Motorpsychology Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 It was reported Wednesday in Ford Authority that ford is discontinuing the Ford Pass Rewards Program on May 28th. Sad news for myself at least, because is a helluva good program. I have not paid for Quick Lane service on either of my Fords since I got the card in 2020, points accrue on all purchases and I always have an abundance of points, including the 31,000 Ford dumped on me when we bought our 2025 Explorer. FNBO, the card issuer is transitioning the card to something called Gear Up. Hope it's not some sort of LL Bean-type promo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Received the Email as well, it was good while it lasted. I'll see what the new enhancements will be, otherwise I get more bang with my Discover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, Motorpsychology said: It was reported Wednesday in Ford Authority that ford is discontinuing the Ford Pass Rewards Program on May 28th. Sad news for myself at least, because is a helluva good program. I have not paid for Quick Lane service on either of my Fords since I got the card in 2020, points accrue on all purchases and I always have an abundance of points, including the 31,000 Ford dumped on me when we bought our 2025 Explorer. FNBO, the card issuer is transitioning the card to something called Gear Up. Hope it's not some sort of LL Bean-type promo. I could be mistaken, but my interpretation is that the FordPass Rewards Program is not being discontinued. The change is related to the FordPass Rewards Visa Card transitioning to the GearUp Visa with a new GearUp Rewards Program. Edited April 11 by ice-capades 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, ice-capades said: I could be mistaken, but my interpretation is that the FordPass Rewards Program is not being discontinued. The change is related to the FordPass Rewards Visa Card transitioning to the GearUp Visa with a new GearUp Rewards Program. Correct, that's how I interpret it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, ice-capades said: I could be mistaken, but my interpretation is that the FordPass Rewards Program is not being discontinued. The change is related to the FordPass Rewards Visa Card transitioning to the GearUp Visa with a new GearUp Rewards Program. RIF (Reading is Fundamental!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: Correct, that's how I interpret it too. Thanx for the clarification, but I don't think I can accrue points or tier status very fast spending money at a dealership or on Ford parts/service. I just got a boatload of points for buying an Explorer, so I'll burn them up before the deadline to offset major service due on the Ranger. Oh, well. Fun while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew L Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Same thing for the Lincoln Access Rewards card. I racked up a ton of points on mine. Disappointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 They did this years back with another credit card...my parents had the same thing happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 5 hours ago, Andrew L said: Same thing for the Lincoln Access Rewards card. I racked up a ton of points on mine. Disappointing Did I miss something? Can’t you still redeem your old rewards points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 (edited) 19 hours ago, akirby said: Did I miss something? Can’t you still redeem your old rewards points? I think you can still use the points, but as I now understand it, the points will no longer be awarded thru the Ford Pass/Lincoln Access visa card after 5/28. FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), the card issuer, will be coming out with a new card called Gear Up in July, which doesn't seem to be Ford only. IIUC, FP/LA points will be still be awarded and redeemed at point of sale for service, parts, accessories etc thru dealerships or Ford.com sites. It's unclear to me whether FP/LA points will accumulate some other way besides. Edited April 13 by Motorpsychology 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 On 4/12/2025 at 2:37 PM, akirby said: Did I miss something? Can’t you still redeem your old rewards points? Sounds to me like points can still be used just fine - he just doesn't like that the card will no longer build points for Ford service/points anymore, so the only way to get points now is by purchasing a vehicle and/or parts and service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 36 minutes ago, rmc523 said: Sounds to me like points can still be used just fine - he just doesn't like that the card will no longer build points for Ford service/points anymore, so the only way to get points now is by purchasing a vehicle and/or parts and service. It clearly says you’ll start earning Gear Up rewards points on the new card. They’re just changing card issuers the program itself appears to be unchanged, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 29 minutes ago, akirby said: It clearly says you’ll start earning Gear Up rewards points on the new card. They’re just changing card issuers the program itself appears to be unchanged, "Gear Up" points aren't FordPass points, though, which is his complaint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 29 minutes ago, rmc523 said: "Gear Up" points aren't FordPass points, though, which is his complaint. A distinction without a difference if Gear Up rewards work the same way, which is exactly what they’re