 
 
 
 Manchester drivers coming to the end of a Ford lease have three real choices: hand the keys back, buy the vehicle outright, or roll into something new. AutoFair Ford works with lease customers from Bedford, Londonderry, Hooksett, Goffstown, and Auburn every week, and the process is more straightforward than it looks once you know what Ford Credit actually requires.
What Happens When Your Ford Lease Ends
- Turn the vehicle back in to AutoFair Ford or another authorized Ford dealer
- Buy your current Ford for the purchase option value in your contract, plus taxes and fees
- Move into a new Ford, browsing our new inventory and getting a head start at our Finance Center
There's also a fourth path worth knowing about: if you'd rather not deal with a lease return at all right now, our Instant Cash Offer tool can value your current vehicle if you'd rather sell it outright. And any new Ford purchase here comes with the AutoFair Advantage benefits package built in.
Scheduling Your AiM Inspection
Alliance Inspection Management, or AiM, is the company Ford Credit uses to inspect returning leases. Book your appointment within 60 days of your lease-end date and have your VIN and Ford Credit Account number ready when you call or schedule online. The inspector checks your Ford's exterior, interior, tires, and mileage against your Red Carpet Lease Agreement, flagging anything from paint damage to a missing spare tire.
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Pull up your Wear and Use Evaluator Card and self-assess
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Book your AiM appointment with your VIN and account number
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Decide on repairs based on what the inspector finds
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Lock in your turn-in date with AutoFair Ford
Quick Answer: Book your Ford Credit AiM inspection within 60 days of your lease-end date using your VIN and Ford Credit Account number. Wear beyond normal use, missing items, or excess mileage all show up in the inspection report.
What Counts as Normal Wear
Ford Credit doesn't expect a lease-end vehicle to look brand new. Tire tread within acceptable limits, minor interior wear, and small cosmetic marks are typically fine. What crosses into excess wear territory: larger dents, torn upholstery, cracked glass, and tires below the minimum tread depth. If you bought WearCare® when you leased, charges tied to excess wear may be waived in most cases, so check your WearCare Addendum before you assume you're on the hook.
Your Turn-In Checklist
A quick walkaround before your inspection saves you from surprises later:
- Both keys and key fobs
- The Owner's Manual
- Head restraints and the spare tire
- Floor mats, cargo cover, and luggage crossbars
- The wheel rims that were on the vehicle when your lease started
- Current mileage checked against your Red Carpet Lease Agreement
- Charge cord, if your lease is a Mustang Mach-E or other electrified Ford
Quick Answer: Missing keys, mats, wheel rims, or accessories at turn-in can add charges to your final invoice, so gather everything that came with the vehicle before your appointment at AutoFair Ford.
Picking Your Next Ford
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Hand Back the Keys
Book your turn-in date with AutoFair Ford once your inspection is done.
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Buy the One You've Got
Purchase at your contract's residual value plus applicable taxes and fees.
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Step Into Something New
The F-150, Explorer, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick are all in stock now.
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Sell It Instead
Get an Instant Cash Offer if a standard return isn't the right fit.
Not sure which direction makes sense? Bring your questions to our Finance Center. Early termination is also possible in some cases by paying off the remaining balance, trading in, or transferring the lease, subject to approval.
AutoFair Ford, South Willow Street, Manchester
We work with lease customers across the Manchester metro, whether you're commuting in from Bedford or Londonderry, coming down from Goffstown or Auburn, or just passing through Hooksett. Your lease doesn't have to have originated here. Ford leases through Ford Credit can generally be turned in at any authorized Ford dealership, so if it's more convenient to finish out here, contact us and we'll confirm we can take your vehicle.
Quick Answer: A disposition fee may apply to a returned Ford lease per your agreement, but leasing or buying a new Ford or Lincoln at turn-in may make you eligible for a waiver.
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