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March 2015 / First Printing / Warranty Guide Lincoln Motor Company / Litho in U.S.A.

GH6J 19T201 AA

2016 Model YearWarranty Guide(Hybrid Vehicle)

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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have any questions or concerns, orare unsatisfied with the service you are receiving, follow these steps:1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership.2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager, Service Manager or Client Relations Manager.3. If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policiesor procedures, please contact the Lincoln Client Relationship Center.

In the United States: In Canada:

Lincoln Client Relationship CenterP.O. Box 6248

Dearborn, MI 481211-800-521-4140

(TDD for the hearing impaired:1–800-521-4140)

www.lincolnowner.com

Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company

of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000

Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41–800-387-9333

www.lincolncanada.com

In Asia-Pacific Region, Sub-Saharan Africa,

U.S. Virgin Islands, Central America, the

Caribbean, and Israel:

In Puerto Rico:

Ford Motor CompanyFord Export Operations

Attention: Customer Relations1555 Fairlane Drive

Fairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, MI 48101

Telephone: (313) 594-4857For customers in Guam, the Commonwealth of theNorthern Mariana Islands (CNMI), America Samoa,

and the U.S. Virgin Islands, please feel free to call ourToll-Free Number:

(800) 841-FORD (3673)Fax: (313) 390-0804

E-mail: [email protected]

Ford InternationalBusiness Development, Inc.

P.O. Box 11957Caparra Heights Station

San Juan, PR 00922-1957Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673)

Fax: (313) 390-0804E-mail: [email protected]

www.ford.com.pr

In Middle East:

Ford Middle EastCustomer Relationship Center

P.O. Box 21470Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Telephone: 971-4-3326084Toll-free Number for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:

800 8971409Local Telephone Number for Kuwait:

24810575Fax: 971-4-3327299

E-mail: [email protected]

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW 1

If You Need Customer Assistance 1

Know When Your Warranty Begins 2

Check Your Vehicle 2

Maintain Your Vehicle Properly 2

Who Pays For Warranty Repairs? 3

Do Warranties Apply In Other Countries? 3

3. THE NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FORYOUR 2016-MODEL HYBRID VEHICLE 4

Limitations And Disclaimers 4

Quick Reference: Warranty Coverage 6

What Is Covered? 7

What Is Not Covered Under The New VehicleLimited Warranty? 10

4. IN ADDITION ... 14

Roadside Service Assistance 14

5. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EMISSIONSWARRANTIES 15

Quick Reference: Emissions Warranty Coverage 15

Emissions Defects Warranty Coverage 16

Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage 16

What Is Covered? 17

What Is Not Covered? 19

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6. CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMISSIONSWARRANTIES 20

Quick Reference: Emissions Warranty Coverage 20

Explanation Of California Emissions Warranties 22

What Is Covered? 25

What Is Not Covered? 27

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUREMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE, UNDERFEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS 28

8. LINCOLN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN 30

9. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINEPROGRAM 31

10. STATE WARRANTY ENFORCEMENT LAWS 32

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1. Introduction

Ford Motor Company and your selling dealer thank you for selectingone of our quality Lincoln products. Our commitment to you and yourvehicle begins with quality protection and service.

When you need warranty repairs, your selling dealer would like you toreturn to it for that service, but you may also take your vehicle toanother Lincoln or Ford dealership authorized to service LincolnVehicles. Certain warranty repairs require special training though, so notall dealers are authorized to perform all warranty repairs. That meansthat, depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may need tobe taken to another dealer. If a particular dealership cannot assist you,then contact the Lincoln Client Relationship Center at 1-800-521-4140.

This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that apply to your2016-model Hybrid vehicle. If you bought a previously owned 2016-modelHybrid vehicle, you are eligible for any remaining warranty coverages.

Ford Motor Company provides the Emissions Defect Warranties andEmissions Performance Warranties which cover your emissionscontrol systems.

2. Important information you should know

IF YOU NEED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

Your Lincoln or Ford dealer is available to assist you with all yourautomotive needs. Please follow the procedures outlined on the frontpage of this booklet.

In addition, if you are an eligible U.S. owner, you may use - at no cost -the services of the BBB AUTO LINE program. For details, see Better

Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program, page 31 or call1-800-955-5100.

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KNOW WHEN YOUR WARRANTY BEGINS

Your Warranty Start Date is the day you take delivery of your newvehicle or the day it is first put into service (for example, as a dealerdemonstrator), whichever occurs first.

CHECK YOUR VEHICLE

We try to check vehicles carefully at the assembly plant and thedealership, and we usually correct any damage to paint, sheet metal,upholstery, or other appearance items. But occasionally something mayslip past us, and a customer may find that a vehicle was damaged beforehe or she took delivery. If you see any damage when you receive yourvehicle, notify your dealership within one week.

MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE PROPERLY

Your glove compartment contains an Owner’s Manual which indicatesthe scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle. Propermaintenance guards against major repair expenses resulting from neglector inadequate maintenance, may help increase the value you receivewhen you sell or trade your vehicle, and is important in allowing yourvehicle to comply with applicable emissions standards.

