What Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover?

Ford's powertrain warranty generally covers specified components of the engine, transmission, and drivetrain for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. It lasts longer than Ford's standard 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and is designed to protect many of the major components responsible for producing power and delivering that power to the wheels.

Depending on the vehicle and applicable Ford warranty guide, covered components can include internally lubricated engine parts, the cylinder block and cylinder heads, transmission internals, torque converter, transfer case, axle shafts, drive shafts, universal joints, constant velocity joints, bearings, and other specified drivetrain components.

That does not mean every engine, transmission, or drivetrain repair is automatically covered. The vehicle must still be within the applicable warranty period, and the cause of the failure must qualify under Ford's warranty terms.

Ford Powertrain Warranty at a Glance

Coverage varies by model, model year, powertrain, and vehicle configuration. Your vehicle's Ford warranty guide is the final authority on the components and conditions covered.

How Long Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Last?

For most new Ford vehicles, the standard factory powertrain warranty lasts 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The two limits run at the same time.

For example:

• If your Ford reaches 60,000 miles after only four years, the mileage limit is reached first.
• If your Ford is five years old with only 42,000 miles, the time limit is reached first.
• If your Ford is three years old with 40,000 miles, the standard bumper-to-bumper warranty may have ended while the powertrain warranty may still remain.

For a complete explanation of Ford's different warranty periods, see how long a Ford warranty lasts.

What Does "Powertrain" Mean?

The powertrain is the collection of components that creates power and transfers it to the wheels.

On a conventional Ford vehicle, that generally involves several major systems:

• Engine
• Transmission
• Transfer case on applicable vehicles
• Drive shafts
• Axles
• Differentials and final-drive components
• Constant velocity and universal joints
• Related specified drivetrain components

A powertrain warranty is therefore narrower than a bumper-to-bumper warranty. It is focused primarily on the components that make the vehicle move rather than every electrical, interior, suspension, comfort, or technology feature.

What Engine Parts Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover?

Ford warranty guides identify numerous engine components that can receive powertrain coverage.

Depending on the applicable vehicle and warranty guide, these can include:

• Internally lubricated engine components
• Cylinder block
• Cylinder heads
• Engine mounts
• Flywheel
• Intake manifold
• Exhaust manifold
• Oil pan
• Oil pump
• Timing chain, gears, or belt
• Timing-chain cover
• Valve covers
• Engine thermostat and housing
• Water pump
• Certain seals and gaskets
• Factory-installed turbocharger or supercharger units
• Certain fuel-system or engine-control components when specifically included by the applicable warranty

The exact covered-part list can change between model years and powertrains, so this should be treated as a general guide rather than a substitute for the warranty booklet assigned to your vehicle.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover the Engine?

Yes. The engine is one of the primary systems protected by Ford's powertrain warranty.

However, the warranty applies to specified components and qualifying failures. It should not be interpreted as a promise that Ford will pay for every engine problem that occurs before 60,000 miles.

For example, an internal engine component that fails because of a covered defect is different from an engine damaged because it was operated without enough oil.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover an EcoBoost Turbo?

Ford warranty guides have included factory-installed turbocharger and supercharger units among covered powertrain components.

That can be particularly important on Ford EcoBoost vehicles because the turbocharger is an integral part of the engine's power-delivery system.

As with the rest of the powertrain warranty, coverage depends on the reason for the failure. A factory defect is different from damage caused by poor lubrication, contamination, modification, improper maintenance, or another excluded condition.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover the Water Pump?

Ford warranty materials identify the water pump among engine components that can receive powertrain coverage.

If the water pump develops a qualifying failure while the vehicle remains within the applicable powertrain warranty, the repair may be covered.

The vehicle will typically need to be inspected so the cause of the failure can be determined.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover the Transmission?

Yes. The transmission is another major part of Ford's powertrain warranty.

Depending on the applicable warranty guide, transmission coverage can include components such as:

• Internal transmission parts
• Transmission case
• Torque converter
• Specified seals and gaskets
• Transmission mounts
• Clutch cover on applicable vehicles
• Transfer case and internal transfer-case components on applicable vehicles

A transmission problem occurring during the warranty period does not automatically guarantee coverage. Ford or the servicing dealer still has to determine whether the failure meets the warranty requirements.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover the Transfer Case?

On applicable four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Ford vehicles, the transfer case and specified internal components can be part of powertrain warranty coverage.

This is particularly relevant for trucks and SUVs such as the Ford F-150, Ranger, Bronco, Expedition, and Super Duty.

The transfer case distributes power through the four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive system, making it a major part of the vehicle's drivetrain.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover the Differential?

Specified final-drive and axle-housing components can be covered by Ford's powertrain warranty.

Depending on drivetrain design, Ford warranty materials may include components such as:

• Drive axle housing
• Final-drive housing
• Internal differential components
• Axle shafts
• Bearings
• Drive shafts
• Universal joints
• Constant velocity joints
• Certain related seals and gaskets

The exact component list depends on whether the Ford is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive.

What Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover on a 4x4?

A four-wheel-drive Ford has additional drivetrain components that a conventional two-wheel-drive vehicle may not have.

Depending on the vehicle and warranty guide, powertrain coverage can include components associated with:

• Transfer case
• Front axle
• Rear axle
• Drive shafts
• Axle shafts
• Front and rear bearings
• Universal joints
• Constant velocity joints
• Automatic front locking hubs on applicable vehicles
• Locking rings on applicable vehicles
• Final-drive housing

This makes powertrain coverage particularly relevant for Ford trucks and SUVs that regularly use four-wheel drive.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover Seals and Gaskets?

Certain seals and gaskets associated with covered engine, transmission, axle, and drivetrain components can be included under Ford's powertrain warranty.

However, finding oil or another fluid underneath the vehicle does not automatically establish that the repair will be covered.

The source of the leak has to be diagnosed first. Coverage can depend on which component failed and why it failed.

What's Not Covered by Ford's Powertrain Warranty?

A powertrain warranty is not the same thing as a maintenance plan, collision policy, or bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Items that are generally not covered simply because the vehicle is within the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain period include:

• Oil changes
• Oil filters
• Air filters
• Tire rotations
• Tires
• Brake pads and normal brake wear
• Wiper blades
• Routine fluid maintenance
• Scheduled maintenance
• Normal wear and deterioration
• Collision damage
• Road-hazard damage
• Damage caused by misuse
• Damage resulting from improper maintenance
• Damage caused by certain modifications or aftermarket components
• Non-powertrain systems after their applicable warranty has expired

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover Oil Changes?

No. Routine oil changes are maintenance, not powertrain warranty repairs.

The owner is still responsible for changing the engine oil and filter according to the maintenance requirements for the vehicle unless another maintenance plan or program specifically covers those services.

This distinction is important because proper maintenance can affect warranty eligibility. An engine failure caused by insufficient lubrication or neglected maintenance should not be assumed to qualify for warranty repair.

Learn more about how often a Ford should get an oil change.

Does Towing Affect Ford's Powertrain Warranty?

Towing a trailer does not automatically eliminate your Ford's powertrain warranty. Many Ford trucks and SUVs are specifically engineered for towing.

However, how the vehicle is used matters.

Owners should remain within the towing, payload, axle, hitch, and equipment limits for their specific vehicle. Damage resulting from overloading, improper use, or operating outside the vehicle's rated capabilities can be different from a failure caused by a covered manufacturing defect.

Does Missing an Oil Change Void Ford's Powertrain Warranty?

A missed maintenance item does not necessarily mean every warranty on the entire vehicle disappears.

The important question is whether the maintenance issue caused or contributed to the failure being repaired.

For example, if an engine suffers internal damage because it was operated with severely degraded or insufficient oil, that situation is different from an unrelated defect that has nothing to do with engine lubrication.

Keeping maintenance receipts and service records can be valuable when a vehicle is evaluated for warranty repair.

Will an Aftermarket Modification Void the Powertrain Warranty?

An aftermarket part or modification does not necessarily mean every remaining factory warranty on the vehicle disappears.

However, damage caused by or related to a modification may not be covered.

Powertrain modifications that can create warranty questions include:

• Aftermarket engine tuning
• Performance programmers
• Modified turbocharging systems
• Modified fuel systems
• Major drivetrain alterations
• Improperly installed aftermarket components
• Changes that cause another covered component to fail

If factory warranty protection is important to you, consider the potential warranty impact before substantially modifying the engine, transmission, or drivetrain.

Does the Powertrain Warranty Start After the 3-Year Warranty Ends?

No. Ford's powertrain warranty and bumper-to-bumper warranty begin at the same time.

The powertrain coverage simply lasts longer.

What Happens When My Ford Reaches 36,000 Miles?

Reaching 36,000 miles does not necessarily mean every Ford factory warranty has ended.

The standard bumper-to-bumper mileage limit may have been reached, but qualifying engine, transmission, and drivetrain components may continue under the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

This is one of the biggest reasons owners should distinguish between the basic factory warranty and the powertrain warranty.

What Happens When My Ford Reaches 60,000 Miles?

For most gasoline-powered Ford vehicles, 60,000 miles is the standard mileage limit for the factory powertrain warranty.

That does not necessarily mean every possible Ford warranty has expired. Certain diesel, hybrid, electric, emissions, corrosion, or other specialized components may have separate warranty periods.

Check your specific vehicle before assuming that no coverage remains.

Does a Power Stroke Diesel Have Longer Coverage?

Eligible Ford diesel vehicles can have additional warranty protection for specified diesel engine components beyond the standard 60,000-mile powertrain period.

For example, applicable Super Duty Power Stroke models can carry longer diesel-engine component coverage.

That does not mean every part of the truck receives the longer diesel warranty. The extended coverage applies only to the components specifically identified by Ford.

What About Ford Hybrid Powertrains?

