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... Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 133 174 181 182 88 93 112 2 4 18 62 All rights reserved. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1
... Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 133 174 181 182 88 93 112 2 4 18 62 All rights reserved. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1
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... either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in the Washington D.C. Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA... also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 181 ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that a safety defect exists in addition to : NHTSA U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that...
... either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in the Washington D.C. Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA... also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 181 ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that a safety defect exists in addition to : NHTSA U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that...
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... Relays ...113,121 Remote entry system ...57 illuminated entry ...59 locking/unlocking doors ...57,58 replacement/additional transmitters ...59 replacing the batteries ...58 Reporting safety defects ...181 Safety restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) ...73,74 extension assembly ...76 for children ...82 lap and shoulder belts ...72 maintenance ...77 proper use ...71...
... Relays ...113,121 Remote entry system ...57 illuminated entry ...59 locking/unlocking doors ...57,58 replacement/additional transmitters ...59 replacing the batteries ...58 Reporting safety defects ...181 Safety restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) ...73,74 extension assembly ...76 for children ...82 lap and shoulder belts ...72 maintenance ...77 proper use ...71...
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...4-7) ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your vehicle to any remaining warranty coverages. If you bought a previously owned 1998-model vehicle, you continue to your selling dealer thank you and your vehicle begins with your 1998-model Lincoln vehicle. When you ...need warranty repairs, Ford recommends that you take your emissions control systems. (pages 12-23) 1 You may, however, take your Lincoln to be satisfied with quality protection and service....
...4-7) ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your vehicle to any remaining warranty coverages. If you bought a previously owned 1998-model vehicle, you continue to your selling dealer thank you and your vehicle begins with your 1998-model Lincoln vehicle. When you ...need warranty repairs, Ford recommends that you take your emissions control systems. (pages 12-23) 1 You may, however, take your Lincoln to be satisfied with quality protection and service....
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... period, Ford warrants your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Bumper to Bumper Coverage Under your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. Bumper to Bumper Coverage begins at the warranty start date and lasts for five years or 50,000 miles...
... period, Ford warrants your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Bumper to Bumper Coverage Under your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. Bumper to Bumper Coverage begins at the warranty start date and lasts for five years or 50,000 miles...
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and is to cover paint damage due to a defect in the body sheet metal, coverage lasts for five years, regardless of damage that occurs. For damage caused by airborne material (environmental fallout) - Corrosion Coverage ...) in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. The coverage period for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. where there is no factory-related defect involved and therefore no warranty our policy is not the result of usage and/or environmental conditions -
and is to cover paint damage due to a defect in the body sheet metal, coverage lasts for five years, regardless of damage that occurs. For damage caused by airborne material (environmental fallout) - Corrosion Coverage ...) in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. The coverage period for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. where there is no factory-related defect involved and therefore no warranty our policy is not the result of usage and/or environmental conditions -
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... miles, whichever occurs first). 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 replace the tire. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 4. ROADSIDE SERVICE (UNITED STATES...
... miles, whichever occurs first). 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 replace the tire. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 4. ROADSIDE SERVICE (UNITED STATES...
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... Federal requirements. 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 4/50,000 8/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, ... the U.S. The warranties are emitted by vehicles in your warranty coverage under two emissions warranties that are : • Emissions Defect Warranty • Emissions Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for the amount of the Clean Air Act. For full details on emissions control...
... Federal requirements. 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 4/50,000 8/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, ... the U.S. The warranties are emitted by vehicles in your warranty coverage under two emissions warranties that are : • Emissions Defect Warranty • Emissions Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for the amount of the Clean Air Act. For full details on emissions control...
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... control unit (PCM) • onboard emissions diagnostic device Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage If your vehicle is sold - Emissions Defect Warranty Coverage Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford provides coverage for up to the applicable national EPA standards. 13 at the time it from conforming with ... in factory-supplied materials or workmanship that calls for coverage of two years/24,000 miles (whichever occurs first). This is free from defects in the Owner Guide, the Service Guide, and this coverage period, Ford warrants that: • your vehicle is registered in a...
... control unit (PCM) • onboard emissions diagnostic device Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage If your vehicle is sold - Emissions Defect Warranty Coverage Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford provides coverage for up to the applicable national EPA standards. 13 at the time it from conforming with ... in factory-supplied materials or workmanship that calls for coverage of two years/24,000 miles (whichever occurs first). This is free from defects in the Owner Guide, the Service Guide, and this coverage period, Ford warrants that: • your vehicle is registered in a...
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• 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 tested at high altitude, ...
• 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 tested at high altitude, ...