It is your responsibility to make sure that all of the scheduledmaintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Fordengineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance asspecified in the Owner’s Manual will invalidate warranty coverage onparts affected by the lack of maintenance. Make sure that receipts forcompleted maintenance work are retained with the vehicle andconfirmation of maintenance work is always entered in your Owner’s

Manual.

Your Lincoln or Ford dealership, or Lincoln or Ford Auto Care ServiceCenter, has factory-trained technicians who can perform the requiredmaintenance using genuine Ford parts. The dealership looks forward tomeeting your every service need to maximize your satisfaction with yourvehicle.

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WHO PAYS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS?

You will not be charged for repairs covered by any applicable warrantyduring the stated coverage periods, unless specifically stated elsewherein this guide.Some states have mandated alternate time coverage periods for parts ofyour vehicle (e.g. seatbelts).Some states and/or local governments may require a tax on a portion ofwarranty repairs. Where applicable law allows, the tax must be paid byyou, the owner of the vehicle.During the Bumper to Bumper Warranty period, dealers may receiveinstructions to provide no-cost, service-type improvements - notoriginally included in your Owner’s Manual - intended to increase youroverall satisfaction with your vehicle.Sometimes Ford may offer a special adjustment program to pay all orpart of the cost of certain repairs beyond the terms of the applicablewarranty. Check with your dealer or call 1-800-521-4140 to learn whetherany adjustment program is applicable to your vehicle. Please have yourvehicle identification number available.

DO WARRANTIES APPLY IN OTHER COUNTRIES?

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty and the Emissions Warranties

described in this booklet apply to your vehicle if:• it was originally purchased through the Ford Export Operations

Military Sales Program; or• it was originally sold or leased by Ford Motor Company or one of its

dealers in the United States or U.S Federalized Territories, and it wasoriginally registered/licensed and operated in the United States, U.S.Federalized Territories, or Canada.

If you meet either of these two requirements, you do have warrantycoverage when you travel with this vehicle outside the United States,U.S. Federalized Territories, or Canada. In some cases, however, you mayhave to pay the servicing Lincoln or Ford dealer in a foreign country orU.S. Federalized Territory for a repair that is covered under the U.S.warranty. If this happens, be sure to save the paid repair order orinvoice. You should present this document to a U.S. Lincoln or Forddealer for warranty refund consideration. Refer to www.Ford.com foradditional customer assistance reference information.

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3. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty for your2016-model vehicle

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERSAll of the warranties in this booklet are subject to the followinglimitations and disclaimers:The warranties in this booklet are the only express warrantiesapplicable to your vehicle. Ford does not assume or authorize anyoneto assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection withyour vehicle or these warranties. No person, including Ford employeesor dealers, may modify or waive any part of these warranties.Ford and its dealers reserve the right to make changes in or additionsto vehicles built or sold by them at any time without incurring anyobligation to make the same or similar changes or additions tovehicles previously built or sold.Ford and its dealers also reserve the right to provide post-warrantyrepairs, conduct recalls, or extend the warranty coverage period forcertain vehicles or vehicle populations, at the sole discretion of Ford.The fact that Ford has provided such measures to a particular vehicleor vehicle population in no way obligates Ford to provide similaraccommodations to other owners of similar vehicles.As a condition of these warranties, you are responsible for properlyusing, maintaining, and caring for your vehicle as outlined in yourOwner’s Manual. Ford recommends that you maintain copies of allmaintenance records and receipts for review by Ford.Ford and your dealer are not responsible for any time or income thatyou lose, any inconvenience you might be caused, the loss of yourtransportation or use of your vehicle, the cost of rental vehicles, fuel,telephone, travel, meals, or lodging, the loss of personal or commercialproperty, the loss of revenue, or for any other incidental orconsequential damages you may have.Punitive, exemplary, or multiple damages may not be recovered unlessapplicable law prohibits their disclaimer.

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You may not bring any warranty-related claim as a classrepresentative, a private attorney general, a member of a class ofclaimants or in any other representative capacity.Ford shall not be liable for any damages caused by delay in delivery orfurnishing of any products and/or services.You may have some implied warranties. For example, you may have animplied warranty of merchantability (that the car or light truck isreasonably fit for the general purpose for which it was sold) or animplied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose (that the car orlight truck is suitable for your special purposes), if a special purposewas specifically disclosed to Ford itself not merely to the dealerbefore your purchase, and Ford itself not just the dealer told you thevehicle would be suitable for that purpose.These implied warranties are limited, to the extent allowed by law, tothe time period covered by the written warranties, or to the applicabletime period provided by state law, whichever period is shorter.These implied warranties do not apply at all if you use your vehiclefor business or commercial purposes. In addition, the implied warrantyof fitness for a particular purpose does not apply if your vehicle isused for racing, even if the vehicle is equipped for racing.The warranties contained in this booklet and all questions regardingtheir enforceability and interpretation are governed by the law of thestate in which you purchased your vehicle. Some states do not allowFord to limit how long an implied warranty lasts or to exclude or limitincidental or consequential damages, so the limitation and exclusionsdescribed above may not apply to you.NOTE: This information about the limitation of implied

warranties and the exclusion of incidental and consequential

damages under the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY also

applies to the EMISSIONS WARRANTIES described on pages

15-29.

