Extended Warranty

[Dan M]

I bought a new Lariat F-250 diesel in 2018. I bought a Ford extended warranty afterward because with 10% down, they give you 24 months to pay the balance of about $3400 interest free so it’s fairly painless. Question is, is buying it a waste of money? The warranty is bumper to bumper for 8 years or 100K miles.

 

[Tbar]

When I bought my 2012 I made claims for a new radiator and EGR cooler. I didn't come out ahead on my warranty until I had the DEF heater replaced. Kept the truck 7-1/2 years & 85k miles.

Just bought a 2020. You don't want to know what a warranty cost for one of these. Super complicated machines that are going to be expensive to repair.

 

[01yellerCobra]

That's really hard to say. If nothing goes wrong then you could say it's a waste. If something big breaks you'll think it was worth it. I usually passed on the warranties when we bought used cars. But I got one for my Expedition just because. One replaced seat, new cam, and a few other things I came out way ahead. I kinda wish I had gotten the extended warranty for truck since my back up camera still acts up at times.

 

[DeFord1]

I bought a new Lariat F-250 diesel in 2018. I bought a Ford extended warranty afterward because with 10% down, they give you 24 months to pay the balance of about $3400 interest free so it’s fairly painless. Question is, is buying it a waste of money? The warranty is bumper to bumper for 8 years or 100K miles.

I purchased my F250 new in 2008 and purchased the Ford ESP. Ultimately, I dropped a cylinder and had to have an extended long block put in my truck. So really, it is a great piece of mind.

 

[stever01]

I bought a new Lariat F-250 diesel in 2018. I bought a Ford extended warranty afterward because with 10% down, they give you 24 months to pay the balance of about $3400 interest free so it’s fairly painless. Question is, is buying it a waste of money? The warranty is bumper to bumper for 8 years or 100K miles.

I got a 17 f350 lariat I thought it was money well spent.peace of mind.

 

[Dan M]

When I bought my 2012 I made claims for a new radiator and EGR cooler. I didn't come out ahead on my warranty until I had the DEF heater replaced. Kept the truck 7-1/2 years & 85k miles.

Just bought a 2020. You don't want to know what a warranty cost for one of these. Super complicated machines that are going to be expensive to repair.

 

[Dan M]

Thanks to all for input. I guess piece of mind is a major concern. And the 2020’s just keep going up in price. I looked at the three main diesel trucks before buying the Ford. It is a great truck but super complicated hence the ext warranty. Ashamed that a $70-80K truck needs more warranty.

 

[gary candito]

I bought a new Lariat F-250 diesel in 2018. I bought a Ford extended warranty afterward because with 10% down, they give you 24 months to pay the balance of about $3400 interest free so it’s fairly painless. Question is, is buying it a waste of money? The warranty is bumper to bumper for 8 years or 100K miles.

Just make sure you are aware that the warranity starts the day the truck is built and not on the day you buy it..

 

[gunman41mag]

To me the times i have bought an extended warranty, it's been a waste of money

 

[thecroz]

Just make sure you are aware that the warranity starts the day the truck is built and not on the day you buy it..

Funny, We're Neighbors, I'm in Fairfield.. My Warranty started the day I signed the papers..