Damage Caused by Use and/or the Environment
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover surface rust,
deterioration 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 or 12,000 miles
(whichever occurs first), 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 Owner’s Manual. Some examples of maintenance and normal
wear are:
• oil changes
• oils, lubricants, other fluids
• oil/air filters
• tire rotation/inflation
• cleaning/polishing •
clutch linings
• wiper blades*
• wheel alignments and tire
balancing*
• brake pad/lining*
* Ford will replace or adjust certain maintenance items when necessary.
free of charge during a limited period:
• Wiper blade replacements will be provided during the first six months
in service, regardless of miles driven
• Wheel alignments and tire balancing will be provided during the first
12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first.
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•Fuel Filler Door Sensor
• Fuel Filler Tube and Seal
• Fuel Injection System
• Fuel Injector Supply Manifold
• Fuel Tank
• High Voltage Battery
• HVAC Controller (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Ignition Coil and/or Control Module
• Intake Manifold
• Inverter System Controller (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System
• Motor Electronics Coolant Pump (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• PCV System and Oil Filler Cap
• PHEV Onboard Charger
• Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)*
• Spark Control Components
• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
• Thermostat
• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
• Transmission Assembly (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Transmission Auxiliary Oil Pump (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Vacuum Distribution System
* Includes hardware and emission related software changes only
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•Spark Control Components
• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
• Thermostat
• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
• Transmission Assembly (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Transmission Auxiliary Oil Pump (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (Plug-in Hybrid vehicles only)
• Vacuum Distribution System
* Includes hardware and emission related software changes only
Important Information about List of Parts
Also covered by this warranty are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps,
brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non diesel fuel lines, and
wiring harnesses that are used with components on the list of parts above.
Concerning parts that should be replaced on a certain maintenance
schedule: these parts remain under warranty until the first required
replacement time that is specified in your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty
does not apply.
Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of covered
parts. For more details about the specific parts that are covered by the
Defects Warranty, contact your dealer.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Ford Motor Company may deny you emissions warranty coverage if your
vehicle or a part does not contain a defect that affects emissions or has
failed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved
modifications, or any items included in What Is Not Covered?,
pages 13-16.
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