Ford participates in the BBB AUTO LINE warranty dispute resolutionprogram. You may contact BBB AUTO LINE by calling 800-955-5100.

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You are required to submit your warranty dispute to the BBB AUTOLINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies under the FederalMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq. To the extentpermitted by the applicable state ‘‘Lemon Law’’, you are also requiredto submit your warranty dispute to the BBB AUTO LINE beforeexercising any rights or seeking remedies under the ‘‘Lemon Law’’. Ifyou choose to seek remedies that are not created by theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act or the applicable state ‘‘Lemon Law,’’you are not required to first use BBB AUTO LINE to resolve yourdispute – although the program is still available to you.For more information regarding the BBB AUTO LINE program, seepage 31 of this booklet.

QUICK REFERENCE: WARRANTY COVERAGEThis chart gives a general summary of your warranty coverage provided byFord Motor Company under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Pleaserefer to the description of warranty coverage for more specific information.For each type of coverage, the chart shows two measures:

• years in service • miles driven

The measure that occurs first determines how long your coverage lasts.For example: Your Bumper to Bumper Coverage lasts for four years -unless you drive more than 50,000 miles before four years elapse. In thatcase, your coverage ends at 50,000 miles.

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For more details on coverage, see:➡ What is Covered? (pages 6-9)➡ What is Not Covered? (pages 10-13)

WHAT IS COVERED?Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you specific legalrights. You may have other rights that vary from state to state. Underyour New Vehicle Limited Warranty if:- your Lincoln vehicle is properly operated and maintained, and- was taken to a Lincoln dealership for a warranted repair during thewarranty period,

then authorized dealer will, without charge, repair, replace, or adjust allparts on your vehicle that malfunction or fail during normal use duringthe applicable coverage period due to a manufacturing defect infactory-supplied materials or factory workmanship.

This warranty does not mean that each Lincoln vehicle is defect free.Defects may be unintentionally introduced into vehicles during thedesign and manufacturing processes and such defects could result in theneed for repairs. For this reason, Ford provides the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty in order to remedy any such defects that result in vehicle partmalfunction or failure during the warranty period.

The remedy under this written warranty, and any implied warranty, islimited to repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective parts. Thisexclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed its essential purposeso long as Ford, through its authorized dealers, is willing and able torepair, replace, or adjust defective parts in the prescribed manner. Ford’sliability, if any, shall in no event exceed the cost of correctingmanufacturing defects as herein provided and upon expiration of thiswarranty, any such liability shall terminate.

Conditions that are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warrantyare described on pages 10-13. When making warranty repairs on yourvehicle, the dealer will use Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufacturedor other parts that are authorized by Ford, at the discretion of Ford orthe dealership.

Nothing in this warranty should be construed as requiring defective partsto be replaced with parts of a different type or design than the original

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part, so long as the vehicle functions properly with the replacement part.Moreover, Ford and its authorized dealers are entitled to a reasonabletime and a reasonable number of attempts within which to diagnose andrepair any defect covered by this warranty.

In certain instances, Ford may authorize repairs at other than Lincoln orFord dealer facilities.

Two separate warranties apply to tires on your new vehicle. The NewVehicle Limited Warranty covers tire defects in factory supplied materialor workmanship for 100% of labor costs and on a pro rata adjustmentbasis for parts. (See the reimbursement schedule below).For vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty time in serviceand mileage coverage period, defective tires will be replaced on a prorata adjustment basis according to the following mileage-basedReimbursement Schedule:

MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD1-12,000 100%12,001-24,000 60%24,001-36,000 30%36,001-50,000 15%

The tire manufacturer also provides you with a separate tire warranty that mayextend beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. You will find themanufacturer’s tire warranty with the owner literature supplied with yourvehicle. You have the option of having a tire warranty repair performed by thetire manufacturer’s authorized service center. If you go to a tire service centerfor a repair covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you may be chargeda prorated amount for wear or other charges. If so, you should present yourpaid invoice detailing the nature of the charges to any Lincoln or Forddealership for refund consideration. When making warranty repairs on yourvehicle, the dealer will use Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or otherparts that are authorized by Ford. In certain instances, Ford may authorizerepairs at other than Lincoln or Ford dealer facilities. Tire replacements underwarranty will be made with the same brand and model as originally equippedwith the vehicle unless the same brand and model is no longer available, inwhich case a tire of the same brand, size, load, speed and tread type will beused. In some circumstances, Ford may authorize another brand and/or modelto substitute for the original brand and model, even if still available.

Normal tire wear or damage is not reimbursable. See page 12 for detailsof what is not covered.

