wheel alignment FORD ECOSPORT 2022 Warranty Guide

ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE
FOR RUN FLAT AND PIRELLI
NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM
(PNCS) TIRES
Pirelli Run Flat tires are manufactured
with technology that allows limited
low-inflation operation in the event of
sudden loss of pressure. As a result, in
addition to the standard warranty
coverage, Pirelli provides road hazard
coverage on both Pirelli Original
Equipment Tires and Replacement Tires
manufactured with Pirelli Run Flat or
PNCS technology.
If a Run Flat or PNCS tire becomes
unserviceable due to road hazard
damage within the first year from the
date of purchase, or within the first 2/32”
of the original usable tread, whichever
occurs first, the Pirelli tire will be replaced
with an identical or comparable tire at no
charge for the tire to the owner, including
mounting and balancing (subject to
applicable limitations).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY?
• Ride-related claims after the first yearof purchase, or after the first 2/32” of
useable tread, whichever comes first.
These include, without limitation,
uneven wear due to misalignment,
worn suspension components,
mechanical interference and/or
improper inflation, flat spots due to
improper transport, improper storage
and/or braking, road irregularities, etc.
• Irregular wear.
• Excessive noise emissions.
• Tires with 2/32” (1.6 mm) or less tread remaining. • Tire damage and surface cracks due to
use in low ambient temperatures
(except in winter and all-season Pirelli
tires as defined in the applicable Pirelli
Product Catalog).
• Tire damage due to abuse or misuse, including without limitation:
– improper mounting/dismountingpractices, application of
aftermarket wheel protection
hardware, abuse, misuse, or
neglect;
– misapplication, including improper fitment, insufficient Speed Rating,
or Load Index, or undersized or
oversized tires;
– improper repair, repair not conforming to U.S. Tire
Manufacturers Association
standards, or repairs with a
self-vulcanizing plug only or patch
only;
– modification by the addition or removal of material or alteration
to change the appearance or
performance of the tire;
– recapping, retreading, regrooving or in the studding process;
– tire operation in excess of tire/wheel manufacturers’
specifications and
recommendations, including
spinning;
– mechanical irregularities in the vehicle including, without
limitation, misalignment, defective
brakes, defective shock absorbers
or struts, or improper rims;
– fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, theft, running
while flat, underinflated or
overinflated or abuse during
servicing;
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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG?
This Limited Warranty covers all
Toyo/Nitto brand passenger car, light truck
and temporary spare tires installed as
original equipment on vehicles that are
sold and used within the United States.
ELIGIBLE TIRES
Your tires are covered under this Limited
Warranty if all of the following criteria are
met:
• The tire was installed on your vehicleat the factory as an original
equipment part.
• You are the original purchaser of the vehicle.
• You have always used the tires with this vehicle.
• The tires have been used for normal street driving.
• The vehicle has not been used for commercial service.
• You properly maintained and used the tire.
• The tires are not subject to an exclusion (See “What is Not
Covered?” section).
• You fulfill the warranty claim procedure (See “How to Make a
Claim” section).
Eligible Tires are covered under this
Limited Warranty for a period of up to
five years from the date you purchased
your new vehicle. Toyo/Nitto Tires will
replace it with a comparable new
Toyo/Nitto brand tire in the manner
explained in the “What Toyo/Nitto Tires
Will Do” section below.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following categories of claims:
Rapid Treadwear: Original equipment tires
are not guaranteed to last a specified
number of miles.
Damage from road hazards, (not limited
to cuts, snags, bruises, impact breaks,
bulges, punctures, stone drills, chips, and
scales) fire, theft, or collision.
Conditions arising from improper
tire/vehicle maintenance or use, not
limited to:
• Irregular or excessive treadwear due to: Incorrect inflation, overloading,
vehicle misalignment, failure to rotate
tires, and poor or defective mechanical
condition of brakes, shocks, and
wheels; or other factors attributable to
the vehicle or wheel.
• Any tire which has been run with low air pressure or while flat.
• Damage due to abuse, vandalism, tire alteration, tire spinning; racing, or other
competitive activities.
• Damage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based chemicals,
balancing substances, or flammable
gases.
• Damage from improper use of tire chains.
Tires with the DOT identification number
removed or rendered illegible.
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• Ride disturbance complaint, such asout of round, vibration, pulling, etc.,
submitted after the first 2/32” of
original tread depth.
• Tires with the DOT tire identification number cut or buffed.
• The cost of applicable taxes, mounting and balancing and any
other service charges unless
specifically otherwise included in the
above section.
• Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
– Road hazard, including without limitation, puncture, cut, impact
break, bulge, snag, stone drill,
collision.
– Continued use while run flat or under acute under-inflation.
– Improper use or irregular wear due to vehicle mechanical reason,
including without limitation, use
of an improper rum, tire/wheel
assembly imbalance or other
vehicle condition, worn
suspension components,
improper mounting or
de-mounting, misuse, fire or other
externally generated heat, tire
alteration, racing or competition
purposes, improper inflation
pressure, or improper storage.
– Tires that have been modified by the addition or removal of
material or any tire intentionally
altered to change its appearance.
