air condition FORD ECOSPORT 2022 Warranty Guide

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER AND LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES
Including RFT Tires with Run-Flat
Technology
ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers
BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand
passenger and light truck tires, including
RFT and temporary spare tires, originally
installed by the vehicle manufacturer on
a new vehicle. You are covered under the
terms of this Limited Warranty if the
tire was produced after July 4, 2004
(DOT serial 2704 or later) and has been
used only on the vehicle on which it was
originally installed in non-commercial
service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND
FOR HOW LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32” (1.6 mm)
remaining original tread depth (i.e. worn
down to the top of the built-in indicators
in the tread grooves) and within 6 years
from the date of purchase (proof of
purchase date required; without proof of
purchase date, then within 6 years from
the date of tire manufacture), for any
reason other than those excluded in the
section entitled “What This Limited
Warranty Does Not Cover,” any eligible
tire that becomes unusable for any
reason within the manufacturer’s control
will be replaced with an equivalent new
tire on the basis set forth in this Limited
Warranty.
WHAT THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following:
1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to:
A. Road hazards, including, without
limitation: Puncture, cut, impact
break, stone drill, bruise, bulge,
snag, etc.
B. Improper use or operation,
including, without limitation:
Improper inflation pressure,
overloading, tire/wheel spinning,
use of an improper wheel, tire
chain damage, misuse,
misapplication, negligence, tire
alteration, or for racing or
competition purposes.
C.
Insufficient or improper
maintenance,including, without
limitation: Failure to rotate tires as
recommended in this manual,
wheel misalignment, worn
suspension components, improper
tire mounting or demounting,
tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or
other vehicle conditions, defects,
or characteristics.
D. Contamination or degradation
by petroleum products or other
chemicals, fire or other externally
generated heat, or water or other
material trapped inside the tire
during mounting or inflation.
E. Improper repair voids this
Limited Warranty.
F. For RFT tires only, improper
run-flat or low tire pressure
operation, including, without
limitation: Exceeding speed,
distance, or other run-flat/low-
pressure operation limitations.
Bridgestone/Firestone
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ABOUT THIS WARRANTY
As the original purchaser of a
BFGoodrich® brand passenger or light
truck tire, you are encouraged to read this
booklet carefully to determine which
warranty coverages apply to the specific
tires that you own. Please also pay close
attention to the Owner’s Manual since it
provides essential safety and
maintenance information.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG
Workmanship and Materials
BFGoodrich brand passenger and light
truck tires, used in normal service on the
vehicle on which they were originally
fitted and in accordance with the
maintenance recommendations and
safety warnings contained in the
attached owner’s manual, are covered by
this warranty against defects in
workmanship and materials for the life of
the original usable tread, or six years
from the date of purchase, whichever
comes first. At that time, all warranties,
express or implied, expire. The life of the
original usable tread is the original tread
down to the level of the treadwear
indicators - 2/32” (1.6 mm) of tread
remaining. Date of purchase is
documented by new vehicle registration.
If no proof of purchase is available, the
date of manufacture as molded on the
sidewall will be used. Replacement will
be made in accordance with the terms
and conditions described under “How
Replacement Charges are Calculated”.
NOTE:Your vehicle manufacturer may
provide additional tire warranty coverage
over and above what is provided by
BFGoodrich. Consult your vehicle owner’s
information for further information.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires Which Become Unserviceable
Due to:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture).
• Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper
repair.
• Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, over-inflation or
other abuse.
• Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the
vehicle such as wheel misalignment,
(a measured tread difference of 2/32”
(1.6 mm) or more across the tread on
the same tire).
• Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism.
• Use in commercial applications for treadwear.
• Flat spotting caused by improper storage.
• The adding of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other than air, nitrogen or
carbon dioxide (for example, water
base sealers or balancing substances).
• Ozone or weather checking.