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Extended warranty coverage periods are available for certain

vehicle parts and conditions. Specifically,

(1) Your vehicle’s Powertrain components are covered for six years or70,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The extended coverage applies to theEngine: all internal lubricated parts, cylinder block, cylinder heads,electrical fuel pump, powertrain control module, engine mounts, flywheel,injection pump, manifold (exhaust and intake), manifold bolts, oil pan, oilpump, seals and gaskets, engine thermostat, engine thermostat housing,timing chain cover, timing chain (gears or belt), turbocharger/superchargerunit, valve covers, water pump; Transmission: all internal parts, clutchcover, seals and gaskets, torque converter, transfer case (including allinternal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Front-Wheel

Drive: axle shafts, fronts bearings, seals and gaskets, universal andconstant velocity joints; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (frontand rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including allinternal parts), drive shaft, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets, universaland constant velocity joints. Four-wheel/All-Wheel Drive: axle shafts,bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drivehousing (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking(four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets,universal and constant velocity joints.(2) Your vehicle’s safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) are covered for an extended Safety Restraint Coverage Period,which lasts for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.(3) Your vehicle’s body sheet metal panels are covered for an extendedCorrosion Coverage Period, which lasts for five years, regardless of milesdriven. The extended warranty coverage only applies if a body sheetmetal panel becomes perforated due to corrosion during normal use dueto a manufacturing defect in factory-supplied materials or factoryworkmanship. If aluminum body panels have corrosion or rust damage,and the damage is not the result of abnormal usage, vehicle accident,customer actions and/or extreme environmental conditions, the corrosionor rust damage repairs are covered for 5 years, unlimited miles. Fordamage caused by airborne material (environmental fallout) where thereis no factory-related defect involved and therefore no warranty − ourpolicy is to provide free repair of paint damage due to the airbornematerial for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

(4) Your vehicle’s unique components are covered during the HybridVehicle Unique Component Coverage, which lasts for eight years or 100,000miles, whichever occurs first.

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The following hybrid parts are covered during this extended coverageperiod: high-voltage battery, hybrid continuously variable transmission,Inverter System Controller (ISC), DC/DC converter, high-voltage batteryconnector, battery pack fan assembly, thermistor probe, hybrid batterypack sensor module (HBPSM), and the battery energy control module(BECM) are covered.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE LIMITEDWARRANTY?

Damage Caused By:• accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including driving

through a car wash)• theft, vandalism, or riot• fire or explosion• using contaminated or improper fuel/fluids• customer-applied chemicals or accidental spills• driving through water deep enough to cause water to be ingested into

the engine• misuse of the vehicle, such a driving over curbs, overloading, racing or

using the vehicle as a stationary power source

Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage caused by:• alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body, chassis,

electronics or their components, after the vehicle leaves the control ofFord Motor Company

• tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems orwith the other parts that affect these systems (for example, but notlimited to exhaust and intake systems)

• the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part or software(other than a certified emissions part or software) or any part orsoftware (Ford or non-Ford) designed for off-road use only installedafter the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if theinstalled part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. Examples include, butare not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones,alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancingpowertrain components or software and performance “chips”.

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Your vehicle may allow, enable or facilitate the use of certain non-FordMotor Company software. Ford is not responsible for the functionalityof such software. Ford may disallow, discontinue or modify your abilityto use such software at any time without prior notification or incurringany warranty or other obligation. Non-Ford Motor Company softwaremay be governed by End User License Agreement or warrantyprovided by the software provider. For Ford Motor Company softwaresee End User License Agreement found in the Owner Manual.

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 otherappearance 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(whichever occurs first), even though caused by use and/or exposureto the elements.

Maintenance/Wear

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts and laborneeded to maintain the vehicle; and (2) the replacement of parts due tonormal wear and tear. You, as the owner, are responsible for these items.See your Owner’s Manual. Some examples of maintenance and normalwear are:• oil changes

• oils, lubricants, other fluids

• oil/air filters

• tire rotation/inflation

• cleaning/polishing

• clutch linings

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• wiper blades*

• wheel alignments and tirebalancing*

• brake pad/lining*

*Ford will replace or adjust certain maintenance items when necessary,free of charge during a limited period:

• Wiper blade replacements will be provided during the first six monthsin service, regardless of miles driven.

• Wheel alignments and tire balancing will be provided during the first12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first

• Brake pad/lining replacements will be provided during the first 12months or 18,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first

Tire Wear or Damage

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear or wornout tires. Tires will not be replaced (unless required by a warrantyrepair) for wear or damage including:

• tire damage from road hazard such as cuts, snags, bruises, bulges,puncture, and impact breaks

• tire damage due to under or over inflation, tire chain use, racing,spinning (as when stuck in snow or mud), improper mounting ordismounting, or tire repair

SYNC Hands-Free Communications and Entertainment System

If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, the New Vehicle Limited Warrantydoes not cover repairs under certain conditions, such as failure toprovide proper installation environment. The New Vehicle LimitedWarranty does not cover repairs for certain damage or loss, such as:

• Loss of personal recording media, software or data

• Loss, change, or discontinuation of functionality because of:• system updates to Ford Motor Company software• non-Ford Motor Company software, or• obsolescence of vehicle software or hardware

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• Damage caused by:• abnormal use such as insertion of foreign objects, fluid spillage• unauthorized modification to alter functionality or capability• computer or internet viruses, bugs, or malware, such as worms,

