2005 Mercury Sable Warranty Guide 7th Printing - Page 27

WHAT REPLACEMENT PARTS SHOULD I USE? Ford Motor Company recommends that you use genuine Ford replacement parts. However, when you are having non-warranty work done on your vehicle, you may choose to use non-Ford parts. If you decide to use non-Ford parts, be sure they are equivalent to Ford parts in performance, quality, and durability. If you use replacement parts that are not equivalent to Ford parts, your vehicle's emissions control systems may not work as effectively, and you may jeopardize your emissions warranty coverage. For vehicles within the warranty period, Ford will repair at no cost to the owner, under the Federal Emissions Warranty, covered emission failures caused by properly installed Ford parts or non-Ford parts that have been "certified" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ford is not responsible for the cost of repairing any emission failures caused by non-Ford parts that have not been "certified" by the EPA. The maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices or systems can be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using Ford replacement parts or EPAcertified parts without voiding your federal warranty coverage for future repairs during the warranty period. PROPER MAINTENANCE PRESERVES YOUR WARRANTY If you do not maintain your vehicle properly, Ford may have the right to deny you warranty coverage. To have repairs made under this warranty, you may have to 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 Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Be sure to save your service receipts and to keep accurate records of all maintenance work. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 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 26. 23