Perchlorate. Ford Credit. Replacement Parts Recommendations
Perchlorate
Some components of your vehicle, such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply at end of vehicle service life or disposal.
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Replacement Parts Recommendations
We built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you require the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft marking on the parts or their packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repair
One of the best ways to ensure that your vehicle serves you for many years is to maintain it in accordance with our recommendations, using parts that meet the specifications listed in this Owner's Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repair
We hope you never experience a collision, but accidents happen. Genuine Ford collision replacement parts meet our strict requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development, we verify that these parts provide the designed level of protection as an integrated system. The best way to be certain you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford collision replacement parts.
Replacement Parts Warranty
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that qualify for the Ford Warranty. Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of non-Ford parts failure. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
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