Ford Protect Mechanical Breakdown Warranty
Extra peace of mind for the road ahead. Help protect your Ford against the cost of unexpected mechanical and electrical failures with warranty cover lasting up to 3 years.
Subject to eligibility, warranty terms, conditions and exclusions. Cover applies only to qualifying failures and components.
Enjoy the Drive. Be Prepared for the Unexpected.
Your Ford is built to last, but even well-maintained vehicles can develop unexpected faults as they get older. Ford Protect Mechanical Breakdown Warranty offers extra protection when the manufacturer's warranty has expired or is due to expire, helping you manage the cost of eligible repairs.
Months of Cover
Choose a warranty duration from 3 to 36 months to suit your requirements.
Excess on Main Cover
Parts and labour are covered for valid claims, with no excess to pay under the main mechanical breakdown warranty.
Hybrid & Electric Protection
Dedicated cover for a range of eligible electric and hybrid vehicle components, as well as conventional Ford vehicles.
What's Covered by Ford Protect?
Ford Protect offers broad mechanical and electrical protection against sudden and unforeseen breakdowns or failures. Examples of covered systems and components include:
- Engine and motor
- Manual and automatic gearboxes
- Differential and driveline
- Head gasket
- Turbocharger
- Clutch (excluding friction material)
- Fuel systems, including injectors
- Cooling and ignition systems
- Electronic control units (ECUs)
- Wheel bearings
- Air conditioning
- Braking and steering systems
- Suspension
- Starter motor and alternator
- Factory-fitted Bluetooth systems
- Standard audio, multimedia and satellite navigation
- Central locking and cruise control
- Instrument clusters and parking sensors
- Heating sensors and modules
- Powered tailgate
Extra Reassurance for Your Electric or Hybrid Ford
Driving an electrified Ford? The Ford Protect warranty includes specific mechanical and electrical components found in qualifying electric and hybrid vehicles.
Examples include electric drive motors, DC converters, charging-system components, power inverter modules, battery cooling fans, motor cooling radiators, power control units, onboard power supplies and regenerative braking components.
This does not mean every part of the high-voltage battery or every charging-related fault is covered. Refer to the current warranty booklet for the precise covered components, exclusions and claim conditions.
Additional Benefits of Ford Protect
Parts & Labour
Cover towards the cost of parts and labour required for an accepted warranty repair, subject to policy terms.
Multiple Claims
There is no limit to the number of eligible claims, although each claim is subject to the applicable claim value limit.
Replacement Vehicle Hire
Subject to conditions, hire may be available after 24 hours, up to £60 including VAT per day for a maximum of 7 days.
Continental Cover
Up to 60 days of continental cover is included, subject to the warranty conditions.
Travel & Accommodation
Qualifying overnight accommodation, rail fares or taxi expenses may be covered up to £100 including VAT.
Ford Repair Network
Access to Ford's nationwide network of authorised repairers for eligible warranty work.
Make Your Cover Go Even Further
Depending on your needs, further protection can be added at an additional cost.
Ford Protect AA Roadside Assistance
Optional AA assistance can provide help at home or at the roadside, including when your vehicle will not start or runs out of battery charge.
Depending on the circumstances, the AA may help get you moving or recover your vehicle to an appropriate authorised repairer or charging point.
Available only with a Ford Protect contract, at additional cost.
Ford Protect MOT Test Warranty
Optional protection towards specified MOT failure items, including certain lighting, steering, suspension, braking, seat belt and sensor-related issues.
Up to £750 per failed MOT, with a £25 excess. Options cover 1, 2 or 3 consecutive MOT tests.
Additional cost and eligibility conditions apply, including requirements relating to the remaining term of the existing MOT.
Is Your Ford Eligible?
Ford Protect Mechanical Breakdown Warranty is intended for qualifying passenger and commercial vehicles, including vehicles up to 5 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
- Vehicle under 10 years old when the warranty starts
- No more than 100,000 miles at warranty purchase
- Maintained according to the manufacturer's service schedule
- Not on the warranty's excluded vehicle list
There is no mileage limit for covered mechanical or electrical failure claims during the warranty, but qualifying wear-and-tear claims have a 70,000-mile limit at the time of failure. Individual claims are limited to the vehicle purchase price shown on the warranty certificate.
Ford Protect Warranty FAQs
What is Ford Protect Mechanical Breakdown Warranty?
It is an extended warranty product offering protection against the cost of eligible sudden and unforeseen mechanical and electrical failures after the manufacturer's warranty has expired or is due to expire, subject to policy terms.
How long can I take out cover for?
Ford Protect offers durations between 3 and 36 months for eligible vehicles.
Can I get Ford Protect for an older used Ford?
Potentially. At warranty inception, the vehicle must be under 10 years old and have no more than 100,000 miles recorded, as well as meeting the other eligibility rules.
Are electric and hybrid Ford vehicles covered?
Yes, eligible electric and hybrid vehicles have cover for specified components, including electric drive motors and certain charging, power control and cooling components. Exact cover is listed in the warranty booklet.
Does Ford Protect include wear and tear?
It can cover qualifying wear-and-tear failures on covered components provided the vehicle has not exceeded 70,000 miles at the time of failure. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
Is there an excess to pay?
The main mechanical breakdown warranty offers covered parts and labour with no excess. The optional MOT Test Warranty has a £25 excess per failed MOT claim.
Can I add roadside assistance or MOT protection?
Yes. Ford Protect AA Roadside Assistance and MOT Test Warranty are additional-cost options subject to their respective eligibility conditions.
How do I make a warranty claim?
Take your vehicle to the supplying dealer or a Ford authorised repairer and follow the claim procedure in your warranty booklet. Ford Protect Administration can be contacted on 0370 2416726 or at protect@ford.com.
Important warranty information: This webpage summarises selected benefits and limitations from Ford Protect's March 2025 Mechanical Breakdown Warranty brochure. It is not a warranty contract. Availability, premiums, eligibility, claims, exclusions and cover are governed by the current warranty certificate and full policy booklet. Please request the latest wording from Keith Motors before purchasing.
Servicing must be carried out according to the manufacturer's requirements. Damage from negligence, impact and road traffic accidents is excluded. Your statutory consumer rights are unaffected.
Ford Protect Administration: Arterial Road, Laindon, Essex SS15 6EE. Telephone: 0370 2416726. Email: protect@ford.com.