Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned Program

January 26, 2012

For those who may not be able to afford a new Lincoln, but want to be behind the wheel of a sophisticated and luxurious vehicle with proven brand cachet, a CPO sold by Lincoln comes with the uncompromised standards of a brand new Lincoln. All Lincoln CPO vehicles are less than six model years old and have less than 80,000 miles.

Lincoln Certification Standards & Inspection

In addition to stringent Lincoln impeccable quality regulations each Lincoln CPO is guaranteed to be a well-maintained, late-model Lincoln. Expertly trained technicians put every CPO vehicle through a 169-point Quality Check inspection and a CARFAX Vehicle History Report review.

Lincoln CPO vehicle inspection includes, but is not necessarily limited to:

  • Vehicle History-This includes VIN match, OASIS performed, Vehicle History Report, scheduled maintenance performance and emissions checks (where applicable).
  • Road Test-Starting and idling, acceleration, engine noise, transmission, transaxle, shifting, clutch, steering, suspension, struts, shocks, brakes and all gauges and memory profile.
  • Vehicle Exterior-Checks include body panels and bumpers, doors, hood, deck lid, tailgate, grill, trim, roof rack, glass, mirrors and exterior lights.
  • Vehicle Interior-Air bag, safety belts, audio and alarm systems, heater, vents, AC, defrost, interior amenities, carpet, trim, floor mats, seats, sunroof/moonroof/convertible (when applicable), window, door locks and luggage compartment.
  • Vehicle Diagnostics-This is a Module System Test.
  • Underhood-All fluid replacement or replenishment, engine, cooling and fuel system and electrical system.
  • Underbody-This includes a frame, exhaust system, transmission, transaxle, differential, transfer case, tires and wheels, suspension steering and brakes.
  • Convenience-Owner's guide, keys and key fobs, Universal Garage Door Opener and full fuel tank.

Lincoln takes its CPO vehicle inspections very seriously and if the vehicle does not pass any portion of the 169-point inspection, it will not be certified.

Lincoln CPO Vehicle Warranty

A Lincoln CPO vehicle factory-backed Premier Limited Warranty is valid for 6-year/100,000 miles from the date of original purchase with a $100 deductible. Beyond the new car warranty, Lincoln offers optional upgrade coverage and provides complimentary 24-hour roadside assistance, travel and expense reimbursement, destination expense assistance and rental car reimbursement.

For a full explanation of Lincoln CPO warranty, visit: Lincoln Vehicle Warranty | The Official Site of Lincoln Vehicles | Lincoln.com.

Financing a Lincoln CPO Vehicle

When financing any vehicle, the buyer has a few options. A bank, credit union, or online finance company can help you with the financing. However, Ford/Lincoln CPO vehicle financing is comparable to new car terms and finance rates. Ford/Lincoln offers specials, incentives and bank rate comparisons; therefore Lincoln CPO vehicle owners are eligible for the same low interest rates and longer terms as new car owners.

Ford/Lincoln also provides an easy budget planner, Intelliprice trade-in value calculator and credit application at: http://www.fordcpo.com/ford/financingTools.asp.

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