Master G Donating Members 511 Member For: 21y 6m 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 05/12/03 10:27 AM Author Share Posted 05/12/03 10:27 AM Good responses guys, will have a chat on the side with my dealer's service centre and see what they think, might be able to get them to let some stuff through beyond that of course there is always getting the warranty service like bloan said. Will do my research would like the car to be under warranty for a little while before I lose control and turn it into a Rex eating beast.RegardsGJ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-71538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 56Mainline Guests Posted 06/12/03 04:07 AM Share Posted 06/12/03 04:07 AM Quote I think you will find that no one will warranty the chip upgrade and depending on which dealer you talk to the muffler removal is no sure thing either.The general concensus among dealers I think (Correct me if I'm wrong guys) is that modifications from the cat back are ok........If I get bounced for warranty then there is no one else to blame but me and I will cop it on the chin. If you are at all worried about warranty then my advise is just enjoy it stock, they are a great car anyway.Was informed at my 15,000km service that my removed centre muffler has voided warranty & that they are suppose to inform FMC (they didn't/haven't).It is my understanding that as far as FMC is concerned, any modifications will void warranty for certain aspects of your vehicle.Modifications to intake, exhaust, engine management, etc will void engine & drive train warranty.Lowering the car will void suspension component warranties.And so on, and on, and on....For example, I have a boost gauge installed in-dash (approx where the GT has it's glowing Start Button).The premium sound colour TFT screen has developed a single vertical line that is not changing with displayed information (I.e. it's not working).The screen requires replacement under warranty.....the Ford dealer service manager queried me as to how the boost gauge was fitted. I told him. He asked if it required the front/centre dash surround & perhaps the TFT screen to be removed to gain access to install the boost gauge?I said "No".He said "Lucky, if it did it would have voided all warranty on the screen, stereo, CD changer, ventilation controls, etc".All mods will cause something in your warranty to be voided.Also, be careful just what & how much you tell your Ford service people...it may cost you dearly!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-71714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 1m 14d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 06/12/03 05:40 AM Share Posted 06/12/03 05:40 AM As has been previously mentioned, your relationship with dealer/service manager is crucial.End of the day if called upon, the onus is on YOU to prove mods didn't cause warranty issue, should one arrise.Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-71727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 8m 11d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 06/12/03 06:41 AM Share Posted 06/12/03 06:41 AM 56Mainline said: The general concensus among dealers I think (Correct me if I'm wrong guys) is that modifications from the cat back are ok........If I get bounced for warranty then there is no one else to blame but me and I will cop it on the chin. If you are at all worried about warranty then my advise is just enjoy it stock, they are a great car anyway.Was informed at my 15,000km service that my removed centre muffler has voided warranty & that they are suppose to inform FMC (they didn't/haven't).It is my understanding that as far as FMC is concerned, any modifications will void warranty for certain aspects of your vehicle.Modifications to intake, exhaust, engine management, etc will void engine & drive train warranty.Lowering the car will void suspension component warranties.And so on, and on, and on....All mods will cause something in your warranty to be voided.Also, be careful just what & how much you tell your Ford service people...it may cost you dearly!!! Seems to be some varying levels of warranty compliance around the traps.Whilst picking my BMC filter up from local exhaust joint , I got into a lengthy conversation with the chaps down there.They are being currently innundated by the local dealer for pre delivery additions ie. SS cold air induction , filters and exhaust mods.Interesting.........do they advise customers of voided warranties on these bits before they even take the keys. Apparently not. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-71746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulM Guests Posted 08/12/03 10:59 AM Share Posted 08/12/03 10:59 AM Stock standard you should be able to eat rex, certainly tame enough Lion's to arrive home with a contended feeling. But there is also a feeling of security knowing that your 50k anti mid life crisis tool is covered by warranty.Or am I just getting old and boring? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-72451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 08/12/03 11:06 AM Share Posted 08/12/03 11:06 AM PaulM said: Or am I just getting old and boring? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-72455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 22y 3m 23d Location: North Brisbane Posted 08/12/03 11:34 AM Share Posted 08/12/03 11:34 AM Why do guys continually ask questions and use the words "modify" and "warranty" in the same sentence?? Harden up boys and use the common sense gene that males have..... What do you think Ford will say about your busted gearbox when you have an exhaust and interceptor chip pumping out 260 rear wheel kw's???? Probably won't replace that one. Or, same grunt, but you have a busted heater core? I think they will replace that one.If you are going to modify, don't whinge if something breaks - accept it, because it probably will! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-72469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 5d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 08/12/03 10:47 PM Share Posted 08/12/03 10:47 PM Quote Why do guys continually ask questions and use the words "modify" and "warranty" in the same sentence?? Harden up boys and use the common sense gene that males have..... What do you think Ford will say about your busted gearbox when you have an exhaust and interceptor chip pumping out 260 rear wheel kw's???? Probably won't replace that one. Or, same grunt, but you have a busted heater core? I think they will replace that one.If you are going to modify, don't whinge if something breaks - accept it, because it probably will!Right on brother! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-72529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 1m 14d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 09/12/03 03:37 AM Share Posted 09/12/03 03:37 AM Yes Shane,great advice from a bloke who's about to give his midified car the boot & replace it. Sorry mate couldn't help myselfScotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-72636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master G Donating Members 511 Member For: 21y 6m 8d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 09/12/03 03:55 AM Author Share Posted 09/12/03 03:55 AM (edited) My question was not aimed at whinging about voiding warranty more along the lines of what can we do to upgrade that is still ok, I believe that a new Air filter and airflow changes from the Cat back are all warrantable changes, was seeing if there be others that people have implemented that have worked under warranty.RegardsGJ Edited 09/12/03 03:57 AM by gjbooth Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7829-question-from-the-mechanically-challenged/page/2/#findComment-72647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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