$500 Farm Bureau Cash Reward Rebate – My Experience

[A Sturdy Beast]

I’ve seen some threads here that my circumstances would apply to many people here. Hopefully this may be helpful information.

The circumstances: I ordered a Maverick in 2022, with price protection, but I was not a Farm Bureau member in 2022. I joined Farm Bureau in 2023, at least 30 days prior to delivery. Took delivery of a Maverick in 2023.

Some were wondering if they could get the rebate and keep the price protection, if you weren't a member when you ordered. A few were having problems with the dealer applying the $500 rebate and keeping price protection.

I’m glad to say that last week I carried in my rebate certificate to the dealer on the day I took delivery and it was accepted without question. And I didn’t lose my price protection.

More info:

Anyone in the US can join the Illinois Farm Bureau for $20. Membership is annual from January 1st to December 31st, so no matter what day you join it will expire December 31st.

If you do not live in Illinois, you cannot join using the online form. After entering all your info, it will malfunction every time. You will have to call 309 663-6497. Have a debit or credit card ready. You’ll talk to a live person, not an automation.

30 days after you join you can print your $500 rebate certificate. It will expire on January 2nd of the next year (I don’t know why they give you one extra business day). If you take delivery after January 2nd, you’ll have to pay for another year of membership and print another certificate (assuming Farm Bureau renews the rebate for another year).

https://fordrecognizesu.com/farmbureau

The rebate is accepted on a voluntary basis by the dealer. They are not requited to participate. The dealer may require you to wait until they receive the rebate, then forward the $500 to you. You can’t use the rebate with any of A, X, Z, or D plans.

If your dealer has trouble applying the rebate, ask them to call 888 322-5862 (that number is on the rebate certificate). Or ask them to contact their Sales and Inventory Manager or head of the region.

Finally, I didn’t do it this way, but it looks to me that if you are ordering a Maverick (instead of buying from dealer stock) you could wait until the day you get the picked for production email to to join the Farm Bureau.

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[burger_time]

Super helpful! I was wondering how long the certificate was good for and it sounds like I can go ahead and print it anytime now that I'm scheduled and not have to worry about it expiring. Did you finance through your dealer or on your own? I'm still wondering at what point I can show the dealer my certificate and get the final out the door amount that I'll need to get from my bank.

 

[Grumpa]

Super helpful! I was wondering how long the certificate was good for and it sounds like I can go ahead and print it anytime now that I'm scheduled and not have to worry about it expiring. Did you finance through your dealer or on your own? I'm still wondering at what point I can show the dealer my certificate and get the final out the door amount that I'll need to get from my bank.

Shop for financing. It pays!

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

Super helpful! I was wondering how long the certificate was good for and it sounds like I can go ahead and print it anytime now that I'm scheduled and not have to worry about it expiring. Did you finance through your dealer or on your own? I'm still wondering at what point I can show the dealer my certificate and get the final out the door amount that I'll need to get from my bank.

I carried in a cashier’s check that was $500 short of the amount on the sale agreement. In case the rebate didn’t fly, I was prepared with $500 cash in my pocket. They took the rebate, but I ended up using the $500 cash because my dealer exercised their option of making me wait until Ford reimbursed them for the $500 price protection.

I didn’t finance, so I can’t say for sure there. Your bank will probably require a signed purchase order from the dealer. When you call the dealer to ask for that, it would be the ideal time to ask them to apply your rebate.

 

[burger_time]

Shop for financing. It pays!

Sure does! I'm just pulling it from my account though. Just need to know the final amount for the cashier's check or transfer. Maybe see if I can put a chunk of it on the credit card and get some points.

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

Shop for financing. It pays!

Also, multiple hard inquires will affect your FICO no more than one hard pull, provided it is in a 3 week to 30 day window and all inquiries are for the same type of credit (car loan, credit card, mortgage).

My credit union approved me at 4%, but their loan underwriters would have delayed me taking possession of the truck by a few days after it arrived at the dealer. I didn’t want to jump through their hoops and risk my Maverick getting accidentally sold to someone else so I paid cash instead. It also rubbed me the wrong way when I was putting 65% down (only borrowing $9,000) and they had the nerve to offer gap insurance.

 

[groovesocket]

I financed through the dealer and was able to apply the rebate to the final financed amount.

(BTW, before anyone says anything, I ordered my Maverick in June 2021, and took delivery in Nov 2022, but was able to get the financing available at the time of order and got 1.5% APY. I couldn't beat that.)

 

[Redline]

I got my truck this week and applied the Farm Bureau discount without any trouble. I joined the Illinois farm bureau for $20 and completed everything online. I didn't need to call anybody. Probably the easiest $480 I've ever made.

 

[Porsche Guy]

Farm Bureau in Wisconsin is $50.00 year .

 

[Ktowntimmy]

I’ve seen some threads here that my circumstances would apply to many people here. Hopefully this may be helpful information.

