Certified Pre-Owned Ford cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles offer consumers a chance to enjoy many of the advantages of purchasing a new car - but at a lower cost. You also get the additional benefit of certainty that the vehicle you're considering wasn't abused or misused by the former owner.

CPO - a vehicle that earned certification following extensive inspection like-new reconditioning, as well as comes with an industry leading benefits package.

The Value and Process of CPO Status in Princeton, Illinois

You're likely interested to know the value of a Ford vehicle earning the CPO badge:

• 12-month / 12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty
• 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty
• Complimentary 24/7 roadside assistance

These warranties cover more than 1,000 components. And your roadside assistance includes towing and rental car reimbursements, travel and destination reimbursement, fuel delivery.

So, one important question remains: How does a Ford become Certified Pre-Owned?

172-Point Inspection

Each Ford must undergo a thorough inspection that includes areas like vehicle history, road test, feature inspection, and diagnostic systems check. You can download the 172-point inspection checklist.

Specific Parameters to Meet

The pre-owned vehicle must be fewer than six years old and been driven fewer than 80,000 miles. A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is run to highlight any problems that don't meet our standards.