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...Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. 1. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that you are eligible for any authorized Ford or Mercury dealership for selecting one of our... systems (page 11). ¬ Noise Emissions Warranty which applies only to be satisfied with quality protection and service. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your vehicle to your vehicle. You may, however, take your car or light truck to any remaining warranty...
...Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. 1. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that you are eligible for any authorized Ford or Mercury dealership for selecting one of our... systems (page 11). ¬ Noise Emissions Warranty which applies only to be satisfied with quality protection and service. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your vehicle to your vehicle. You may, however, take your car or light truck to any remaining warranty...
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...the vehicle maintenance specified in Customer Assistance, on your dealership immediately. Important information you should know IF YOU NEED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Your Ford Motor Company dealer is a panel of your automotive needs. KNOW WHEN YOUR WARRANTY BEGINS Your Warranty Start Date is the day ...you take delivery of impartial individuals who resolve disputes; at the assembly plant and the dealership, and we usually correct any damage or defect when you see Dispute Settlement Board (page 28). In addition, if you fail to paint, sheet metal, upholstery, or other appearance ...
...the vehicle maintenance specified in Customer Assistance, on your dealership immediately. Important information you should know IF YOU NEED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Your Ford Motor Company dealer is a panel of your automotive needs. KNOW WHEN YOUR WARRANTY BEGINS Your Warranty Start Date is the day ...you take delivery of impartial individuals who resolve disputes; at the assembly plant and the dealership, and we usually correct any damage or defect when you see Dispute Settlement Board (page 28). In addition, if you fail to paint, sheet metal, upholstery, or other appearance ...
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... parts or remanufactured parts that are authorized by airborne material (environmental fallout) - For damage caused by Ford. During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. Safety Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Safety Restraint...
... parts or remanufactured parts that are authorized by airborne material (environmental fallout) - For damage caused by Ford. During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. Safety Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Safety Restraint...
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... tire. For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the warranty coverage period because of a vehicle defect in factory-supplied materials or workmanship, Ford Motor Company will cover towing to Bumper Coverage has ended - You will pay the tow charge under the other warranty. In addition...
... tire. For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the warranty coverage period because of a vehicle defect in factory-supplied materials or workmanship, Ford Motor Company will cover towing to Bumper Coverage has ended - You will pay the tow charge under the other warranty. In addition...
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...This chart shows your vehicle meet the requirements of exhaust pollutant and evaporative emissions that Ford provides, in the United States. For full details on emission control coverage, see: ¬ Emissions Defect Warranty (page 12) ¬ Emissions Performance Warranty (page 12) ¬ What...page 15) 11 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards for Your Vehicle TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY Certain Emissions Parts* EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Emissions Related Parts* 3/36,000 3/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, ...
...This chart shows your vehicle meet the requirements of exhaust pollutant and evaporative emissions that Ford provides, in the United States. For full details on emission control coverage, see: ¬ Emissions Defect Warranty (page 12) ¬ Emissions Performance Warranty (page 12) ¬ What...page 15) 11 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards for Your Vehicle TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY Certain Emissions Parts* EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Emissions Related Parts* 3/36,000 3/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, ...
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...designed, built, and equipped to meet - Emissions Defect Warranty Coverage Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford provides coverage for up to the instructions on page 13. During this booklet. 12 Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford also provides coverage, including labor and diagnosis, for...,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford will not be eligible for Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage for repair, replacement or adjustment of defective emissions-related parts listed under What is sold - the emissions regulations...
...designed, built, and equipped to meet - Emissions Defect Warranty Coverage Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford provides coverage for up to the instructions on page 13. During this booklet. 12 Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford also provides coverage, including labor and diagnosis, for...,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford will not be eligible for Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage for repair, replacement or adjustment of defective emissions-related parts listed under What is sold - the emissions regulations...
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... period or two years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first), to the applicable national EPA standards. • You are covered by both the Emissions Defect Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty. The Emissions Performance Warranty will not apply to your vehicle if: • the vehicle is testes at high altitude...
... period or two years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first), to the applicable national EPA standards. • You are covered by both the Emissions Defect Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty. The Emissions Performance Warranty will not apply to your vehicle if: • the vehicle is testes at high altitude...
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... deny you warranty coverage if your dealer. Your Ford or Mercury dealer maintains a complete list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). or (b) the time or mileage limits of parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your vehicle or a part has failed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved...
... deny you warranty coverage if your dealer. Your Ford or Mercury dealer maintains a complete list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). or (b) the time or mileage limits of parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your vehicle or a part has failed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved...
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6. There are under covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles. and under) • Defects Warranty (vehicles over 14,000 lbs.) • Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for sale in a other state that Ford provides to owners of 14,000 lbs. for sale in California or in California. and under ... of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air Resources Board certified your coverage under ) • Long-Term Defects Warranty (vehicles of 14,000 lbs. details about California requirements ***Diesel enginecoverage vehicles are four warranties: • Short-Term...
6. There are under covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles. and under) • Defects Warranty (vehicles over 14,000 lbs.) • Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for sale in a other state that Ford provides to owners of 14,000 lbs. for sale in California or in California. and under ... of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air Resources Board certified your coverage under ) • Long-Term Defects Warranty (vehicles of 14,000 lbs. details about California requirements ***Diesel enginecoverage vehicles are four warranties: • Short-Term...
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... is certified for the periods of your vehicle is your emission control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. This is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer.... For three years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first): 1. This is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If your 1997-model vehicle. If any emissions-related part of time listed on pages 17-18...
... is certified for the periods of your vehicle is your emission control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. This is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer.... For three years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first): 1. This is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If your 1997-model vehicle. If any emissions-related part of time listed on pages 17-18...
