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----- Original Message -----
From: helpline@arb.ca.gov
To: Scott & Latacha Kauffman
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: Federal vs California Emmisions Warranty


Thank you for your e-mail regarding vehicle emissions warranty. The CA emissions warranty covers all high priced defective smog equipment for 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first. The federal warranty does not supersede the CA warranty. If you would like to discuss any additional warranty related questions for your particular vehicle please contact Ford the manufacturer at (800) 392-3673. Thank you.


Scott & Latacha Kauffman wrote:

I need advice on wheter or not the Federal Emmisions warranty supercedes California's emmision warranty. I have had a Ford dealer say the catalytic converter is only warranted to 60,000 miles on my 97 Ford Contour, even though the federal warranty covers them for 8 years / 80,000 miles. If you could help answer this, or direct me to the department that can I would greatly appreciate it! Scott KauffmanPoway, CA

97 Contour SE MTX K&N 3530, UR UDP, 19# Injectors, mystery mod, FMS wires, Fordchip.com chip, SVT: TB, Flywheel, clutch, exhaust 04 Grand Caravan SXT