Warranty

[cookiemonster]

I have a 2022 3.5L raptor and I have been under the impression that installing any aftermarket modifications will void my warranty, but I’ve been hearing different opinions on it. I would like to add a few simple modifications like an exhaust/intercooler, etc but don’t want to mess anything up warranty wise. Any suggestions?

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

 

[cookiemonster]

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[smurfslayer]

Welcome-ish to FRF
Tentatively #OneLessprius ... We don’t come here for the articles, we’re here to look at pics ;-)

Warranty is a sticky wicket when you start modifying. As _written_ it’s generally if you modify it, systems connected to it and affected by it may not be covered if the modification can be determined to have contributed to the failure.

In reality what usually happens is: A modification is found, and if it’s even close to a related system... warranty work stops (by the dealer). Some dealers have gearhead techs and they’re generally less intimidated by modifications that have no relation to the failure. Or they will do good faith work if they know or suspect it’s not at fault. A good example is the ’17-early ’18 plastic oil pan leaks and cam phasers affecting ’17-’19 Raptors getting repaired under warranty despite some modifications because these were well known issues acknowledged by Ford. OTOH, For takes a really hard line on tuning and lifting.

 

[cookiemonster]

Welcome-ish to FRF
Tentatively #OneLessprius ... We don’t come here for the articles, we’re here to look at pics ;-)

Warranty is a sticky wicket when you start modifying. As _written_ it’s generally if you modify it, systems connected to it and affected by it may not be covered if the modification can be determined to have contributed to the failure.

In reality what usually happens is: A modification is found, and if it’s even close to a related system... warranty work stops (by the dealer). Some dealers have gearhead techs and they’re generally less intimidated by modifications that have no relation to the failure. Or they will do good faith work if they know or suspect it’s not at fault. A good example is the ’17-early ’18 plastic oil pan leaks and cam phasers affecting ’17-’19 Raptors getting repaired under warranty despite some modifications because these were well known issues acknowledged by Ford. OTOH, For takes a really hard line on tuning and lifting.

Thanks for the reply. I see, they only acknowledge modifications if it has any relation to a problem. Would it be a bad idea to go for an exhaust? Is the risk reward ratio there?

 

[smurfslayer]

I would ask why? It’s hugely expensive, only makes the truck louder. Unlike with the v8 exhausts, it’s unlikely to make the sound better in all ranges. I wouldn’t spend a lot on it, as many have swapped and introduced a seriously offensive drone. I don’t have experience with the trombone swap though.

I did the awe 2fg (a resonator delete). It does sound good when you cane it, but it’s otherwise louder all around, sounding about the same.
lights, an off road load out, maybe another spare wheel/tire and tpms for your spare(s) are a good mod start. Then go get her dirty.

 

[cookiemonster]

I would ask why? It’s hugely expensive, only makes the truck louder. Unlike with the v8 exhausts, it’s unlikely to make the sound better in all ranges. I wouldn’t spend a lot on it, as many have swapped and introduced a seriously offensive drone. I don’t have experience with the trombone swap though.

I did the awe 2fg (a resonator delete). It does sound good when you cane it, but it’s otherwise louder all around, sounding about the same.
lights, an off road load out, maybe another spare wheel/tire and tpms for your spare(s) are a good mod start. Then go get her dirty.

Why? I haven’t done my gearhead research and don’t know much about modifying vehicles. I’m interested in the resonator delete and caning it, louder all around is what I’d be going for. Will that have any substantial possible effect on my warranty?