Buying used comes down to trust, and Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles take most of the guesswork out of it. Each one passes an inspection run by factory-trained technicians, carries Ford-written warranty coverage, and arrives with a history report you can read line by line. At Ray Skillman Ford, near Whiteland, Indiana, that adds up to a like-new Ford at a used price.
Ford built the certification program around proof rather than promises. A vehicle earns the badge by passing a detailed checklist, not by looking sharp under the lot lights. Anything that falls short of the standard gets repaired or replaced before the vehicle is offered for sale.
Our team has sold and serviced Fords in central Indiana for decades, so we can walk you through exactly what each level covers. Browse our certified selection online, then stop by and drive the ones that catch your eye.
The program is split into three tiers, mostly divided by age and mileage. Gold Certified covers Ford models six years old or newer with fewer than 80,000 miles. EV Certified applies those same limits to Ford’s all-electric models. Blue Certified widens the gate, taking vehicles up to ten years old with fewer than 150,000 miles, including other brands. Here is how each level compares to an ordinary used vehicle.
| Coverage Detail | Gold Certified | EV Certified | Blue Certified | Standard Used Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles that qualify | Ford models only | Ford all-electric models | Any brand | Varies by seller |
| Maximum age | 6 years | 6 years | 10 years | No limit |
| Maximum mileage | Under 80,000 miles | Under 80,000 miles | Under 150,000 miles | No limit |
| Factory inspection | 172-point | 127-point | 139-point | No factory standard |
| Comprehensive Limited Warranty | 12 months or 12,000 miles | 12 months or 12,000 miles | 90 days or 4,000 miles | Whatever factory coverage remains, if any |
| Powertrain or EV battery coverage | 7 years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date | 8 years or 100,000 miles BaseCARE EV coverage | Not included | Not included |
| 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 | Not included |
| Ford Rewards points | 22,000 | 22,000 | 11,000 | Not included |
| CARFAX Vehicle History Report | Included | Included | Included | Not guaranteed |
| Reconditioning parts | Manufacturer-authorized | Manufacturer-authorized | Manufacturer-authorized | No requirement |
The warranty rows tell the clearest story. A standard used vehicle hands you whatever is left of the original factory coverage, which, on an older car, is often nothing. Certified models add fresh coverage honored at Ford dealers nationwide.
Drivers in the Hoosier State put real miles on their vehicles. I-65 carries a heavy share of that traffic every weekday, and an SUV that lives on the interstate must start reliably on Monday and still do it on Friday. Certified shopping answers that with paperwork you can check yourself, including the inspection results, the history report, and the warranty terms.
Our certified selection turns over constantly and typically includes F-150s, Escapes, Explorers, and Broncos, as well as sedans and other brands under the Blue Certified umbrella. Look at what is available online before you make the trip, and give our team a heads-up if you want something pulled around front and warmed up.
The Gold Certified checklist covers 172 separate items. A road test listens for shift quality, driveline noise, and wind noise at speed. Body panels, glass, upholstery, and door switches all get checked, along with fluids, belts, alternator output, exhaust, suspension, brakes, and tire tread depth. Even the small stuff counts, like whether the owner’s manual is still in the glovebox and both key fobs are present.
Blue Certified runs 139 points and EV Certified runs 127, with the EV list weighted toward high-voltage systems, charging components, and cell variation checks. Whichever level a vehicle lands in, a CARFAX report gets pulled during the process, and anything the report flags against Ford’s standards keeps the vehicle from being certified at all.
We work with national banks and local Indiana lenders, which lets our finance team shop your application around instead of taking the first offer back. Credit histories across the whole range get a fair look here. Fill out the secure application on our site, and most of the paperwork will be handled before you walk in.
Certified shopping ought to feel calmer than a typical used-car hunt, and that is the entire point of the program. You are not guessing about maintenance history or wondering what the last owner ignored. The inspection happened, the reconditioning happened, and the warranty is in writing.
Certification covers the vehicle. We cover everything after you drive it home.
| Service | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Certified sales | Gold, EV, and Blue Certified Ford models plus a rotating group of other pre-owned brands |
| Financing | Applications submitted to national banks and local lenders, with terms built for a wide range of credit histories |
| Trade-in appraisal | Free, no-obligation estimates with top dollar paid for your current vehicle |
| Service department | Oil changes, brakes, tires, alignments, batteries, transmission work, and engine diagnostics from factory-trained technicians |
| Mobile service | Oil changes, tire rotations, wiper replacement, and software updates performed at your home or workplace |
| Pickup and delivery | Free vehicle pickup and return with a four-hour window and text updates when the work is done |
| Parts counter | Genuine Ford OEM parts for work in our shop or for projects in your own garage |
| Commercial and fleet | Dedicated account management and maintenance programs for work trucks, cargo vans, and passenger vans |
Our service lane runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Saturday hours for people who cannot break away midweek. Schedule online in about a minute, or text us and we will find a slot.
Ray Skillman Ford has spent decades earning repeat customers across Johnson County, and plenty of our buyers are on their third or fourth vehicle with us. That does not happen through gimmicks or pressure. It happens because we treat people the way we would want to be treated, and because more than $3 million has been reinvested in local charities, schools, and veteran groups over the past five years.
Come see what certified feels like from the driver’s seat. We will pull the CARFAX report, walk you through the inspection sheet, and let the vehicle make its own case on the road. Stop by our showroom whenever you are ready.
Every Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle includes a multi-point inspection performed by factory-trained technicians, limited warranty coverage backed by Ford, complimentary 24/7 roadside assistance, a CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back guarantee. Reconditioning work is done with manufacturer-authorized parts. Ford Rewards points and a 90-day connected services trial also come with the vehicle.
Ray Skillman Ford carries a rotating selection of certified Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs for drivers near Whiteland, Indiana. Our certified models sit alongside our other pre-owned options, so you can compare both in one stop. Browse online first, then come drive the ones that interest you.
Gold Certified applies only to Ford models six years old or newer with fewer than 80,000 miles, and it carries a 172-point inspection plus powertrain coverage for seven years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date. Blue Certified accepts vehicles up to ten years old with fewer than 150,000 miles, including other brands, and runs a 139-point inspection. Gold offers a longer warranty and roadside coverage, while Blue expands the range of vehicles that qualify.
Yes. Ford includes a 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back guarantee on certified vehicles, whichever comes first at participating dealers. The vehicle has to come back in the same condition it left in, minus normal wear. Ask our team for the full program guidelines before you sign.
We do. Our factory-trained technicians handle warranty work, scheduled maintenance, and repairs on certified vehicles, and our service department keeps Saturday hours for people who cannot get in during the week. We also offer free pickup and delivery along with mobile service for routine items like oil changes and tire rotations.
Absolutely. We pay top dollar for trades and provide a free, no-obligation estimate on your current vehicle. Applying that value to a certified Ford often brings the monthly payment down further than people expect. Start the estimate online or bring the vehicle by and we will take a look.
Certified models usually carry a somewhat higher price than a comparable non-certified vehicle, because the inspection, reconditioning, and warranty coverage all cost money to provide. What you get back is documented condition and factory-backed protection that a standard used listing does not include. For many shoppers that trade works out in their favor over the first few years of ownership.
