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I contacted a few tuning companies last week. So far the the only response I have received has been from Steeda, Ford Fusion Parts & Performance - Steeda Autosports - Free Shipping! who had this to say...
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LMS posted a response to a comment on one of their youtube videos stating they are attempting to acquire one now so that they can begin the tuning process.
I don't live very far (relatively speaking) from them and have been considering going down there to talk to them once I get mine. I'm not so sure I want my car to be a guinea pig, though
Maybe the benefit is they do it for free?I don't live very far (relatively speaking) from them and have been considering going down there to talk to them once I get mine. I'm not so sure I want my car to be a guinea pig, though
I hear ya. I would be very apprehensive to use my vehicle for beta testing.I don't live very far (relatively speaking) from them and have been considering going down there to talk to them once I get mine. I'm not so sure I want my car to be a guinea pig, though
But they already have a solid foundation from the Edge Sport (engine/trans) / 2.7 F150's (engine). So the risk might be minimal and you could end up with a free tune.
If there's a powertrain problem they are trained to look for a tune immediately. I've been told (but have no proof) that even if you reflash to stock they can tell it had been modified.
The cost is the least concerning part for me, though free is always nice.
Good point about the Edge. I'll have to think about it some. They may end up getting one before I get mine anyway.
Ford is pretty much the same as every other auto manufacturer.
That is not exactly how it works. The dealer may tell you all kinds of horrible things if they find out your vehicle is modified. Some are true and some are not.
If something in the powertrain breaks they will run diagnostics. If anything points to an aftermarket ECM calibration expect them to stop, inform you and then let you know that if you wish for them to continue with the repair you are on the hook.
You have the option of taking Ford to court to prove they are wrong and it was not your modification that caused the issue.
I did a little more digging to look for some Ford specific guidance. It appears I did not have the whole story. They do indeed cancel your warranty (see decision tree in the link below):
https://latemodel.cachefly.net/downloads/tsb05-14/tsb11-07-07.pdf
Yikes.
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Here's to hoping Ford Performance gets behind the Sport like they have the Mustang and ST's. For those who are unaware Ford Performance sells for the ST's what they call ProCal calibration tool delivery device, that will come tuned for your specific setup. All within factory warranty.
That's pretty cool. But definitely a cancellation of warranty is inevitable in that particular situation. Still.. you can take them to court depending on the circumstances if you truly feel that the modifications you have done are not in correlation with the damages that happened.
There are multiple instances of FoST guys with tunes getting new motors and transmissions warrantied. However, there are many who also did not have the same luck. If you purchase and aftermarket, non-Ford tune and a rod shoots through the block, expect to pay for it. That's the easiest way to go about modifying a car with a new vehicle warranty. Pay to play, and expect the worst.
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Definitely needs some new exhaust. Once I'm outta warranty I'll give it a go (intake, exhaust, intercooler upgrade, 7/8"-1.5" lowering springs, strut & sway bars, summer tires, front lip, decklid spoiler & tune.)
Until then I'll just observe you guys' success and ask questions. Lol. Good luck everybody.
*crosses fingers for quality aero parts from APR, 3Dcarbon, etc.*
Until then I'll just observe you guys' success and ask questions. Lol. Good luck everybody.
*crosses fingers for quality aero parts from APR, 3Dcarbon, etc.*
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