Trojan Horses, cancelbots• installation of unauthorized software, peripherals and attachments• unauthorized, unapproved and/or incompatible repairs, upgrades and

modification• the defective function or obsolescence of your cellular phone or digital

media device (for example, inadequate signal reception by theexternal antenna, viruses or other software problems)

Other Items or Conditions Not Covered

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover:

• high-voltage battery replacement due to improper vehicle storage.Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the proper ways your vehicle’s batterymust be maintained in the event the vehicle is not driven or is storedfor an extended period of time

• vehicles that have had the odometer disconnected, altered, orinoperative for an extended period of time with the result that theactual mileage cannot be determined

• vehicles that have ever been labeled or branded as �dismantled�, �fire�,�flood�, �junk�, �rebuilt�, �reconstructed�, or �salvaged�; this will voidthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty

• vehicles that have been determined to be a �total loss� by an insurancecompany; this will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty

• Aftermarket parts or components, sometimes installed by Ford MotorCompany or an authorized dealership, may not be covered by the NewVehicle Limited Warranty. Any damage caused due to the failure ofaftermarket parts (other than a certified emission part) is not covered.

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4. In addition ...

ROADSIDE SERVICE ASSISTANCE

Contact Roadside Assistance at 800-521-4140, anytime, 24 hours a day,365 days a year. As part of the Lincoln Pledge, you will receive 24/7Roadside Assistance nationwide (including Canada), that begins from thewarranty start date and lasts the life of the vehicle for the original owneronly. Subsequest owners are eligible for an extended powertrainwarratny coverage period of six years or 70,000 miles whichever occuresfirst.

Roadside assistance Services Include

• Towing: Lincoln eligible vehicles will be towed to the client’s selling orpreferred dealer within 100 miles of the disablement location or to thenearest Lincoln dealer. If you request to be towed to a selling orpreferred dealer that is more than 100 miles from the disablementlocation, you shall be responsible for any mileage costs in excess of100 miles.

• Flat tire change: Replacement of a flat tire with a usable spareavailable in your vehicle.

• Battery jump start

• Lock-out assistance: if you lose your key or intelligent transmitter,key replacement is your responsibility.

• Fuel delivery: 2 gallons of gasoline, limited to two, no-chargeoccurrences within a 12-month period.

• Winch out services: includes pulling a vehicle within 100 feet of apaved or county maintained road. No recoveries.

Ford Motor Company reserves the right to modify or discontinueRoadside Assistance at any time.

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5. Federal requirements for emissions warranties

QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE

This chart shows your warranty coverage under two emissions warrantiesthat Ford Motor Company provides, in compliance with Federalrequirements. The warranties are:

• Emissions Defects Warranty

• Emissions Performance Warranty

For full details on emissions control coverage, see:➡ Emissions Defects Warranty (page 16)➡ Emissions Performance Warranty (pages 16-17)➡ What is Covered? (pages 17-18)➡ What is Not Covered? (page 19)

*Applies to vehicles up to 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

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EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY COVERAGE

During the warranty coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants that:

• your vehicle or engine is designed, built, and equipped to meet - atthe time it is sold - the emissions regulations of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• your vehicle or engine is free from emissions-related defects infactory-supplied materials or workmanship, which are defects thatcould prevent the vehicle or engine from conforming with applicableEPA regulations.

• you will not be charged for diagnosis, repair, replacement, oradjustment of parts containing an emissions-related defect. Applicableparts are listed under What is Covered? on pages 17-18.

The warranty coverage period for:

• Passenger cars, light duty trucks (applies to vehicles up to8,500 pounds GVWR)

- 8 years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first), for catalyticconverters, electronic emissions control unit, and onboard emissionsdiagnostic devices, including the Battery Energy Control Module(BECM).

- 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other coveredparts.

EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY COVERAGE

Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford Motor Companywill repair, replace, or adjust - with no charge for labor, diagnosis, orparts - any emissions control device or system, if you meet all of thefollowing conditions:

• You have maintained and operated your vehicle according to theinstructions on proper care in the Owner’s Manual and this booklet.

• Your vehicle fails to conform, during the warranty coverage period, tothe applicable national EPA standards as determined by an EPAapproved inspection and maintenance program.

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• You are subject to a penalty or sanction under local, state, or federallaw because your vehicle has failed to conform to the emissionsstandards. (A penalty or sanction can include being denied the rightto use your vehicle.)

• Your vehicle has not been tampered with, misused, or abused.

The warranty coverage period for:

• Passenger cars, light duty trucks (applies to vehicles up to8,500 pounds GVWR)

- 8 years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first), for catalyticconverters, electronic emissions control unit, and onboard emissionsdiagnostic devices, including the Battery Energy Control Module(BECM).

- 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other coveredparts.

See WHAT IS COVERED for list of covered parts.

Note that the warranty period begins on the Warranty Start Date asspecified on page 2 of this booklet.

WHAT IS COVERED?For your vehicle, if these parts contain an emissions-related defect, theyare covered by both the Emissions Defects Warranty and the EmissionsPerformance Warranty.

