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Originally posted by albertucsb:

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I asked about emissions warranty in California FOrd only covers it to 36k. I have FORD ESP and that warranty will not cover it. Is this BS?

Thanks for the help folks!

You guys are great!

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EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
(Applicable if your vehicle is certified for sale in California and
registered in California, Massachusetts, or New York.)
The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are
pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your
1999-model vehicle. In California, new motor vehicles must be designed,
built, and equipped to meet the Stateâ??s stringent anti-smog standards.
Ford must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for the
periods of time listed on pages 16-17, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor
or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and the
engine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and
other emissions-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford Motor Company will repair
your vehicle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturerâ??s Warranty Coverage
For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever first occurs):
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and
adjustments will be made by Ford to ensure that your car or light truck
passes the inspection. This is your emission control system
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emissions-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will
be repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your short-term emission control
system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever first occurs):
1. If an emissions-related part listed on page 19 with coverage for 7 years
or 70,000 miles is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by
Ford. This is your long-term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
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If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is over 14,000 lbs.:
For 5 years or 50,000 miles (gasoline powered engines and vehicles) or
5 years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines and vehicles)
(whichever first occurs):
1. If an emissions-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will
be repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your emission control system
DEFECTS WARRANTY.
Ownerâ??s Warranty Responsibilities
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your ownerâ??s manual. Ford recommends
that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle, but
Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to a Ford Motor
Company dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should be aware that Ford Motor Company
may deny you warranty coverage if the vehicle or a part has failed due to
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, or if you want to report what you believe to be violations
of the terms of this warranty, you may contact the Ford Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) or the California Air
Resources Board at:
State of California Air Resources Board
Mobile Source Operations Division
P.O. Box 8001
El Monte, California 91731-2990
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WHAT IS COVERED?
The parts on the following list are covered by the Defects Warranties
that apply to every California 1999â??model vehicle, regardless of the
GVWR* of the vehicle.
* Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
List of Parts Covered by Defects Warranties
² Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors
² Altitude Compensation System
² Catalytic Converter
² Cold Start Enrichment System
² Cold Start Fuel Injector (2)
² Controls for Deceleration
² Distributor Assembly
² Electronic Ignition System
² Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst)
² Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches
² Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, Spacer, Plate and Associated Parts
² Exhaust Heat Control Valve
² Exhaust Manifold
² Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor
² Fuel Injection System (1)
² Fuel Injector Supply Manifold
² Fuel Sensor (2)
² Fuel Tank (non diesel only)
² Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2)
² Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated Controls
² Ignition Coil and/or Control Module
² Intake Manifold (1)
² Intercooler Assembly - Engine Charger
² Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) System
² PCV System and Oil Filler Cap
² Powertrain Control Module
² Pulsed Secondary Air Injection Valve/Secondary Air Injection Pump
and Associated Parts
² Spark Control Components
² Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires
² Synchronizer Assembly
² Throttle Air Control Bypass Valve
² Throttle Body Assembly (MFI)
² Turbocharger Assembly
² TWC Air Control Valve
² Volume Air Flow Sensor
(1) Coverage for diesel engines is for five years or 100,000 miles.
(2) Flex Fuel Vehicle only.
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Originally posted by albertucsb:

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Oh- any cali owners with gutted pre-cats? Let me know how smog inspection went.

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