HOW REPLACEMENT
CHARGES ARE CALCULATED
Passenger and Light Truck
Tires Workmanship/Materials
A tire which becomes unserviceable due
to a condition covered by this
workmanship and materials limited
warranty will be replaced with a
comparable new BFGoodrich brand tire,
free of charge, when 2/32” (1.6 mm) or
less of the original tread is worn, (or 25%
or less, whichever is more beneficial to
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you) and within 12 months of the date of
purchase. The cost of mounting and
balancing the tire is included.Yo u p a y
the cost of any other service charges
and applicable taxes. When more than
2/32” (1.6 mm) of the original tread has
been worn (or more than 25%, whichever
is more beneficial to you) or after
12 months from the date of purchase, you
must pay the cost of a comparable new
BFGoodrich brand passenger or light
truck replacement tire on a prorated
basis. The retailer/authorized dealer will
determine the charge by multiplying the
percentage of the original usable tread
worn by the current selling price at the
adjustment location or the price on the
current BFGoodrich brand Base Price List,
whichever is lower. This list is based on a
predetermined price intended to fairly
represent the actual selling price of the
tire. You pay the cost of mounting,
balancing, and any other service
charges and applicable taxes.
WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN
MAKING A CLAIM
When making a claim under the terms of
this limited warranty you must present
your tire(s) to a participating BFGoodrich
brand tire retailer/authorized dealer. The
vehicle on which the tires were used
must be available for inspection.
BFGoodrich brand tire retailers are listed
in the yellow pages under “Tire
Dealers-Retail”. Personal identification
(i.e. Driver’s License, Credit Card, etc.)
and vehicle registration may be required.
You pay any service charges for
normal vehicle and tire maintenance.
CONDITIONS AND
EXCLUSIONS
This limited warranty does not provide
compensation for loss of time, loss of use
of vehicle, inconvenience or incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. Tires presented for claim
remain the property of the consumer and
BFGoodrich brand accepts no
responsibility for loss of, or damage to,
tires which are in the custody or control of
a BFGoodrich brand tire retailer/
authorized dealer for the purpose of
inspection for warranty adjustment.
Tires accepted for claim become the
property of Michelin North America, Inc.
(MNA), which is the processor or warranty
claims for BFGoodrich brand tires.
In the event of a disputed claim, the
consumer must make the tire
available for further inspection.
No BFGoodrich brand representative,
employee or retailer has the authority to
make or imply any representation,
promise or agreement, which in any way
varies from the terms of this limited
warranty.
This limited warranty applies only in the
United States.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
This limited warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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Owner is responsible for paying all
applicable taxes charged by the servicing
dealer and is also responsible for paying
shipping, local tire-disposal fees and
parts or service regardless of mileage or
months of service. This includes payment
for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road
service, valve stems and tire repairs.
Owner is responsible for maintaining
proper tire air pressure and for proper
maintenance of the tire.
SAFETY WARNING
Ignoring any of the safety and
information contained in this Warranty
may result in tire failure , causing serious
injury or death.
•Tire failure due to under inflation
/overloading. Follow vehicle owner’s
manual or tire placard in vehicle for
proper inflation and loading
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due
to improper tire mounting. Tire
mounting/ demounting can be
dangerous. It should be performed
only by a trained tire specialist using
proper tools and procedures. Prior to
tire mounting/demounting, the
Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) wall charts and manuals
should be read to obtain the proper
procedures. The failure to follow
these procedures may result in faulty
positioning of the tire and/or rim, that
may cause the assembly to burst with
force sufficient to cause injury or
death •
Tire failure due to damage. Inspect
your tires frequently for scrapes,
bulges, separations, cuts, snags and
other damage from road hazards.
Damage from impact can occur to the
inner portions of your tire without
being visible to the outside. If you
suspect a tire has been damaged from
striking anything unusual in the road,
you must have the tire removed from
the rim and inspected both inside and
out by a trained tire specialist. Air loss
or unusual tire wear can also be
warning signs that a tire may have
internal damage. If you notice these
conditions, have your tire inspected by
a trained individual.
• Tire failure due to excessive tire
spinning. Avoid tire spinning. The
centrifugal force generated by a
free-spinning tire/rim assembly may
cause a sudden tire explosion resulting
in vehicle damage and/or serious injury
or death. Never exceed 35 mph
(55 km/h) as indicated on your
speedometer when your vehicle is
stuck in snow, mud, or sand and your
tire(s) is/are spinning. Use a gentle
backward and forward rocking motion
to free your vehicle for continued
driving. Never stand or permit anyone
else to stand near or behind a tire
spinning while attempting to push a
vehicle that is stuck.
