Buying used should not feel like a gamble. Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles near Greenwood, IN, take the guesswork out of the equation, pairing a used vehicle price with inspections, reconditioning, and warranty coverage that come straight from Ford Motor Company.
At Ray Skillman Ford, we have been putting families into the right vehicle since long before certified programs existed. What we like about this one is simple. It removes the part of used-car shopping that keeps people up at night, and it does so with standards Ford sets rather than standards a seller invents on the spot.
Our team knows what a vehicle goes through around here. Salt-heavy winters, stop-and-go traffic on US 31, and long merges onto I-65 all leave a mark over time. That is exactly why a certified vehicle makes sense for drivers around here. The inspection process catches wear that a quick walkaround would never reveal, and anything that falls short gets repaired or replaced with manufacturer-authorized parts before the vehicle is offered for sale.
A certified vehicle often lands in a sweet spot for monthly payments. You skip the steepest stretch of depreciation while keeping factory protection, which tends to open more doors at the bank. We work with national lenders and Indiana-based credit unions alike, and our finance team has seen just about every credit situation you can imagine. Ford Credit also runs special rates on certified models from time to time, and we will tell you when one applies. Fill out our quick online application and we will have numbers ready before you arrive.
Ford sorts certified vehicles into Gold, EV, and Blue. Age and mileage determine which category a vehicle falls into, and each level has its own inspection depth and coverage. The chart below lines up the three against a standard used vehicle so you can see where the real differences lie.
| Coverage Detail | Gold Certified | EV Certified | Blue Certified | Standard Used Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle age up to | 6 years | 6 years | 10 years | No set limit |
| Mileage less than | 80,000 miles | 80,000 miles | 150,000 miles | No set limit |
| Inspection by Ford factory-trained technicians | 172-point | 127-point | 139-point | Varies by seller |
| Limited warranty coverage | 12 months or 12,000 miles | 12 months or 12,000 miles | 90 days or 4,000 miles | Often none |
| Powertrain or EV battery coverage | 7 years or 100,000 miles | 8 years or 100,000 miles (BaseCARE EV) | Not included | Not included |
| Complimentary 24/7 roadside assistance | 7 years | 8 years | 90 days | Not included |
| Money back guarantee | 14 days or 1,000 miles | 14 days or 1,000 miles | 14 days or 1,000 miles | Rarely offered |
| CARFAX Vehicle History Report | Included | Included | Included | Not guaranteed |
| Reconditioning parts | Manufacturer-authorized | Manufacturer-authorized | Manufacturer-authorized | Varies by seller |
| Ford Rewards points | 22,000 | 22,000 | 11,000 | Not included |
Read down that last column and the value becomes clear. With a private sale or a corner lot, you are trusting a stranger’s word about maintenance history and mechanical condition. With certification, a technician trained by Ford has already gone through the vehicle checkpoint by checkpoint, and the coverage that follows you home comes from the manufacturer. Browse our certified selection online and compare a few side-by-side before you visit.
Where we earn repeat business is after the paperwork is signed. Our service drive is staffed by factory-trained technicians who work on these vehicles every day, and our parts counter stocks genuine Ford components rather than whatever showed up cheapest that week. Here is a look at what we handle under one roof.
| Department | What You Can Expect |
|---|---|
| Certified and Used Sales | Certified Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs plus quality used models from other brands |
| New Ford Sales | Full lineup of trucks, SUVs, and electric models, with factory ordering available |
| Finance Center | Loan and lease options through national banks and local lenders for all credit ranges |
| Trade-In Appraisal | Free, no-obligation estimate you can start online before you visit |
| Service Department | Oil changes, brakes, tires, alignments, diagnostics, and transmission work |
| Mobile Service | Routine maintenance performed at your home or workplace, scheduled by text |
| Pickup and Delivery | Free vehicle pickup and return with a flexible window and text updates |
| Parts Counter | Genuine OEM parts for our shop or for your own weekend projects |
| Commercial and Fleet | Single vehicles or full fleets with dedicated account support |
| Performance Division | Roush, Shelby, and custom builds from our performance team |
Put all of that together and a certified vehicle stops being a compromise. You get a thoroughly checked car with manufacturer coverage, a finance team that treats your situation like it matters, and a service department a few minutes from home when something needs attention. That combination is what keeps our customers coming back for their second, third, and fourth vehicle.
Ray Skillman built this business on a straightforward idea: that earning customers for life beats winning a single sale. You will not get gimmicks or pressure from our team. You will get honest answers, everyday low pricing, and people who are happy to spend an afternoon helping you compare a certified F-150 against a certified Escape until the right one clicks.
Stop by our showroom, take a few certified models for a drive, and experience factory-backed quality from the driver’s seat. We will handle the rest.
Age and mileage are the main dividing lines. Gold Certified applies to Ford models up to six years old with fewer than 80,000 miles, and those vehicles clear a 172-point inspection. Blue Certified covers vehicles up to ten years old with fewer than 150,000 miles and follows a 139-point inspection. Gold also carries longer warranty and roadside coverage.
Ray Skillman Ford stocks Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in Greenwood, Indiana, right along the US 31 corridor. Our lot carries certified cars, trucks, and SUVs across both certification levels, so there is usually something that lines up with your budget and your driving habits. You can browse our selection online before you ever set foot on the lot.
Yes. Every certified vehicle includes limited warranty coverage backed by Ford Motor Company, not by a third party. Gold Certified models add powertrain protection that runs seven years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date, while Blue Certified models carry shorter coverage. Our team will walk you through exactly what applies to the vehicle you are looking at.
Ford includes a 14-day or 1,000-mile money back guarantee on certified vehicles, whichever comes first. That gives you real time behind the wheel rather than a single test drive around the block. Program guidelines and restrictions apply, so ask us for the specifics before you sign.
You can. We work with national banks and local lenders, and our finance team handles a wide range of credit situations. Certified vehicles also qualify for special financing offers from Ford Credit at times. Fill out our online application and we will have options ready when you arrive.
Yes, and our factory-trained technicians handle everything from oil changes to larger repairs using genuine Ford parts. We also offer mobile service and free pickup and delivery, which helps when your schedule will not bend. Scheduling takes a couple of minutes online.
Every certified vehicle comes with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report as part of the inspection process. That report flags accident history, title issues, and service records that would keep a vehicle from qualifying in the first place. You get to read the same report we do.
