Roadlinerbiker Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hi, I am in the process to buy a 2017 Ford Edge but they are asking if I am interested on buying the Maintenance package which will give me free oil change and other maintenance for the next 5 years. I was wondering if it is truly worth it to buy that package? Tks Roadlinerbiker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Not usually. There is very little maintenance actually required - probably $50/yr for fluid and filter changes plus a few bucks for wiper blades, etc. Maybe $200 for a transmission fluid swap but that's about all that is really required. Most of the cost ends up being "inspections". So at least understand what you're actually paying for above and beyond the minimum required. Also if you do it yourself you can decide when and where to have the maintenance done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadlinerbiker Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Tks akirby! After reading some of the post with especially the PTU issue on AWD, it kind of made me nervous. Of course I like the ride. It has been a very long time since I bought an americain vehicule. It seems that ford has improve when it comes to long term reliability and this is why I made my decision to buy the Ford Edge and also I have asked many individuals who own the Edge and they truly love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 But you said maintenance package not extended warranty. They're completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richzx14 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Both extended warranty and maintenance package can be purchased online from Ford dealers that offer them at much reduced prices. I recently purchased extended warranty from a Minnesota Ford dealer at $50-$100 over dealer cost for my 2016 Sport. Almost 1/2 less than my local dealer or Ford Corporate sales. Minnesota dealer also offered maintenance package at reduced prices, which I declined. They make their money in sales volume as opposed to fewer high margin sales. I have no business interest in this dealer, but at the time found their pricing to be the best. Jeremy Klund - Business Mgr - 651-674-4465 - 800-758-3673 - 651-674-5032 FaxAnderson & Koch FordPo Box 158North Branch, MN 55056 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 If you consider the costs of what maintenance actually costs, it ☆might☆ be worth considering. Here's the estimated costs for a 2017, normal driving, 4 cyl. engine. 10K $53-$94 20k $103-$166 30k $99-$170 40k $103-$166 50k $53-$94 60k $141-$231 70k $53-$94 80k $103-$166 90k $459-$650 100k $497-$732 110k $53-$94 120k $142-$231 130k $53-$94 140k $103-$166 150k $447-$507 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Roadlinerbiker, the Edge is built in Canada so don't have any fear that you are buying an "American car." I inherited my 2012 Edge and my dad had purchased a maintenance program that covered 60,000 miles. The only major services provided were for oil changes, 3 air filter and 3 cabin filter changes, and it covered a failed battery and a set of new wipers. I normally do my own maintenance and blowing 2 hours going and sitting at the dealer for a "quick lane oil change" was not worth it to me at all. I think the "quick oil change" is designed to be slow so you get so bored that you go check the new models.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 If you consider the costs of what maintenance actually costs, it ☆might☆ be worth considering. Here's the estimated costs for a 2017, normal driving, 4 cyl. engine. 10K $53-$94 20k $103-$166 30k $99-$170 40k $103-$166 50k $53-$94 60k $141-$231 70k $53-$94 80k $103-$166 90k $459-$650 100k $497-$732 110k $53-$94 120k $142-$231 130k $53-$94 140k $103-$166 150k $447-$507 Where did you get those prices? $94 for an oil change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrcold Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Roadlinerbiker, the Edge is built in Canada so don't have any fear that you are buying an "American car." I inherited my 2012 Edge and my dad had purchased a maintenance program that covered 60,000 miles. The only major services provided were for oil changes, 3 air filter and 3 cabin filter changes, and it covered a failed battery and a set of new wipers. I normally do my own maintenance and blowing 2 hours going and sitting at the dealer for a "quick lane oil change" was not worth it to me at all. I think the "quick oil change" is designed to be slow so you get so bored that you go check the new models.... Just because it's assembled in Canada doesn't make it any less American. That's like saying the Toyota's built in the US are not Japanese. They are engineered and assembled according to the main manufacturer's specs, not the country they are being built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadlinerbiker Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Tks Guys for your input. I finally bought a SEL with almost all the options and the color is White Platinum. Since my wife was with me, I made her choose the color. Made her very happy. Actually she even convince the Director of sell to give me winter tires with it. What can I say. She's great! Roadlinerbiker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Where did you get those prices? $94 for an oil change? Repair pal / estimates (however o did them on a MKX. http://repairpal.com/estimator/lincoln/mkx/maintenance-schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I think it's safe to assume you can easily get a $30 oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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