implying. They even said “enhanced earning opportunities and redemption options so it might actually be better than FordPass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, akirby said: A distinction without a difference if Gear Up rewards work the same way, which is exactly what they’re implying. They even said “enhanced earning opportunities and redemption options so it might actually be better than FordPass. Sounds like code for "works at other vendors". Jury is out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 6 hours ago, akirby said: A distinction without a difference if Gear Up rewards work the same way, which is exactly what they’re implying. They even said “enhanced earning opportunities and redemption options so it might actually be better than FordPass. I don't argue that 'Gear Up' might have better, broader incentives for most folks. But I don't fly hardly ever, stay in hotels 3-4 nights a year, I don't golf nor attend concerts or sports frequently, yada yada. so points/incentives for such things aren't of interest to me. As @rmc523 says the jury is still out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 14 hours ago, Motorpsychology said: I don't argue that 'Gear Up' might have better, broader incentives for most folks. But I don't fly hardly ever, stay in hotels 3-4 nights a year, I don't golf nor attend concerts or sports frequently, yada yada. so points/incentives for such things aren't of interest to me. As @rmc523 says the jury is still out. You guys are making a lot of assumptions about the program with zero data. This looks like a simple vendor change. Either FNBO wanted out or Ford wasn’t happy with them or they got a better deal with Gear Up. No reason to think you’ll lose options with Gear Up at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 20 minutes ago, akirby said: You guys are making a lot of assumptions about the program with zero data. This looks like a simple vendor change. Either FNBO wanted out or Ford wasn’t happy with them or they got a better deal with Gear Up. No reason to think you’ll lose options with Gear Up at this point. You would think that they'd go out of their way to tout that "Gear Up" points can still be used at dealerships/service depts if that were true. Ultimately, I don't have a horse in this race either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 38 minutes ago, rmc523 said: You would think that they'd go out of their way to tout that "Gear Up" points can still be used at dealerships/service depts if that case True, but they also didn’t say the opposite. I mean if they just wanted to cancel using points in dealerships they could have just cancelled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 39 minutes ago, rmc523 said: You would think that they'd go out of their way to tout that "Gear Up" points can still be used at dealerships/service depts if that were true. Ultimately, I don't have a horse in this race either way. We'll know come July when the Gear Up card debuts, but I suspect it will be another generic promo where you can get Yeti mugs, Foster Grant sunglasses, tactical flashlights and other stuff you don't need or already have. My dealer has an unlimited oil changes for $99/yr. I typically do 5-6 a year so I'll probably sign up once my FP points are used up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, Motorpsychology said: We'll know come July when the Gear Up card debuts, but I suspect it will be another generic promo where you can get Yeti mugs, Foster Grant sunglasses, tactical flashlights and other stuff you don't need or already have. My dealer has an unlimited oil changes for $99/yr. I typically do 5-6 a year so I'll probably sign up once my FP points are used up. Possible but why would Ford bother with that? I get that with my regular Visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 7 minutes ago, akirby said: Possible but why would Ford bother with that? I get that with my regular Visa. Isn't the whole point here that Ford is backing out of the card? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: Isn't the whole point here that Ford is backing out of the card? No the point is they’re changing banks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 5 hours ago, akirby said: No the point is they’re changing banks. I received more info via snail mail from FBNO. The new Gear UP card replaces the Ford Pass Rewards card only. Ford Pass Rewards points are still valid and can be redeemed as always. The GU card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted, but no Ford Pass points are awarded to the GU card. However, you do get FPR points awarded, and can redeem FPR points for sales and service and online Ford purchases, so If you use any credit card including the Gear Up visa, you get those points too. The GU card will have its own perks which are similar to everybody else's, Citi Bank, Chase, Discover etc. I have not heard anything about Ford partnering with a different card issuer, so for now it looks like after FNBO and Ford part ways May 28, point of sale at Ford dealers and Ford online sites will be the only way to get more points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 So you get Fordpass points just for using the credit card everywhere? Didn’t realize that. I get points on my Visa - it even lets you pay with points anywhere or get gift cards so this may actually be more flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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