Slightly Modded engine, voided warranty

[Lost]

That official document says if this x failure occurs, check for these x aftermarket parts and they could have been the cause. All they have to say is this part caused the failure. Its one thing if your car isnt getting any boost and you have an aftermarket intake of intercooler, they could blame those mods. But if everything is installed properly (no loose hoses) and the parts are from quality vendors (no ebay), they cant argue. Its common sense.

They can and will argue. And they hold all the cards.

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[whatsup62]

The other thing is are you sure there are no other mods? On the V8 Gts with a JLT there is always a needed change to the tune...dont know if it applies to your car. The dealer can see if the PCM has been flashed or not...that almost always voids the warranty.

 

[Turbong]

Ford has an official document telling dealer to check for every mod and deny warranty if any of the mods exist. it includes literally everything like CAI, any exhaust, turbo, intercooler, WGA...etc. And Dealer does not have to prove it caused the issue. they can simply say that it did and that's it. Mag law is written in somewhat of a vague language that the dealer can easily win if they say it caused it.

Mods are different than replacement parts and thats what dealer can use as a reason to void warranty. They will have harder time voiding warranty on OE like replacement but if you replaced it with a performance parts some dealers can pull BS and say your warranty is void even though the mod is proven to be safe.

Is this a new guide? last time I checked the guide did not include intercoolers. But yea is you show up with a gigantic intercooler bigger than your radiator might not look too good.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Mods are different than replacement parts and thats what dealer can use as a reason to void warranty. They will have harder time voiding warranty on OE like replacement but if you replaced it with a performance parts some dealers can pull BS and say your warranty is void even though the mod is proven to be safe.

That's why if I ever install an intake or exhaust it will be because the factory part was damaged and Ford's version was more expensive. ;)

BTW what's the best thing to run over to destroy the exhaust but not hurt anything else?

 

[16EBPPAY]

Exhaust Damange

BTW what's the best thing to run over to destroy the exhaust but not hurt anything else?

You should check the tire pressure. It a critical maintenance step to avoid tire wear.

As it's hard to bend over, jack up the the car. For safety, use jack stands.

Forget to move jack stands from under the exhaust when lowering the vehicle. (I'm not sure why you would decide those shiny tubes seem to be a structurally sound place to put the jack stands under, but who am I to judge?

 

[TorqueMan]

You should check the tire pressure. It a critical maintenance step to avoid tire wear.

As it's hard to bend over, jack up the the car. For safety, use jack stands.

Forget to move jack stands from under the exhaust when lowering the vehicle. (I'm not sure why you would decide those shiny tubes seem to be a structurally sound place to put the jack stands under, but who am I to judge?

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