2004 Ford F150 Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 12

• tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other parts that affect these systems (for example, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other than a ЉcertifiedЉ emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for Љoff-road use onlyЉ installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the non-Ford 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 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 on windshield stress cracks will be provided for the first 12 months in service, regardless of miles driven, 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 Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Some examples of maintenance and normal wear are: • oil changes • clutch linings • oils, lubricants, other fluids • Wiper blades • oil/air filters • Wheel alignments and tire • tire rotation balancing • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining Some maintenance and wear items have limited coverage, as follows: • wiper blade replacements are not covered beyond 12 months in service, regardless of miles driven 8