tj@steeda

Glad you are happy with the Steeda tune & CAI package -- definitely sounds like the CAI & Tune package!!

Best Regards,

TJ

14BlackGT

I have a 100K drivetrain warranty because my car is CPO. Not going to mess with it plus it has plenty of power for me as it is.

2011 Kona Blue

Getting a tune is well worth it especially if one has an automatic.

VidPro

I want to tune my car. The shift points and the delay bug me. When I had my 2000 GT I got a chip and boy what a difference. I'm on the fence because of the warranty, though. Maybe next spring when I awaken her from her winter nap.

Coyote5-0

All the people on here talking about how they can't believe people wouldn't mod their cars and void the warranty are people who can probably afford a new long block if Ford denies their warranty. I'm not saying I don't have that kind of money, but god, what a waste it would be.

2011 Kona Blue

I completely understand if someone doesn't want to chance loosing a item being fix under warranty but nobody is loosing a block. Engines aren't blowing up from reputable tuning companies. I have been on forums for the past 5 years and other than the #8 cyclinder issue back in 2011 and 2012 what engines were and are being blown up. That #8 issue is a thing of the past and the cylinder issue was fixed in the later models. The coyote engine is far from new now.

Bama, Steeda, MPT, Lund, VMP, AED aren't blowing up engines. These companies are not going to mess with the parameters so bad it blows up the engine. They have this down to a science. Who knows about some local brother and brothwr performance shop down the street from someone but the major tuning companies know their stuff.

Ford is not denying a warranty claim to fix a air conditioning issue or window motor because of a tune or rotor issues or thermostat issues.

Coyote5-0

A failure doesn't have to actually be from a tune to get denied by Ford. You could have any failure that puts metal debris in the oil and destroys the crank and bearings or destroy the block. Ford will still see you had a tune on it and deny it.

2011 Kona Blue

What does a tune have to do with metal debris in the oil and destroys the crank and bearings?

FromZto5

It could be nothing to do with it at all.

I think his point is, that Ford, with knowledge of the tune, COULD deny warranty work. The person could put up a fight in court etc, blah blah blah...fine, but still, it will cost that person time and money. Some people choose to not mod at all for that reason alone.

2011 Kona Blue

I completely understand that. I fully respect that. It makes no difference to me whether or not someone tunes their car. Its their car, do what they want.

My car was tuned at 5k miles and wasn't concerned about the warranty. Thats just me.

Last1

I take back an earlier post in this thread. I had every intention of doing an intake/tb/tune come spring. Now that I have that **** engine tick I'm glad it's not tuned. I'll probably not tune for this reason alone. I have no idea what is wrong with my engine now and with a tune it is very easy for my dealer or any dealer to deny warranty work. I don't have 10k to shell out for an engine replacement.

2011 Kona Blue

You are totally correct. You got to pay to play and one takes a chance should they need warranty work. If someone was really on the fence about tuning because of warranty work, Steeda would be the best option. Steeda tunes some of Fords specialty vehicles and they have a close working relationship with them. If the dealership tried to deny warranty work because of it having a Steeda tune, Steeda steps in and works on your behalf to resolve the issue.

Coyote5-0

Engine tiiiiick!!! Yup, almost all of us have the tick. That's another reason why I want to take mine in to get looked at one more time for the tick before I start modding it. Probably gonna put a blower on it next summer. if my engine blows, oh well, I'll buy an aluminator or something. It's not like I'm going to be using that money on a ring or house downpayment any time soon. #ForeverAlone

Yeah, Steeda does offer a warranty if the tune is determined to be the root cause of failure. They would be your best bet. OR go with the FRPP Procal tune, it gives you the FRPP warranty (which is lower than the manufacturer's warranty, but a warranty nonetheless)

2011 Kona Blue

My father has the pro cal tune on his 2014 5.0 because he wanted the guaranteed warranty coverage for the 3yr 36 month.

70monte

It's not worth it to me. The car has enough power for me and I don't need a run around from Ford in case I have an engine issue. I'm not impressed with how Ford handles their warranty claims as it is.

Wayne