Ford rewards "points"

[Gunnar2015]

So I went for my first oil change yesterday, and I had 3406 points from the purchase of said car. Thinking the points would cover the oil change, I only got $17.03 off my bill. Does this sound correct, or am I delusional?

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[Bill Cool]

200 points = $1, is what I've read.

 

[ZXMustang]

62000 points covered my $350 X pipe from FRPP.

 

[Gunnar2015]

How many cars did you have to buy for that amount of points?

 

[AZ_Ryan]

200 points = $1, is what I've read.

This is correct.

 

[Will2]

At some point in 2025 they also dropped the new car purchase bonus from 42000 ($210) to 32000 ($160)

 

[DT-GT]

Yep. I got 42,000 when I purchased my new 2022. 32,000 with purchase of my 2025. Spent all my points on accessories.​

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At some point in 2025 they also dropped the new car purchase bonus from 42000 ($210) to 32000 ($160)

 

[Gunnar2015]

Won't be taking my car back there for anymore oil changes.

 

[RDH43]

Won't be taking my car back there for anymore oil changes.

add me to that list...

I paid 130 Friday for full synthetic at ford dealer for my maverick....oil was 12 bucks a quart....the same oil that is 5.00 a quart in jugs as wally world...

 

[AZ_Ryan]

add me to that list...

I paid 130 Friday for full synthetic at ford dealer for my maverick....oil was 12 bucks a quart....the same oil that is 5.00 a quart in jugs as wally world...

I would never put $5 Walmart oil in my car. Quality synthetic runs $12-$13 a quart. The dealer isnt upcharging you. Its pretty normal for a 10 quart oil change to run $120+.

 

[ZXMustang]

How many cars did you have to buy for that amount of points?

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[71stang99]

Ford gave me a quite a few more points when I bought a 22 F250 Lariat than when I bought my 24 F350 Lariat. They have really gotten cheap.

 

[RDH43]

I would never put $5 Walmart oil in my car. Quality synthetic runs $12-$13 a quart. The dealer isnt upcharging you. Its pretty normal for a 10 quart oil change to run $120+.

I wouldn't either...I'm talking Mobil ONE full synthetic in a five quart jug 24.99 lol....A 6 quart oil full synthetic change should be about 65 not 130...The dealer IS up charging...ar he was...can't wait for the survey lol...

 

[Skye]

Long story short: the Ford Rewards point system has little long-term value. For most, it's best to spend the initial points on something that will compliment a new car purchase, then let things lapse.

Regarding the cost of oil changes, enclosed is a thread with some recent comments. The average price of an oil change for a GT is about $150. This, for ten quarts of synthetic oil, a filter, 1/2 hour + of labor, and equipment/facility overhead. My comments aren't to question or support the price.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/what’s-your-ford-dealership-charging-for-an-oil-change.201134/

I have not paid attention to my Ford Rewards points or Ford's credit card offers. Most people I've read of spend their points on accessories, like a battery tender or floor mats and then draw things to a close.

https://www.ford.com/support/fordpa...lEsoZ25V1KvBz9XQ9hLQjw4rrLSv3ajbNb5S9jFjd4lwC

In buying a new gas vehicle, the buyer earns 31,000 points, or $155 (200 points = $1) in cash terms. If an EV or hybrid, less. $155 back on a new vehicle purchase.

When purchasing eligible services, each dollar spent earns 10 points, the equivalent of .05, at the lowest tier. So 5% back. Spend more and the points become a bit more valuable.

But points expire at the end of 18 months. How much are you going to earn in 18 months on a new vehicle?

For virtually everyone, you'll reach a rolling average. In the example of a $150 oil change, you'll earn the equivalent of about $7.50 in credits each time. It'd take 20 oil changes to earn $155. Twenty oil changes in 18 month rolling average for one free oil change, or 5% back.

That amount of oil changes in the period mentioned isn't realistic. But the paragraph gives perspective what the points and system are worth.

 

[Alan Applegate]

Complain about the high price of an oil change if you please. But, at the same time, be thankful you don't own a similarly-priced Audi or BMW!

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