Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a CPO Ford Bronco Sport

What’s the difference between a generic used Ford Bronco Sport for sale and a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) one? That’s what we’re here to explain, including a deep dive into what Ford Blue Advantage is, how it affects the car you buy, and how it benefits you. Ford’s CPO program is a tad more complex on the surface than many of its contemporaries, but it’s all for the better. After you finish reading, you’ll have a grasp on everything you need to know before buying a CPO Ford Bronco Sport. Let’s start.

Understanding Ford Blue Advantage

To grasp how the Ford CPO program works, we must talk about Ford Blue Advantage. Ultimately, Ford Blue Advantage is Ford’s CPO program, broken down into three categories: Blue, Gold, and EV. Being part of the Ford Blue Advantage confirms the Ford Bronco Sport you’re buying is a CPO vehicle, and it entitles you to a few advantages in addition to the exclusive benefits you get with either of the three Blue Advantage categories. The Bronco Sport isn’t available in an EV variant, so we’ll focus on Blue and Gold certification. 

As part of the Ford Blue Advantage program, you’re entitled to your money back within 14 days of purchase and if you’ve driven less than 1,000 miles. Another similarity between every Ford Blue Advantage vehicle is that the vehicle has undergone a multi-point inspection and has access to 24/7 Roadside Assistance. However, the extent of the inspection depends on which CPO category your Bronco Sport falls under. 

The 24/7 Roadside Assistance plan reimburses you up to $1,000 for money spent on traveling if your Bronco Sport breaks down and you’re more than 100 miles away from your home. Towing fees up to $100 are covered under the Ford Blue Advantage, and if your vehicle is in the shop for up to five days, you’ll be reimbursed $40 per night for any rental car fees. If you were driving somewhere important, such as a doctor’s appointment or a wedding, any transportation fee required to get there can be reimbursed up to $75.

Another reason why Ford Blue Advantage is also a great option if you’re shopping for a Bronco Sport is because every vehicle sold in the program must have an accompanying CARFAX report. The CARFAX report gives you greater details about servicing history, previous ownership, and more. Best of all, the report is tangible proof of its unstoried history that led it into the Ford Blue Advantage program. If the report revealed any problems with the vehicle, it wouldn’t have qualified. 

Buying a CPO Ford vehicle earns you FordPass Rewards Points, redeemable toward one or two maintenance visits based on which type of certified vehicle you buy. After completing these, you may continue to earn and redeem the points for additional rewards, like interior accessories or OEM components. The amount of points you earn for your purchase depends on which level of certification your Bronco Sport falls under.

A Comprehensive Limited Warranty is included with every Ford Blue Advantage vehicle. The most comparable warranty would be a Limited Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, with hundreds of covered components ranging from transmission, steering, electrical, tech, and many more parts. The length of your CPO Bronco Sport’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty depends on which CPO category it belongs to.

Blue Certified

Blue Certified Pre-Owned Ford vehicles offer the fewest benefits, but don’t mistake that for a lack of worthwhile ones. What you get with a Blue Certified Pre-Owned Ford is enough to warrant your choice of a CPO Bronco Sport over a traditional pre-owned one. Blue Certified vehicles must have been released no more than 10 years ago, and the first Bronco Sport released was the 2021 model, so no current Bronco Sport model is too old to be a part of the Ford Blue Advantage Program. A Bronco Sport listed as a Blue Certified vehicle must also have under 150,000 miles traveled on it. Combined, the Bronco Sport you purchase is well within its expected lifespan and has plenty of years and miles of service left. 

The warranties you’ll get include the 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back guarantee, and a 90-day or 4,000-mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty. The 24/7 Roadside Assistance plan that comes standard with every CPO Ford vehicle is active throughout the Comprehensive Limited Warranty. 

A Ford vehicle also must pass a 139-point inspection before becoming Blue Certified, including a hands-on road test to ensure everything operates smoothly. You’ll earn 11,000 FordPass Rewards Points by purchasing a Blue Certified Bronco Sport that you may redeem for various services during your first maintenance visit. It all culminates into a pre-owned Bronco Sport experience unlike what you’d get through traditional means.

Gold Certified

Gold Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles have the most benefits in the CPO program, with longer warranties, a longer inspection process, and more. To become Gold Certified, the Bronco Sport model must be no older than six years old. In 2024 and 2025, no Bronco Sport model is currently too old to be a Gold Certified vehicle. If you find a Blue Certified Bronco Sport this year, it’s likely because it has over 80,000 miles on its odometer, the highest number of miles allowed for a Gold Certified vehicle.

Any vehicle released within the last six years and has seen less than 80,000 miles traveled is still well within its prime. To guarantee the Bronco Sport you’re buying passes with flying colors, it must undergo a 172-point inspection. With a Gold Certified Bronco Sport, your SUV comes with exceptional coverage. The 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back guarantee applies to Gold Certified vehicles, and you get a one-year or 12,000-mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty.

Exclusive to Gold Certified Pre-Owned Ford vehicles, a seven-year or 100,000-mile Powertrain Limited is included. With every warranty in tow, a Gold Certified Pre-Owned Bronco Sport is the closest thing to a brand new model with Ford’s exceptional CPO coverage. Lastly, your Gold Certified Bronco Sport will come with 22,000 FordPass Rewards Points redeemable for your initial two service center visits, twice the amount of rewards points as a Blue Certified vehicle, and usable for one additional maintenance trip.

A Look At What You’ll Get

A handful of Bronco Sport models have been released, and every Bronco Sport available today is eligible for the Ford Blue Advantage program. The oldest Bronco Sport is the 2021 model, with a standard turbocharged 1.5L I-3 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission producing 181 hp and 190 lb-ft of torque. The newest Bronco Sport uses the same base powertrain setup.

Every Bronco Sport released also has an optional turbocharged 2.0L I-4 engine that produces 250 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. To date, every Bronco Sport model has offered identical performance. The earliest Bronco Sport models also have identical cargo space to the newest variant, with between 32.5 cu.ft. with the back seats up and 65.2 cu.ft. with the seats folded down and the base powertrain equipped. The Bronco Sport with the optional turbocharged I-4 engine has slightly less cargo space. Ultimately, any CPO Bronco Sport you buy today will perform similarly.

Which CPO Model Should You Buy?

Now that we’ve discussed everything you need to know before you purchase a CPO Bronco Sport, the question is which CPO program is right for you? The choice you make should boil down to preference and budget. If you want a newer model with fewer miles, longer warranties, and don’t mind spending more for the luxury, a Gold Certified Bronco Sport is a great idea. Alternately, if you know you want a CPO Bronco Sport but need a more cost-effective option, a Blue Certified model will fit your needs well.