Farm Bureau FAQ for Military and First Responder Compatibility Promotion
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Military and First Responder Bonus Cash Offer is now compatible with the Farm Bureau Association
eCertificate Offer from October 3, 2017 through November 30, 2017.
Military Appreciation Bonus Cash:
Military Appreciation Cash is exclusively for members of the following US Military Branches, Spouse/Surviving
Spouse and other household members, who are residents of the United States. $500 Bonus Cash available
toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2016/2017/2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicle, some vehicle
exclusions apply. Please contact Program Headquarters at 1.877.362.3756 for further assistance or visit
www.fordsalutesthosewhoserve.com for more details.
Active Military - Qualifying military and family members include:
Active Military Personnel in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
National Guard, Reservists Serving on Active Duty and members of the Delayed Entry/Enlistment
Program (DEP)
Veterans Separated within the last 24 months
Spouse/Surviving spouse, or other household members
Retired Military - Qualifying military and family members include:
Retirees
Regular Retirement
Reserve Retirement
Early Retirement (TERA)
Medically Retired
Spouse/Surviving spouse, or other household members
First Responder Appreciation Cash:
Exclusively for active members of an eligible First Responder Association. See eligible occupations below:
$500 Bonus Cash available toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2016/2017/2018 Ford or Lincoln
vehicle, some vehicle exclusions apply. Please contact Program Headquarters at 1.877.527-8441 for further
assistance or visit www.fordsalutesthosewhoserve.com for more details.
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How to Enroll
1. Advise Military or First Responder members to verify their eligibility at
www.fordsalutesthosewhoserve.com
Enter Zip Code
Select if you are Military or First Responder
2. If you are Military - click on “Register for Your Offer”
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Customer then log’s into “ID.me Verification” to generate the certificate for their offer and goes
through the steps to gain military approval to proceed.
Customer receives automatic approval with on screen confirmation with the certificate, similar
to the Farm Bureau program.
3. If you are a First Responder click on “Register for Your Offer”
Select if you are a First Responder or 911 Dispatcher
First Responder customers
i. Log into “ID.me Verification” to generate the certificate for their offer
ii. Customer receives automatic approval with on screen confirmation with the certificate,
similar to the Farm Bureau Program.
911 Dispatcher customers
i. Prompted to fill out First Responder Appreciation Web Claim Form
ii. Select “Upload” to upload proof of employment. Select “Browse…” to add appropriate
documentation. Please upload Your File of type: pdf,jpg. Then select “Upload”
iii. Once documentation has been uploaded select “Submit”
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iv. Customer receives an automated email with a claim number and notification that their
claim will be processed within 2-4 business hours. If approved, customer will receive an
email with a certificate number to be taken to their local dealership.
4. Customer then visits Farm Bureau website
www.fordspecialoffer.com/farmbureau/STATEABREVIATION
Customer enters membership ID and zip code
Fills out enrollment form then clicks submit
An email will be sent to the customer with the certificate number
5. Customer takes both certificates (1) Military Certificate or First Responder Certificate AND (2) Farm
Bureau Certificate to their local Ford or Lincoln dealership
6. Dealer will claim both certificates in Smart VINCENT for a combined $1,000 offer for a Ford vehicle or
$1,250 for a Lincoln vehicle.
NOTE: Customer must use their email address when registering, if dealer uses their email address it may cause
for the customer to not be issued a certificate.
Questions or Assistance:
Please call the following:
Farm Bureau Program Headquarters - 1-888-322-5862
First Responder Program Headquarters - 1-877-527-8441
Military Appreciation Program Headquarters 1-877-362-3756