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2. Important information you should know
IF YOU NEED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
Your Ford Motor Company dealer is available to assist you with all your
automotive needs. Please follow the procedures outlined on the front
page of this booklet.
In addition, if you are an eligible U.S. owner, you may use - at no cost -
the services of the BBB AUTO LINE program. For details, see Better
Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program,
page 33 or call
1-800-955-5100.
KNOW WHEN YOUR WARRANTY BEGINS
Your Warranty Start Date is the day you take delivery of your new
vehicle or the day it is first put into service (for example, as a dealer
demonstrator), whichever occurs first.
CHECK YOUR VEHICLE
We try to check vehicles carefully at the assembly plant and the
dealership, and we usually correct any damage to paint, sheet metal,
upholstery, or other appearance items. But occasionally something may
slip past us, and a customer may find that a vehicle was damaged before
he or she took delivery. If you see any damage when you receive your
vehicle, notify your dealership within one week.
MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE PROPERLY
Your glove compartment contains an Owner’s Manualwhich indicates
the scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle. Proper
maintenance guards against major repair expenses resulting from neglect
or inadequate maintenance, may help increase the value you receive
when you sell or trade your vehicle, and is important in allowing your
vehicle to comply with applicable emissions standards.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all of the scheduled
maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Ford
engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance as
specified in the Owner’s Manual will invalidate warranty coverage on
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Important Information About List of Parts
Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related
bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors,
non-diesel fuel lines, sensors, 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 : (a) the first
replacement time that is specified in yourOwner’s Manual; or (b) the
time or mileage limits of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties
(whichever occurs first). Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a
complete list of parts covered by the emissions performance warranty.
For questions about emission-related parts, 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 an emissions-related defect or has
failed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved
modifications, or any items included in What Is Not Covered?,
pages 12-15.
If you need more information about getting service under the Federal
Emissions Performance Warranty, or if you want to report what you
believe to be violations of the terms of this warranty, you may contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: [email protected]
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Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Ford Motor
Company recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance
on your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the
lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to a Ford Motor
Company dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30
days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that Ford Motor
Company may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved
modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, or if you want to report what you believe to be violations
of the terms of this warranty, you may contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) or the California Air
Resources Board at:California Air Resources Board
9528 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, California 91731
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Important Information about List of Parts
There may be additional coverage for these parts through the Bumper to
Bumper, Powertrain, or Diesel Engine limited warranties. In any case, the
warranty with the broadest coverage applies.
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 yourOwner’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 12-15.
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