

This is one reason buyers of low-mileage used vehicles should check the actual warranty start date rather than assuming low mileage means a large amount of factory warranty remains.

Can a Ford Warranty Expire Early Because of High Mileage?

Yes. High-mileage drivers can reach a warranty's mileage limit long before its time limit.

If you drive 25,000 miles per year, for example, you could exceed the 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limit in roughly a year and a half.

Drivers who put significant annual mileage on their vehicles may want to consider this when comparing factory coverage with optional extended protection.

What Happens When My Ford Warranty Expires?

Once the applicable factory warranty expires, repairs that would previously have qualified for warranty coverage normally become the owner's responsibility unless another warranty or service contract applies.

That doesn't necessarily mean every part of the vehicle becomes uncovered at the same time. Because Ford has several warranty periods, some coverage may remain after another portion expires.

For example, your 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty could be finished while your 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty is still active.

Can You Extend a Ford Warranty?

Ford owners who want protection beyond the original factory warranty can consider a Ford Protect Extended Service Plan.

Ford Protect is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available in different levels of coverage and term lengths.

The cost and usefulness of extended coverage can depend on factors such as:

• How long you plan to keep the vehicle
• How many miles you drive each year
• The vehicle and powertrain
• The level of coverage selected
• Your tolerance for unexpected repair expenses
• The plan's deductible

Learn more in our guide to whether Ford Protect is worth it.

How Do I Check When My Ford Warranty Expires?

The most reliable way to determine your exact warranty status is to check the information associated with your vehicle's VIN.

You will generally want to know:

• Your Ford's warranty start date
• Current mileage
• Model year
• Engine or powertrain
• Which warranty category applies to the repair or component in question

A Ford dealership can review vehicle information and help determine whether applicable factory warranty coverage remains.

Ford Warranty FAQ

Is a Ford warranty 3 years or 5 years?

Both periods can apply. Ford's basic bumper-to-bumper warranty on most new vehicles is 3 years or 36,000 miles, while the standard powertrain warranty generally lasts 5 years or 60,000 miles.

What is Ford's 5-year warranty?

Ford's standard powertrain warranty generally lasts 5 years or 60,000 miles. Certain other coverage, including safety-restraint systems, corrosion protection, roadside assistance, and diesel-engine components, can also have five-year terms with different mileage limits.

Does Ford have a 100,000-mile warranty?

Certain Ford components can have warranty coverage extending to 100,000 miles. Current Super Duty diesel trucks list 5-year/100,000-mile coverage for specified diesel engine components, while eligible Ford hybrid and EV batteries can carry 8-year/100,000-mile coverage.

Does the Ford powertrain warranty last longer than bumper-to-bumper coverage?

Yes. The standard bumper-to-bumper period is generally 3 years or 36,000 miles, while standard powertrain coverage continues to 5 years or 60,000 miles.

How long is an F-150 factory warranty?

A typical new F-150 includes 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. Additional coverage can apply to hybrid components and other specified systems.

How long is the warranty on a Power Stroke diesel?

Current Ford Super Duty diesel trucks list 5-year/100,000-mile coverage for specified diesel engine components. Other portions of the truck have their own warranty periods.

How long is a Mustang Mach-E battery warranty?

Current Mustang Mach-E models list 8 years or 100,000 miles of high-voltage battery coverage, whichever comes first, subject to Ford's applicable warranty terms and battery-capacity provisions.

Does the warranty start over when I buy a used Ford?

No. Remaining original factory coverage is generally tied to the original warranty start date and vehicle mileage rather than restarting when the vehicle changes owners.

Can a dealership tell me if my Ford is still under warranty?

Yes. A Ford dealership can use your VIN, warranty start date, mileage, and vehicle information to help determine which factory coverage may still apply.

Check Your Ford Warranty in Excelsior Springs, MO

If you're unsure whether your Ford is still under warranty, the team at Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs can help review your vehicle information and determine which coverage may remain.

This can be especially helpful if you're approaching 36,000 or 60,000 miles, buying a used Ford, experiencing a mechanical problem, or considering additional Ford Protect coverage before the original factory warranty expires.

You can also learn more about what the Ford factory warranty covers, Ford powertrain warranty coverage, or what a Ford extended service contract covers.

Return to the Ford Ownership Resource Center for more answers about warranties, Ford Protect, Ford Rewards, maintenance, connected features, and long-term Ford ownership.

Warranty information on this page is intended as a general guide for U.S.-market Ford vehicles. Warranty terms can vary by model, model year, powertrain, warranty start date, and vehicle configuration and may change. The warranty guide applicable to your specific vehicle controls actual coverage, limitations, and exclusions.