Ford Powertrain Warranty

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When a new Ford is purchased it comes with the Ford powertrain warranty as part of the Ford factory warranty. It covers the cost of repairs to the engine, transmission and drive systems if the part or parts failed due to a material defect or workmanship. The Ford powertrain warranty begins on the day it is delivered to the first owner  (in-service date) or the day it is first put into use.

What Is Covered Under the Ford Powertrain Warranty?

Under the Ford powertrain warranty the engine and it's components, such as the cylinder block, cylinder heads,electrical fuel pump, electronic engine control unit, engine mounts, flywheel, injection pump, intake and exhaust manifolds, bolts,oil pan, oil pump, seals and gaskets, thermostat, thermostat housing, timing chain cover, timing chain along with gears or belts, valve covers, and water pump. If the vehicle comes with a turbocharger, then the turbocharger and supercharger units are covered as well. The transmission warranty covers the transmission and all internal parts, the transmission case, the transfer case and all internal parts, the clutch cover, seals and gaskets, torque converter, transmission mounts.The drive system warranty encompasses components for the front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, and 4x4. These components include the axle shafts, front and rear bearings, center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing, hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), universal and constant velocity joints, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets.

The items that are mentioned above are covered by the Ford powertrain warranty. For a complete list of what is not covered please refer to the "What is Not Covered" section of your warranty booklet.

How Long is The Ford Powertrain Warranty?

The Ford powertrain warranty is valid for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. It begins the day the vehicle is delivered to the first owner or the first day it is put into use. The Ford powertrain warranty is transferable from one Ford owner to the next and there is no limit to how many owner the vehicle can have for the warranty to be valid. 

Ford models 2001 thru 2006 have powertrain coverage for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

If coverage is desired after the Ford powertrain warranty is expired, then an extended car warranty is an option to extend powertrain coverage.

*The Ford powertrain warranty information was obtained from the 2011 Ford Limited Warranty booklet. For the latest information please advise the powertrain warranty section of your Ford warranty booklet.