my new car
i just bought the brand new 2011 mustang gt c/s (California Special) now i was just wondering if there are good mods the car that don't void warranty
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On a brand new car be careful. To take full advantage of any mods you need a tune. If I am not mistaken ford can tell if you've tuned it and that voids your warranty for sure. You can get intakes that add some power without a tune. I say intake and exhaust is probably about all you can do and even that might be questionable. This is the whole reason I didn't buy a brand new one.
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I see so basically i got to wait until warranty fades. I thought that might suck if i bought a new car but i saw it and had to have it. maybe if i talk to ford they may know some mods that dont void it.
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Where ford dings you is the say they have to install them most of the time.
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Dude, they're all good mods - tons of stuff to buy, but be careful. Dealers like to blame broken stuff on anyhting that's different.
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If I recall Ford Racing or FRPP parts and roush parts if installed by an authorized dealer do not void warranty. Also, it's really a myth. SEMA actually covers any problems that may arise as long as the parts were properly installed by a mechanic. The problem is that manufacturers..in this case Ford, can't be bothered to go after the part manufacurer and just claim they won't honour thier warranty. Even though all 3 NA manufacturers have signed an agreement with SEMA saying they won't do that.
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so it sounds like even if u do the mods right ford might try and stiff you. that sucks if its true
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Originally Posted by carspark
(Post 142350)
so it sounds like even if u do the mods right ford might try and stiff you. that sucks if its true
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Originally Posted by Blackheart4355
(Post 142338)
If I recall Ford Racing or FRPP parts and roush parts if installed by an authorized dealer do not void warranty. Also, it's really a myth. SEMA actually covers any problems that may arise as long as the parts were properly installed by a mechanic. The problem is that manufacturers..in this case Ford, can't be bothered to go after the part manufacurer and just claim they won't honour thier warranty. Even though all 3 NA manufacturers have signed an agreement with SEMA saying they won't do that.
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It all depends on your dealer.Have a chit chat with the dealer,and Ford tech you deal with,then go from there.Some are okey with it,some are not so okey with it.It's just a pick of the litter.
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sounds like moding the car can be a hassle with the dealer more than i thought it would
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Originally Posted by ChadStang
(Post 142365)
Ford's warranty and policy manual is pretty clear on aftermarket modifications. If certain modifications have been performed, the affected components will not be covered under warranty. Ford Racing and Roush have their own warranty on their parts that are dealer installed. The problem is that as a dealer claiming the warranty can be very time consuming and they normally don't pay the full shop rate. Most dealers will collect from the customer and have them claim through the aftermarket company. By law a vehicle manufacturer can not void or cancel warranty on a component unless they can prove that the modification directly caused the failure.
However as a signatory with SEMA, Ford is actually supposed to go through the aftermarket company and NOT bill the customer...the problem is that most people don't know this and Ford as well as the other big three members bully them...not trying to put them down..it's just the way it is. |
Originally Posted by carspark
(Post 142392)
sounds like moding the car can be a hassle with the dealer more than i thought it would
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Congrats on the new car and I would wait until the warranty is almost up or up to do to much-good luck
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i dont think i would want to even think about talking to my insurance company but strangely it is some how cheaper for me to insure this car then is was my last... my last car was a 2008 Pontiac g5 gt with only 173 hp. this has 412hp how is it cheaper. strange but in not complaining. but waiting until warranty finishes i may get is frustrated
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Great to hear on the cheaper insurance. If I was going to muck with the motor I think I would buy/install the mods at a dealership/SVT dealer.
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yeah that may be the way to go
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