What is not covered by the Lincoln Warranty?

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

Important: The lists in the table below are provided as a reference and do not cover all situations. Refer to your Warranty Guide, or consult your Lincoln Retailer or Ford Dealer for additional information.

Damages or Maintenance and Wear Items Examples
Damages Due to Conditions or Events
  • 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
Damages Due to Use and/or the Environment
  • Stone chips, scratches
  • Dings, dents
  • Road salt, tree sap
  • Lightning, hail, windstorm
  • Earthquake
  • Freezing, water, or flood
Damages Due to Aftermarket Modifications
  • Alterations or modifications of the vehicle
  • Tampering with the vehicle
  • Installation or use of non-Ford parts or software such as oversized tires, alarm systems, automatic starting systems
Maintenance and Wear Items
  • Oil changes
  • Oils, lubricants, other fluids
  • Engine tune-up
  • Tire rotation/inflation
  • Cleaning/polishing

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