I have never gotten my investment back out of an extended warranty, so I typically don't buy them for anything. I have a 2012 F250 CCSB FX4 with the 6.7 that has been flawless so far. I am sitting at 34k miles right now and will put another 15K or so on this summer running to our vacation/retirement property and back a number of times. I read the radiator issues and start to lean towards buying the warranty, but the frugal side of me says No, don't do it.... It says buy the Titan tank instead....

I would like to hear from folks and get their opinion on this decision.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Pat

 

I don't buy extended warranties either, except for this truck.
You can easily get it for under $2,000 and it's great insurance.
I personally think it's a smart investment when you could have a $20,000 repair covered by it.
I've already had a mirror replaced under ESP and that's a piece of hardware that's over $1,000.

 

I hear ya.I never have bought one on anything till now.Just bought it for the truck a couple weeks ago from flood ford.Half the price my dealer wanted to charge me.. If I use it great.If not I have piece of mind till 2019.

 

I've never been one to buy warranty coverage either. On the 2008 diesel and on my current 2011 diesel, I have come out ahead by approx. $20,000. I always recommend it on these new diesels.

The engine technology on any 2008 or newer diesel is still in the first two generations. There have been many problems, not widespread panic, but many things that need yet to be refined/redesigned/engineered. I'm not sure anyone with a new Diesel engine should be without an extended warranty.

 

Razz17 which warranty did you buy?
I just bought a mazda 6 from Flood this week.

 

7 yr 80k esp zero deduct w first day rental from flood ford for 1400.00

 

ok, haha here it goes. I got my truck a 2011 f350 used with 58k. i decide to get the extended instead of deleting everything and going tuned. Same cost, 4k for the warranty. It takes me to 145k and i have a 10 day rental with zero deductible. Now, with that said. My truck is currently in the shop. Was in Tucson 3 hours from where i live and my truck randomly started losing power and running horribly. I took it in and they think i have bad injectors. So, it will be covered. However, i have had and still have problems that ford service on here told me to bring it in for and then i got charged for bringing it in when they said it was a normal issue (rear end bounces from 45-50, rattle noise in bed) because the guy working on my truck has the same one and his does it.........!!! I have had erg sensors go out and they fixed them no issue even though the dealer tried to charge me to update my computer... aha ford got that taken care of real fast.

so, idk haah! some days i wish i never did and had a tuned truck that sounds so ****ing good its insane. However, today when they are possibly replacing 4 injectors I'm happy..

hope that helps.

 

I came out WAY AHEAD in all the warranties/service plans I bought.

Numbers are what I saved over warranty price.

Maintenance: +$3000 over dealer costs.

Appearance: +$8300 (Covered new King Ranch Front Seat Covers).

Bumper to bumper: +$1340.

 

Same here Pat. I'm sitting at just over 32K and, after MUCH self debate, I decided to get the ESP for the first time. I never buy extended warranties on anything but with the expense and complexity of these trucks I went for it. I was able to pick up PremiumCare 7 year 75K with $100 deducible for well under $2000.

Rob

 

Added the warranty to my used F350 purchase. I had an RV previously and also added the Extended warranty (it was used as well) and I've come out on top each time. In my mind, it's the peace of mind you would get with a brand new vehicle purchase.

 

Does anyone know if Flood Ford can sell a warranty to a Canadian consumer/vehicle? I'll be buying the extended warranty for my 2014 Diesel when the time comes, but I've been hearing numbers like $3500-$5000 for the ESP... Anyone with some insight into this?

 

I have two ford dealers within 20 miles of where I live. One of them, Athens ford in Athens, GA offers a free lifetime powertrain warranty. See their website for more details. I disscused the details with a sales rep and this will cover the usual components for powertrain, but not the radiator and such. But does cover the fuel system, turbo, tranny, rear end, etc. same as Ford's powertrain. I can even keep my own records as I usually do. The warranty isn't transferable. Similar to the lifetime warranty that dodge offered for a short period.

For free, I just might switch from my life long (7 vehicles) dealership that is two miles from the house, unless they will match the offer of course.

What do you neighbor fellows think, maybe worth the drive?

Just a little food for thought

 

Careful with dealer warranties. You may not always be at home when your truck fails.
All Ford dealerships must honor the Ford ESP.

 

X2 on that.Unless it was usable across the country I personally would not.Never know where you might be when a breakdown occurs..

 

I haven't seen/read the details...but they claim it can be used at any ford dealership. Sounds to good to be true.