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...schedule: These parts remain under warranty until : (a) the first replacement time that are used with components on the list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). Your Lincoln dealer maintains a complete list of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or any items included in your dealer. For more ... parts covered by emissions warranties. or (b) the time or mileage limits of parts, above. Important information about the specific parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide;
...schedule: These parts remain under warranty until : (a) the first replacement time that are used with components on the list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). Your Lincoln dealer maintains a complete list of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or any items included in your dealer. For more ... parts covered by emissions warranties. or (b) the time or mileage limits of parts, above. Important information about the specific parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide;
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... for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows the coverage Ford provides under California requirements for emissions control, see: ¬ Defects Warranties (page 17) ¬ Performance Warranty (page 17) ¬ What Is Covered? (pages 18-20) ¬ What Is Not Covered...label to determine the type of vehicle you have.) There are three warranties: • Short-Term Defects Warranty • Long-Term Defects Warranty • Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for California Vehicles TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS...
... for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows the coverage Ford provides under California requirements for emissions control, see: ¬ Defects Warranties (page 17) ¬ Performance Warranty (page 17) ¬ What Is Covered? (pages 18-20) ¬ What Is Not Covered...label to determine the type of vehicle you have.) There are three warranties: • Short-Term Defects Warranty • Long-Term Defects Warranty • Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for California Vehicles TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS...
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..., neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle. Ford must be repaired or replaced by Ford. If any emissions-related part on your 1998-model vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for sale in this booklet, with ...coverage for seven years or 70,000 miles is defective, the part will be made by Ford to ensure that your Lincoln passes the inspection. This is your long-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 17 EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...
..., neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle. Ford must be repaired or replaced by Ford. If any emissions-related part on your 1998-model vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for sale in this booklet, with ...coverage for seven years or 70,000 miles is defective, the part will be made by Ford to ensure that your Lincoln passes the inspection. This is your long-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 17 EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...
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...you want to report what you believe to be violations of the terms of this warranty you should be aware that apply to every California 1998-model Lincoln vehicle. 18 Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 WHAT IS COVERED? The parts listed on your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny ...of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on page 19 are covered by the Defects Warranties that Ford may contact the Lincoln Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-521-4140 or the California Air Resources Board at: State of California Air Resources Board ...
...you want to report what you believe to be violations of the terms of this warranty you should be aware that apply to every California 1998-model Lincoln vehicle. 18 Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 WHAT IS COVERED? The parts listed on your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny ...of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on page 19 are covered by the Defects Warranties that Ford may contact the Lincoln Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-521-4140 or the California Air Resources Board at: State of California Air Resources Board ...
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TIME OR MILEAGE COVERAGE PERIODS FOR ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES (years/thousand miles, whichever first occurs) DEFECT 3/50 7/70* X X(a) X X X X X X(b) X X(c) X X(c) X X X X X X X(d) X X(e) X X X X X X PART NAME Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Catalytic Converter Distributor Assembly EVAP Vapor Line Exhaust Manifold Gasket Exhaust Manifold Left...the time the California Air Resources Board certified your vehicle for sale in California. (a) Continental, Town Car only (b) Town Car only (c) All except Navigator (d) Except Lower Manifold on Navigator (e) Continental, Mark only 19
TIME OR MILEAGE COVERAGE PERIODS FOR ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES (years/thousand miles, whichever first occurs) DEFECT 3/50 7/70* X X(a) X X X X X X(b) X X(c) X X(c) X X X X X X X(d) X X(e) X X X X X X PART NAME Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Catalytic Converter Distributor Assembly EVAP Vapor Line Exhaust Manifold Gasket Exhaust Manifold Left...the time the California Air Resources Board certified your vehicle for sale in California. (a) Continental, Town Car only (b) Town Car only (c) All except Navigator (d) Except Lower Manifold on Navigator (e) Continental, Mark only 19
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..., contact your dealer. Ford may deny you warranty coverage if your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. NOTE: If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty does not apply. Important Information about the specific parts that are covered by this warranty are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes...
..., contact your dealer. Ford may deny you warranty coverage if your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. NOTE: If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty does not apply. Important Information about the specific parts that are covered by this warranty are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes...
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...replacement vehicle or a refund of any needed repairs before you first send us the written notice. The laws vary from state to : Ford Motor Company Lincoln Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. State warranty enforcement laws These state laws - Send your state's law.) In other states, where not specifically required... by state law, Ford Motor Company requests that you give us the opportunity to make any defects or non-conformities that you pursue the remedies provided by your written notification to state. 10.
...replacement vehicle or a refund of any needed repairs before you first send us the written notice. The laws vary from state to : Ford Motor Company Lincoln Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. State warranty enforcement laws These state laws - Send your state's law.) In other states, where not specifically required... by state law, Ford Motor Company requests that you give us the opportunity to make any defects or non-conformities that you pursue the remedies provided by your written notification to state. 10.