A Ford logo on a Ford F-150 pickup truck for sale in Encinitas, California, USA, on October 20, 2025.
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DETROIT— Ford engine is partnering with Amazon to allow the automaker’s franchised dealers to sell certified pre-owned vehicles through the online retail giant.
The new program will allow customers to obtain financing, initiate paperwork and schedule a pick-up time for vehicles at participating Ford dealerships, the companies announced Monday. Some steps, such as the final signature, may still need to be completed in person, Ford said.
The deal comes two years after Amazon said it would allow car dealers to sell cars through its site, starting with vehicles from South Korean automaker Hyundai.
However, the deals between Amazon and the two automakers differ, with Hyundai’s involving new vehicles rather than certified used vehicles. CPO vehicles are used but have been inspected, reconditioned, and certified by the manufacturer or dealer. They are considered better quality used vehicles than cars without the designation and have warranties, just like a new vehicle.
Amazon earlier this year also partnered with a car rental company. hertz to sell used vehicles through your site.
Ford said Monday that more than 160 of its roughly 2,900 U.S. retailers “raised their hands” and started the process with Amazon. So far, about a dozen have been fully onboarded and launched, and about 10 more will launch next week, the company said.
“The addition of Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles to Amazon Autos represents an exciting expansion of our store, giving customers access to thousands of quality vehicles backed by Ford’s comprehensive inspection and warranty programs,” Fan Jin, Amazon Autos global leader, said in a statement.
Ford said it will offer a 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back guarantee, whichever comes first, on vehicles sold through Amazon. The automaker will also offer three levels of CPO certification for vehicles, with different warranty coverages.
Ford said CPO vehicles are now available at Amazon Autos in Los Angeles, Seattle and Dallas, with plans to expand to other cities in the coming months.
With Amazon’s partnerships with Hyundai and Ford, the franchised dealer remains the ultimate seller. Traditional automakers have complex relationships with dealers that in many states are supported by laws that make it difficult or illegal to bypass franchised dealers and sell new vehicles directly to consumers.
There are less strict laws regarding the sale of used vehicles, making it easier for companies like carvanaHertz and others to sell used cars and trucks online directly to consumers.
