Ford BaseCare

Because every car owner has different needs, Borgman Ford is an advocate of the Ford Protect BaseCare as a basic care warranty for all vehicle: New, Used, and Pre-Owned Certified. The BaseCare covers 84 components, including most of the vehicle’s major needs for functionality.

In addition to parts coverage, all Ford Protect Extended Service Plans supply 24-hour Roadside Assistance in the case of an emergency tire change, lockout, out-of-fuel incident, or battery jump-start help; towing assistance up to $1,000 per incident; emergency travel expense up to $1,000 within the first 5 days per incident; destination assistance up to $75; key and fob replacement or servicing; and rental vehicle coverage of $30 per day up to 10 days for covered repairs.

See below for a comprehensive list of parts covered with the Ford Protect BaseCARE Extended Service Plan!

Engine

All Ford Protect ESPs cover major engine components, but only the Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers the Power Train Control Module. Included in this plan:

  • All Internally Lubricated Parts
  • Cylinder Block
  • Cylinder Heads
  • Diesel Injector Pump
  • Flywheel
  • Harmonic Balancer and Bolt
  • Manifold Intake and Bolts
  • Manifold (Exhaust and Bolts)
  • Metal Fuel Lines
  • Oil Pan
  • Oil Pump
  • Seals and Gaskets
  • Thermostat
  • Thermostat Housing
  • Timing Chain Cover
  • Timing Chain (Gears or Belt)
  • Turbocharger/Supercharger Unit (Factory-Installed)
  • Valve Covers
  • Water Pump
Transmission

All Ford Protect ESPs cover your transmission basics, including 4×4 and AWD transfer care and internal components. However, for protection on external items such as transmission mounts, cooler lines, and linkage, you’ll need the Ford Protect PremiumCARE. Included in this plan:

  • All Internally Lubricated Parts
  • Seals and Gaskets
  • Torque Converter
  • Transfer Case (Including All Internal Parts)
  • Transmission Case
Electrical

BaseCARE and ExtraCARE include major parts that contribute to functionality. PremiumCARE adds coverage for convenience electrical features. Included in this plan:

  • Alternator
  • Electronic Ignition Module
  • Fuel Pump
  • Heated Backglass (Electrical Only – Not Glass Damage or Breakage)
  • Ignition Switch
  • Radiator Fan Relay
  • Speedometer/Odometer (Electrical and Mechanical)
  • Starter Motor
  • Starter Motor Solenoid
  • Switches (Manually Operated Electrical)
  • Voltage Regulator
  • Wiper Motors
  • Wiring Harnesses (Excluding Spark Plug Wires)
Brakes

BaseCARE covers basic brake system parts, excluding friction components. ExtraCARE and PremiumCARE cover more of the advanced elements. Included in this plan:

  • Backing Plates
  • Brake Booster (Power)
  • Calipers
  • Combination Valve
  • Master Cylinder
  • Metal Lines and Fittings
  • Parking Brake Linkage and Cables
  • Retainers and Clips
  • Self-Adjusters
  • Shaft (Brake Pedal)
  • Springs
  • Wheel Cylinders
Front Suspension

Most front suspension parts are covered from Ford Protect BaseCARE to Ford Protect PremiumCARE. If you use your vehicle to tow, the Ford Protect PremiumCARE also covers rear and advanced suspension systems. Included in this plan:

  • Ball Joints (Upper and Lower)
  • Control Arms (Upper and Lower)
  • Control Arm Shafts and Bushings
  • Kingpins and Bushings
  • Linkage and Bushings
  • MacPherson Struts
  • Spindle and Spindle Supports
  • Stabilizer Bar
  • Tie Rods
Rear-Wheel Drive

All Ford Protect ESPs offer the same coverage for rear-wheel drive axel functionality, and for 4×4 and AWD vehicles, the front-drive axel is also covered. Included in all plans:

  • Axle Shafts
  • Rear: Drive Axle Housing and Front Axle Housing for 4×4 (Including All Internal Parts)
  • Front: Final Drive Housing and Rear Axle Housing for AWD (Including All Internal Parts)
  • Driveshaft
  • Hubs, Automatic Front Locking (Four-Wheel Drive)
  • Locking Rings (Four-Wheel Drive)
  • Seals and Gaskets
  • Universal and Constant Velocity Joints
Steering

BaseCARE covers most steering components. PremiumCARE expands the coverage to more advanced components. Included in this plan:

  • Column Lock (Tilt Wheel)
  • Control Valve
  • Cooler and Metal Lines
  • Idler Arm
  • Power Steering Pump/ Electric Power Steering Actuator
  • Pulley Assembly
  • Seals and Gaskets
  • Steering Gear Housing, Manual and Power (Including All Internal Parts)
  • Underbody Linkages and Couplings
AC / Heating

BaseCARE covers basic air-conditioning components. Ford Protect ExtraCARE and Ford Protect PremiumCARE adds additional and ore advanced A/C and heating components. Included in this plan:

  • A/C Evaporator Core
  • A/C Clutch
  • A/C Clutch Bearings
  • A/C Compressor
  • A/C Compressor Clutch Switch
  • A/C Compressor Head
  • A/C Compressor Seals
  • A/C Condenser
  • Evaporator
  • Field Coil
  • Pulley
High-Tech

Ford Protect BaseCARE does not cover these elements. Only Ford Protect ExtraCARE and Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers high-tech parts.

Emissions

Ford Protect BaseCARE does not cover these elements. Only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers your emissions parts.

Audio

Ford Protect BaseCARE does not cover these elements. Only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers your safety parts.

Safety

Ford Protect BaseCARE does not cover these elements. Only Ford Protect PremiumCARE covers your safety parts.