Do rebates and incentives apply to a factory order?
In some cases, yes. Ford's manufacturer rebates, bonus cash, and incentive rates can apply to an ordered vehicle, but it depends on the specific vehicle, when it's ordered, and when it's delivered. Here's how we make sure you end up with the better of the two.
- Order-time or delivery-time, your pick
- A, Z, X and D plans honored
- Eligibility checked by a person
The deals Ford is running might apply. It depends on timing.
Ford's manufacturer rebates, bonus cash, and incentive rates are available in some cases, but they can vary based on the specific vehicle, when it's ordered, and when it's delivered. In plain English: the deals Ford is running at any given time might apply to your factory order, but it depends on timing and the model you're ordering.
Your Sales Representative will help figure out if your vehicle qualifies for any incentives at the time you place your order, and whether those incentives can be “locked in.” You'll have the choice of the locked-in incentives or the incentives available at the time of delivery, whichever is better for you. That way you're always getting the best deal available, no matter when your vehicle shows up. If anything changes between ordering and delivery, your Finance Director will have the latest information on what's available.
How incentives interact with your order timeline
| Moment | What happens | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| At order | Eligibility is checked for your specific vehicle, and any incentives that can be locked in are locked in. | Sales Representative |
| During the build | Ford's programs change month to month. Your locked incentives hold; nothing else is decided yet. | Ford Motor Company |
| At delivery | Live programs are compared against your locked-in set, and you take whichever is better for you. | Finance Director |
Don't confuse this with price protection. Your sale price locks the moment the order is submitted and accepted, and never moves. Incentives sit on top of that price, and they're the one part of the deal deliberately left open so a better program can still reach you.
A-Plan, Z-Plan, X-Plan and D-Plan
Ford offers special pricing programs for certain employees, retirees, and affiliate organizations. If your company or organization has a relationship with Ford, you may be eligible for one of these programs.
Ford plan pricing, and who it’s for
| Plan | Who it’s for |
|---|---|
| A-Plan | Ford employees |
| Z-Plan | Ford retirees |
| X-Plan | Employees of partner companies and eligible organizations |
| D-Plan | Ford dealer employees |
The key thing: the relationship has to be active at the time of delivery, and you as the customer have to be individually eligible.
In cases where an affiliate price is a percentage off of invoice pricing and Nick Mayer Ford's price already beats that, we'll still work with you to make sure you're getting the best possible deal out of that relationship.
It's always worth mentioning to your Sales Representative if you think you might qualify, even if you're not 100% sure. We'll look into it for you.
Just ask. It costs nothing to check.
Not sure if you qualify for a rebate or affiliate pricing? Just ask. Call us at 440-697-3590 or stop by Nick Mayer Ford at 6200 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124. We'll figure it out together.
Where to go next
Ready to ask about rebates or affiliate pricing?
Tell us the build and your employer or affiliation. We'll tell you exactly which Ford programs you qualify for and whether they can be locked in at order.