Welcome to Supplier Programs!

May the participant purchase or lease?
Yes. They can purchase or lease any qualified vehicle in the New Vehicle Purchase Plan provided you are a qualified participant with a good credit rating. Financing, whether purchase or lease, may be obtained at the customer's discretion from any source.

How long do participants have to keep an "A/X/Z/D" Plan vehicle?
They must keep an "A" Plan vehicle in their possession and registered in their name for at least six months from the date of purchase or lease.

Do dealers make a profit on the New Vehicle Purchase Plan?
Yes. Dealers receive a commission from Ford Motor Company on each New Vehicle Purchase Plan transaction. On X-Plan sales, the amount paid over the A-Plan price is retained by the dealer

Can I sell a used vehicle or dealer demonstrator on the "A/X/Z/D" Plan?
Not a used vehicle, however, a dealer demonstrator is eligible. See Vehicle Selection section.

May I charge a "document fee" or other added fees. Is this allowed?
No. Fees for document preparation or similar administrative services are not allowed.

How do participants obtain a PIN?

Ford Motor Company employees visit www.axz.ford.com or 1-800-348-7709
Dealership employees visit www.dplan.ford.com or 1-800-828-7746
X-Plan participants visit www.fordpartner.com or 1-877-XPLAN-00

Are participants eligible for other incentives?
Yes, for most. A/X/Z/D-Plan participants are eligible for all public incentives and many incentives normally paid to the dealer. There are some special offers that are not compatible with this offer. Participants are encouraged to contact a dealer to best determine which incentives they are eligible for.

Are Plan participants eligible to receive dealer cash?
Yes, if the dealer cash is a flat pay, the full amount must be passed along to the participant. In the case of a stair-step program, there is typically an A/X/Z/D-Plan flat pay amount

How does a Plan sale/lease affect the dealership's performance in a dealer cash stairstep program?
Plans sales are included as "counters" in most stair-step incentive programs. When these programs are reconciled, all counter vehicles (including A/X/Z/D) are counted first, thus helping the dealership to achieve their various bonus levels

Are trade-in's allowed under these programs?
Yes, however trade-in allowances are not covered by this program. Dealerships should take extra time to explain the trade valuation process, as some plan customers believe that trade valuations are unfair

How long are these programs in effect?
There is no effective expiration date, however, Ford Motor Company reserves the right to modify the program, remove eligibility, or cancel the program at any time. In the case of D-Plan, the dealership must be certified for employees to be eligible for the program

How long is a PIN good for?
PIN's remain active for 12 months from date of issue.

Are there restrictions on model years eligible?
Yes, prior model year vehicles are only eligible through March 31st of the current model year.

Can a vehicle be obtained for my business or for another person?
No, vehicles must be titled and registered in the eligible participant's name for a minimum of six months. Certain Family members may be eligible for A/Z/D-Plan

What if the PIN provided doesn't work?
The participant may obtain a forgotten or verify their PIN by logging onto the web site where they obtained it, or contacting the call center. In either case, they will need to reference their name and Social Security Number

Are customers who recently purchased or leased eligible for the program?
No, This special pricing offer is only available when a customer identifies himself or herself as a participant and provides a PIN prior to completing the purchase or lease transaction. The program is not retroactive.

Facts About X-Plan.
For non-Ford Motor company employees, X-Plan provides an opportunity to experience the benefits of driving a Ford Motor Company vehicle. Selected individuals may be sponsored by a Ford Motor Company employee or may be eligible as an employee or member of a partner company or organization.

Current X-Plan programs which recognize an ongoing relationship include:
Supplier Partner Recognition.
Fleet Account Employee Appreciation
Friends & Neighbors.

Who Is Eligible for X-Plan?
Active employees (hourly and salaried), retirees and their spouses at U.S. and Canadian locations of:
Selected Ford Motor Company Suppliers
Selected Ford Motor Company Fleet Customers
Selected Companies/Organizations Strategically Related to Ford Motor Company

Participants will be required to show proof of employment by an organization eligible for Partner Recognition benefits; at the time they take delivery of their vehicle.

How does the process work?
Step 1: Eligible employee obtains organization's Partner Recognition Code.
Step 2: A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is obtained by calling 1-877-XPLAN-00 (U.S.) They will be required to provide your Name, Address, and Social Security Number.
Step 3: Participants visit a participating dealer and identify themselves as a Partner Recognition (X-Plan) participant. Provides the dealer with Social Security Number and PIN.
Step 4: Select a vehicle.
Step 5: Provide proof of employment by an eligible Ford partner through a pay stub, company ID, business card, W-2, etc.
Step 6: Arrange for delivery through A-Plan Headquarters of Huntington Ford.

How many vehicles may be obtained through Partner Recognition?
Eligible employees, retirees and their spouses may purchase or lease two vehicles per calendar year through the Partner Recognition Program. Vehicles must be titled and registered in the eligible employee or spouse's name (vehicles may not be titled or registered in a company name). No other family members are eligible for Partner Recognition pricing.

What is Partner Recognition (X-Plan) Pricing?
Partner Recognition pricing is a special pre-determined price, which is based on the following: Ford employee price plus a premium - Price is (or will be) noted on the dealer's copy of the invoice.

Participants are explained that Huntington Ford will assist them in obtaining the X-Plan price for the vehicle they choose. Then, they can then compare the price to the MSRP to calculate their total discount.

Which Ford Motor Company vehicles are eligible?
All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles are eligible. The only exceptions are F450-F750, Thunderbird and certain SVT product lines which are excluded. See Huntington Ford for details.

Are any other items covered through the X-Plan?
No - dealer installed options, conversion packages, extended warranties, accessories, etc. are not covered by this program and must be agreed-upon between the participant and the dealer.

Are X-Plan participants eligible for other incentives?
Yes - for most. Partner recognition participants are eligible for all public incentives and many incentives normally paid to the dealer. There are some special offers that are not compatible with this offer. Participants should ask the dealer to determine which incentives they are eligible for.

Can vehicles be purchased or leased?
Yes - both lease and purchase qualify.

Can a vehicle be traded in combination with this program?
Yes - however this program does not cover trade-in allowances, which must be negotiated directly with the customer.

How long is the program in effect?
There is no expiration date for the program, however, Ford Motor Company reserves the right to modify the program, remove eligibility, or cancel the program at any time.

Who is Eligible for A/Z-Plan?
New Vehicle Purchase A/Z PIN Requirements:
As an A/Z Plan sponsor, you must obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for each transaction you sponsor. Each PIN will be valid only for one approved purchase or lease. The customer's name and social security number are required when you call. To request a new PIN call 1-800-348-7709

Eligible Relatives:
Spouse, Parents, Spouse's Parents, Sons (including step and in-law), Daughters (including step and in-law), Sisters (including step and in-law), Brothers (including step and in-law) and Grandchildren.

Facts About D-Plan.
Program Description:
New vehicle purchase program for selected Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership employees and certain eligible family members

Who's Eligible:

Blue Oval, Lincoln Premier, Mercury Advantage certified dealership employees and certain family members
Dealership employees must be listed in STARS, with at least six months of service with the same dealership
Two new products per calendar year may be purchased/ leased
Family members eligible to participate are the same as A/ Z- Plan
Cross- buying/ leasing is allowed. For example, an employee of a Ford dealership may obtain a Lincoln or Mercury product and vice versa
Vehicles should be purchased/ leased from the sponsoring employee's dealership. However, if this is not practical, eligible relatives may purchase/ lease their vehicle from any participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership