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 onwindshield 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.
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