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SELF SUPPORTING RUNFLAT
(SSR) TIRE OWNERS
CTA does not recommend any repair to
or reuse of punctured Continental SSR
tires.
Even a trained tire specialist may be
unable to recognize internal structural
damage to a Self Supporting Runflat
(SSR) tire resulting from having been
driven in an under inflated or zero
inflation pressure condition. Such
damage may not be visible on the
surface of the inner liner or sidewall
making it impossible to determine the
tire suitability for repair or reuse. CTA
does not recommend any repair to or
reuse of Continental SSR tires. You may
visit www.continentaltire.com and select
Customer Care FAQ’s to obtain additional
SSR information.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE
OWNERS
CTA does not recommend any repair to
or reuse of punctured Temporary Spare
Tires.
CONTISEAL TIRE OWNERS
A ContiSeal™ tire differs from a
non-ContiSeal™ tire in that it has a
sticky, viscous layer from shoulder to
shoulder along the inner liner. This layer is
an integral part of the ContiSeal™ tires. It
is not designed or intended to act as a
permanent puncture repair (See
information below). If an object up to
3/16ths (5 mm) diameter penetrates the
tread of the ContiSeal™ tire, this sticky,
viscous layer is designed to surround and
adhere to the puncturing object and
prevent air loss from the tire by providinga near instantaneous seal. If the
puncturing object becomes dislodged
from the tire, the material is designed to
seal most holes made by objects up to
3/16” (5 mm) diameter. While
ContiSeal™ tires significantly reduce the
incidence of flats, they are not designed to
be driven under inflated or in a flat
condition. In all other aspects, ContiSeal™
tires perform exactly like non-ContiSeal™
tires. As with any tire, regularly inspect
ContiSeal™ tires for evidence of cuts,
punctures, and loss of inflation pressure.
At a minimum, ContiSeal™ tires should be
inspected once or twice a month and
always before a long trip. Punctures or
damage not attended to promptly can
result in loss of inflation pressure and/or
damage to the tire. ContiSeal™ tires with
cuts and punctures must be inspected by
a trained tire specialist as soon as
possible. The trained specialist, must
inspect the tire carefully and, according to
industry standards, to determine whether
a permanent repair can be made or
whether the tire must be removed from
service and scrapped. A permanent repair
will require removal of the tire from the
rim and application of a repair method
specifically approved for the ContiSeal™
tires. ContiSeal™ tires are identified by a
symbol on the tire sidewall.
CONTISILENT TIRE OWNERS
ContiSilent™ tires are designed to
reduce noise generated while driving.
A ContiSilent™ tire is lined with a noise
reducing foam insert. It is not designed or
intended to act as a puncture repair.
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CTNA’S OBLIGATIONS
Contact the vehicle dealer from where
you purchased the vehicle. Your tires may
be covered under the vehicle
manufacturer’s limited warranty. If not,
this CTNA Policy applies and
replacement of Eligible Tires can be
made by any vehicle dealer authorized to
handle General brand tire adjustments or
a General brand authorized dealer
(“Authorized Dealer”). CTNA will replace
the tire pursuant to the terms of this
Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy.
Tires that are replaced under an
adjustment basis under this Limited
Warranty and Adjustment Policy become
the property of CTNA.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
To make an eligible claim under this
Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy,
the owner must present a claim with the
tire to an Authorized Dealer. For the
nearest Authorized Dealer, consult the
Yellow Pages, the General brand internet
address, or the 800 telephone numbers
shown on the back of this Limited
Warranty and Adjustment Policy. Owner
must present new vehicle registration
form or new vehicle sales invoice
indicating the date of purchase. Owner
will be required to sign the CTNA Limited
Warranty Claim Form or dealer
replacement sales receipt.
Owner is responsible for paying all
applicable taxes set forth under this
Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy.
Owner is also responsible for paying local
tire-disposal fees and any parts or
service regardless of mileage or months
of service. This includes payment for tire
rotation, alignment, towing, road service,
valve stems and tire repairs.Owner is responsible for maintaining
proper tire air pressure and for proper
maintenance of the tire.
