Atchinson Ford · Belleville, Michigan

Ford Blue Advantage Gold vs. Blue Certified: What's the Difference?

In Belleville. Close to Canton.

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Two certified tiers, one Ford-backed program

The main differences between Gold and Blue Certified are vehicle age, mileage and how much warranty coverage comes with the vehicle.

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Atchinson Ford · 9800 Belleville Road, Belleville, MI 48111

Gold vs. Blue Certified comparison

Ford Blue Advantage Gold vs. Blue Certified (whichever comes first applies to time/mileage terms)
Feature	Gold Certified	Blue Certified
Multi-point inspection	172-point	139-point
Vehicle age	Up to 6 years	Up to 10 years
Mileage	Fewer than 80,000	Fewer than 150,000
Eligible makes	Ford models only	Ford and non-Ford
Comprehensive Limited Warranty	12 months / 12,000 miles	90 days / 4,000 miles
Powertrain Limited Warranty	7 years / 100,000 miles	Not included
24/7 Roadside Assistance	7 years	90 days
CARFAX® Vehicle History Report	Yes	Yes
14-Day/1,000-Mile Money Back Guarantee*	Yes*	Yes*
Ford Rewards points	22,000	11,000
SiriusXM® All Access trial	3 months	3 months
Manufacturer-authorized reconditioning parts	Yes	Yes

*Atchinson Ford is a participating dealer. Source: Ford Blue Advantage comparison.

Which is right for you?

Choose Gold Certified if you want a newer Ford model and the longest included coverage. You get the 7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive coverage and 7 years of roadside assistance. It's a good fit if you plan to keep the vehicle for years. Learn more about Gold Certified.

Choose Blue Certified if you want a lower purchase price, an older or higher-mileage vehicle, or a non-Ford brand, and still want an inspected vehicle with Ford-backed coverage. Learn more about Blue Certified.

Shopping electric? Ford's EV Certified tier covers Ford EVs up to 6 years old with fewer than 80,000 miles. It includes a 127-point inspection, 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive coverage, 8-year/100,000-mile BaseCARE EV Limited Warranty coverage, 8 years of Roadside Assistance and 22,000 Ford Rewards points. (Source: Ford)

Compare certified vehicles near Canton

Atchinson Ford is in Belleville, MI, about a mile south of Canton. Shop certified pre-owned inventory or all used vehicles. The tier isn't always listed online, so call to confirm whether a vehicle is Gold or Blue Certified.

Ford Blue Advantage Gold vs. Blue FAQ

What is the difference between Ford Gold and Blue Certified?

Gold Certified is for Ford models up to 6 years old with fewer than 80,000 miles and includes a 172-point inspection, 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive and 7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain coverage. Blue Certified covers vehicles up to 10 years old with fewer than 150,000 miles, including non-Ford makes, and includes a 139-point inspection and 90-day/4,000-mile Comprehensive coverage.

Which tier has the longer warranty?

Gold Certified. It adds a 7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, which Blue Certified does not include.

Do both tiers include a CARFAX report?

Yes. Gold, EV and Blue Certified all include a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report.

Do both tiers have a Money Back Guarantee?

Ford lists a 14-Day/1,000-Mile Money Back Guarantee for all three tiers, and Atchinson Ford is a participating dealer. Call Used Car Sales at 734-697-2050 for details.

Is there a certified option for electric vehicles?

Yes. EV Certified covers Ford EVs up to 6 years old with fewer than 80,000 miles and includes 8-year/100,000-mile BaseCARE EV Limited Warranty coverage.

Talk to Used Car Sales

Ask which vehicles are certified, which tier they qualify for, and what's included. Used Car Sales: 734-697-2050.

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