The circumstances: I ordered a Maverick in 2022, with price protection, but I was not a Farm Bureau member in 2022. I joined Farm Bureau in 2023, at least 30 days prior to delivery. Took delivery of a Maverick in 2023.

Some were wondering if they could get the rebate and keep the price protection, if you weren't a member when you ordered. A few were having problems with the dealer applying the $500 rebate and keeping price protection.

I’m glad to say that last week I carried in my rebate certificate to the dealer on the day I took delivery and it was accepted without question. And I didn’t lose my price protection.

More info:

Anyone in the US can join the Illinois Farm Bureau for $20. Membership is annual from January 1st to December 31st, so no matter what day you join it will expire December 31st.

If you do not live in Illinois, you cannot join using the online form. After entering all your info, it will malfunction every time. You will have to call 309 663-6497. Have a debit or credit card ready. You’ll talk to a live person, not an automation.

30 days after you join you can print your $500 rebate certificate. It will expire on January 2nd of the next year (I don’t know why they give you one extra business day). If you take delivery after January 2nd, you’ll have to pay for another year of membership and print another certificate (assuming Farm Bureau renews the rebate for another year).

https://fordrecognizesu.com/farmbureau

The rebate is accepted on a voluntary basis by the dealer. They are not requited to participate. The dealer may require you to wait until they receive the rebate, then forward the $500 to you. You can’t use the rebate with any of A, X, Z, or D plans.

If your dealer has trouble applying the rebate, ask them to call 888 322-5862 (that number is on the rebate certificate). Or ask them to contact their Sales and Inventory Manager or head of the region.

Finally, I didn’t do it this way, but it looks to me that if you are ordering a Maverick (instead of buying from dealer stock) you could wait until the day you get the picked for production email to to join the Farm Bureau.

There are Farm Bureau offices in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. Just google the office for your state. I think there may be some variation in annual dues. I think mine in Tennessee is $30/year.

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

There are Farm Bureau offices in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. Just google the office for your state. I think there may be some variation in annual dues. I think mine in Tennessee is $30/year.

I’m glad your home state Farm Bureau worked for you. Variations in dues and eligibility requirements are why I went with the Illinois branch.

 

[Ktowntimmy]

I’m glad your home state Farm Bureau worked for you. Variations in dues and eligibility requirements are why I went with the Illinois branch.

I use them for my home and auto insurance, so I had to “join” and pay annual dues separate from my insurance premiums. I didn’t know there were “eligibility requirements “.

 

[gwrace14651]

I’ve seen some threads here that my circumstances would apply to many people here. Hopefully this may be helpful information.

The circumstances: I ordered a Maverick in 2022, with price protection, but I was not a Farm Bureau member in 2022. I joined Farm Bureau in 2023, at least 30 days prior to delivery. Took delivery of a Maverick in 2023.

Some were wondering if they could get the rebate and keep the price protection, if you weren't a member when you ordered. A few were having problems with the dealer applying the $500 rebate and keeping price protection.

I’m glad to say that last week I carried in my rebate certificate to the dealer on the day I took delivery and it was accepted without question. And I didn’t lose my price protection.

More info:

Anyone in the US can join the Illinois Farm Bureau for $20. Membership is annual from January 1st to December 31st, so no matter what day you join it will expire December 31st.

If you do not live in Illinois, you cannot join using the online form. After entering all your info, it will malfunction every time. You will have to call 309 663-6497. Have a debit or credit card ready. You’ll talk to a live person, not an automation.

30 days after you join you can print your $500 rebate certificate. It will expire on January 2nd of the next year (I don’t know why they give you one extra business day). If you take delivery after January 2nd, you’ll have to pay for another year of membership and print another certificate (assuming Farm Bureau renews the rebate for another year).

https://fordrecognizesu.com/farmbureau

The rebate is accepted on a voluntary basis by the dealer. They are not requited to participate. The dealer may require you to wait until they receive the rebate, then forward the $500 to you. You can’t use the rebate with any of A, X, Z, or D plans.

If your dealer has trouble applying the rebate, ask them to call 888 322-5862 (that number is on the rebate certificate). Or ask them to contact their Sales and Inventory Manager or head of the region.

Finally, I didn’t do it this way, but it looks to me that if you are ordering a Maverick (instead of buying from dealer stock) you could wait until the day you get the picked for production email to to join the Farm Bureau.

I'm in Texas and was able to join the Illinois Farm Bureau online with no issues. Have my membership ID but waiting for the 30 days so I can print the certificate.

 

[Grumpa]

I'm in Texas and was able to join the Illinois Farm Bureau online with no issues. Have my membership ID but waiting for the 30 days so I can print the certificate.

Ditto. Bought mine in SC for $40.

 

[OB1e]

My Illinois farm bureau online worked flawlessly. Try changing your browser.

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