1997 Mercury Tracer Warranty Guide 1st Printing
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
1997 Mercury Tracer manual content summary:
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vehicle begins with quality protection and service. When you need warranty repairs, Ford recommends that you take your car or light truck to your selling dealer, coverages that apply to your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you are - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
ASSISTANCE Your Ford Motor Company dealer is available to assist you with all your automotive needs. Please follow the procedures outlined in Customer Assistance, on the inside front cover of this booklet. In addition, if you are an eligible U.S. owner, you may use - at no cost the services of the - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
outside the United States, U.S. Federalized Territories, or Canada. In some cases, however, you may have to pay the servicing Ford dealer in a foreign country for a repair that is covered under the U.S. warranty. If this happens, be sure to save the repair order or invoice. You should present this - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
obligation or liability in connection with your vehicle or this warranty. Ford and your dealer are nor responsible for any time that you lose car or light truck is suitable for your special purposes). These implied warranties are limited, to the extent allowed by law, to the time period covered by - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN BUMPER TO BUMPER SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CORROSION 7.3L POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINE 3/36,000 5/50,000 5/UNLIMITED 5/100,000 The measure that occurs first determines how long your coverage lasts. For example: Your Bumper to Bumper Coverage lasts for three years unless you drive - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
, replace or adjust all parts on your vehicle (except tires) that are defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. Items or conditions that are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty are described on page 5. When making warranty repairs on your vehicle, the dealer will use Ford - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
for each repair visit. Ford covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel pump and fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
the replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. You, as the owner, are responsible for these items. Examples from the Service Guide are: • oil changes • oils, lubricants other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings/pads • tire rotation • cleaning/polishing • wiper blades • clutch linings 8 - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
Limited Warranty also does not cover: • non-Ford parts of your vehicle that are installed by body builders or manufacturers other than Ford • vehicle's built with titles that specify "dismantled", "fire", "flood", "junk", "rebuilt", "reconstructed", or "salvaged" • converted ambulances that are not - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
problem is covered by another Ford warranty - Ford will pay the tow charge under the other warranty. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673 (FORD). For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the Bumper to Bumper Warranty period, Ford will cover - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
your warranty coverage under two emissions warranties that Ford provides, in compliance with Federal requirements. The 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 - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
, Ford will repair, replace or adjust - with no charge for labor, diagnosis or parts - any emissions control device or system if you meet all these conditions: • You have maintains and operated your vehicle according to the instructions on proper care in the Owner Guide, the Service Guide and - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
being denied the right to use your vehicle). • Your vehicle Parts covered by emissions warranties • Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (1) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
• Volume Air Flow Sensor (1) Flex Fuel Vehicle only. Important information about List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that are used with - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
first replacement time that is specified in your Owner Guide and the Service Guide; or (b) the time or mileage limits of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). Your Ford or Mercury dealer maintains a complete list of parts covered by emissions warranties. For more - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
the emissions control warranty that Ford provides to owners of vehicle Warranties for California Vehicles TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY FOR VEHICLES WITH parts were selected on the basis of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
control system may include such parts as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will repair your vehicle - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
what you believe to be violations of the terms of this warranty you may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) or the California Air Resources Board at: State of California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Division 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, California 91731 18 - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
covered by the Defects Warranties that apply to every California 1997-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List of Parts Covered by Defects Warranties • Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, Spacer, Plate and Associated Parts • Exhaust Heat Control Valve • Exhaust Manifold • Fuel Filler Cap and - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
fuel lines and wiring harnesses that are used with components on the List of Parts. Concerning parts that should be replaced on a certain recommended maintenance schedule. These parts remain under warranty until the first replacement time that is specified in your Owner Guide and the Service Guide - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Ford may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part failed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications or any items included in What Is Not Covered?, (page 5). 22 - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
SERVICE? To get service under your emission warranties, take your vehicle to any Ford or covered repairs made by someone other than a Ford or Mercury dealer your Ford or Mercury dealer will reimburse you for the cost of repairs, including diagnosis. Be sure to obtain: (a) the parts that are replaced - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
this warranty, you may have you show that you have followed Ford's instructions on properly maintaining and using your vehicle. You will find these instructions in your Owner Guide and Service Guide. Be sure to save your service receipts and to keep accurate records of all maintenance work. 24 - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
If you are not satisfied with the handling of a warranty matter, see Customer Assistance, on the inside front cover, and Dispute Settlement Board, page 28. If you need more information about getting service under the Federal Emissions Performance Warranty, or if you want to report what you believe - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
covers defects in design, in assembly or in any part, component, system of the vehicle that - at the time it left control of Ford Motor Company - caused noise emission to exceed Federal standards. THE NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO: • loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
more protection for your new car or light truck by buying a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company. Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and administered by - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
warranty disputes. You may apply to the Board if you are and eligible owner of a Ford Motor Company vehicle in the United States. For more details, please refer to your Customer Assistance Guide. For a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or write to: Dispute Settlement Board P.O. Box 5120 - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, under certain circumstances. To the extent your state law allows, Ford Motor Ford Motor Company requests that you give us the written notice. Send your written notification: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center - 1997 Mercury Tracer | Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual and the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book (and pertinent supplements). Using a Ford vehicle without the Ford Ambulance Prep Package to produce an ambulance could result in elevated underbody temperatures
1. Introduction
Ford Motor Company
and your selling dealer thank you for selecting
one of our quality products. Our commitment to you and your vehicle
begins with quality protection and service.
When you need warranty repairs, Ford recommends that you take your
car or light truck to your selling dealer, who wants to ensure that you
continue to be satisfied with your vehicle. You may, however, take your
vehicle to any authorized Ford or Mercury dealership for warranty
repairs.
This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that apply to your
1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. If you bought a
previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you are eligible for any remaining
warranty coverages.
The warranty includes:
➡
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
(page 4).
➡
Emissions Defect Warranties
and
Emissions Performance
Warranties
which cover your emissions control systems (page 11).
➡
Noise Emissions Warranty
which applies only to certain
medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (page 26).
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