Extended Warranty (Is it worth it?)

[CitrusBronco]

It’s only worth it if you use it, otherwise you just throw money away.
We know statistically it’s a waste of money for most as most never use it. If everyone was using it, the product (being the warranty) would loose money and they would not offer it.
If it makes you feel comfy like a warm blanket, go for it.

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[TX-Dennis]

Extended warranty will not cover your hardtop or seat material, by the way.

On average extended warranties are not a good deal. They don't sell them to lose money. However, you could be the one for whom it pays off big due to a major failure. You pays your money and takes your chances, or you keep your money and take your chances.

 

[Ducati1098]

Fords warranty fulfillment is vwry sketchy at best on original warranty I just had a warranty finally delivered after 7 mths only to be told its now a "normal" defect no warranty. Dealer Principal tod me Ford Warranty is famous for that tactic.

Would not buy any Ford or any extended warranty unless in a state where the laws are on your side with easy claims if even exists.

The more famous tactic is for dealers to just claim “oh Ford said so”
When in reality, it’s just a crap dealer that doesn’t want to help their customer with a concern.

The chances that Ford actually claimed a defect is now normal without documentation supporting it or saying why, is slim to none.

If Ford actually claimed this, there would be some type of documentation/SSM/GSB, but I’m willing to bet you didn’t get any of that. Just the word of your dealer.
Sounds like your typical dealer scapegoat tactic.

 

[HighVelocity]

No.

 

[23OBX2.7]

The more famous tactic is for dealers to just claim “oh Ford said so”
When in reality, it’s just a crap dealer that doesn’t want to help their customer with a concern.

The chances that Ford actually claimed a defect is now normal without documentation supporting it or saying why, is slim to none.

If Ford actually claimed this, there would be some type of documentation/SSM/GSB, but I’m willing to bet you didn’t get any of that. Just the word of your dealer.
Sounds like your typical dealer scapegoat tactic.

They said there was a bulletin ...need ro check it out.

 

[BroncoChallenger]

The more famous tactic is for dealers to just claim “oh Ford said so”
When in reality, it’s just a crap dealer that doesn’t want to help their customer with a concern.

The chances that Ford actually claimed a defect is now normal without documentation supporting it or saying why, is slim to none.

If Ford actually claimed this, there would be some type of documentation/SSM/GSB, but I’m willing to bet you didn’t get any of that. Just the word of your dealer.
Sounds like your typical dealer scapegoat tactic.

I have heard too many stories of this - and run into several dealers myself who it genuinely felt like didn't want to address an issue. And this has been across pretty much all 3 US OEMs.

It's how I discovered the '98-03? 04? S-series trucks with the 4.3 and the CMPFI system had issues with the poppets for fuel delivery, and that there WAS a recall on them...for California registered vehicles only. The fix for California vehicles? Replace the entire intake with what GM sold as a 'marine intake,' that put the injectors where they should be - out in the intake runners instead of relying on poppet valves. The poppet valves would crust up and stick open, and they were like $300/each plus labor to replace them. The fix for everyone else? Replace the poppets. I learned all this when I finally got to the dealer my dad used all the time, and the guys were actually honest about it.

Anyway, point is, if the dealer tries to claim it's not covered by warranty, give them a bit of push back - with few exceptions it probably IS covered and they just don't want to deal with it.

 

[Ducati1098]

They said there was a bulletin ...need ro check it out.

Well spoiler alert, but there isn't one.
Bronco 2.7's don't have any known/common issues with wastegate rattle.
They have anti-rattle wave clips already installed, which some other models like F150's did not (there is a TSB for those).

So if yours is rattling, it's something that should be warrantable. I would suggest bringing it to a different dealer and seeing what they say.

 

[MayhemMike]

It is nothing more than a wager. Truth is you are basically pre paying for a repair. The wager is if a future repair would cost more then the price of the extended warranty. I keep vehicles forever but have only purchased the extended warranty twice. My 2011 F150 Lariat, never used the extended warranty. ( Still own the truck). I purchased the Bronco extended warranty right as my factory warranty was set to expire. I did so because one can “ select” the warranty that meets their need. Example, I am retired. My 2022 BadLands has only 14K miles on it. Due to the low mileage usage I selected a warranty that provided extra years and lower mileage. BTW, Ford allows the option to pay monthly for the warranty at zero interest. At least they did a while back. BTW, the extended warranty does NOT cover the MIC tops.

 

[23OBX2.7]

Well spoiler alert, but there isn't one.
Bronco 2.7's don't have any known/common issues with wastegate rattle.
They have anti-rattle wave clips already installed, which some other models like F150's did not (there is a TSB for those).

So if yours is rattling, it's something that should be warrantable. I would suggest bringing it to a different dealer and seeing what they say.

Thanks! Im going tomorrow will ask for the buletin haha.

 

[MayhemMike]

Get it from Ford, not third party. I bought the 7 year/100K package and I think it was a reasonable price. Especially since my rig is no garage queen - I abuse the shit out it - meaning, I drive it like it like I drove theirs at the Braptor Off-Roadeo. 14K miles in and no issues. These trucks are stout but it will damn expensive when something major lets loose....warranty will pay for itself in one major repair......DO IT BRO....DO IT NOW! No affiliation with Ford or their F&I department. DO. IT. NOW.

I have noticed the first thing the dealership service manager asks is if the customer has a Ford extended warranty or an aftermarket extended warranty. This instantly gave me cause for alarm.

 

[michelle227]

IMO, a piece of the equation not covered yet (no pun intended) is how good your service writer is. A good one will fight for you and a glorified clerk will shrug at a decline.

My Jag writer was instrumental in getting the second clutch covered on the F-type as the warranty was expiring. He had made notes about having recommended the flywheel be done when the original inadequate clutch was replaced. It added a few days to downtime but it was worth it.

A good writer is worth their weight in gold. Mine got taken care of every Christmas...

 

[totaljustice]

The night I was completing the sale of my Bronco, the finance manager was brining up the extended warranty and like others I do a lot of my own work but he mentioned the cost of some items. One of them was the infotainment screen. He said if that failed, replacement was somewhere in the $5000.00 range and a headlight would be well over $1000.00 (Canada) among other expensive items where there was a very real possibility of failure. Anyway after an approximately 3 second debate in my brain, I took the extended warranty for the piece of mind as I will be keeping it until parts are no longer available anywhere and it's ready for the scrapyard.

 

[23OBX2.7]

I did have extended warranty that came with a used Ford I bought in 2000s when Ford actually hassle free honored its warranty obligations and got new trans and some exhaust.

In 2026, Ford should offer a $10K discount if opt out of warranty all together because they wont fix anyway without multiple trips to disuede further claims.

 

[23_Badlands]

If you tend to have good luck (or bad luck doesn't stick) an OEM ext warranty may not be the best investment.

We had an OEM ext warranty pay out big about 15 years ago. Have purchased 3 or 4 since (never used them)---we're still ahead.

 

[Jmanly]

I wouldn't have a new Ford without the ESP. I got mine to 175k. On my previous F250 they covered an $8,000+ repair.

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