– Incorrect mounting, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair, or
with repairs not conforming to the
Rubber Manufacturers
Association standards, or with
section repairs, or with
self-vulcanizing plug only. – Failure to properly rotate the tire,
or tire misalignment.
– Tires unserviceability caused by chemical corrosion, vandalism,
chains and flat spotting.
• Loss of time, or loss use of tire/vehicle,
inconvenience, or any incidental or
consequential damage. (NOTE: Some
states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or
consequential damage mentioned
above, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you based
on the States limitations.)
OWNERS OBLIGATIONS
In order to be covered by Linglong’s
limited warranty, the owner must meet
the following:
• Present the tire to an authorizedLinglong dealer in the United States of
America for inspection along with a
copy of their original purchase receipt.
• Fill out Linglong Claim/Adjustment Form and dealer will inspect tire in
order to identify whether or not the tire
qualifies for warranty based on the
policies detailed herein.
• Pay the amounts due on a new tire, less the amount of credit, including
taxes, mounting and balancing
charges and/or the cost of other
services ordered.
• The limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is
non-transferable.
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FALKEN LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty applies to Falken
brand Original Equipment Passenger Car,
Temporary Spare, and Light Truck steel
belted radial tires bearing the complete
description and serial number required by
the Department of Transportation (DOT).
This warranty is effective only to tires for
which claims are made within 6 (six)
years of the date of production, based on
the tire DOT serial number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG
Falken tires that are originally equipped
on this vehicle are warranted against any
defects in the materials and
workmanship for the usable life of the
original tread. The limited warranty
terminates at the flush appearance of
the tread wear indicators at 1.6mm
(2/32 of an inch) remaining tread depth.
Free Replacement
If a tire becomes unserviceable due to
such defect within the first 1.6mm
(2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the tire
will be replaced free of charge with the
same or comparable Falken tire
(mounting and balancing labor covered).
Prorated Replacement
After the first 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of
wear, a prorated adjustment credit will
be given based on the percentage of
remaining usable tread depth, down to
the remaining 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch)
tread wear bar indicator (mounting and
balancing labor covered). No credit is
given if the tire is worn beyond the flush
appearance of the tread wear bar
indicator (less than 1.6mm (2/32 of an
inch) tread depth remaining).Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance
Replacement
Tires that are deemed to be out-of-round
or out-of-balance will be accepted for
adjustment during the first 0.8mm
(1/32 of an inch) of the original tread
depth and will be replaced free of charge
with the same or similar Falken tires
(mounting and balancing labor covered).
A set of four (4) tires from the same
vehicle will not be accepted for
out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THE WARRANTY
• Tires that become unserviceable due
to road hazard damages (cuts, snags,
punctures, bruises, impact breaks, etc.)
improper repair technique or materials,
improper inflation, overload, irregular
wear, wheel imbalance, defective
mechanical vehicle components
(brakes, suspension, wheels, etc.)
improper suspension alignment,
accident, fire, chemical damage,
damage from chain use, racing,
off-road use, run flat, improper
installation, vandalism, or abuse.
• Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has been removed.
• Tires that were transferred to another vehicle from the vehicle in which the
tires were originally installed.
• Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous damages or repairs.
• The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this warranty and will
be the sole responsibility of the tire
owner.
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Possible Non Covered
Reasons/Conditions Due To:
Chipping/
Chunking/Tearing Puncture
Corrosion/Wreck Racing or any Competition
Fire Repair Failure
Impact Break or Concussions Road Hazards
Improper Inflation Pressure Sidewall Cut or
Damage
Improper
Mounting/ Dismount Theft or
Vandalism
Mechanical
Defects of the Vehicle Tread Cuts
Misalignment Wheel Imbalance
Misapplication Willful Abuse Overloading
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
At least monthly, the vehicle owner(s)
should check the tires’ air pressure with a
gauge and inflate to the recommended
cold air pressure level listed on the
driver’s door placard. Do not rely on car
servicers to perform the checks. The tires
should be rotated at least every
8,000km (5,000 miles) or earlier if
uneven wear is occurring, and proof of
maintenance records should be kept.
The owner(s) should have the tires
rebalanced if vibration is experienced,
and the vehicle’s alignment should be
checked if uneven or rapid wear is
occurring, or when suggested by the
vehicle’s manufacturer.
All warranty claims must be presented to
an authorized Falken dealer or participating
car dealership. The owner(s) must present
any supporting maintenance records and
documentation necessary to help
determine if the tire(s) in question are
deemed covered by the limited warranty or
not.
LEGAL RIGHTS
All implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose shall be limited in
duration to the above period. To the
extent permitted by law, Falken Tires shall
not be responsible for incidental or
consequential damages, such as loss of
use of the tire or the vehicle on which it is
used, inconvenience, or commercial loss,
some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state. This is the
only express warranty applicable to
Falken brand tires and supersedes the
terms of any previous warranty. Falken
neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to
make or assume for it any other warranty.
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REMEMBER...High speed driving can
be dangerous and may damage your
tires. AND... When driving at highway
speeds, correct inflation pressure is
especially important.