• Air Flow Sensor

• Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors

• Air Induction System

• Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)

• Catalytic Converter• Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches• Evaporative Emission Control System• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System• Exhaust Manifold• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst)• Fuel Filler Tube and Seal

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• Fuel Injection System• Fuel Injector Supply Manifold• Fuel Tank

• High Voltage Battery• Ignition Coil and/or Control Module

• Intake Manifold

• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System

• PCV System and Oil Filler Cap

• Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)*

• Spark Control Components

• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires

• Thermostat

• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)

• Vacuum Distribution System

* Includes hardware and emission related software changes only

Important Information About List of Parts

Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-relatedbulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors,non diesel fuel lines, and wiring harnesses that are used withcomponents on the list of parts, above.

Concerning parts that should be replaced on a certain maintenanceschedule: these parts remain under warranty until : (a) the firstreplacement time that is specified in your Owner’s Manual; or (b) thetime or mileage limits of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties(whichever occurs first).

Your Lincoln dealer maintains a complete list of parts covered byemissions warranties. For more details about the specific parts coveredby the Emissions Defects Warranty, contact your dealer.

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

Ford Motor Company may deny you emissions warranty coverage if yourvehicle or a part does not contain an emissions-related defect or hasfailed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapprovedmodifications, or any items included in What Is Not Covered?, pages10-13.

ADDITIONAL EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTYINFORMATION

If you need more information about getting service under the Federal

Emissions Performance Warranty, or if you want to report what youbelieve to be violations of the terms of this warranty, you may contact:

Manager, Certification and Compliance Division

(6405J)

Warranty Claims

Environmental Protection Agency

Ariel Rios building

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20460

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6. California requirements for emissions warranties

QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE

This chart shows the emissions warranty Ford Motor Company providesfor your vehicle under the emissions control warranty in accordance withthe regulations of the California Air Resources Board. This coverage is inaddition to Federal Emissions warranties (page 15).

STANDARD EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY FOR VEHICLES WITH GVWR*

OF 14,000 LBS. & UNDER

Short- Term Warranty

Long-Term Warranty**

3/50,000

7/70,000

3/50,000

EMISSIONS PERFORMANCEWARRANTY

(Vehicles of 14,000 LBS.* and under)

15/150,000

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PARTIAL ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES (AT PZEV)***

DEFECTS AND PERFORMANCE WARRANTY****

* Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ** These specific parts were selected on the basis of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air Resources Board certified your vehicle for sale in California (up to 14,000 pounds GVWR). *** Refer to your Vehicle Emission Control Information label for emissions certification information.**** Except for the high voltage battery, which is covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first).

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Vehicles Eligible for Standard California Emission Warranty Coverage

Standard California emission warranty coverage applies if your vehiclemeets the following two requirements:

• Your vehicle is registered in a state* that has adopted and is enforcingCalifornia emission warranty regulations applicable for your vehicle atthe time of repair, and

• Your vehicle is certified for sale in California as indicated on thevehicle emission control information label.

*Subject to change, the following states have adopted and are enforcingstandard California emission warranty regulations:

California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, NewJersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont andWashington.

Vehicles Eligible for California Advanced Technology (AT) PartialZero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) Emission Warranty Coverage

California Advanced Technology (AT) Partial Zero Emission Vehicle(PZEV) extended emission warranty coverage applies if your vehiclemeets the following two requirements:

• Your vehicle is registered in a state** that has adopted and isenforcing California AT PZEV emissions warranty regulationsapplicable to your vehicle at the time of repair, and

• Your vehicle is certified as an AT PZEV in California as indicated onthe vehicle emission control information label.

**Subject to change, the following states have adopted and are enforcingCalifornia AT PZEV emission warranty regulations:

California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,New York, Rhode Island and Vermont (NOTE: Oregon has adopted onlythe California AT PZEV high-voltage battery warranty (10 yrs/150,000miles; standard California emissions warranty coverage applies to allother emission components.) (NOTE: Delaware, Pennsylvania andWashington did not adopt the California AT PZEV emission warranty;standard California emission warranty coverage applies to all emissioncomponents).

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For full details about coverage under California requirements foremissions control, see:➡ Defects Warranties (pages 22-27)➡ Performance Warranty (pages 22-23)➡ What Is Covered? (pages 25-27)➡ What Is Not Covered? (page 27)

EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company arepleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your2016-model vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles must be designed,built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.Ford must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for theperiods of time listed on pages 22-27, provided there has been no abuse,neglect, or improper maintenance of your vehicle.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetoror fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and theengine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, andother emissions-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford Motor Company will repairyour vehicle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE

For Vehicles Eligible for Starndard California Emission Warranty CoverageIf Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 14,000 lbs. or less:

For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever first occurs):

1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs andadjustments will be made by Ford to ensure that your vehicle passes theinspection. This is your emission control system PERFORMANCEWARRANTY.

2. If any emissions-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part willbe repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your short-term emission controlsystem DEFECTS WARRANTY.

