lincolnowner.com November 2012 Second Printing Warranty Guide Lincoln Litho in U.S.A. DH6J 19T201 BA lincolncanada.
Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have any questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager, Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager. 3. If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW 1 If You Need Customer Assistance 1 Know When Your Warranty Begins 2 Check Your Vehicle 2 Maintain Your Vehicle Properly 2 Who Pays For Warranty Repairs? 3 Do Warranties Apply In Other Countries? 3 3.
6. CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMISSIONS WARRANTIES 19 Quick Reference: Emissions Warranty Coverage 19 Explanation Of California Emissions Warranties 21 What Is Covered? 24 What Is Not Covered? 26 7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE, UNDER FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS 27 8. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN 30 9. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM 31 10.
1. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your selling dealer thank you for selecting one of our quality products. Our commitment to you and your vehicle begins with quality protection and service. When you need warranty repairs, your selling dealer would like you to return to it for that service, but you may also take your vehicle to another Ford Motor Company dealership authorized to service Lincoln Vehicles.
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.
WHO PAYS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS? You will not be charged for repairs covered by any applicable warranty during the stated coverage periods, unless specifically stated elsewhere in this guide. Some states have mandated alternate time coverage periods for parts of your vehicle (e.g. seatbelts). Some states and/or local governments may require a tax on a portion of warranty repairs. Where applicable law allows, the tax must be paid by you, the owner of the vehicle.
3. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty for your 2013-model vehicle LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS All of the warranties in this booklet are subject to the following limitations and disclaimers: The warranties in this booklet are the only express warranties applicable to your vehicle. Ford does not assume or authorize anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with your vehicle or these warranties.
You may not bring any warranty-related claim as a class representative, a private attorney general, a member of a class of claimants or in any other representative capacity. Ford shall not be liable for any damages caused by delay in delivery or furnishing of any products and/or services. You may have some implied warranties.
You are required to submit your warranty dispute to the BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies under the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq. To the extent permitted by the applicable state ‘‘Lemon Law’’, you are also required to submit your warranty dispute to the BBB AUTO LINE before exercising any rights or seeking remedies under the ‘‘Lemon Law’’.
For more details on coverage, see: ➡ What is Covered? (pages 7-9) ➡ What is Not Covered? (pages 10-12) WHAT IS COVERED? Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Nothing in this warranty should be construed as requiring defective parts to be replaced with parts of a different type or design than the original part, so long as the vehicle functions properly with the replacement part. Moreover, Ford and its authorized dealers are entitled to a reasonable time and a reasonable number of attempts within which to diagnose and repair any defect covered by this warranty. In certain instances, Ford may authorize repairs at other than Ford dealer facilities.
Normal tire wear or damage is not reimbursable. See page 12 for details of what is not covered. Extended warranty coverage periods are available for certain vehicle parts and conditions. Specifically, (1) Your vehicle’s Powertrain components are covered for six years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
The following hybrid parts are covered during this extended coverage period: high-voltage battery, hybrid continuously variable transmission, Inverter System Controller (ISC), DC/DC converter, high-voltage battery connector, battery pack fan assembly, thermistor probe, hybrid battery pack sensor module (HBPSM), and the battery energy control module (BECM) are covered.
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.
• Wheel alignments and tire balancing will be provided during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first • Brake pad/lining replacements will be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first Tire Wear or Damage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear or worn out tires.
4. In addition ... ROADSIDE SERVICE ASSISTANCE Your vehicle is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you are driving a daily rental unit). Under this program, Ford will cover: • Towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to your selling dealership if within 35 miles • Flat tire change (vehicle must have useable spare) • Fuel delivery (limited to two occurrences in a 12-month period up to 2 gal.
5. Federal requirements for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows your warranty coverage under two emissions warranties that Ford Motor Company provides, in compliance with Federal requirements.
EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY COVERAGE During the warranty coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants that: • your vehicle or engine is designed, built, and equipped to meet - at the time it is sold - the emissions regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). • your vehicle or engine is free from emissions-related defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship, which are defects that could prevent the vehicle or engine from conforming with applicable EPA regulations.
