Ford Australia have announced that they will be offering a 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty for all new vehicles delivered from May 1st, 2018, including their commercial range, replacing their previous term of 3-years and a distance cap of 100,000km.
This update to their warranty programme extends the automaker’s after-sales package which already includes ongoing updates to pre-installed satellite navigation, complementary loan cars during servicing periods, an auto club membership, and roadside assistance.
“This is another step in our transformation plan,” said Graeme Whickman, President and CEO of Ford of Australia. “We’re transforming our dealerships, our products, our customer service and ownership experience, and today we’re introducing a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty to offer even more value for our customers.”
“Our Ranger and Transit owners rely on their vehicles and we want them to know Ford’s got them covered for five years and unlimited kilometres,” said Whickman.
“At five years and unlimited kilometres, Ranger has the class leading standard warranty within the pick-up and cab chassis segment,” he added. “This is not a special offer, it’s what customers have been asking for and it’s what we are delivering today,” said Whickman. “We will continue to innovate and find new ways to provide the best service and benefits we can for our customers.”
The new five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty by Ford Australia has no buyer type restrictions either, and all Ford Genuine and Ford Licensed accessories fitted to vehicles prior to vehicle delivery are covered by the warranty.
The move puts Ford on a more level playing field with its local competitors, some of which are already offering extended warranty periods. Kia currently leads that field with a 7 year unlimited kilometre warranty.
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