Hybrid Ford vehicles combine a conventional gasoline powertrain with high-voltage hybrid components.

That means multiple warranty categories can apply to the same vehicle.

An F-150 PowerBoost or Maverick Hybrid, for example, can have conventional engine and transmission coverage along with separate warranty provisions for eligible hybrid components.

Owners should check the warranty information for their exact model year rather than assuming the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty is the only protection on the hybrid system.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Transfer to a Second Owner?

Remaining original factory warranty coverage generally follows the vehicle rather than restarting when ownership changes.

For example, suppose you purchase a three-year-old Ford with 38,000 miles. The original bumper-to-bumper mileage limit may already have been reached, but the vehicle could still have remaining powertrain coverage if it remains inside the applicable 5-year/60,000-mile limits.

The new owner does not receive another five years or another 60,000 miles simply because the vehicle was sold.

How Do I Know if My Ford Is Still Under Powertrain Warranty?

The best way to determine remaining coverage is to check the specific vehicle rather than estimating based only on model year.

You will typically need:

• Vehicle identification number, or VIN
• Current mileage
• Original warranty start date
• Model year
• Engine and drivetrain

A Ford dealership can review the vehicle information and help determine which portions of the original factory warranty may remain.

Does Ford's Powertrain Warranty Cover Labor?

If a repair qualifies under Ford's factory powertrain warranty, covered parts and applicable labor are generally handled according to the warranty terms.

The key is that the repair must first qualify as a warranty repair.

The dealership may need to diagnose the vehicle, determine which component failed, and establish the cause before warranty eligibility can be determined.

Is There a Deductible for Ford's Factory Powertrain Warranty?

The original Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty is different from many extended service contracts that use a repair deductible.

Qualifying factory warranty repairs are generally handled according to Ford's New Vehicle Limited Warranty rather than requiring the type of standard deductible commonly associated with separately purchased service contracts.

A Ford Protect Extended Service Plan can have its own deductible, coverage level, mileage limit, and contract terms.

What Happens After the Ford Powertrain Warranty Expires?

Once your applicable factory powertrain warranty has expired, future engine, transmission, or drivetrain repairs generally become your responsibility unless another warranty or service contract applies.

Owners who plan to keep their Ford well beyond the factory warranty period can consider additional protection such as a Ford Protect Extended Service Plan.

Before making that decision, read is Ford Protect worth it? and what does a Ford extended warranty cover?

Ford Powertrain Warranty FAQ

How long is the Ford powertrain warranty?

For most new Ford vehicles, the standard powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

What are the three main parts of a powertrain?

The engine, transmission, and drivetrain are the primary areas generally associated with a vehicle's powertrain.

Does Ford's powertrain warranty cover the engine?

Yes. Specified internal engine components and related covered parts can receive protection under Ford's powertrain warranty.

Does Ford's powertrain warranty cover the transmission?

Yes. Specified transmission components, including internal parts and the torque converter, can be covered under the factory powertrain warranty.

Does Ford's powertrain warranty cover the turbo?

Ford warranty materials identify factory-installed turbocharger and supercharger units among components that can receive powertrain coverage.

Does Ford's powertrain warranty cover the water pump?

The water pump is identified among covered engine components in Ford warranty materials, subject to the terms applicable to the vehicle and the cause of the failure.

Does Ford's powertrain warranty cover the transfer case?

Specified transfer-case components can be covered on applicable four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Ford vehicles.

Are axles covered by the Ford powertrain warranty?

Specified axle shafts, axle housings, bearings, joints, and other drivetrain components can be included depending on the vehicle's drivetrain and warranty guide.

Does Ford's powertrain warranty cover oil changes?

No. Routine oil and filter changes are normal maintenance rather than powertrain warranty repairs.

Does Ford's powertrain warranty cover used vehicles?

A used Ford can have remaining original powertrain coverage if it is still within the applicable time and mileage limits. The original warranty does not restart when the vehicle is sold.

Can Chuck Anderson Ford tell me whether my vehicle is still under warranty?

Yes. Your VIN, mileage, and vehicle information can be used to help determine which Ford factory warranty coverage may remain.

Ford Powertrain Warranty Help in Excelsior Springs, MO

If your Ford has an engine, transmission, transfer-case, axle, or drivetrain concern and you're unsure whether it may still be covered, the team at Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs can help.

This is especially important if your Ford has already passed the 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty but is still within the standard 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain period.

Our service team can review your Ford's VIN, mileage, warranty information, and mechanical concern to help determine what coverage may apply.

Continue your research with what does the Ford factory warranty cover?, how long is a Ford warranty?, and is Ford Protect worth it?

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This page is intended as a general guide to Ford powertrain warranty coverage for U.S.-market vehicles. Warranty periods, covered components, limitations, and exclusions can vary by model, model year, powertrain, warranty start date, configuration, and vehicle use. Always refer to the Ford warranty guide applicable to the specific vehicle for final coverage terms. Diagnosis may be required to determine whether an individual repair qualifies for warranty coverage.