Warranty... Did Ya Read It?

[HenryMac]

There are a lot of folks writing about what will void your truck warranty, and what won't.

So that begs the question... did you read the warranty?

Some things I found interesting:

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Make sure that receipts for completed maintenance work are retained​

with the vehicle and confirmation of maintenance work is always entered​

in your Owner’s Manual.​

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But on Page 26... (emmissions)​

... Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the​

lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all​

scheduled maintenance.​

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Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification​

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage caused by:​

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the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part or software​

(other than a certified emissions part or software) or any part or​

software (Ford or non-Ford) designed for off-road use only installed​

after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the​

installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. Examples include, but​

are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones,​

alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing​

powertrain components or software and performance “chips”.​

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Your vehicle may allow, enable or facilitate the use of certain non-Ford​

Motor Company software. Ford is not responsible for the functionality​

of such software. Ford may disallow, discontinue or modify your ability​

to use such software at any time without prior notification or incurring​

any warranty or other obligation.​

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windshield stress cracks. However, limited coverage on windshield​

stress cracks will be provided for the first 12 months or 12,000 miles​

(which ever occurs first), even though caused by use and/or exposure​

to the elements.​

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* 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.​

• 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.​

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Aftermarket parts or components, sometimes installed by Ford Motor​

Company or an authorized Ford dealership, may not be covered by the​

New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Any damage caused to Ford​

components due to the failure of aftermarket parts (other than a​

certified emissions part) is not covered.​

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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 of the disablement​

• Flat tire change (vehicle must have useable spare)​

• Fuel delivery (limited to two occurrences in a 12-month period up to​

2 gal. gas, 5 gal. diesel)​

• Jump starts​

• Lock-out assistance (replacement key cost is customer responsibility)​

• Winch out services: includes pulling a vehicle within​

For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673, 24 hours​

a day, 365 days a year.​

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EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY COVERAGE​

The warranty coverage period for:​

• Passenger cars and light duty trucks (applies to vehicles up to 8,500​

pounds GVWR) is as follows:​

— 8 years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for catalytic​

converter, electronic emissions control unit, and onboard emissions​

diagnostic devices.​

— 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other​

covered parts .​

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