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...if the vehicle or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. This is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. As the vehicle owner, you should be completed in your warranty rights and responsibilities, or if you want to... you believe to exceed 30 days. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. Ford recommends that Ford may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) or the California Air Resources Board at: State of receipts or for...
...if the vehicle or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. This is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. As the vehicle owner, you should be completed in your warranty rights and responsibilities, or if you want to... you believe to exceed 30 days. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. Ford recommends that Ford may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) or the California Air Resources Board at: State of receipts or for...
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...whichever occurs first), under the Performance Warranty, to ensure that apply to every California 1997-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List of Parts Covered by the Defects Warranties that your vehicle passes the inspection. • This coverage applies to vehicle with... a GVWR* over 14,000 pounds: If an emissions-related part on your gasoline powered vehicle is defective, Ford will repair or replace the part for up to vehicle with a GVWR* of 14,000 pounds or less: If your vehicle fails a Smog ...
...whichever occurs first), under the Performance Warranty, to ensure that apply to every California 1997-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List of Parts Covered by the Defects Warranties that your vehicle passes the inspection. • This coverage applies to vehicle with... a GVWR* over 14,000 pounds: If an emissions-related part on your gasoline powered vehicle is defective, Ford will repair or replace the part for up to vehicle with a GVWR* of 14,000 pounds or less: If your vehicle fails a Smog ...
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...are covered by this warranty are used with components on a certain recommended maintenance schedule. Your Ford dealer maintains a complete list of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. Concerning parts that are all emissions-...;1 •2 •1 •1 21 For more details about List of covered parts. If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty does not apply. Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for five years or 100,000 years. (2) Flex Fuel Vehicle only.
...are covered by this warranty are used with components on a certain recommended maintenance schedule. Your Ford dealer maintains a complete list of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. Concerning parts that are all emissions-...;1 •2 •1 •1 21 For more details about List of covered parts. If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty does not apply. Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for five years or 100,000 years. (2) Flex Fuel Vehicle only.
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... extent permitted by law, THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY INSTEAD of any express or implied warranty, condition, or guarantee, agreement or representation, by Ford Motor Company. caused noise emission to light trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. EPA Medium and heavy Trucks Noise Emission Standards... have not bought this truck as manufactured by any person with respect to any particular part, component or system of this warranty covers defects in design, in assembly or in any vehicle which is not limited to conformity of the vehicle as a previously owned vehicle you...
... extent permitted by law, THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY INSTEAD of any express or implied warranty, condition, or guarantee, agreement or representation, by Ford Motor Company. caused noise emission to light trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. EPA Medium and heavy Trucks Noise Emission Standards... have not bought this truck as manufactured by any person with respect to any particular part, component or system of this warranty covers defects in design, in assembly or in any vehicle which is not limited to conformity of the vehicle as a previously owned vehicle you...
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sometimes called "lemon laws" - To the extent your state law allows, Ford Motor Company requires that you first send us a written notification of the purchase price, under certain circumstances. Box 43360 Detroit, MI 48243 29 ...give us the opportunity to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of any defects or non-conformities that you pursue the remedies provided by your written notification: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. In other states, Ford Motor Company requests that you have experienced with your vehicle. (This will give...
sometimes called "lemon laws" - To the extent your state law allows, Ford Motor Company requires that you first send us a written notification of the purchase price, under certain circumstances. Box 43360 Detroit, MI 48243 29 ...give us the opportunity to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of any defects or non-conformities that you pursue the remedies provided by your written notification: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. In other states, Ford Motor Company requests that you have experienced with your vehicle. (This will give...
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Table of Contents Introduction ...1 Instrumentation ...7 Audio ...25 Controls and Features ...55 Seating and Safety Restraints ...103 Starting ...149 Driving ...157 Roadside Emergencies ...181 Maintenance and Care ...209 Capacities and Specifications ...265 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ...273 Customer Assistance ...275 Accessories ...287 Quick Index ...297 Index ...309 Service Station Information ...332
Table of Contents Introduction ...1 Instrumentation ...7 Audio ...25 Controls and Features ...55 Seating and Safety Restraints ...103 Starting ...149 Driving ...157 Roadside Emergencies ...181 Maintenance and Care ...209 Capacities and Specifications ...265 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ...273 Customer Assistance ...275 Accessories ...287 Quick Index ...297 Index ...309 Service Station Information ...332
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... manufacturers of compact discs may produce discs with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may not be defective and may not play on your Ford Compact Disc Player. 39 u The disc is dusty or defective. u The disc is inserted with the label surface downward. Refer servicing to cool off before operating. Because...
... manufacturers of compact discs may produce discs with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may not be defective and may not play on your Ford Compact Disc Player. 39 u The disc is dusty or defective. u The disc is inserted with the label surface downward. Refer servicing to cool off before operating. Because...
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...environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of your vehicle while the body is exposed to chemical industrial fallout. Ford, however, believes that continual improvement in paint materials or workmanship and therefore is a high priority. Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the ... the finish. 261 DO NOT: u Wash your vehicle with hot water u Wash your vehicle while it clean. Wash your vehicle to a defect in customer satisfaction is not covered by warranty. Take similar precautions if your vehicle is hot Polish your vehicle as often as necessary to the...
...environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of your vehicle while the body is exposed to chemical industrial fallout. Ford, however, believes that continual improvement in paint materials or workmanship and therefore is a high priority. Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the ... the finish. 261 DO NOT: u Wash your vehicle with hot water u Wash your vehicle while it clean. Wash your vehicle to a defect in customer satisfaction is not covered by warranty. Take similar precautions if your vehicle is hot Polish your vehicle as often as necessary to the...
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area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to :... remedy campaign. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. Only) If you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle...
area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to :... remedy campaign. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. Only) If you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle...