First Responder Recognition


You take care of us, this is one way we can help take care of you.

Through this program, first responders are eligible for an exclusive cash reward toward the purchase or lease of eligible new Ford or Lincoln vehicles. Additional details about this exciting offer are below.

Who is eligible?

The First Responder Exclusive Cash Reward is available to eligible first responders who are residents of the United States. You are eligible to verify as a First Responder if your occupation is any of the following:

Law Enforcement Officers

  • Active Police Officers (Federal, State, and Local)
  • Sheriff / Sheriff's Deputy
  • Correctional Officer (Private, for-profit correctional institutions also acceptable)
  • State Trooper
  • Federal Law Enforcement Officer (examples: Customs & Border Protection Officer, Air Marshal, etc.)
  • Park Police & Park Rangers
  • Pretrial Services Officers
  • Probation & Parole Officers
  • Bridge & Tunnel Officers
  • Detention Officers (Private, for-profit correctional institutions also acceptable)
  • Railroad Police Officers
  • School Resource Officers
  • Auxiliary & Reserve Sheriff Deputy or Police Officers
  • Animal Control Officers who are credentialed as Law Enforcement Officers
  • Fire Marshals who are certified Law Enforcement Officers
  • Court Bailiffs/Court Officers (must have law enforcement credentials)

Firefighters

  • Career Firefighter(Federal, State and Local)
  • Wild-land Firefighter/ Prescribed fire burn manager
  • Volunteer Firefighter
  • Fire Marshal

    Emergency Medical Technicans

    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
    • Paramedic
    • Medical Helicopter Pilot

    911 Dispatchers

    • Police, Sheriff, Fire or EMS Dispatcher
    • Fire Communications Officer
    • Public Safety Telecommunicator

    Proof of Eligibility

    Verify First Responder eligibility using one of the items listed below:

    • Law Enforcement Officers: Valid law enforcement ID card, paystub, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).Note: U.S. government IDs cannot be used for verification purposes. TSA ID cards are NOT accepted.
    • Firefighter: Must have active Proboard certification, must have U.S. Social Security Number, valid firefighter ID card, recent training completion certificate, a copy of a valid and professionally-issued certification illustrating firefighter status, paystub.
    • EMT/Paramedic: Valid EMT/Paramedic ID card, recent training completion certificate, a copy of a valid and government-issued certification illustrating EMT/Paramedic status, paystub.
    • 911 Dispatcher: Recent training completion certificate, a copy of a valid and professionally-issued certification illustrating 911 Dispatcher status, paystub.

    Military Recognition

    Ford Motor Company will never forget all you gave to protect our country's freedom - and here's how we're going to prove it.

    Through our Military Recognition program, military personnel are eligible for an exclusive cash reward toward the purchase or lease of eligible new Ford or Lincoln vehicles! Additional details about this exciting offer are below.

    We can never fully thank you for the sacrifices you've made for our Country - but helping you save is a start.

    Who is eligible?

    The Military Exclusive Cash Reward is available to eligible military personnel who are residents of the United States. All U.S. Military Branches - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard- are included. See below for details regarding eligibility.

    Active Duty

    Active Military Personnel of 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 Military Personnel of 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. You may qualify for a special regional incentive regardless of separation date. Enter your ZIP code on the home page in Step 1 to see if you qualify.

    Proof of  Eligibility

    When verifying your military status, you may be asked to upload military documentation. Verify military eligibility using one of these items listed below:

    • 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).