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Originally Posted by Duramaxkiller
not that I want to get into a ****ng match but they just voided my buddys 03 cobra telling him his car was in an accident because it was towed in for a busted half-shaft...theres more to the story ...only had flowmasters on it no other mods...go figure...a scuffed rim and broken axle SVT had ford ditch his warranty saying car was abused and hit .....BYE BYE WARRANTY I told he needs JOHNNY COCHRAN......
That dealer could be blowing smoke...........
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From: Long Island USA
Any chip/tuner/mods that increases power SHOULD void your warranty in my opinion, at least for the drivetrain... especially some of these diesels 
The Ford dealer I bought my '96 t-bird from (new) was pretty cool about me putting in a SuperChips. They even did some emissions diagnostics with the thing plugged into the computer and never gave me a problem (I told the guy it was in there to avoid any problems up front).
It all depends on who you are dealing with...
I am still amazed at how some dealers jump through hoops for warranty work (like mine) and others refuse to even touch it.
Makes one wonder what drives them...
The Ford dealer I bought my '96 t-bird from (new) was pretty cool about me putting in a SuperChips. They even did some emissions diagnostics with the thing plugged into the computer and never gave me a problem (I told the guy it was in there to avoid any problems up front).
It all depends on who you are dealing with...
I am still amazed at how some dealers jump through hoops for warranty work (like mine) and others refuse to even touch it.
Makes one wonder what drives them...
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Originally Posted by kw5413
I ain't buyin' the worn pin coating theory. That proves nothing. Could have used it strictly as a diagnostic. Service tech could have used it.
Reaching pretty low on that one I think.
Reaching pretty low on that one I think.
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Originally Posted by jade97
Does he have anything in writting that says his complete warranty is gone? OASIS Report stating that?
That dealer could be blowing smoke...........
That dealer could be blowing smoke...........
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They'll have a hell of fight on their hands if they pull that with me. Diagnostics could be run by any service facility. Or even by someone else's programer that couldn't load into my truck.
I'd fight it. In any case I wish your buddy the best of luck.
I'd fight it. In any case I wish your buddy the best of luck.
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are your talking about the WDS connector, or OBD-2 port under the dash on all cars built after 1996 and sold in america?
well, my truck has been flashed 4 times since it was built, and the codes have been read two times at least other than that......
i think your gettin a load of dookey here bro
well, my truck has been flashed 4 times since it was built, and the codes have been read two times at least other than that......
i think your gettin a load of dookey here bro
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From: Massachusetts
There is a easy solution to this problem. If Ford would embrace the aftermarket parts "market" they would win too. Diablo and superchips are able to safely get more power out of engine and make tranny's more effiecient. The draw back is using high octane fuel and the uncomfortable feel of a very firm shift. These are not good selling points to 95% of vehicle buyers. Now if these items were a dealer installed option, weather diable or superchips...of even if ford got into the mix and made a power flash for themselves......or is this too simple a solution. The reason why I bring this up....there is a local Ford dealer near me. Family Ford in chicopee MA, that is installing Banks Power kits on trucks. Everything from the exhaust only kit, stinger kit, and the power kit. I am sure Ford would not be happy with this dealership if they found out. This dealership STILL honors the factory warrenty after they install the kits.
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by 99f350sd
The Diablo Predator for 99-03 5.4 was supposed to have shipped yesturday...
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This is just another nonsense rumor meant to stir people up.
Every inspection station plugs into your port. Every time you take your truck into the Ford shop they plug into the port. How are they going to measure wear? To what standard are they going to declare excessive wear? Guys, think this stuff through before you publish this rot.
Every inspection station plugs into your port. Every time you take your truck into the Ford shop they plug into the port. How are they going to measure wear? To what standard are they going to declare excessive wear? Guys, think this stuff through before you publish this rot.
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From: Allen, Tx
I think he's talking about the 20 pin card-edge connector ON the computer itself, not the diagnostics port. 300 HP is great but what are you going to be doing at 5500 RPM? My truck never sees anything north of 2000 rpm.
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Originally Posted by Choctaw Bob
This is just another nonsense rumor meant to stir people up.
Every inspection station plugs into your port. Every time you take your truck into the Ford shop they plug into the port. How are they going to measure wear? To what standard are they going to declare excessive wear? Guys, think this stuff through before you publish this rot.
Every inspection station plugs into your port. Every time you take your truck into the Ford shop they plug into the port. How are they going to measure wear? To what standard are they going to declare excessive wear? Guys, think this stuff through before you publish this rot.
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From: Allen, Tx
Well, Choctaw Bob does have a 6.0L PSD in his truck. Is he not considered a "diesel owner" ? Besides, diesels are not the only engines being run by a computer and that you can chip or flash. There are 3 special forums dedicated to the PSD, so you could post there if you don't like or want replies from gas engine truck owners.
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I find it interesting that people are dismissing this when you have a dealer, 1956MarkII, confirming that Ford has wised up to the mods. Not only is Ford cracking down on the owners, they are cracking down on the dealers that try and slip warranty work through that should not be covered.