OVERVIEW
BUY A FORD
LEASE A FORD
- Lease-end Process
- Wear and Use
Vehicle Return Instructions
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WHY FORD CREDIT?
Returning your lease vehicle
What to expect.
We want to ensure returning your leased vehicle goes smoothly. To that end, approximately 120-150 days before your lease is scheduled to end, you will receive a Lease-End Brochure with instructions about returning your vehicle.
When you return your vehicle, its overall condition will be evaluated to determine if there is any chargeable Excess Wear and Use. To help you assess the condition of your vehicle prior to returning it, refer to Wear and Use Evaluator Card Usage. It contains Normal Wear and Use measurements, as well as some useful guidelines.
Download the Wear and Use Evaluator Card
Inspecting your vehicle provides you with options that will help avoid charges at the end of your lease. Your Ford Dealer can provide needed repairs, genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, service and expertise on whatever is necessary to prepare your vehicle for return.
Approximately 35-45 days before your lease is scheduled to end, you may be contacted by a vehicle inspection company* to arrange a date for your vehicle inspection. This inspection is a standard practice and recommended so that you will be aware of our assessment of Excess Wear and Use on your vehicle. If for some reason you are not contacted about an inspection, contact your Ford Dealer for assistance.
On or before the scheduled lease-end date, you should return your vehicle to your originating dealer.** We recommend scheduling an appointment for vehicle return. This will ensure that your Ford dealer is ready to assist you as needed. Please note that failing to return your vehicle on time could result in additional charges as described in your Red Carpet Lease Agreement.
Also note that you need to:
- Review and sign the Odometer Statement (required by federal law).
- Satisfy any remaining financial obligations.
Disclaimers:
* Vehicle inspection companies used by Ford Credit include:
Alliance Inspection Management (AiM)
DataScan Field Services (DFS)
** If you've moved and now live more than 75 miles from your originating dealer, you may return your lease vehicle to a participating Ford dealer. Be sure to contact them for an appointment prior to vehicle return. If you are having trouble locating a participating Ford dealer, please contact our Customer Service Center.
