Warranty

EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
(Applicable if your vehicle meets both of the following requirements:
1. is certified for sale in California, as indicated on the Vehicle Emissions
Control Information label;
2. is registered in California or other state adopting both the California
emission standards and warranty regulations.)
The California Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your 1997–model vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicle must be designed, built and equipped to
meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Ford must warrant the
emission control system on your vehicle for the periods of time listed on
pages 17–18, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include such parts as the carburetor
or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the
engine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and
other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will repair your vehicle at no
cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. ’
Manufacturers Warranty Coverage
For three years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and
adjustments will be made by Ford to ensure that your car or light truck
passes the inspection. This is your emission control system,
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emissions-related part of your vehicle is defective, the part will
be repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your short-term emission control
system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
For seven years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
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