Lincoln Basic Warranty

With every new Lincoin vehicle purchased comes a limited factory warranty. The Lincoln basic warranty,  commonly known as a bumper-to-bumper warranty, is part of the factory warranty and covers repairs to the vehicle if the failure was due to a manufacturer defect of workmanship. The Lincoln basic warranty begins the day the vehicle is delivered to the first owner (in-service date) or the day of first use.

What is Covered Under the Lincoln Basic Warranty?

Under the Lincoln basic warranty, most components of the vehicle are covered.   If the vehicle is in need of repair and the part or parts failed due to a manufacturer defect or workmanship, the the Lincoln basic warranty will cover the cost of parts and labor. Tires are included too, but they are prorated depending upon the mileage drive. Also depending upon the manufacturer of the tire, there may be an extended warranty for the tires.

The Lincoln basic warranty covers what is listed above. For a list of what is not covered, refer to the Lincoln warranty booklet.

How Long is the Lincoln Basic Warranty?

The Lincoln basic warranty applies for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The tire warranty is solely based upon the mileage driven. It is prorated with a maximum of 36,000 miles. The Lincoln basic warranty begins the day the vehicle is delivered to the first owner or the first day of use. It is transferable from one Lincoln owner to the next with no work needed from the previous owner. There is also no limit to how many owners the vehicle can have in order for the warranty to be valid.

*The Lincoln Basic Warranty information was obtained from the 2012 Lincoln Warranty Information booklet. For the latest information please advise your warranty booklet.