The Ford Accepted Service Training (FAST) program awards Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) equivalency credits to new Ford and Lincoln technicians based on previous non-Ford learning transcripts, like:
- OEM Training
- ASE Professional Certifications
- Military Training
- Automotive Degree
- Powersports
- Commercial
- Agricultural
- Heavy-Duty
- OEM Training
- ASE Professional Certifications
- Military Training
- Automotive Degree
- Powersports
- Commercial
- Agricultural
- Heavy-Duty
To provide technicians with a viable path towards earning full Ford certification.
FAST STST Credits
New Ford and Lincoln technicians can expedite their journey to obtaining full Ford certification by submitting their transcripts for equivalency credit evaluation through the FAST program.
FAST equivalency credits granted may not amount to full certification, as there are additional requirements to fulfill. To achieve further course credit, technicians may want to consider requesting a training test out in addition to FAST.
How It Works
The FAST program process takes about three (3) business days from submission to response, making it easy for qualified technicians to receive equivalency credits!
FAST is intended primarily for experienced technicians who have recently been hired at a Ford dealership or Lincoln Retailer, but we are also able to provide pre-screen reviews when potential candidates have not yet been hired.
Additionally, submissions should contain the following information for a more efficient review process:
Technician Name
STARS ID (not needed if pre-screening a candidate)
Dealership P&A Code
PDF File of Technician's Complete Transcripts
Just Starting Your Automotive Service Technician Career?
New Ford Tech offers automotive service education programs like ACE, ASSET, FACT, and MLR to assist aspiring technicians in becoming qualified Ford or Lincoln technicians.
The FACT Program
The FACT elective at Universal Technical Institute provides 15 weeks of authorized Ford Motor Company technician training to launch and advance your career.
Whether you crave the lightning speed of the iconic Mustang or the heavy-duty capability of the F-150, Ford FACT training is for you. UTI's Ford FACT program gives you the opportunity to train on an array of models from this American-made brand.
You'll earn valuable credentials, preparing you for a path to Master Tech status.
OPPORTUNITIES
More than 3,100 Ford and Lincoln dealerships and more than 1,200 Quick Lane and Express locations nation-wide.
12 STST CREDENTIALS
Earn 12 Ford STST Instructor-led course credentials.
80+ CREDENTIALS
Web-based credentials.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Over $10 million invested in Ford-specific vehicles, tools, training aids and equipment in UTI labs.
15 WEEKS
Length of specialized training from start to finish.
3,100+ dealerships
There are more than 3,100 Ford and Lincoln dealerships across the U.S.
9 CAMPUSES
Number of campus locations offering Ford FACT.
FORD FACT PROGRAMS
Our FACT program exposes you to advancements in auto manufacturing that continue to
propel Ford and Lincoln as two of the largest automakers in the world. You'll learn exact repair procedures and use the diagnostic and testing
equipment Ford provides its own dealership technicians.
The Ford FACT program will cover topics such as:
Our FACT program exposes you to advancements in auto manufacturing that continue to propel Ford as one of the largest automakers in the world. You'll learn exact repair procedures and use the diagnostic and testing equipment Ford provides its own dealership technicians.
LOCATIONS
