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What is not covered by the Ford Warranty?

Warranty coverage is provided for any part found to be defective in factory-supplied material or workmanship during your warranty period. It does not cover damage caused by an outside source or the environment, alterations and modifications, maintenance and wear items, and other conditions listed below.

Note: These lists are provided as a reference and do not cover all situations. Refer to your Warranty Guide or consult your Ford Dealer for additional information.

Non-Warrantable Concerns Examples 
Damage caused by an outside source
  • Accidents, collisions, or objects striking the vehicle
  • Theft, vandalism, or riot
  • Fire or explosion
  • Using contaminated or improper fuel/fluids
  • Driving through water deep enough to cause water to be ingested into the engine
  • Improper maintenance
  • Environmental damage (e.g., road salt, tree sap, lightning, hail, windstorm, earthquake, freezing, water, or flood)
  •  Road hazards (e.g., stone chips, scratches, dings, or dents)
Damage caused by alteration or modification
  • Installation or use of non-Ford parts or software such as oversized tires, alarm systems, and automatic starting systems
  • Tampering with the vehicle
Maintenance and wear items
  • Oil changes
  • Oils, lubricants, and other fluids
  • Engine tune-up
  • Tire rotation/inflation
  • Cleaning/polishing

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