With all the gadgetry and electronics, I bought it for my 2017 F450 Lariat Ultimate. I assumed I would keep the truck a long time but of course, things change.

I paid around $4000 for the ESP Premium Plan for 8 years / 125,000 miles. Not sure if that's a great price or terrible price but I was fine with it.

As mentioned, things changed and I sold the truck two weeks ago in a package deal with our camper. I bought the truck in May, 2017. I sold it for 17.5% less than I paid for it and having the Premium Care warranty helped a LOT. So for me, it was worth it, even if I didn't use it.

 

I think the electronics on this truck will go out long before the mechanicals so I personally am "all in" on ESP. I bought it online for a ton less than what the dealer wanted for it. Google for "Flood Ford ESP" as one example. Good luck!

 

Google the ESP. When I looked a while back, Zeigler Auto Group (sp?) had the best price I found.

 

 

 

 

Let's face it. There is a LOT of haggle room typically for an extended warranty from Ford. I just bought an '18 F350 two weeks ago for my business use. Sitting down at the table, the finance manager started by offering me a seven year / 100,000 mile Ford Premium Care warranty for just under $5000. This was for a $45,000 XL work truck. I told I paid $4000 two years ago for my 8 year / 125,000 mile Premium Care on my 2017 F450 Lariat. After two more tries, he was down to $3000 for the same warranty plus some gimmick "seat and interior protection". I turned him down again.

 

Buy the online deal for ESP...the first day rental option is a must

 

With as sophisticated and expensive as these trucks have become, yes, the extended warranties are absolutely worth it.

 

Just bought a 8 year 150K from Zeigler for $4,500 for my 2019 F250 Powerstroke. Same price as Flood Ford. The truck demons follow me from vehicle to vehicle. Just traded in a 2017 F150 with 40,000 miles. $6,000 of steering work done on it, at of course $32,000 miles. 10 day rental in a F150 with the extended rental option no problem. Prior to that I had a Chevy 2500. Water pump then thermostats then power steering all between 100K and 120K. All total was $7,000. It is insurance and I hate getting hit with the huge bills especially in December. I received 90% of the F150 premium back from Ford when I traded in the F150 and it cost Ford $8,500 to pay for my repairs and send me a check when cancelled. If you bought a 6.7L then take a look under the hood. The part might be 5 bucks but the labor could break the bank. Yes it is a profit center for Ford just as car insurance for the insurance companies. They price it to sell and to make a profit. It is peace of mind for me and I drive about 20K a year and will turn it in at 150K or 8 years.

 

 

Mine paid for itself already (4 new rims and countless valve stems). If I'd paid out of pocket for that, I would've paid more than what I paid for the extended warranty. And I still have 7 more years of coverage already bought and paid for.

 

 

Just make sure it`s an actual "Ford" branded and backed ESP and not a third party ESP that many car dealers offer and sell to it`s customers.

Also and since you have a Platinum, make sure you get the "optional" LED lighting coverage because it`s not included in the ESP packages.

With that being said, you can go online and compare prices of actual Ford ESP`s from different Ford dealers to find a good price. Flood Ford is one of the more popular dealers but there are others as well.