? regarding warranty and adding a superchip
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? regarding warranty and adding a superchip
Ask your friend to supply paperwork from Ford stating that. He won't find any because its illegal.
SEMA (Specialty Equipement Market Association), the largest automotive group in the world, explains it well:
http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=7253
SEMA (Specialty Equipement Market Association), the largest automotive group in the world, explains it well:
http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=7253
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? regarding warranty and adding a superchip
WRONG!!! The addition of a chip does not void the warranty. Just as adding non-Ford wheels, motor oil, air filters, etc. If an aftermarket part causes a repair to be required they can deny THAT claim (and the burden of proof is theirs, not yours) and related claims but they cannot void the warranty. The bottom line is that consumers who aren't aware of their rights get taken advantage of.
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? regarding warranty and adding a superchip
They can and will Void your warranty if they wish and it will be up to you to fight them.
Do not take anyone's opinion, do some research and decide for yourself if you are willing to risk your warranty.
Be Informed....
Jeff
Do not take anyone's opinion, do some research and decide for yourself if you are willing to risk your warranty.
Be Informed....
Jeff
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? regarding warranty and adding a superchip
They cannot void the warranty for installing the part. That's the law. They can deny a claim to a part if the addition of an aftermarket product causes damage but they cannot void the warranty simply because you have it in it there. And the burden of proof is on them. For example, if you take in the truck for a steering problem they cannot void the warranty because you have a chip in it.
However, if you have, for instance, a hot 100HP chip and you burn up your turbo they can deny the warranty coverage on that claim. The warranty, however, remains intact and you could still take it back in for a bad door hinge, steering problem, etc.
Yes, you play you gotta pay but telling people their entire warranty is voided is fear mongering and if you read that entire thread you'll find that's the informed concensus, especially from the dealer techs involved in it.
However, if you have, for instance, a hot 100HP chip and you burn up your turbo they can deny the warranty coverage on that claim. The warranty, however, remains intact and you could still take it back in for a bad door hinge, steering problem, etc.
Yes, you play you gotta pay but telling people their entire warranty is voided is fear mongering and if you read that entire thread you'll find that's the informed concensus, especially from the dealer techs involved in it.
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