SAFETY WARNING
Ignoring any of the safety and information
contained in this limited warranty and
Adjustment Policy may result in tire
failure, causing serious injury or death.
•
Tire failure due to under inflation/
overloading. Follow vehicle owner’s
manual or tire placard in vehicle for
proper inflation and loading
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due
to improper tire mounting. Tire
mounting/ demounting can be
dangerous. It should be performed
only by a trained tire specialist using
proper tools and procedures. Prior to
tire mounting/demounting, the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) wall
charts and manuals should be read to
obtain the proper procedures. The
failure to follow these procedures may
result in faulty positioning of the tire
and/or rim, that may cause the
assembly to burst with force sufficient
to cause injury or death
• Tire failure due to damage. Inspect
your tires frequently for scrapes,
bulges, separations, cuts, snags and
other damage from road hazards.
Damage from impact can occur to the
inner portions of your tire without
being visible to the outside. If you
suspect a tire has been damaged from
striking anything unusual in the road,
you must have the tire removed from
the rim and inspected both inside and
out by a trained tire specialist. Air loss
or unusual tire wear can also be
warning signs that a tire may have
internal damage. If you notice these
conditions, have your tire inspected by
a trained individual.
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• Goodyear does not warrant or givecredit in any adjustment transaction
for any kind of material added to a tire
(e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing
substances) after the tire leaves a
factory producing Goodyear or Dunlop
tires, nor will it adjust any tire that has
failed as a result of adding such
material.
• Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condition of the vehicle,
improper inflation, overloading, high
speed spin-up, misapplication,
misuse, negligence, racing, use of tire
chains, improper mounting or
demounting, improper repair, wreck,
collision or fire.
• Road hazards (includes, but not limited to, punctures, cuts, snags,
impact breaks, etc.).
• Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Goodyear or Dunlop tires,
has been intentionally altered to
change its appearance (e.g., white
inlay on a black tire or regrooved).
• Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased more than four (4) years
prior to presentation for adjustment
or, if purchase date cannot be verified,
manufactured more than four years
prior to presentation for adjustment.
• Temporary spare tires used on vehicles used in racing and on
passenger cars in special applications
such as police pursuit service.
• Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires.
• Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.
• Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible for any tread life
warranty consideration. • Cosmetic weather checking.
• Low tire pressure-monitoring system –
refer to vehicle manufacturer’s
warranty.
• Ultra high-performance summer tires are not recommended for winter use,
and tread or shoulder cracking on
those tires resulting from winter use
will not be covered under our warranty.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL
RIGHTS?
No Representative or Dealer has authority
to make any representation, promise or
agreement on behalf of Goodyear, except
as stated herein. Any tire, no matter how
well constructed, may fail in service or
otherwise become unserviceable due to
conditions beyond the control of the
manufacturer. Under no circumstances is
this warranty a representation that a tire
failure cannot occur.
DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU
OF, AND GOODYEAR HEREBY DISCLAIMS,
ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF
ANY KIND IS MADE BY GOODYEAR OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED BY LAW.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Alert
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for
more information on what to do if the tire
pressure warning system activates.
WARNING!
If the tire pressure-monitoring
system signals an alert, follow
these safety precautions to prevent
a loss of vehicle control that could
result in serious personal injury or
death:
• Slow your speed. Do not exceed50 mph (80 km/h).
• Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling
maneuvers.
• Avoid potholes and other road hazards.
Remember that when your tires
have lost air pressure, your
vehicle’s handling capability is
reduced, particularly during severe
maneuvers.
To Prolong Tire Life During A
System Alert
The Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire
can be driven at low or zero air pressure
(refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for
these limitations). To help prolong the
life of a tire operating under low-inflation
conditions, drive at a speed as far below
50 mph (80 km/h) as possible. Also,
drive the shortest distance possible
before obtaining tire service. Taking these
precautions will increase the chance that
your tire will be repairable.
Service After A System Alert
To obtain service after operating under
low-inflation conditions, contact your
Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat service
facility. Trained service personnel will
inspect your tires to determine if they are
in need of repair or replacement. To locate
the nearest authorized Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility, call
1-800-GOODYEAR (1-800-466- 3932).
WARNING!
