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6" lift
Hey folks have you heard of any of this stuff I'm going to have Ford garage put a 6" lift on my truck and they say that it will void the warranty does anybody know anything about this Thanks
btw this is a brand new truck
btw this is a brand new truck
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If anything it will void the suspension warranty, and possibly warranty on the drive shafts since it will be changing the angle of the drive shafts. Basically, magnusson moss (sp?) states that anything damaged due to the modification will not be covered by warranty. A lift like that mainly affects the suspension and possibly the driveshaft angles. So if something breaks and Ford can prove it's due to your lift, well it isn't covered anymore. Also note, make sure the EPAS system is thoroughly powered down before any work is done to your truck.
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I find this interesting. Though I'm no fan of lifts, leveling and other mods of that nature, the OP is having the Ford dealer do the install and is told that the warranty may be affected.
On the other side, my local dealers sell brand new trucks, F-150's and SD's that they've built with lifts, larger wheels and tires and other related goodies. These trucks are factory and or dealer warrantied.
Am I to assume that the dealer is backing the factory warranty since they performed the mods? If so, what's the difference? The OP's dealer is doing the work. Perhaps an extended warranty through the dealer would be a good thing to look at.
Perhaps an issue will never arise but it seems kinda weird to me.
On the other side, my local dealers sell brand new trucks, F-150's and SD's that they've built with lifts, larger wheels and tires and other related goodies. These trucks are factory and or dealer warrantied.
Am I to assume that the dealer is backing the factory warranty since they performed the mods? If so, what's the difference? The OP's dealer is doing the work. Perhaps an extended warranty through the dealer would be a good thing to look at.
Perhaps an issue will never arise but it seems kinda weird to me.
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I find this interesting. Though I'm no fan of lifts, leveling and other mods of that nature, the OP is having the Ford dealer do the install and is told that the warranty may be affected.
On the other side, my local dealers sell brand new trucks, F-150's and SD's that they've built with lifts, larger wheels and tires and other related goodies. These trucks are factory and or dealer warrantied.
Am I to assume that the dealer is backing the factory warranty since they performed the mods? If so, what's the difference? The OP's dealer is doing the work. Perhaps an extended warranty through the dealer would be a good thing to look at.
Perhaps an issue will never arise but it seems kinda weird to me.
On the other side, my local dealers sell brand new trucks, F-150's and SD's that they've built with lifts, larger wheels and tires and other related goodies. These trucks are factory and or dealer warrantied.
Am I to assume that the dealer is backing the factory warranty since they performed the mods? If so, what's the difference? The OP's dealer is doing the work. Perhaps an extended warranty through the dealer would be a good thing to look at.
Perhaps an issue will never arise but it seems kinda weird to me.
you may have given the OP his "ace in the hole" though. I'd be tempted to make a dealer warranty part of the purchase. that is to say: "i'll get the lift and pay you to put it on, so long as you cover the warranty that FoMoCo won't." The dealer obviously has the power to do it, and IMO, they should be willing. If they aren't, then there is no real reason to have them do the work, might just as well have it done somewhere else, IMO.
just a thought.
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OK, I couldn't stand it anymore and I called my local dealer in my city where they are selling these built trucks. And this is what i found out.
The dealer sends the truck out to a local 4x4 and offroad shop and has the entire factory suspension replaced with a suspension that will lift the truck to the customer's spec.
A gear change can be arranged if requested.
All electronics are then recalibrated by the selling dealer if larger tires and such are added.
Anything that the offroad shop touches is warranted by them for the duration of the factory warranty. Ford and the dealer warranty the rest as normal.
The man told me that any lift performed by anyone BUT the dealer's authorized contractor will void certain factory warranties such as suspension components.
This information may be typical at all of your local dealers or it may not. The reason why I thought my local dealer was building these trucks is because he owns a motorsports team and he definitely has the know how to do it.
Anyway, sorry for the long winded post but it may clear up some questions or it may not.
The dealer sends the truck out to a local 4x4 and offroad shop and has the entire factory suspension replaced with a suspension that will lift the truck to the customer's spec.
A gear change can be arranged if requested.
All electronics are then recalibrated by the selling dealer if larger tires and such are added.
Anything that the offroad shop touches is warranted by them for the duration of the factory warranty. Ford and the dealer warranty the rest as normal.
The man told me that any lift performed by anyone BUT the dealer's authorized contractor will void certain factory warranties such as suspension components.
This information may be typical at all of your local dealers or it may not. The reason why I thought my local dealer was building these trucks is because he owns a motorsports team and he definitely has the know how to do it.
Anyway, sorry for the long winded post but it may clear up some questions or it may not.
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Anything that the offroad shop touches is warranted by them for the duration of the factory warranty. Ford and the dealer warranty the rest as normal.
The man told me that any lift performed by anyone BUT the dealer's authorized contractor will void certain factory warranties such as suspension components.
The man told me that any lift performed by anyone BUT the dealer's authorized contractor will void certain factory warranties such as suspension components.
The driveline shop and the dealer could warrant the work, which is what it sounds like they do...but this would get dicey in the event that the transmission failed. Lift kits and larger tires kill transmissions because of the altered final gearing that comes with larger tires; it puts more strain on the entire powertrain. If the transmission failed and Ford disclaimed responsibility, would the dealer pay for the new transmission?
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Most of what was told to you makes sense Tim, but the above is incorrect; they don't have the authority to do that because they aren't FoMoCo. They can't simply designate an authorized vendor and declare the warranty to be valid because the dealer doesn't issue the warranty.
The driveline shop and the dealer could warrant the work, which is what it sounds like they do...but this would get dicey in the event that the transmission failed. Lift kits and larger tires kill transmissions because of the altered final gearing that comes with larger tires; it puts more strain on the entire powertrain. If the transmission failed and Ford disclaimed responsibility, would the dealer pay for the new transmission?
The driveline shop and the dealer could warrant the work, which is what it sounds like they do...but this would get dicey in the event that the transmission failed. Lift kits and larger tires kill transmissions because of the altered final gearing that comes with larger tires; it puts more strain on the entire powertrain. If the transmission failed and Ford disclaimed responsibility, would the dealer pay for the new transmission?
With all that being as it is, anytime you alter the factory settings, you place an unplanned strain on some part of the vehicle.
I'm thinking that even purchasing a built truck from a dealer who has had a professional job done is still risky and expensive.
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Thanks for the response folks they told me the manufacture will cover it so we will c hope nothing happens
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