The short answer
Swant Graber Ford (1697 E Division Ave, Barron, 715-537-9500) is a Ford Blue Advantage dealer. Ford says only Ford-franchised dealers can sell Blue Advantage vehicles.
Ford has three tiers. Gold Certified (Ford models up to 6 years old, under 80,000 miles, 172-point inspection) adds a 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty and a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. EV Certified covers fully electric Fords. Blue Certified covers vehicles up to 10 years old and under 150,000 miles with a 90-day/4,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty.
Gold, EV and Blue Certified side by side
| Gold Certified | EV Certified | Blue Certified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | Ford models | Fully electric Ford models | Ford's criteria don't require a Ford model (any make) |
| Age and miles | No more than 6 years old; under 80,000 miles | No more than 6 years old; under 80,000 miles | No more than 10 years old; under 150,000 miles |
| Inspection | 172 points | 127 points | 139 points |
| Comprehensive limited warranty | 12 months/12,000 miles | 12 months/12,000 miles | 90 days/4,000 miles |
| Longer coverage | 7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty | 8-year/100,000-mile BaseCARE EV Limited Warranty | — |
| Money Back Guarantee | 14 days/1,000 miles* | 14 days/1,000 miles* | 14 days/1,000 miles* |
| Roadside | 24/7 Roadside Assistance | 24/7 Ford Roadside Assistance | 24/7 Roadside Assistance |
*Swant Graber Ford participates in Ford Blue Advantage's 14-day/1,000-mile Money Back Guarantee. Ford's conditions apply: the vehicle must be returned within 14 days or 1,000 miles of the original sale date, whichever comes first, in the same condition as sold.
What else Ford lists
- Transferable: Ford says the limited warranty transfers to future owners at no cost.
- Coverage: the comprehensive limited warranty covers more than 1,000 components, per Ford.
- History check: a CARFAX Vehicle History Report is run as part of certification.
- Repairs during inspection: items that don't meet Ford standards are repaired or replaced with factory-authorized parts.
- Financing: Ford Credit finances Blue Advantage vehicles; Ford says special financing is sometimes available on Gold and EV Certified.
Open recalls
Ford's certified pages carry a notice that vehicles offered for sale may have unrepaired safety recalls. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls on any used vehicle, and ask us to complete open recalls before delivery. Recall repairs are free. Our used F-150 recall guide and the other Ford recall guides show recall counts by model year.
Ford Blue Advantage, CarBravo, or our own coverage
| Ford Blue Advantage | CarBravo | Other used vehicles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Swant Graber Ford, 1697 E Division Ave | Swant Graber Motors, 1690 E Division Ave | Both stores |
| Run by | Ford Motor Company | General Motors | Swant Graber |
| Coverage | Gold: 12 mo/12,000 mi comprehensive + 7 yr/100,000 mi powertrain; Blue: 90 days/4,000 mi | 12 mo/12,000 mi bumper-to-bumper (BravoBudget: 30 days/1,000 mi powertrain) | 45 days / 5,000 miles powertrain, on used units 10 model years or newer with under 150,000 miles. See dealer for details. |
More detail: CarBravo at Swant Graber and Chevy, Ford and Ram certified programs compared.
EV Certified and service
Swant Graber doesn't service electric vehicles. If you buy an EV Certified Ford, warranty work goes to an EV-certified Ford dealer; use Ford's dealer locator to find the closest one. Ask before you buy.
Farm Bureau members
Ford's Farm Bureau program also covers Ford Blue Advantage certified used 2021–2027 trucks under 80,000 miles. See the Ford Farm Bureau program. Swant Graber accepts all GM, Ford and Ram programs.
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Questions
Is Swant Graber a Ford Blue Advantage dealer?
Yes. Swant Graber Ford, 1697 E Division Ave, Barron, WI (715-537-9500), is a Ford Blue Advantage dealer.
What's the difference between Gold and Blue Certified?
Gold Certified is for Ford models up to 6 years old and under 80,000 miles, with a 172-point inspection, 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive and 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. Blue Certified covers vehicles up to 10 years old and under 150,000 miles, with a 139-point inspection and 90-day/4,000-mile comprehensive coverage.
Can a non-Ford vehicle be Blue Advantage certified?
Blue Certified's criteria don't require a Ford model, so other makes can qualify. Gold and EV Certified are Ford-only.
Does Swant Graber Ford offer the Money Back Guarantee?
Yes. Swant Graber Ford participates in Ford Blue Advantage's 14-day/1,000-mile Money Back Guarantee. Ford's conditions apply: return the vehicle within 14 days or 1,000 miles of the original sale date, whichever comes first, in the same condition as sold.
Is the Ford Blue Advantage warranty transferable?
Yes. Ford says it transfers to future owners at no cost.
Are there extra fees on a certified vehicle?
We charge the same $127.50 service fee to every customer.
Next steps at Swant Graber
Swant Graber Motors (Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge): 1690 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812, 715-537-5657. Swant Graber Ford: 1697 E Division Ave, 715-537-9500. Search new or used inventory, or see shop near you for model-by-model answers.