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Extended Warranty deals
by bidwin
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Apr 04, 2007 (4:37 am)
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I just bought a 2007 Freestyle SEL and I'm looking for the best deals on extended warranty and maintenance plans. I'm interested in Ford's and Fidelity Warranty Services plans. I've used Fidelity twice and have had good service from them. I've never used a Ford plan. Would appreciate best deals you've found on either or both of these. (Dealer's costs sucked.)
Thanks,
Bidwin
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [bidwin]
by bobnu75
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Apr 04, 2007 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: bidwin (Apr 04, 2007 4:37 am)
Go to fordwarrantys.com. This is a site that has been mentioned previously here for discounts on Ford warrantys. Register with your e-mail and they will send you an acknowledgement with a discount on the purchase. You can then buy from them or use the quote (with the discount) to bargain with your dealer.
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [bidwin]
by tidester HOST
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Apr 04, 2007 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: bidwin (Apr 04, 2007 4:37 am)
You may also be interested in Extended Warranties.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [bidwin]
by bruneau1
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Apr 04, 2007 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: bidwin (Apr 04, 2007 4:37 am)
Given how often change happens these days, i would never buy an extended warranty that was not provided by the manufacturer. We bought a six year premium warranty from the site mentioned above. Yes, i know Ford has its problems, but they are more likely to be around in a few years than some 3rd party. We paid $800.
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [bidwin]
by joel0622
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Apr 04, 2007 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: bidwin (Apr 04, 2007 4:37 am)
I'm looking for the best deals on extended warranty and maintenance plans. I'm interested in Ford's and Fidelity Warranty Services plans.
What time and mileage bans are you looking at? Is the car New?
You should be able to get a 6yr 75K Premium Care Ford Service Contract for around $755, and 3/36 Maintenance plan, normal interval for around $545.
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [bidwin]
by fordwrench
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Apr 04, 2007 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: bidwin (Apr 04, 2007 4:37 am)
I work with alot of different extended warranties, the only one I'd recommend is the Ford ESP. All the others find a way to NOT cover a component when there is a failure. The Ford warranty will usually give the ok over the phone without a visit from an inspector. I've seen alot of warranty companies disappear in short order. Also if the Ford in question is an '06 or '07 the power train is covered for 5 years or 60k miles. As a side note the Freestyle has been very trouble free except for the rear brake issue. Even that concern has been spotty at best, I'd say 75 to 80% of the ones I see have no issue at all with the brakes. I still can't find a pattern for the troublesome ones. I initially thought that too easy and long braking as opposed to shorter harder stops were the problem but I can't confirm that.
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [fordwrench]
by joel0622
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Apr 05, 2007 (5:19 am)
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Replying to: fordwrench (Apr 04, 2007 7:47 pm)
Also if the Ford in question is an '06 or '07 the power train is covered for 5 years or 60k miles.
I belive if it is a 2006 model the in-service date has to be July of 06 or later. I am not positive on that date I would have to check but not all 2006 models fall under the 5y/60K deal.
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [joel0622]
by bidwin
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Apr 05, 2007 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: joel0622 (Apr 04, 2007 12:16 pm)
The car is new, Joel. Bought it on Sunday, April Fools Day (hope there's nothing ominous with that!!), and has about 100 miles on it now. I drive about 1000 miles a month, so I'm looking for either 6/75K miles or 7/100K miles, and I'm considering a 6-year maintenance plan. Ford's extending the warranty to 5years/60,000 miles makes the extended warranties' prices seem inflated. I keep my cars a loooonng time, and hope to do the same with this one.
Thanks for your reply,
Bidwin
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [fordwrench]
by bidwin
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Apr 05, 2007 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: fordwrench (Apr 04, 2007 7:47 pm)
I don't know what the "rear brake issue" is, but my Freestyle's brakes shudder when applied at high speeds or when applied hard. They seem normal at low speeds. Are these symptoms you've heard of, Fordwrench? The car's going back to the dealer this week. I'd appreciate any info you can give me about your experiences with this issue.
Thanks for your reply,
Bidwin
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Re: Extended Warranty deals [bidwin]
by freealfas
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Apr 05, 2007 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: bidwin (Apr 05, 2007 5:56 am)
that sounds like warped rotor's and different from the premature pad/rotor wear issue that people have been complaining about.
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