Warranty

• tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or
with the other parts that affect these systems (for example, but not
limited to exhaust and intake systems)
• the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other than
a ⬙certified⬙ emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed
for ⬙off-road use only⬙ installed after the vehicle leaves the control of
Ford Motor Company, if the non-Ford part fails or causes a Ford part
to fail. Examples include, but are not limited to lift kits, oversized
tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting sys-
tems and performance-enhancing powertrain components
Damage Caused by Use and/or the Environment
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover surface rust, deterio-
ration and damage of paint, trim, upholstery, and other appearance items
that result from use and/or exposure to the elements. You, as the owner,
are responsible for these items. Some examples are:
• dings, dents
• cuts, burns, punctures or tears
• road salt
• tree sap, bird and bee droppings
• windstorm, lightening, hail
• earthquake
• freezing, water or flood
• stone chips, scratches (some examples are on paint and glass)
•
windshield stress cracks. However, limited coverage on windshield stress
cracks will be provided for the first 12 months in service, regardless of
miles driven, even though caused by use and/or exposure to the elements.
Maintenance/Wear
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts and labor
needed to maintain the vehicle; and (2) the replacement of parts due to
normal wear and tear. You, as the owner, are responsible for these items.
See your Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Some examples of maintenance
and normal wear are:
• oil changes
• oils, lubricants, other fluids
• oil/air filters
• tire rotation
• cleaning/polishing
• clutch linings
• Wiper blades
• Wheel alignments and tire
balancing
• Brake pad/lining
Some maintenance and wear items have limited coverage, as follows:
•
wiper blade replacements are not
covered beyond 12 months in ser-
vice, regardless of miles driven
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