Each Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan covers major engine components, plus all gaskets, seals, and internal engine parts. Only Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE covers the Power Train Control Module (PCM), which monitors the air/fuel mix to improve performance and fuel economy.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$4,000 - $6,000
(Without PremiumCARE)
Transmission
All plans cover your transmission, including gaskets, seals, and internal parts. On 4x4 and AWD vehicles, the transfer case and internal components are also covered. Only Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE protects external items like transmission mounts, cooler lines, and linkage.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$3,000 - $5,000
(Without PremiumCARE)
Rear-Wheel Drive
With any Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan, you'll get the same coverage for the Rear-Wheel Drive Axle assembly. However, for 4x4 and all-wheel-drive vehicles, the front-drive axle is also covered.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$1,000 - $2,000
(Without PremiumCARE)
Front-Wheel Drive
Each Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan offers identical coverage for the Front-Wheel-Drive Axle assembly, protecting all internal parts as well as the half shafts. Additionally, on 4x4 and AWD vehicles, this coverage extends to the rear-drive axle
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$800 - $1,500
(Without PremiumCARE)
Steering
Starting with Lincoln Protect BaseCARE, Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans cover most steering components, like the power steering pump, steering gear, and steering linkages. Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE expands coverage to include items like the steering column and advanced steering components.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$1,000 - $1,500
(Without PremiumCARE)
Brakes
Starting with Lincoln Protect BaseCARE, Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans cover basic brake system parts (except for friction components). Lincoln Protect ExtraCARE and Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE cover more advanced brake elements, like the anti-lock brake module and sensors.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$500 - $1,000
(Without PremiumCARE)
Front Suspension
Most front suspension parts, like ball joints, control arms, and MacPherson struts are covered from Lincoln Protect BaseCARE to Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE. If you tow, only Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE covers rear suspension parts and advanced suspension systems.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$300 - $700
(Without PremiumCARE)
A/C and Heating
Lincoln Protect BaseCARE covers basic air-conditioning components like the compressor, evaporator, and condenser. Lincoln Protect ExtraCARE and Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE each add additional coverage of A/C and heating components, including the automatic temperature control system.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$1,000 - $2,000
(Without PremiumCARE)
Electrical
From Lincoln Protect BaseCARE up, Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans cover parts like the alternator, voltage regulator, starter, fuel pump, and wiring harnesses. Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE adds coverage for convenience features like power windows, mirrors, door locks, and sunroof.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$800 - $1,500
(Without PremiumCARE)
High Tech
Lincoln Protect ExtraCARE plans and above cover power seats, windows, locks, electronic instrument panel, compass, and thermometer. Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE covers factory-installed parts like the anti-theft system, GPS, reverse camera, keyless entry, and hybrid parts (except the battery).
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$500 - $1,000
(Without PremiumCARE)
Rear Suspension
Most front suspension parts, like ball joints, control arms, and MacPherson struts are covered from Lincoln Protect BaseCARE to Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE. If you tow, only Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE covers rear suspension parts and advanced suspension systems.
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$300 - $600
(Without PremiumCARE)
Emissions
Only Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE covers all the vehicle's emissions system parts. These include all advanced electronic emission control modules, sensors, and actuators (excluding the exhaust or catalytic converter).
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$700 - $1,000
(Without PremiumCARE)
Audio
To protect the radio and CD/tape player, you'll need a Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE plan. This will cover the vehicle's entertainment system, along with advanced communication systems like Ford SYNC (factory-installed).
Typical Cost of Repairs:
$400 - $600
(Without PremiumCARE)
Safety
Only Lincoln Protect PremiumCARE covers your vehicle's safety parts: front and side airbags, air module, airbag sensors, collision avoidance system, seat belts, and more.
