Ford and Lincoln give a cash reward on eligible new vehicles to active duty, retirees, National Guard, and veterans within 24 months of separation, with the amount set by ZIP code and model. You verify with ID.me, then bring the certificate to the dealer, and the offer covers up to five purchases or leases per calendar year.
Within 24 months of separation; regional offers may include earlier separations. The program details page specifies an honorable discharge; another Ford FAQ uses broader discharge wording.
Active duty, retirees, National Guard, spouses of active duty and surviving spouses qualify. Veterans qualify within 24 months of leaving the service, and Reserve members need deployment orders or qualifying veteran status.
Not stated by Ford and Lincoln: veterans rated 100 percent disabled, Gold Star family and caregivers.
Ford and Lincoln checks military status through ID.me, then dealer certificate.
You find and verify the offer online, then redeem the certificate at a dealer.
The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.
A cash incentive reduces the purchase total, but a lower financing rate can change the total paid over the loan. Request two written totals using the same vehicle, down payment and term. Compare the full cost with and without the military offer.
Dealer staff must confirm which incentives combine.
Exchange availability was not confirmed. Do not assume the same product or offer is available there.
No dated seasonal offer was confirmed in the checked sources.
Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.
| Brand | Rate | Cap | Veterans | Verifier | Spouse of a veteran | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln | Cash reward varies by ZIP code and eligible vehicle | Five eligible vehicle purchases or leases per calendar year | Limited: Within 24 months of separation | ID.me, then dealer certificate | Limited | Online, At dealers |
| Discount Tire | 5 percent off tire and wheel products, after other discounts and before tax | No cap confirmed | Yes | ID.me | Not stated by Discount Tire | Online |
| GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) | Amount varies by vehicle and is not posted for most models; GM lists $1,000 on the 2025 Cadillac XT4 and XT6 | Two eligible new vehicle purchases or leases per calendar year | Yes | ID.me, then a GM authorization number | Limited | Online, At dealers |
| Hyundai | $500 bonus toward the purchase or lease of a new Hyundai | No cap confirmed | Yes | ID.me, then the dealer | Yes | Online, At dealers |
| AutoZone | 10 percent off in-store purchases | No cap confirmed | Limited: AutoZone names active and retired members and asks for proof of veteran status | In-store check by AutoZone staff | Not stated by AutoZone | In store |
This year's offer: announced.
| Offer | Start | End | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 program validity | ZIP-specific reward |
Enter your ZIP code to check for a regional exception.
Check spam. A dealer can search Certificate Inquiry after the nightly upload.
Use your ZIP-specific result; Ford confirms market differences.
The automobile allowance can pay up to $27,908.90 toward a qualifying specially equipped vehicle. VA pays the seller directly. Specific service-connected disability requirements apply; a rating alone does not establish eligibility.
Check VA eligibility before agreeing to a vehicle purchase.
No. The standard window is 24 months; a regional incentive may differ.
No. Complete the online verification and bring the emailed certificate.
Ask the dealer to confirm compatibility for that vehicle. Do not subtract every advertised incentive yourself.