What You Get With Certified Pre-Owned Fords

How can you find a great used vehicle without the potential for digging up an unexpected lemon? This is a challenge countless potential buyers experience every day when searching for their next vehicle. They recognize the true value a used option may have, including a smaller price tag. Unfortunately, with that smaller price tag comes a greater risk of a dud.
Used vehicles rarely come as advertised. Whether they are for sale by owner or through a dealership, it is easy for people to mislead potential buyers in regards to the condition of the vehicle. Any issue that is not on the surface will likely go unnoticed until it is too late.
To safeguard yourself from this potential outcome, it is best to look at certified pre-owned vehicles. These cars, SUVs, and trucks have the same smaller price tags as other used vehicles with an inspection and service process that checks its overall condition. This process can weed out potential problems ahead of time so you can rest assured any certified pre-owned vehicle you look at will be in the best condition possible.
Since Ford is a top automotive manufacturer for new vehicles, it only makes sense that their certified pre-owned program is also top-tier. With additional warranties and coverage and a detailed inspection/service process, the certified pre-owned program Ford offers is hard to beat

What You Get With Certified Preowned Fords

Ford has always taken pride in the quality of its vehicles. From the ever-popular F-150 to the classic Mustang, Ford builds these cars and trucks with an extra level of attention to detail. Their certified preowned program carries the same exacting standards.
Not just any used vehicle can qualify for the precertified program. All pre-owned cars must be less than six years old with less than 80,000 miles on their engine. This means most vehicles that qualify will only be a few years old, typically within the current or previous generation of a particular model. Many of these vehicles are former leases, rentals, or trade-ins that saw less use than other used options.
One of the benefits of this process is the detailed history that comes with each vehicle. If a potential car was in an accident, for example, it is automatically disqualified. This ensures you will have the best picks out of the lot without having to worry about catastrophic failure from previous accidents.
For the common wear and tear, Ford uses a 172-point inspection process that checks for evidence of issues and previous damage. This inspection process is comprehensive and goes over the whole body, powerplant, drivetrain, suspension, and interior. If issues are found, Ford-certified technicians will make the repairs or disqualify the vehicle from certification.

Advantages of the Program

Beyond a high-quality inspection process, you can expect more as a Ford preowned customer. All certified pre-owned vehicles come with an additional 12 month/12,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty that begins on the day you purchase the vehicle. The powertrain also comes with an additional warranty that extends the coverage to a 100,000-mile limit.
Unlike other used vehicles that may be limited by their warranty coverage, these additions will help keep your new vehicle running smoothly as you begin to break it in. More than that, Ford likes to offer additional services that are typically found with new cars. 24-hour roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement, and travel expense coverage in case the vehicle breaks down are all included with its certified pre-owned programs.

Great Cars to Check Out

The best thing about looking at certified pre-owned vehicles is that the process is very similar to looking at new options. With Ford, you know exactly what kind of performance and reliability you are getting with each model, whether it is used or new. That means many of the great vehicles in Ford’s lineup retain their extraordinary performance and reliability even when they are a few years old.
If you’re looking for a simple family car, nothing beats a sedan like the Ford Fusion or Focus. Both vehicles offer four-door, five passenger capacity interiors with the usual assortment of creature comforts and safety features you will find in cars of the same class. Great fuel performance is also to be expected if you want to decrease the impact of gas prices each time you visit a station to refuel.
SUV lovers should keep an eye on something like the Ford Escape in current certified pre-owned inventories around them. This option comes with a 168 hp 2.5 L four-cylinder engine capable of getting the whole family around town or out into the countryside for the occasional adventure. Combined with a flexible interior that utilizes folding rear seats to increase cargo space, this is an adaptable SUV for a multitude of roles.
Those who appreciate true classic, American muscle will be drawn to the Ford Mustang. It is not unheard of to find many Mustangs available as certified pre-owned vehicles. Most of these cars are only a few years old and have plenty of life left in their engines since Ford spends extra time in the design and construction of these powertrains. With specs like 300 hp and 21 city MPG/30 highway MPG fuel efficiency, the Mustang is something to consider if you want pure performance behind the wheel.
Finally, there’s nothing quite like the F-150: Ford’s premier vehicle that has retained the top spot for American trucks for decades. This pickup is the breadwinner for many individuals and families. Equally at home in town, on the farm, or off road, the F-150 offers a variety of motor and drivetrain options with its configurable chassis layout. Depending on the cabin and bed size, along with a plethora of advanced safety and convenience features, the truck is almost endlessly customizable before it even leaves the lot.

If you are interested in any of these Ford vehicles, your first stop should be Kings Ford to see what we have in our certified pre-owned inventory.