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<blockquote data-quote="Catmonkey" data-source="post: 11658415" data-attributes="member: 124025"><p>Under the act, aftermarket equipment that improves performance does not automatically void a vehicle manufacturer's original warranty, <u>unless the warranty clearly states the addition of aftermarket equipment automatically voids your vehicle's warranty</u>, or if it can be proven that the aftermarket device is the direct cause of the failure.</p><p>(Source: <a href="http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/keeping-your-mods-warranty-intact.html" target="_blank">Keeping Your Mods Warranty Intact</a>)</p><p></p><p>Ford warranty specifically states:</p><p><strong>Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification</strong></p><p>The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage caused by:</p><p>• alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company</p><p>• tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other parts that affect these systems (for example, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems) </p><p>• the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other than a certified emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. Examples include, but are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or software and performance ‘‘chips’’.</p><p></p><p>You add headers and blow the engine, I don't think Ford is going to pick up the tab. You certainly can take them to court of over Magnuson-Moss, but the burden of proof will be on you to prove the aftermarket part didn't damage the engine. Add the cost of lawyers, expert witnesses and whatever else you need to prove your case, you lose, even if you win.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catmonkey, post: 11658415, member: 124025"] Under the act, aftermarket equipment that improves performance does not automatically void a vehicle manufacturer's original warranty, [U]unless the warranty clearly states the addition of aftermarket equipment automatically voids your vehicle's warranty[/U], or if it can be proven that the aftermarket device is the direct cause of the failure. (Source: [URL="http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/keeping-your-mods-warranty-intact.html"]Keeping Your Mods Warranty Intact[/URL]) Ford warranty specifically states: [B]Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification[/B] The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage caused by: • alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other parts that affect these systems (for example, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other than a certified emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. Examples include, but are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or software and performance ‘‘chips’’. You add headers and blow the engine, I don't think Ford is going to pick up the tab. You certainly can take them to court of over Magnuson-Moss, but the burden of proof will be on you to prove the aftermarket part didn't damage the engine. Add the cost of lawyers, expert witnesses and whatever else you need to prove your case, you lose, even if you win. [/QUOTE]
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