Getting roadside assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:

  • 24-hours, seven days a week
  • for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km(36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km(50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles.

Roadside assistance will cover:

  • changing a flat tire
  • jump-starts
  • lock-out assistance
  • limited fuel delivery
  • towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km(35 miles) of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).

    Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).

Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on:

  • coverage period
  • exact fuel amounts
  • towing of your disabled vehicle
  • emergency travel expense reimbursement
  • travel planning benefits

USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-521-4140.

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-521-4140.

Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1-800-665-2006.

ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY

In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty's Roadside Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.

HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,


Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off.

  • Slide the hazard flasher control to the right to activate the hazard flashers simultaneously.
  • Slide the control to the left to turn the flashers off.

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH


FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric


The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.

After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated.

The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the driver's foot well, behind the kick panel.

Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.


Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.

1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

2. Check the fuel system for leaks.

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position.

5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.

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