1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 234

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids, and service parts conforming to Ford specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle. Using these parts for replacement is your assurance that Ford-buflt quality stays in your vehicle. NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community's standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids. quality become obvious when both are subjected to standard Ford quality tests. Ford tests indicate that you should be concerned with the quality of the fit and finish, corrosion resistance and structural integrity of these imitation replacement parts, and how their use will affect your warranty. How Can You Protect Yourself?. Before any repair work begins, tell your adjuster that you want your vehicle repaired using only genuine Ford body parts. If the adjuster refuses, contact your insurance agent for help. If your agent and your insurance company refuse to repair your vehicle with original factory parts, you should contact your state insurance commissioner, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or a local consumer protection agency. In Canada, contact provincial insurance commissioners, Transport Canada or local consumer protection groups. Accident Damage Should your vehicle suffer accident damage requiring new sheet metal or plastic replacement parts, be sure your repair shop uses only genuine Ford replacement parts. While imitation body parts may appear similar to genuine Ford parts on the surface, differences in 232