20/11/2019
Maintaining your vehicle to the highest standards is crucial, especially as it ages. For Ford owners whose cars are now four years or older, the Ford Essential Service and Repairs programme offers a brilliant solution. Designed to provide top-tier maintenance without the premium price tag, this service ensures your beloved Ford continues to perform reliably and safely on the UK roads, using only the best practices and genuine components.
As a vehicle matures, components naturally experience wear and tear, and proactive servicing helps to identify potential issues before they become costly repairs or safety hazards. Ignoring maintenance on an older vehicle can lead to reduced fuel efficiency, decreased performance, increased emissions, and a higher risk of breakdowns. The Ford Essential Service is designed to mitigate these risks, ensuring your car remains a reliable and safe mode of transport for years to come. It’s an investment in your vehicle’s longevity and your peace of mind.
What is Ford Essential Service and What's Included?
The Ford Essential Service is a comprehensive package designed to address the common wear and tear components of an ageing vehicle, ensuring its longevity and performance. Priced from just £209, with the option to add an MOT for an additional £35, it represents exceptional value for money.
Here's what you can expect as part of the Ford Essential Service:
- Oil and filter change: Essential for engine health and longevity, ensuring your engine runs smoothly and efficiently by removing contaminants.
- Ford Video Check: A transparent assessment of your vehicle's condition, explained visually by your technician, giving you full clarity on any findings.
- Antifreeze check and top up: Crucial for engine cooling and protecting against freezing temperatures, which are common in the UK, preventing costly damage.
- Brake fluid check and top up: Vital for braking efficiency and safety, as old or low brake fluid can compromise stopping power.
- Windscreen washer check and top up: For clear visibility in all weather conditions, ensuring safety and convenience.
- Check and adjust tyre pressures: Maximises tyre life, improves fuel efficiency, and enhances overall vehicle safety and handling.
- Battery check: Ensures reliable starting, especially in colder months, preventing unexpected breakdowns.
- Reset service light: Proper reset ensures accurate future service reminders, keeping your maintenance schedule on track.
- Wash and Vac: A thoughtful touch to finish the service, ensuring your car returns to you looking its best.
- Steering check: For precise handling and driving comfort, identifying any issues that could affect control.
- Visual alignment check: Helps prevent uneven tyre wear and ensures straight-line driving, contributing to tyre longevity and vehicle stability.
- Brake check (wheels off): A thorough inspection of your entire braking system, including pads, discs, and calipers, for ultimate safety.
- Check and advise on transmission oil level: Important for smooth gear changes and the overall health and longevity of your transmission system.
- Pollen or Air filter change*: An interior pollen filter or engine air filter is included, ensuring cleaner cabin air for occupants or improved engine performance. Replacement of both filters is optional and will result in an additional cost if desired.
Any additional work identified during the service is carried out using only Ford quality parts, guaranteeing your vehicle maintains its optimum performance. Furthermore, the workmanship is independently checked by the RAC, upholding the very highest standards of service and giving you complete peace of mind.
Who is Eligible for Ford Essential Service?
The Ford Essential Service is specifically tailored for Ford vehicles that are four years or older. As cars age, wear and tear items naturally approach the end of their lifespan. This programme ensures that older Fords can still receive the high standard of maintenance they deserve, without the premium cost associated with servicing newer models. If you own a Ford that fits this age criterion, you can benefit from affordable, expert maintenance at your nearest participating Ford retailer. It's Ford's commitment to keeping every Ford on the road, regardless of its age, in peak condition.
Why Choose Ford Essential Service for Your Vehicle?
Choosing Ford Essential Service means entrusting your vehicle to those who know it best. You benefit from:
- Ford quality parts: Engineered specifically for your vehicle, ensuring perfect fit, superior durability, and optimal performance, just as they were when your car was new.
- Ford trained technicians: Specialists who possess an unparalleled understanding of Ford vehicles, having undergone rigorous training and utilising the latest diagnostic equipment designed specifically for your model.
- Exceptional value for money: Competitive pricing that doesn't compromise on quality or the comprehensive nature of the service, offering a cost-effective solution for maintaining an older vehicle.
- RAC independent checks: An added layer of assurance for the highest standards of workmanship, guaranteeing that the service meets stringent quality benchmarks.
- Comprehensive service: From basic fluid checks and top-ups to in-depth brake and steering inspections, ensuring all critical areas of your vehicle are covered for safety and reliability.
Ford Essential Tyre Services
Beyond routine maintenance, Ford Essential Service extends to comprehensive tyre care, a critical aspect of vehicle safety and performance. Participating Ford retailers offer a wide selection of tyres, providing expert advice to help you choose the right ones for your specific Ford model and driving needs. Properly fitted and maintained tyres are fundamental to your vehicle's handling, braking, and fuel efficiency.
The tyre services include not only fitting but also a thorough check of all related components, such as valves and balancing. All published tyre prices are Recommended Retail Prices, including VAT, standard valve, balancing, disposal of old tyres, and fitting, ensuring transparent and competitive costs with no hidden extras.
Tyres are categorised into three tiers to suit various budgets and performance requirements, allowing you to make an informed choice based on your driving style and financial considerations:
- Premium Brands: These include top-tier manufacturers renowned for their performance, durability, and advanced technology, such as Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Pirelli, and Yokohama.
- Mid-Range Brands: Offering a balance of quality and affordability, these brands provide reliable performance and good value. Examples include Avon, Firestone, Kleber, Matador, Nexen, and Uniroyal – or equivalent quality brands.
