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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) is the government's new vehicle
trade-in program* and your Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers are your
experts. No one makes it easier to receive your incentive, recycle
your old vehicle and save on a new, high-quality Ford or Lincoln
Mercury vehicle. This site will provide general program information,
answer frequently asked questions and provide you with the information
you will need to take advantage of this unique program. Using the
Qualification Calculator below, you can select your current vehicle
and then learn which Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle is right for
you. With 20 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles eligible, we are
confident you will find the model that fits your needs.
*This government program and rules are subject to change. Please refer
to ford.com or cars.gov for complete details.

To be eligible for the program, you must trade-in a vehicle that meets
the following criteria:



• Must have been manufactured less than 25 years before the date
you trade it in
• Must have a "new" combined city/highway fuel economy of 18 miles
per gallon or less
• Must be in drivable condition and
• Must have been continuously insured and registered to the same
owner for the full year preceding the trade-in



Note: For some transactions, work trucks (very large pickup trucks and
cargo vans) only qualify if they are 2001 model year or earlier.

In addition to the government incentive, you may also be eligible for
Ford, Lincoln or Mercury discounts. Click on any vehicle to learn more
about that vehicle and see how you could save even more.


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-------- FAQ'w
What do I need to do?
To take advantage of the program, you need to find out if your trade-
in vehicle qualifies for the program incentive. You can use our
convenient Qualification Calculator to help with that. If you don’t
know all the details of your trade-in vehicle, you can visit your
local participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer and let the
C.A.R.S. experts help you. Or you can call 1-800-392-FORD(3673) for
assistance.

There are 20 vehicles in the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup that
qualify for this program, with vouchers of up to $4,500 toward the
purchase of a new vehicle.

When can I take advantage of this program?
The law states that the final rules will be in place within 30 days of
President Obama signing the bill. Use this site to sign-up for email
updates.

What is the Cars Allowance Rebate System (C.A.R.S.)
C.A.R.S. is a government-sponsored program to help customers trade in
a program-qualifying vehicle for a new, fuel-efficient vehicle.
Customers receive a $3,500 or $4,500 incentive from the government on
top of all other incentives in exchange for their vehicle.

What vehicles qualify for this program?
The trade-in vehicle must meet the following criteria:

• Have been manufactured less than 25 years before the date you
trade it in
• Have a “new” combined city/highway fuel economy of 18 miles per
gallon or less
• Be in drivable condition
• Be continuously insured and registered to the same owner for the
full year preceding the trade-in

Note: For some transactions, work trucks (very large pickup trucks and
cargo vans) only qualify if they are 2001 model year or earlier.

How do I find out when my vehicle was manufactured?
The month and year of manufacture, such as 1-96 (January 1996) appear
on the safety standard certification label on the frame or edge of the
driver’s door in most vehicles.

How do I find out if my vehicle qualifies?
There are three ways to determine if your trade-in vehicle qualifies:

1. Use the Qualification Calculator on our homepage.
2. You can call 1800-392-FORD(3673), or
3. Visit your local participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer

There are 20 vehicles in the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup that
qualify for this program, with vouchers of up to $4,500 toward the
purchase of a new vehicle.

Am I limited to what new vehicle I can purchase?
Yes. First, for most transactions, the EPA combined city/highway fuel
economy of the vehicle you purchase must be higher (by specified
amount) than that of the vehicle you are trading in. The amount of the
difference depends on the specific types of vehicles involved in the
transaction.

Second, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the new
vehicle cannot exceed $45,000.

Third, the program requires that the new vehicle meet certain mpg
requirements. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury offer 20 vehicles that qualify
for this program:

Ford: Focus, Fusion, Taurus, Ranger, Edge, Escape, Flex, Taurus X,
Transit Connect, Fusion Hybrid, Escape Hybrid.
Mercury: Milan, Mariner, Milan Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid.
Lincoln: MKX, MKT.

In addition, F-150, Super Duty and E-Series will qualify under certain
conditions if the vehicle being traded in is a truck of comparable
size, as defined in the legislation. Go to ford.com and select your
current vehicle to see specific C.A.R.S. incentives you may be
eligible for.

*Note: Not all powertrain combinations will qualify, and select trim
series may have an MSRP above $45,000.

Do I need to get a C.A.R.S. incentive or sign up for this program?
No. You do not need an actual C.A.R.S. incentive and you are not
required to sign up or enroll in this program. Participating Ford and
Lincoln Mercury Dealers will apply a credit, reducing the price you
pay at the time of your purchase or lease, provided the vehicle you
buy or lease and the vehicle you trade in meet the program
requirements. Your dealer will be reimbursed by the
government.

How many eligible vehicles does Ford have as part of this program?
There are 20 vehicles in the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup that
qualify for this program, with C.A.R.S. incentives of up to $4,500
toward the purchase of a new vehicle.

How many C.A.R.S. incentives are available?
The government has approved funding for $1 billion under this program,
and the program will end when the budget has been exhausted or by
Sunday, November 1, whichever comes first.

When will this program take effect?
The U.S. Department of Transportation has 30 days from the date the
President signs the bill to finalize the complete program rules and
initiate the program. You can use this site to sign-up for email
updates about this program.