WINTER/SNOW TIRES - Winter/snow
tires that do not have a speed symbol
on the sidewall or tires with Q symbols
have a speed rating of 100 mph
(160 km/h). Winter tires with a speed
symbol have a maximum speed rating
in accordance with the symbol.
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO
NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED
TIRE OR WHEEL
HAZARDS
Objects in the road, such as potholes,
glass, metal, rocks, wood, debris and the
like, can damage a tire and should be
safely avoided. Unavoidable contact with
such objects should prompt a thorough
tire inspection. Anytime you see any
damage to your tires or wheels, replace
with the spare at once and immediately
visit a tire retailer.
INSPECTION
When inspecting your tires, including the
spare, check the air pressures. If the
pressure check indicates that one of your
tires has lost pressure of 2 psi (14 kPa) or
more, look for signs of penetration, valve
leakage or wheel damage that may
account for the air loss. A tire damaged by
a road hazard may appear undamaged to
you on the outside of the tire. If you
suspect your tire may be damaged from
striking a road hazard (even when no
damage is apparent) have the tire
inspected by a tire retailer at once.
Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts,
penetrations and abnormal tire wear,
particularly on the edges of the tire
tread, which may be caused by
misalignment or underinflation. If any
such damage is found, the tire must be
inspected by a tire retailer at once. Use
of a damaged tire could result in tire
destruction.
All tires will wear out faster when
subjected to high speeds as well as hard
cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops,
frequent driving on roads which are in
poor condition, and off road use. Roads
with holes and rocks or other objects can
damage tires and cause misalignment of
your vehicle. When driving on such roads,
drive carefully and slowly, and before
driving again at normal or highway
speeds, examine your tires for any
damage, such as cuts, bulges,
penetrations, unusual wear patterns, etc.
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TIRE TREADWEAR
INDICATORS “WEAR BARS”
Most tires contain wear indicators “Wear
Bar” in the grooves of the tire tread which
show up when only 2/32” (1.6 mm) of
tread is remaining. At this stage, your tires
must be replaced. Tires worn beyond this
stage are extremely dangerous.
WARNING!
Tires degrade over time depending
on many factors such as weather,
storage conditions, and conditions
of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure, etc.) the tires experience
throughout their lives. In general,
tires should be replaced after six
years regardless of tread wear.
However, heat caused by hot
climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the aging
process and may require tires to be
replaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tire
when you replace the road tires or
after six years due to aging even if it
has not been used.
DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING
ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE
IS DANGEROUS
The maximum load rating of your tires is
molded on the tire sidewall. Do not
exceed this rating. Follow the loading
instructions of the manufacturer of your
vehicle and this will ensure that your tires
are not overloaded. Tires which are
loaded beyond their maximum allowable
loads for the particular application willbuild up excessive heat that may result in
sudden tire destruction. Do not exceed
the gross axle weight rating for any axle
on your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you
should visit a tire retailer for advice
concerning the correct size tire and
pressures. Tire size and pressures will
depend upon the type and size of trailer
and hitch utilized, but in no case must the
maximum cold inflation pressure or tire
load rating be exceeded. Check the tire
decal and the owner’s manual supplied by
the manufacturer of your vehicle for
further recommendations on trailer
towing.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND
BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT
FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM
MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES.
CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE
WEARING AT LEAST ONCE
EACH MONTH
If your tires are wearing unevenly, such as
the inside shoulder of the tire wearing
faster than the rest of the tread, or if you
detect excessive vibration, your vehicle
may be out of alignment or balance.
These conditions not only shorten the life
of your tires but adversely affect the
handling characteristics of your vehicle,
which could be dangerous. If you detect
irregular wear or vibration, have your
alignment and balance checked
immediately. Tires which have been run
underinflated will show more wear on the
shoulders than in the center of the tread.
Safety
Information
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TIRE TREADWEAR INDICATORS“WEAR BARS” ..............62
TRAILER TOWING ..............62
TREADWEAR COVERAGE CONDITIONS ...............43
TREADWEAR COVERAGE FOR SELECT
REPLACEMENT TIRE LINES ONLY...42
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WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE ....35
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS? . . .25
WHAT IS A COMPARABLE TIRE? ....24
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG.....................9
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG?...................23
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG....................30
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG?...................47
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG....................55
WHAT IS NOT COVERED ........9,37
WHAT IS NOT COVERED? .........47
WHAT IS NOT COVERED ..........51
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY ..............31, 55
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ..........19
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY? .........44
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY .....34
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY ................13
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? ...............24
WHAT IS THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT
APPLICABLE? .............12, 18
WHAT IS THE STANDARD WARRANTY COVERAGE? ...............42
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOWLONG.............5,33,51
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WARRANTY
COVERAGE?................41 WHAT’S COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG?....................37
WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM ........38
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOESNOTCOVER.............5
WHAT TOYO/NITTO TIRES WILL DO. . .48
WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN MAKING A CLAIM ...................10
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND
MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR
TIRES. ....................62
WHERE TO GO .................6
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? ..............23
Y
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ............49
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