Ford scrappage scheme 2017 to extend into next year – Here’s how much you could save

Ford is extending its UK scrappage scheme into 2018 offering drivers more time to cash in on their old car. 

The American car giant was amongst the majority of manufacturers including VW and BMW offering motorists money off a new low emissions cars. 

Under the Ford scrappage scheme drivers can bag up to £2,000 off a new car in the company’s range costing between £12,000 and £20,000. 

Applicable vehicles are any pre-Euro 5 cars and vans, of any manufacturer, registered before 31st December 2009. 

So far the scheme has seen over 10,500 cars scrapped and swapped for more efficient vehicles. 

Now, the scheme will be extended into Q1 in 2018 and the Ford Ranger has also been added. 

Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: “The Ford scrappage scheme has been so well received by our customers and I’m pleased to announce its extension in to next year. 

“We have an excellent product line-up and our scheme is applicable to one of the broadest ranges of vehicles, including the segment leading Ford Ranger.

“We continue to carry strong sales momentum as we more towards the end of the year. 

“Our CV sales growth was particularly positive in an increasingly challenging market. 

“It’s also rewarding to see the all-new Fiesta strengthening its leadership position as we continue the launch of the full model range, with Fiesta Active and ST still to come to complete the line-up of our most technologically advanced Fiesta ever.”

The SMMT has revealed figures that total car sales in November were down 11.2 per cent to 163,541 units, compared with November 2016. 

For the year, total car sales are down five per cent compared to this time in 2016. 

Here is what vehciels are on offer:

All New Fiesta (excl. Style)- £2,000

B-MAX Titanium, Titanium X – £3,500

B-MAX Titanium Navigator, Titanium X Navigator – £3,200

Focus Zetec Edition, ST-Line – £4,450

Focus Titanium, Titanium X – £4,950

C-MAX & Grand C-MAX Zetec -£4,000

C-MAX & Grand C-MAX Titanium, Titanium X – £4,500

New Kuga Petrol – £3,000

New Kuga Diesel – Zetec, Titanium, Titanium X – £4,000

New Kuga Diesel – ST-Line, ST-Line X, Vignale  – £3,500

Commercial Vehicle Scrappage Saving

Transit Courier – £3,650

Transit Connect  Trend SWB (L1) – £4,500

Transit Connect Trend LWB (L2), Limited – £5,000

Transit Custom  – £5,500

Tourneo Custom – £6,000

Transit – £7,000