Because of the unique
characteristics of Run-Flat tires, the
wheels on which they are mounted
and your vehicle’s tire pressure
monitoring system, all tire service
work other than routine inflation
maintenance and external
inspections must be performed by
service personnel at a Goodyear or
Dunlop Run-Flat service facility.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to mount or
demount Run-Flat tires yourself;
serious injury or death could result.
Only specially trained persons
should mount, demount and repair
Run-Flat tires, and more than 40 psi
(270 kPa) may be required to seat
beads. A safety cage and clip-on
extension air hose must be used if
more than 40 psi (270 kPa) is need
to seat beads.
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Tire Repair
Like any other Goodyear or Dunlop
speed-rated, high-performance tire, the
Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat tire may be
repaired to correct a puncture in the
tread, but PROPER MATERIALS AND
PROCEDURES MUST BE USED. Contact
a Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat service
facility for information on proper repairs.
For the location of the nearest facility,
call 1-800-GOODYEAR
(1-800-466-3932).
WARNING!
Goodyear and Dunlop Run-Flat
tires are designed for use only on
certain original equipment wheels
supplied with a properly operating
low tire pressure-monitoring
system. If applied to a vehicle
without a properly operating low
tire pressure-monitoring system,
the tires may fail when operated in
an underinflated condition,
resulting in loss of vehicle control
and possible serious injury or
death. Application of these tires to
a vehicle not equipped with
specified operational low tire
pressure-monitoring system
constitutes improper and unsafe
use of this product.
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE
OR INFORMATION, FIRST
CONTACT THE NEAREST
GOODYEAR OR DUNLOP
RETAILER
For assistance in locating the nearest
Goodyear or Dunlop retailer:1. Look in the Yellow Pages under Tire Dealers – New.
2. Go to www.goodyear.com for U.S. or www.goodyear.ca for Canada.
For Dunlop tires, go to
www.dunloptires.com for U.S. &
Canada.
If additional assistance is required,
call the Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-321-2136 for U.S. or
1-800-387-3288 for Canada.
Or write to:
Customer Assistance Center
Dept 728
200 Innovation Way
Akron, OH 44316-0001
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
POLICY
• Tire failure, defect, malfunction ordamage resulting from improper
operation or maintenance such as, but
not limited to, overloading, excessive
speed and inflation practices causing
excessive operational temperatures
that exceed specifications,
misapplication, tire/wheel imbalance,
vandalism, use of puncture sealants
and/or chemical corrosion.
•
Road hazards, including but not limited
to cuts, snags, punctures, bruises,
impact brakes, tire plugs, and/or any
other damage caused by tire repair.
• Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, if Maxxis
determines the problem is not the
result of a defect covered under this
Limited Warranty, regardless of the
tread depth of the Tire.
• Irregular treadwear resulting from improper wheel alignment, under or
over inflation, tire abuse (such as
spinning), improper mounting or
dismounting, vehicle mechanical
problems (such as faulty, worn or
malfunctioning brakes and/or
suspension), damaged wheels, tire
truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat
spots caused by braking, or Tires
involved in accidents.
• Tire alterations such as, but not limited to, bead or sidewall decorative
material and/or adding a white inlay
(whitewall) to the tire.
• Failure, defect, malfunction or damage to Tires used on vehicles
engaged in racing or special
applications, such as police pursuit.
• Claims made by persons other than the original consumer purchaser.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
•Any implied warranty or condition,
whether statutory or otherwise,
including that of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, is
limited to the duration of this
written Limited Warranty.
• Maxxis is not responsible for loss of
time, inconvenience, loss of use of
vehicle, and/or costs of towing or
transportation, or any other
consequential, incidental or
indirect damages.
• Some States (or Provinces) do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty or condition lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to
you. Some States (or Provinces) do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages,
so these limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
• This Limited Warranty is only applicable in the United States and
Canada.
• This Limited Warranty is not intended as a representation that a tire failure
cannot occur.
• This Limited Warranty is the entire warranty given by Maxxis, and Maxxis’
complete obligation with respect to
the Tires is stated in this Limited
Warranty. No one has the authority to
imply, suggest, agree, represent,
warrant, or promise contrary to the
terms of this Limited Warranty.
• This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from
State to State or Province to Province.
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