Extended warranty difference - dealer / online

[aea6574]

Good day All-

I hope you are well.

My local dealer was just telling me that the ESP from Ziegler/Flood and others are not the same as the one they offer and it is hard to find out, would have to look at other forums like mustangs or others. He was saying that they do not cover the same exact items like suspension issues and such?

Anyone have thoughts on this? Just getting a new Bronco with the Sasquatch package and want to make sure it is covered all the way. Like saving money but if I am going to get less coverage that is not cool Anyone know the details?

Best regards, Tony

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[BlueBronco]

"My dealer said..." He is trying to sell you his highly marked-up warranty. You can easily download the warranty details from any of the sellers to see what they cover.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...service-plan-50-over-cost.37719/#post-1234552

https://grangermotorsbrochure.s3.amazonaws.com/PremiumCARE.pdf

 

[LoneRider]

If it's Ford's ESP it is the same. Is the dealer trying to sell you something OTHER than Ford's ESP?

He just wants your money - ask him to get IN PRINT the differences and I bet he has no means to do so.

 

[GroovyGhost]

My dealer offered ESP and another warranty they had selected. They warranty they were pushing had a few more bells and whistles. Based on the price I could get from Granger on the ESP warranty, the cost savings was so great it made no sense to consider the other.

 

[Dubsesd]

Keep in mind aftermarket warranty’s are not easy to deal with when issues arise. I would stay with ford ESP even if it doesn’t offer as much coverage. Just my opinion.

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Flood and Granger are both selling Ford's ESP warranty (as are lots of others); they just reduce their markup drastically more than many others. Not having been in the room I'll try to be kind and say I believe your dealer may be less than fully informed.

 

[Last Ride Bronco]

All Ford ESP plans are the same. It is the riders that makes them different, although you can get the riders through any dealer. I bought the lights and fob riders. I think there is a tire/wheel rider and a windshield rider.

 

[GT500]

Never buy anything except Ford ESP, 3rd party extended warranties are a nightmare.

 

[Sonny]

It’s the same. Dealer is a scum.

 

[raptorusmaximus]

trying to figure this out, why is the granger cost $500 less than my dealers cost for the same thing if the granger warranty really is ford protect...

 

[dgorsett]

trying to figure this out, why is the granger cost $500 less than my dealers cost for the same thing if the granger warranty really is ford protect...

Granger saved me $1100 on the same 8 yr 100K Ford ESP as my dealer. It really is a Ford Product, it showed up on my FordPass App the day after purchase.

 

[wade65]

My dealer was pushing hard on a 3rd party extended warranty. I usually pass on these plans but I plan on keeping the Bronco for a while so I told them I would only go with a Ford plan and I would not pay more than what Granger would charge me. I showed them the post from Granger on my phone and they matched the price.
I'm sure they get a bigger kickback on the 3rd party plans and that is why they sell them.

 

[SuperFord]

trying to figure this out, why is the granger cost $500 less than my dealers cost for the same thing if the granger warranty really is ford protect...

I have wondered the same thing for years.

The seemingly obvious answer is that places selling Ford Protect policies at giveaway prices online like Granger or Flood must be getting a discount from Ford based on higher sales volume. Last I checked, Flood was selling ESP’s for less than COST at my local dealer. It would certainly seem that they are able to buy the policies for less than other dealers.

Washington D.C. region zone rep once told me “they can’t do that”. but they have been doing it for years.

Either that or they are just in the business for fun and don’t mind losing money on every contract which seems pretty unlikely.

 

[Jr87mustang]

Good day All-

I hope you are well.

My local dealer was just telling me that the ESP from Ziegler/Flood and others are not the same as the one they offer and it is hard to find out, would have to look at other forums like mustangs or others. He was saying that they do not cover the same exact items like suspension issues and such?

Anyone have thoughts on this? Just getting a new Bronco with the Sasquatch package and want to make sure it is covered all the way. Like saving money but if I am going to get less coverage that is not cool Anyone know the details?

Best regards, Tony

My dealer told me the same exact thing. He said Flood Ford was in the middle of a lawsuit because they were selling Ford ESP warranties that didn't cover labor only parts, and that is why they were so cheap. I looked high and low for evidence of this and found nothing.

 

[BigFootie]

Fortunately, Ford isn’t interfering with Granger selling their extended warranty for a great price. Now, if they would only find it in their hearts to do the same with the actual vehicle!

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