What do consumers need to do to claim and redeem their C.A.R.S.
incentive?
Participating Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers will be able to
seamlessly handle this program for consumers. The dealer will take a
customer’s qualifying vehicle as a trade-in and deduct the C.A.R.S.
incentive amount from the purchase price of the new vehicle. The
dealer will handle all of the paperwork and will apply for the
C.A.R.S. incentive on the customer’s behalf.

When can I take advantage of this program?
The law states that the final rules will be in place within 30 days of
President Obama signing the bill. You can use this site to sign-up for
email updates about this program.

How do I trade in my old vehicle?
You must purchase your new vehicle from a participating new-car
dealership. The C.A.R.S. incentive amount will be applied to the new-
vehicle purchase price rather than sent to you.

In addition to the C.A.R.S. incentive, will I get the full value of my
trade-in vehicle?
No. The law requires your trade-in vehicle to be destroyed. Therefore,
the value you negotiate with the dealer for your trade-in vehicle is
not likely to exceed its scrap value. The law requires the dealer to
disclose to you an estimate of the scrap value of your trade-in
vehicle.

How can I reserve a C.A.R.S. incentives?
This C.A.R.S. incentive cannot be reserved; they are available on a
first-come, first-served basis.

How do I know what value C.A.R.S. incentives I qualify for?
There are three ways to determine help you determine this:

• Use the Qualification Calculator on our homepage
• You can call 1800-392-FORD(3673), or
• Visit your local participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer

There are 20 vehicles in the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup that
qualify for this program, with a C.A.R.S. incentive of up to $4,500
toward the purchase of a new vehicle.*

What if I want to purchase an F-150 or Super Duty?
There is a provision for current truck owners to purchase a new F-150
or Super Duty, as outlined here:
If you own a truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000
to 8,500 lbs, you can buy an F-150 and receive $3,500 for 1-mpg
improvement for the same class of trade-in or $4,500 for 2-mpg
improvement for same class of trade-in, as long as the new vehicle’s
combined fuel economy rating is at least 15 mpg.

If you own a truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500
to 10,000 lbs. and that is 2001 model year or older, you can receive
$3,500 if you purchase a Super Duty with a gross vehicle weight rating
of 8,500 to 10,000 lbs.

Note: Not all powertrain combinations will qualify, and select trim
series may have an MSRP above $45,000.

I have a truck and I cannot find its fuel economy rating. Is it an
eligible trade-in vehicle?
Maybe. Large work trucks do not have an EPA fuel economy number. For
these trucks, age is the only criterion for determining whether they
are eligible trade-in vehicles. If you have one of these trucks, it
must be from model year 2001 or earlier. The other criteria for an
eligible unit must also be met.

I just traded in my old car for a new vehicle last month. Will I get
some money back?
No. The program does not apply retroactively.

How many C.A.R.S. incentives can I receive?
The program limits the number of C.A.R.S. incentives to one per
customer, including joint registered owners of a single eligible trade-
in vehicle.

Can I apply more than one C.A.R.S. incentive claim to the same new-
vehicle sale?
No, only one C.A.R.S. incentive can be used on each sale.

Where can I get more information?
You can use this site to find out all the basic information and use
our convenient Qualification Calculator to find out if your vehicle
qualifies for the program and view Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
that are eligible to receive a C.A.R.S. incentive. In addition, the
government has set up cars.gov as its Web site for additional
information.

There are 20 vehicles in the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup that
qualify for this program, with C.A.R.S. incentives of up to $4,500
toward the purchase of a new vehicle.*

Can I combine this C.A.R.S. incentive with other manufacturer rebates
or incentives?
Yes, you can use this C.A.R.S. incentive with all manufacturer rebates
that you qualify for.

Can I combine this with other government incentives?
Yes. You can combine this with other state and federal incentives,
such as the hybrid vehicle tax credit.

How do I know if a dealer is participating in the program?
The law requires dealers to be registered to participate in the
program. The government is moving as quickly as possible to register
interested dealers. As dealers are registered, the government will
list them on the cars.gov Web site and will continue to update this
list during the life of the program. Meanwhile, you may contact
dealers in your area to ask whether they plan to participate in the
program.

Does the program apply if I want to lease a vehicle, or must I
purchase a vehicle?
Under the program, you may purchase or lease a new vehicle, provided
the lease period for the new vehicle is at least five years.

Do I have to pay taxes on the amount of the C.A.R.S. incentive?
No, this incentive is not taxed.

Is there an income limit that disqualifies certain vehicle owners?
No, there is no income limit for this program.

*This government program and rules are subject to change, please refer
to ford.com or cars.gov website for complete details
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Customer Cash, Ford Credit Bonus Cash and other incentives may vary by
customer residency. Please see your Ford Dealer for complete details
regarding program eligibility. Ford Credit Bonus Cash is compatible
with Ford Credit Financing Offer. Lease payment calculations are
estimates, only, and are based on an annual mileage calculation
determined by your dealer. A charge is assessed for any mileage driven
that exceeds this limit. Please see your dealer for details.