• You are subject to a penalty or sanction under local, state, or federal law because your vehicle has failed to conform to the emissions standards. (A penalty or sanction can include being denied the right to use your vehicle.) • Your vehicle has not been tampered with, misused, or abused.
• • • • • • • • Fuel Injection System Fuel Injector Supply Manifold Fuel Tank High Voltage Battery Ignition Coil and/or Control Module Intake Manifold Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System PCV System and Oil Filler Cap • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)* • • • • • Spark Control Components Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires Thermostat Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) Vacuum Distribution System * Includes hardware and emission related software changes only Im
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 10-12.
6. California requirements for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows the emissions warranty Ford Motor Company provides for your vehicle under the emissions control warranty in accordance with the regulations of the California Air Resources Board. This coverage is in addition to Federal Emissions warranties (page 14). STANDARD EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY FOR VEHICLES WITH GVWR* OF 14,000 LBS.
Vehicles Eligible for Standard California Emission Warranty Coverage Standard California emission warranty coverage applies if your vehicle meets the following two requirements: • Your vehicle is registered in a state* that has adopted and is enforcing California emission warranty regulations applicable for your vehicle at the time of repair, and • Your vehicle is certified for sale in California as indicated on the vehicle emission control information label.
For full details about coverage under California requirements for emissions control, see: ➡ Defects Warranties (pages 21-26) ➡ Performance Warranty (pages 21-22) ➡ What Is Covered? (pages 24-26) ➡ What Is Not Covered? (page 26) EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2013-model vehicle.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever first occurs): 1. If an emissions-related part listed on page 25 with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is defective, or if its failure causes your vehicle to fail a smog check inspection, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your long-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. For Vehicles Eligible for California AT PZEV Emission Warranty Coverage Except as noted below, for 15 years or 150,000 miles (whichever first occurs): 1.
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: State of California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Operations Division 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, California 91731 23
WHAT IS COVERED? The parts on the following list are covered by the Standard California Defects Warranties and AT PZEV Defects Warranties.
COVERAGE FOR 2013 MODEL VEHICLES UNDER LONG TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY (Coverage for up to 7 years/70,000 miles, whichever first cccurs) Part Name Power Steering Wiring Assembly Catalytic Converter Fuel Tank Fuel Delivery Module High Voltage Traction Battery Powertrain Control Wiring Harness Powertrain Engine Control Unit (ECU) Main Body Wiring Harness (1) Dash Panel & Headlight Junction Wiring Assembly (1) Main Wiring Assembly (1) 2.
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.
7. Additional information about your emissions warranty coverage, under Federal and California requirements HOW DO I GET WARRANTY SERVICE? To get service under your emissions warranties, take your vehicle to any Ford Motor Company dealer as soon as possible after illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light or it has failed an EPA-approved test or a California Smog Check inspection. Be sure to show the dealer the document that says your vehicle has failed the test.
Ford will reimburse you for the cost of these warranty repairs including diagnosis, if you take the part(s) that are replaced and the repair receipt(s) to a Ford Motor Company dealer. The reimbursement shall not exceed Ford’s suggested retail price for the warranted parts that are replaced and labor charges based on Ford’s recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly rate.
PROPER MAINTENANCE PRESERVES YOUR WARRANTY If you do not maintain your vehicle properly, Ford may have the right to deny you warranty coverage. To have repairs made under this warranty, you may have to show that you have followed Ford’s instructions on properly maintaining and using your vehicle. You will find these instructions in your Owner’s Manual. Be sure to save your service receipts and to keep accurate records of all maintenance work.
8. Ford Extended Service Plan MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP service contracts are backed by Ford Motor Company or subsidiaries of Ford Motor Company (Ford Motor Service Company or the American Road Insurance Company).
9. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE Program (U.S. Only) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program. The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts - mediation and arbitration.
10. State warranty enforcement laws These state laws - sometimes called “lemon laws” - allow owners to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, under certain circumstances. The laws vary from state to state. To the extent your state law allows, Ford Motor Company requires that you first send us a written notification of any defects or non-conformities that you have experienced with your vehicle.