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For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever first occurs):

1. If an emissions-related part listed on page 26 with coverage for 7 yearsor 70,000 miles is defective, or if its failure causes your vehicle to fail asmog check inspection, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford.This is your long-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.

For Vehicles Eligible for California AT PZEV Emission Warranty Coverage

Except as noted below, for 15 years or 150,000 miles (whichever firstoccurs):

1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs andadjustments will be made by Ford to ensure that your vehicle passes theinspection. This is your emission control system PERFORMANCEWARRANTY.

2. If any emissions-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part willbe repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your short-term emission controlsystem DEFECTS WARRANTY.

NOTE: The AT PZEV warranty period for the high-voltage battery is10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever first occurs).

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities

As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the performance of therequired maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Ford MotorCompany recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenanceon your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for thelack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of allscheduled maintenance.

You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to a Lincoln dealer assoon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in areasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that Ford MotorCompany may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part hasfailed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapprovedmodifications.

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If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights andresponsibilities, or if you want to report what you believe to be violationsof the terms of this warranty, you may contact the Lincoln ClientRelationship Center at 1-800-521-4140 or the California Air ResourcesBoard at:

State of California Air Resources Board

Mobile Source Operations Division

9528 Telstar Avenue

El Monte, California 91731

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WHAT IS COVERED?

The parts on the following list are covered by the Standard CaliforniaDefects Warranties and AT PZEV Defects Warranties.• Air Flow Sensor• Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors• Air Induction System• Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)• Catalytic Converter• Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches• Evaporative Emission Control System• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System• Exhaust Manifold• Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst)• Fuel Filler Tube and Seal• Fuel Injection System• Fuel Injector Supply Manifold• Fuel Tank• High Voltage Battery• Ignition Coil and/or Control Module• Intake Manifold• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System• PCV System and Oil Filler Cap• Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)*• Spark Control Components• Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires• Thermostat• Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)• Vacuum Distribution System

* Includes hardware and emission related software changes only

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COVERAGE FOR 2016 MODEL VEHICLES UNDER LONG TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY(Coverage for up to 7 years/70,000 miles, whichever first cccurs)

Part Name

2.0L

MK

ZH

ybrid

ABS Electric Control Module X

Power Steering Wiring Assembly X

Catalytic Converter X

Cam Timing Assembly X

Variable Camshaft Timing Assembly X

Fuel Tank X

Fuel Delivery Module X

Exhaust Manifold Gasket X

Exhaust Gasket X

High Voltage Traction Battery X

Instrument Cluster (1) X

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Electronic Engine Control Unit (ECU) X

Main Body Wiring Harness (2) X

Main Wiring Assembly (2) X

Fuel Sender Wiring Assembly (2) X

Main Jumper Wiring Assembly (2) X

(1) for Service Engine Soon/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) functionality concerns only(2) for MIL illumination only

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Important Information about List of Parts

Also covered by this warranty are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses,clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non diesel fuellines, and wiring harnesses that are used with components on the list ofparts above.

Concerning parts that should be replaced on a certain maintenanceschedule: these parts remain under warranty until the first requiredreplacement time that is specified in your Owner’s Manual.

NOTE: If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warrantydoes not apply.

Your Lincoln or Ford dealer maintains a complete list of covered parts.For more details about the specific parts that are covered by the DefectsWarranty, contact your dealer.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

Ford Motor Company may deny you emissions warranty coverage if yourvehicle or a part does not contain a defect that affects emissions or hasfailed because of abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapprovedmodifications, or any items included in What Is Not Covered?, pages10-13.

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7. Additional information about your emissions warrantycoverage, under Federal and California requirements

HOW DO I GET WARRANTY SERVICE?To get service under your emissions warranties, take your vehicle to anyLincoln dealer as soon as possible after illumination of the MalfunctionIndicator Light or it has failed an EPA-approved test or a California SmogCheck inspection. Be sure to show the dealer the document that saysyour vehicle has failed the test.

Your dealer will determine whether the repair is covered by the warranty.If the dealer has a question about Emissions Performance Warrantycoverage, it will forward the question to Ford Motor Company, whichmust make a final decision within 30 days after you bring your vehicle infor repair. (The decision will be made within a shorter time if state, local,or federal law requires you to have the vehicle repaired more quickly inorder to avoid additional penalties.) The deadline for a determinationabout Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage does not need to bemet if you request a delay, agree to a delay in writing, or if the delay iscaused by an event for which neither Ford nor your dealer is responsible.

If a question about Emissions Performance Warranty coverage is referredto Ford Motor Company, you will be notified by Ford Motor Company inwriting if your claim for warranty coverage is denied. The notice willexplain the basis for denying your claim. If you fail to receive this noticewithin a timely manner, as determined above, Ford will perform thewarranty repair for you free of charge.

HOW DO I HANDLE EMERGENCY REPAIRS?If your vehicle needs an emergency warrantable repair and a Lincoln orFord dealer is not available, or if a Lincoln or Ford dealer cannotperform warrantable repair(s) within 30 days of you bringing yourvehicle to the dealer, repairs may be performed at any serviceestablishment or by you using Ford equivalent replacement parts.