- Budget Brands: For those seeking the most cost-effective option, budget brands offer reliable performance at a lower price point, suitable for general driving needs.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of common tyre sizes, suitable vehicles, and pricing across the different tiers:
| Tyre Size | Load Index & Speed Rating | Example Vehicles | Budget | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/65 R14 | 82H | Fiesta | £36.95 | £54.95 | £69.95 |
| 175/65 R14 | 82T | Ka, Ka+, Fiesta | £38.95 | £47.95 | £51.95 |
| 195/50 R15 | 82V | Fiesta | £42.95 | £50.95 | £59.95 |
| 195/55 R15 | 85H | Fiesta | £60.95 | £73.95 | £77.95 |
| 195/55 R15 | 85V | Ka+, Fiesta | £44.95 | £66.95 | £80.95 |
| 195/60 R15 | 88V | Fiesta, B-MAX, Focus | £43.95 | £59.95 | £71.95 |
| 215/65 R15 | 104T | Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom,Transit | £74.95 | £92.95 | £112.95 |
| 195/45 R15 | 84V | Ka, Fiesta | £47.95 | £64.95 | £79.95 |
| 195/45 R16 | 84W | Fiesta | £60.95 | £65.95 | £75.95 |
| 195/50 R16 | 84V | Fiesta | £50.95 | £75.95 | £101.95 |
| 195/55 R16 | 87V | Fiesta, B-MAX, Transit Courier, Tourneo Courier | £49.95 | £73.95 | £88.95 |
| 205/55 R16 | 91V | Focus, C-MAX, Mondeo | £45.95 | £57.95 | £63.95 |
| 215/55 R16 | 93V | Focus, C-MAX, Mondeo | £62.95 | £78.95 | £100.95 |
| 215/55 R16 | 97W | Focus, C-MAX, Mondeo | £58.95 | £77.95 | £108.95 |
| 215/60 R16 | 99V | Galaxy, S-MAX | £62.95 | £86.95 | £102.95 |
| 215/65 R16 | 109T | Transit Custom, Transit | £67.95 | £96.95 | £136.95 |
| 205/40 R17 | 84W XL | Fiesta | £49.95 | £71.95 | £94.95 |
| 205/50 R17 | 93W | Focus, C-MAX, EcoSport, Mondeo | £55.95 | £79.95 | £99.95 |
| 215/50 R17 | 95W | Focus, C-MAX, Mondeo | £57.95 | £88.95 | £108.95 |
| 225/50 R17 | 98W | Galaxy, S-MAX, Transit Custom | £59.95 | £95.95 | £110.95 |
| 235/55 R17 | 99V | Kuga | n/a | £109.95 | £122.95 |
| 235/55 R17 | 103W | Galaxy, S-MAX, Transit Custom | £69.95 | £119.95 | £126.95 |
| 235/40 R18 | 95W | Focus, C-MAX | £63.95 | £112.95 | £122.95 |
| 235/40 R18 | 95Y | Focus, C-MAX, Mondeo | £79.95 | £102.95 | £120.95 |
| 235/50 R18 | 101W | Galaxy, S-MAX, Tourneo Custom, Transit Sport | n/a | £129.95 | £159.95 |
These prices are regularly reviewed and benchmarked against national tyre retailers online, ensuring you always receive competitive pricing. It’s always best to find the right tyre sizes and options specific to your Ford model to ensure optimal performance and safety. Your Ford retailer's specialists will provide the best advice and guide you in choosing the right tyre for your vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ford Essential Service & Repairs
- What exactly is included in the Ford Essential Service?
- The core Ford Essential Service includes an oil and filter change, Ford Video Check, checks and top-ups for antifreeze, brake fluid, and windscreen washer fluid, tyre pressure adjustment, battery check, service light reset, a wash and vac, steering check, visual alignment check, wheel-off brake check, and a check on transmission oil level. A pollen or interior air filter change is also included, with the option to replace both filters at an additional cost.
- How much does a Ford Essential Service cost?
- A Ford Essential Service starts from just £209. You can also combine it with an MOT for an additional £35, offering excellent value for money.
- Who is eligible for the Ford Essential Service?
- This service is specifically designed for Ford vehicles aged four years or older. It provides an affordable way to maintain your ageing Ford to the highest standards, ensuring its continued reliability and safety.
- Are genuine Ford parts used for repairs and replacements?
- Absolutely. Any work carried out as part of or identified during the Ford Essential Service uses only genuine Ford quality parts, ensuring compatibility, reliability, and optimal performance for your vehicle, just as it was designed.
- Who performs the service on my vehicle?
- Your Ford will be serviced by Ford trained technicians who possess in-depth knowledge and expertise specific to Ford vehicles. They utilise the latest diagnostic equipment and adhere to Ford's rigorous standards, providing a level of care unmatched by independent garages.
- What kind of tyre services are available?
- Ford retailers offer a comprehensive tyre service, including expert advice, fitting, and checks of all related components. You can choose from Premium (e.g., Bridgestone, Continental), Mid-Range (e.g., Avon, Uniroyal), and Budget tyre brands, all at competitive, all-inclusive prices. This ensures you get the right tyres for your driving needs and budget.
The Ford Essential Service and Repairs programme is an invaluable offering for owners of older Ford vehicles. It provides a cost-effective, high-quality solution to maintain your car's safety, performance, and longevity. With genuine Ford parts, expert technicians, and independent quality checks, you can have complete confidence in the care your vehicle receives. Don't let your cherished Ford fall behind on its maintenance; book your Essential Service online today and ensure it continues to be a reliable companion on every journey across the UK.
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