First Responder Appreciation Program Details

We want to thank the first responders who work hard to keep our communities safe. Active members of the First Responder Association can confirm their eligibility and receive a certificate to use towards their next new Ford or Lincoln Purchase.

$750 First Responder Bonus Cash

The First Responder Appreciation Program is an exclusive $750 cash offer applied as a discount on a new Ford or Lincoln purchase or lease. Qualifying members can use the discount for up to five new Ford or Lincoln vehicles at Wheeler Ford.

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 Technicians

    • 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.

    Honoring Military Service Members at Wheeler Ford

    Wheeler Ford is proud to participate in the Ford Military Appreciation program, which helps make vehicle ownership or leasing more affordable for those who have served. The Ford Military Appreciation Program is a small token of gratitude that provides service members and their dependents with an exclusive cash bonus of $750 towards their next new Ford or Lincoln vehicle purchase or lease.

    Military Appreciation Program Details

    Eligible military members can access their cash bonus by confirming their eligibility with ID.me and receiving a certificate, which our team will apply to the price sheet as a discount. You can use the cash bonus up to five times for a new Ford or Lincoln.

    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).