2012 Ford Taurus Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 18

tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or software and performance ''chips'' 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 or 12,000 miles (which ever occurs first), 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 balancing • tire rotation/inflation • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining 13