Each Ford Protect Extended Service Plan covers major engine components, plus all gaskets, seals, and internal engine parts. Only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers the Power Train Control Module (PCM), which monitors the air/fuel mix to improve performance and fuel economy.
Average Savings:
$4,000 - $6,000
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Transmission
All plans cover your transmission, including gaskets, seals, and internal parts. On 4x4 and AWD vehicles, the transfer case and internal components are also covered. Only Ford Protect PremiumCARE protects external items like transmission mounts, cooler lines, and linkage.
Average Savings:
$3,000 - $5,000
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Rear-Wheel Drive
With any Ford Protect Extended Service Plan, you'll get the same coverage for the Rear-Wheel Drive Axle assembly. However, for 4x4 and all-wheel-drive vehicles, the front-drive axle is also covered.
Average Savings:
$1,000 - $2,000
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Front-Wheel Drive
Each Ford Protect Extended Service Plan offers identical coverage for the Front-Wheel-Drive Axle assembly, protecting all internal parts as well as the half shafts. Additionally, on 4x4 and AWD vehicles, this coverage extends to the rear-drive axle
Average Savings:
$800 - $1,500
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Steering
Starting with BaseCARE, Ford Protect Extended Service Plan cover most steering components, like the power steering pump, steering gear, and steering linkages. PremiumCARE expands coverage to include items like the steering column and advanced steering components.
Average Savings:
$1,000 - $1,500
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Brakes
Starting with BaseCARE, Ford Protect Extended Service Plan cover basic brake system parts (except for friction components). ExtraCARE and PremiumCARE cover more advanced brake elements, like the anti-lock brake module and sensors.
Average Savings:
$500 - $1,000
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Front Suspension
Most front suspension parts, like ball joints, control arms, and MacPherson struts are covered from Ford Protect BaseCARE to Ford Protect PremiumCARE. If you tow, only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers rear suspension parts and advanced suspension systems.
Average Savings:
$300 - $700
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
A/C and Heating
Ford Protect BaseCARE covers basic air-conditioning components like the compressor, evaporator, and condenser. Ford Protect ExtraCARE and Ford Protect PremiumCARE each add additional coverage of A/C and heating components, including the automatic temperature control system.
Average Savings:
$1,000 - $2,000
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Electrical
From BaseCARE up, Ford Protect Extended Service Plan cover parts like the alternator, voltage regulator, starter, fuel pump, and wiring harnesses. PremiumCARE adds coverage for convenience features like power windows, mirrors, door locks, and sunroof.
Average Savings:
$800 - $1,500
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
High Tech
Ford Protect ExtraCARE plans and above cover power seats, windows, locks, electronic instrument panel, compass, and thermometer. Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers factory-installed parts like the anti-theft system, GPS, reverse camera, keyless entry, and hybrid parts (except the battery).
Average Savings:
$500 - $1,000
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Rear Suspension
Most front suspension parts, like ball joints, control arms, and MacPherson struts are covered from Ford Protect BaseCARE to Ford Protect PremiumCARE. If you tow, only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers rear suspension parts and advanced suspension systems.
Average Savings:
$300 - $600
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Emissions
Only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers all the vehicle's emissions system parts. These include all advanced electronic emission control modules, sensors, and actuators (excluding the exhaust or catalytic converter).
Average Savings:
$700 - $1,000
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Audio
To protect the radio and CD/tape player, you'll need a Ford Protect PremiumCARE plan. This will cover the vehicle's entertainment system, along with advanced communication systems like Ford SYNC (factory-installed).
Average Savings:
$400 - $600
(Estimated cost of repairs without ExtraCARE)
Safety
Only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers your vehicle's safety parts: front and side airbags, air module, airbag sensors, collision avoidance system, seat belts, and more.
