1998 Lincoln Continental Warranty Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12

WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Damage Caused By: • accidents, collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion, or objects striking the vehicle • misusing the vehicle, such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing, or using the vehicle as a stationary power source • altering or modifying the vehicle - including the body, chassis, or components - after the vehicle leaves Ford's control • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems, or with other parts that affect these systems • disconnecting or altering the odometer or allowing the odometer to be inoperative for an extended period of time with the result that the actual mileage cannot be determined • using contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals or accidental spills • driving through water deep enough to cause water to be injested into the engine Damage Caused by Use and/or the Environment Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover surface rust and deterioration of paint, trim, upholstery and other appearance items that result from use and/or exposure to the elements. Here are examples: • stone chips, scratches (some examples are on paint and glass) • dings, dents • road salt, tree sap • bird droppings • lightning, hail windstorm earthquake water or flood cuts, burns, punctures or tears Damage Caused by Improper Maintenance Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused by failure to maintain the vehicle, improperly maintaining the vehicle, or using the wrong part, fuel, oil, lubricants or fluids. See the Owner Guide for correct fluid types and levels, and consult the Service Guide for proper ways to maintain your vehicle. Maintenance/Wear Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts and labor needed to maintain the vehicle (including parts and labor required after 8