011screwball

Ok, i am shopping new in Florida. 2 dealerships are offering a free lifetime warranty. Elder Ford of Tampa & Lakeland Ford.
Both websites say that i don't need to service the vehicle there as long as i keep up the scheduled maintinance.. What are your thoughts? It worth getting from those dealers?
The cost of the vehicle is only slightly higher at these dealers, so it might be worth it if the warranty is legit.
thanks in advance

Here is a link to the warranty: https://www.elderfordoftampa.com/lifetime-warranty

idrive

iTrader: (3)

What is slightly?

I would assume you are planning on keeping the truck for considerably longer than the initial warranty coverage?

Depending on the answer to those two questions it could be a super deal or not worth any additional $ spent.

BadAV

Every lifetime warranty I have seen like that did not allow an individual to perform the service - it has to be completed by a "professional". They are worthless to me since I do all work I possibly can. It's done right the first time and for a lot less money.

FordGate

This is just the powertrain, the least likely component of your car to fail. These "insurance" companies will also use any and all means possible to avoid paying out on a claim. This warranty is worth almost exactly what they are charging for it.

011screwball

The price is actually only around - $1,000 -$1,200 more at the lifetime warranty dealership which if the warranty is good, is worth it. I kept my last F150 up to 200k and will likely do the same with this one.
The website states:The Components Covered Will Be Exactly The Same As The Factory "Powertrain" Warranty, Which Includes:

Engine: Cylinder block and head and all internal parts, intake manifold, timing gears and gaskets, timing chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts, turbocharger housing and all internal parts, supercharger housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets.

Transmission & Transaxle: Case and all internal parts, torque converter, cluth cover, transmission mounts, transfer case and all internal parts, engine control computerm seals and gaskets.

Front Wheel Drive System: Final drive housing and all internal parts, axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity joints, front hub and bearings, seals and gaskets.

Rear Wheel Drive System: Axle housing & all internal parts, propeller shaft, u-joints, axle shaft, drive shaft, bearings, supports, seals and gaskets.

idrive

iTrader: (3)

Just out of curiosity, if you would have had the same warranty (powertrain) on your last F150 you put 200K on would you have used/needed the warranty? Perhaps that would be the best way of determining if you should get it this time around.

Professor Wizard

A lesson I have learned in life... Free Lifetime Warranties, are only good if you are planning on dying before the factory warranty runs out.

icantdrive55

Biggest question comes to mind: Is that a dealership-specific warranty? In other words, is it good ONLY at the purchasing dealership? Second, take a good look at the Ford Platinum warranties. If you're willing to accept a small deductible of $50 or $100 per visit, the prices for complete coverage which includes all the premium systems like sound, electronics, wiring, etc, isn't that much higher than what you've quoted, and those are good at any dealership in the US and transferable.

mikeinatlanta

The link provided was not the warranty, it was a sales pitch for the warranty. What is the ACTUAL language. I'll make the leap of faith and assume it reads like most warranties and covers defects in materials and workmanship and does not cover normal wear and tear, and specifically on wear items.

Answer me this: We all know our brakes won't last 100,000 miles and know that worn pads are not covered. In about 11 years and at 150,000 miles, how do you intend to prove that your worn out transmission has a defect in material or workmanship when the warranty company claims that friction stacks wear and 150,000 miles exceeds their expected life for a truck used for towing and "other" severe use. Their proof being that a defective transmission would never have lasted that long, you got one of the good ones.

whoopidoo

I went through this same dance with another dealer, and it was pulling teeth to get a copy of this. I ended up NOT going with this dealer for multiple reasons, but saved the file. There are enough holes in here for them to pretty much deny anything, and I certainly wouldn't pay extra for it. I can't say if this is the exact same one the OP is considering, but if you've never seen one before here you go and I hope it helps.