Ford will reimburse you for the cost of these warranty repairs includingdiagnosis, if you take the part(s) that are replaced and the repairreceipt(s) to a Lincoln or Ford dealer. The reimbursement shall not exceedFord’s suggested retail price for the warranted parts that are replaced andlabor charges based on Ford’s recommended time allowance for thewarranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly rate.

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WHAT REPLACEMENT PARTS SHOULD I USE?

Ford Motor Company recommends that you use genuine Fordreplacement parts. However, when you are having non-warranty workdone on your vehicle, you may choose to use non-Ford parts.

If you decide to use non-Ford parts, be sure they are equivalent to Fordparts in performance, quality, and durability. If you use replacementparts that are not equivalent to Ford parts, your vehicle’s emissionscontrol systems may not work as effectively, and you may jeopardizeyour emissions warranty coverage.

For vehicles within the warranty period, Ford will repair at no cost to theowner, under the Federal Emissions Warranty, covered emission failurescaused by properly installed Ford parts or non-Ford parts that have been“certified” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ford is notresponsible for the cost of repairing any emission failures caused bynon-Ford parts that have not been “certified” by the EPA.

The maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control

devices or systems can be performed by any automotive repair

establishment or individual using Ford replacement parts or EPA

certified parts without voiding your federal warranty coverage

for future repairs during the warranty period.

PROPER MAINTENANCE PRESERVES YOUR WARRANTY

If you do not maintain your vehicle properly, Ford may have the right todeny you warranty coverage.

To have repairs made under this warranty, you may have to show thatyou have followed Ford’s instructions on properly maintaining and usingyour vehicle. You will find these instructions in your Owner’s Manual.Be sure to save your service receipts and to keep accurate records of allmaintenance work.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

If you are not satisfied with the handling of a warranty matter, seeCustomer Assistance, on the inside front cover, and Better Business

Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program, page 31.

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8. Lincoln Extended Service Plan

MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE

You can get more protection for your new Lincoln vehicle by purchasinga Lincoln Extended Service Plan (Lincoln ESP). Lincoln ESP servicecontracts are backed by Ford Motor Company or subsidiaries of FordMotor Company (examples are but not limited to: Ford Motor ServiceCompany or the American Road Insurance Company). Lincoln ESP plansprovide up to 8 years and 125,000 miles of coverage.

They provide:

• benefits during the warranty period, depending on the plan youpurchase can be: reimbursement for a rental vehicle, protectingagainst tire and wheel road hazard damage, coverage for certainmaintenance and wear items, lost key replacement, other plans areavailable;

• protection against covered repair after your Bumper-to-BumperWarranty expires.

You may purchase Lincoln ESP from any Lincoln dealer or see ourwebsite at Owner.Lincoln.com. There are several Lincoln ESP plansavailable in various time, distance and deductible combinations. Eachplan is tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursementfor towing and rental.

When you purchase Lincoln ESP, you receive peace-of-mind protectionthroughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, provided by anetwork of Lincoln or Ford dealers.

NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United States, Canada, Mexico,Guam or Puerto Rico are not eligible for Lincoln ESP coverage.

This information is subject to change. Ask your dealer for completedetails about Lincoln ESP coverage.

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9. The Better Business Bureau (BBB)AUTO LINE Program (U.S. Only)

Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-stepprocedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section,you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program.

The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts - mediation andarbitration. During mediation, a representative of the BBB will contactboth you and Ford Motor Company to explore options for settlement ofthe claim. If an agreement is not reached during mediation and yourclaim is eligible, you may participate in the arbitration process. Anarbitration hearing will be scheduled so that you can present your casein an informal setting before an impartial person. The arbitrator willconsider the testimony provided and make a decision after the hearing.

You are not bound by the decision, but should you choose to accept theBBB AUTO LINE decision, Ford must abide by the accepted decision aswell. Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usuallydecided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB

BBB AUTO LINE Application: Using the information provided below,please call or write to request a program application. You will be askedfor your name and address, general information about your new vehicle,information about your warranty concerns, and any steps you havealready taken to try to resolve them. A Customer Claim Form will bemailed that will need to completed, signed, and returned to the BBBalong with proof of ownership. Upon receipt, the BBB will review theclaim for eligibility under the Program Summary Guidelines.

You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE at

1-800-955-5100, or writing to:

BBB AUTO LINE

3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600

Arlington, Virginia 22201

BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling theLincoln Client Relationship Center at 1-800-521-4140.

NOTE: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibilitylimitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any timewithout notice and without obligation.

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10. State warranty enforcement laws

These state laws - sometimes called “lemon laws” - allow owners toreceive a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, undercertain circumstances. The laws vary from state to state.

To the extent your state law allows, Ford Motor Company requires thatyou first send us a written notification of any defects or non-conformitiesthat you have experienced with your vehicle. (This will give us theopportunity to make any needed repairs before you pursue the remediesprovided by your state’s law.)

In all other states where not specifically required by state law, FordMotor Company requests that you give us the written notice.

Send your written notification to:

Ford Motor Company

Lincoln Customer Relationship Center

P.O. Box 6248

Dearborn, MI 48126

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