Ford Military Recognition Program Eligibility
Our exclusive Ford military incentive is available to U.S. military personnel across the country. It encompasses members from every branch of the U.S. military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard. See below for detailed eligibility criteria.
Active Duty
Active duty service members from any eligible U.S. Military Branch, including:
- National Guard
- Reservists serving on Active Duty
- Members of the Delayed Entry/Enlistment Program (DEP)
- Spouse/Surviving Spouse
- Members within the same household
Retirees
Retired personnel from any eligible U.S. Military Branch, including:
- Regular Retirement
- Reserve Retirement
- Early Retirement (TERA)
- Medical Retirement
- Spouse/Surviving Spouse
- Members within the same household
Veterans
Honorably discharged veterans within 24 months of separation are eligible. Special regional Ford incentives may also apply based on your ZIP code and separation date.
Proof of Eligibility for the Ford Military Recognition Program
We require proof of military service to offer these distinctive rewards to those who truly deserve them. Our verification process is simple, so you can swiftly proceed with choosing your new vehicle. Acceptable documentation includes:
- Active Duty Service Members: Leave & Earnings Statement (LES), Active duty Enlisted Record Brief (ERB)/Officer Record Brief (ORB), Enlistment Contract
- Veterans: DD214 (Discharge Details Form 214), NGB form 22 (National Guard Bureau similar to a DD214), Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC), or Veteran Identification Card (VIC), Driver's License or DMV-Issued State ID with VETERAN endorsement
- Retirees: Retiree Account Statement (eRAS), DD214 or NGB form 22 (must show 20 years of service or the reason for discharge was retirement)
- Surviving Spouses & Household Members: upload any of the military documents listed in the categories above. Surviving Spouses can also submit a Casualty Report (DD Form 1300).