Over 35,000,000 Ford customers take advantage of one of Ford's extended service plans. They offer four extended plans that each offer a specific amount of components covered under the warranty, and each one of these plans is backed by the brand itself. Sometimes dealerships offer their own plans, but there's nothing quite as powerful as the Ford name when it comes to protecting your vehicle against future repair costs. As a vehicle's limited manufacturer warranty comes to a close, the vehicle frequently begins needing new parts. Without an extended care plan, you might end up paying out of pocket for expensive things like engine or transmission work.