2003 Ford Explorer Sport Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 13

Tire Wear or Damage As typically is the case with tire manufacturer warranties, normal wear or worn-out tires are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Road hazard damage such as cuts, snags, bruises, bulges and impact breaks (potholes and curbs) are not covered. Any damage caused by a puncture or tire repair is not covered. In addition, damage from improper inflation or alignment, tire chains, racing, spinning (as when stuck in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting is not covered. Other Items and Conditions Not Covered Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty also does not cover: • non-Ford parts of your vehicle, for example, parts (including glass) installed by body builders or manufacturers other than Ford, or damage to Ford components caused by installation of non-Ford parts other than "certified" emissions parts • vehicles that have ever been labeled or branded as "dismantled", "fire", "flood", "junk", "rebuilt", "reconstructed", or "salvaged"; this will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • vehicles that have been determined to be a "total loss" by an insurance company; this will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • converted ambulances that are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see important information about ambulance conversions (page 28). • any Ford or Mercury vehicles (except Excursion modified by a Qualified Vehicle Modifier using the XLT package with a 6.8L engine and 4:30 axle (XC3)) that are converted to limousines. This will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See additional information about authorized Excursion modifications on page 28. Time Limits on Coverage • After the first 12 months in service or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first, wheel alignment and tire balancing are not covered unless required by a warranty repair. • After 12 months in service, regardless of miles driven (24 months for vehicles sold and registered in the State of New York), wiper blades are not covered. 9