New cars such as the Ford Edge come with warranties from the factory, with coverage periods lasting for only a certain number of years or miles. When the time or mileage runs out on your new car warranty, you may end up being responsible for out-of-pocket expenses when it comes to having your vehicle repaired. An extended warranty can provide your vehicle with the coverage it needs, saving you plenty of money on mechanical repairs.
The Ford Edge itself is a rather unique vehicle. Introduced for the 2006 model year, this vehicle serves as Ford’s mid-sized crossover sport utility vehicle offering to buyers. The Edge features all of the versatility and utility that buyers expect of a sport utility vehicle, only with better fuel economy and none of the truck-like qualities that effect traditional sport utility vehicles. Several trim levels are available, including a “Sport” variant that adds new body ground effects, body-colored trim and 20-inch wheels, with larger 22-inch wheels as a factory-available upgrade. The Edge received five stars in frontal driver and side-impact crash performance tests.
While the Edge features the high levels of quality you’d expect from a Ford vehicle, these and other vehicles are still subject to the rigors of long-term automotive ownership, and these include the occasional breakdown and the prospect of major engine repairs. Engine components such as head gaskets, water pumps, CV joints and timing belts are notoriously expensive to replace. The most expensive components of all are the engine and transmission. Both components can cost up to thousands of dollars of repair or replace. If your vehicle is not under warranty, you may end up footing the bill for all of the parts and labor costs involved.
One way to prevent this from happening is to get your vehicle covered under an extended warranty. Extended warranties are a great way to lessen the costs of automotive repairs. Having such a warranty will prevent you from having to pay out-of-pocket expenses when an unexpected mechanical repair is needed. Many coverage plans allow you to choose where you want your vehicle to be repaired, ensuring that only a trusted mechanic repairs vehicles like your Ford Flex with the utmost care.