Ford and GM to void warranty if over payload
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Laughing Gas
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Ford and GM to void warranty if over payload
Was just watching a video claiming Ford and GM are going to void the warranty if you go over on payload. The new trucks have scales built into them, so they know.
I did a search for any news on this but couldn't find it, but I believe it.
This will make those numbers on the inside of the driver's door more important for many.
I did a search for any news on this but couldn't find it, but I believe it.
This will make those numbers on the inside of the driver's door more important for many.
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Was just watching a video claiming Ford and GM are going to void the warranty if you go over on payload. The new trucks have scales built into them, so they know.
I did a search for any news on this but couldn't find it, but I believe it.
This will make those numbers on the inside of the driver's door more important for many.
I did a search for any news on this but couldn't find it, but I believe it.
This will make those numbers on the inside of the driver's door more important for many.
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I suppose they could but that sounds like speculation.
That said, show me one business owner who thinks it's reasonable that they should warranty abused equipment. It wouldn't put me off if they did do this. Stick to the designed capacity. Rent bigger if needed occasionally, buy bigger if needed regularly.
That said, show me one business owner who thinks it's reasonable that they should warranty abused equipment. It wouldn't put me off if they did do this. Stick to the designed capacity. Rent bigger if needed occasionally, buy bigger if needed regularly.
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Laughing Gas
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I suppose they could but that sounds like speculation.
That said, show me one business owner who thinks it's reasonable that they should warranty abused equipment. It wouldn't put me off if they did do this. Stick to the designed capacity. Rent bigger if needed occasionally, buy bigger if needed regularly.
That said, show me one business owner who thinks it's reasonable that they should warranty abused equipment. It wouldn't put me off if they did do this. Stick to the designed capacity. Rent bigger if needed occasionally, buy bigger if needed regularly.
I mean maybe you could get away with it you can prove the built in scales aren't calibrated properly? Good luck with that.
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You know it's recording, or are you speculating?
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I know Ford is doing that built in scale thing but I didn’t see that as being a thing for the GM trucks.
I don’t see myself going over 3,520 ever so
I don’t see myself going over 3,520 ever so
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Laughing Gas
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Well, maybe. But current laws require the manufacturer has to prove your misuse caused the problem. For example, a crushed axle tube would have a strong argument, but a leaking rear main seal would not. So, exceeding payload in and of itself could not likely 'void your warranty' legally.
Also, I'm not sure how hard it will be to defeat the scale; pull the fuse, disconnect a lead, etc.
The manufacturer's motivation to do so would be significant if their info tells them exceeding payload is costing them. If it doesn't, the Marketing Department would certainly campaign against it, as it could definitely impact sales.
I guess we will see...
Also, I'm not sure how hard it will be to defeat the scale; pull the fuse, disconnect a lead, etc.
The manufacturer's motivation to do so would be significant if their info tells them exceeding payload is costing them. If it doesn't, the Marketing Department would certainly campaign against it, as it could definitely impact sales.
I guess we will see...
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Laughing Gas
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This is the video. He said they'll void the warranty if the truck goes over the MGVWR, which would likely put it over payload as well, so my mistake on the title of this thread. It's MGVWR, not payload.
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This is one of the things I was afraid of.... which led me to get a DRW, so I don't have to essentially ever worry about exceeding max payload.
The only thing that I'm thinking is not all the 23's will have the onboard scale? From what I heard, that is an option on Job 2 and Higher Trims? Pretty sure my ordered Lariat won't have onboard scales. I wouldn't be surprised if starting in 2024, it's a standard feature on all Super Duty's.
The only thing that I'm thinking is not all the 23's will have the onboard scale? From what I heard, that is an option on Job 2 and Higher Trims? Pretty sure my ordered Lariat won't have onboard scales. I wouldn't be surprised if starting in 2024, it's a standard feature on all Super Duty's.
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This is the video. He said they'll void the warranty if the truck goes over the MGVWR, which would likely put it over payload as well, so my mistake on the title of this thread. It's MGVWR, not payload.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc313TkfzEY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc313TkfzEY