Ford U.S. Fleet Eligibility Requirements

To become a U.S Ford Fleet Account, for vehicles which are owned and operated in the United States, you must register for a U.S. Fleet Identification Number (FIN Code). You will also be asked to provide proof of eligibility documentation for the vehicles in your fleet.

 

View list of acceptable vehicles/driveable equipment.

 

U.S. FIN Code eligibility requirements and examples of acceptable documentation are listed by category below.

Body Modifier
 

A company that specializes in converting vehicles, i.e. limousines, dump trucks, ambulances etc. A separate FIN for the end user customer is required at time of sale.

 

  • U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Proof of Business Enterprise
    No vehicle registrations needed.

  • Acceptable Documentation

    Photos of upfits in progress to show the types of chassis’ utilized as well the types of upfits/modifications being completed.

  • In Service Requirements

    None

Commercial
 

A company that purchases or leases vehicles for use in conducting their day-to-day business.

 

  • U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Registered or leased for use in operation 5 or more new vehicles (any make or model) during the current or preceding calendar year

    OR

    Currently operate a fleet of 15 or more vehicles (any make or model)

  • Acceptable Documentation

    Current registrations

    OR

    Insurance cards or schedule including Declaration page

    OR

    Lease agreements (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Buyer orders (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Billing statement from Fleet Management Company

    OR

    Titles (accepted on new vehicles only)

  • In Service Requirements

    12 months in service

    OR

    20,000 miles

Leasing Management Company
 

A company that purchases vehicles to lease out to Ford Motor Company End User customers. A separate FIN for the end-user customer is required at time of vehicle order.

 

  • U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Titled or registered for use in operation 5 or more new vehicles (any make or model) during the current or preceding calendar year.

    OR

    Currently operate a fleet of 15 or more vehicles (any make or model)

  • Acceptable Documentation

    Current registrations

    OR

    Insurance cards or schedule including Declaration page

    OR

    Lease agreements (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Buyer orders (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Billing statement from Fleet Management Company

    OR

    Titles (accepted on new vehicles only)

  • In Service Requirements

    12 months in service

    OR

    20,000 miles

Limo, Livery & Funeral
 

A company that purchases vehicles to be used in their "for-hire" transportation or funeral business.

 

Taxi
 

A company that purchases vehicles for the sole purpose of using it for taxi transportation.

 

  • U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Proof of Business Enterprise
    No vehicle registrations needed.

  • Acceptable Documentation

    TLC Operator's License

  • In Service Requirements

    12 months in service

    OR

    20,000 miles

Daily Rental
 

A company that rents vehicles by day, week or month to the general public.

 

  • U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Registered or leased for use in operation 10 or more new vehicles (any make or model) during the current or preceding calendar year.

    OR

    Currently operate a fleet of 15 or more vehicles (any make or model)

  • Acceptable Documentation

    Current registrations

    OR

    Insurance cards or schedule including Declaration page

    OR

    Buyer orders (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Titles (accepted on new vehicles only)

    AND

    National Franchise Agreement

    OR

    Copy of standard rental agreement

  • In Service Requirements

    6 months in service AND 12,000 miles

    OR

    12 months regardless of mileage

    OR

    18,000 miles regardless of number of months in service

    *For repurchase in-service requirements refer to current year’s program announcement.

Government Agency
 

Any federal agency, state, city, county (called "parishes" in LA), town, village, Indian tribe/nation, school systems "Public School" in the title, district or authority.

 

  • U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Registered or leased for use in operation 1 new vehicle (any make or model) during the current or preceding calendar year

    OR

    Currently operate a fleet of 3 or more vehicles (any make or model)

  • Acceptable Documentation

    Current registrations

    OR

    Insurance cards or schedule including Declaration page

    OR

    Titles (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Purchase orders

    OR

    Buyer orders (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Lease agreements

    AND

    Purchase letter from the state on state letterhead

    OR

    Letter of Government Funding - The funding criteria can be utilized by the following entities - Companies Providing Social and Judicial Services such as - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Residential Facilities, Ambulance and School Bus Transportation Companies, Adult Day Care, Centers for the Disabled, Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Job Assistance Centers, Charter Schools, and Law Enforcement Services Companies (e.g., prisoner transportation, serving warrants, etc.)

  • In Service Requirements

    State & Local:

    12 months in service

    OR

    25,000 miles

    Federal:

    6 months in service

Utility
 

A company that provides a utility service to the public. If the state, city or local government operates the company, they should have a Government FIN.

 

  • U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Registered or leased for use in operation 5 or more new vehicles (any make or model) during the current or preceding calendar year

    OR

    Currently operate a fleet of 15 or more vehicles (any make or model)

  • Acceptable Documentation

    Current registrations

    OR

    Insurance cards or schedule including Declaration page

    OR

    Lease agreements

    OR

    Buyer orders (accepted on new vehicles only)

    OR

    Billing statement from Fleet Management Company

    OR

    Titles (accepted on new vehicles only)

  • In Service Requirements

    12 months in service

    OR

    20,000 miles
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