Aftermarket air filters=no warranty?
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Aftermarket air filters=no warranty?
Can somebody PLEASE give me a definate answer to this! My search didn't give me the answer I was looking for. Will the K&N or any of the aftermarket air filters and air kits hurt my warranty?
If I install one of these things and something happens to the engine, Ford could technically say that because I used a non warranty approved filter that the warranty is void. I would like to avoid such a thing!
Help!
If I install one of these things and something happens to the engine, Ford could technically say that because I used a non warranty approved filter that the warranty is void. I would like to avoid such a thing!
Help!
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Hey Tbird69,
It is totally dealer dependent. I talked to my dealer about it and they were fine with still covering anything that may happen. Some dealers sell new vehicles that they have lifted themselves and will cover it no problem and others won't touch your ride after you've installed your own lift.
Long winded answer, but hope it helps.
It is totally dealer dependent. I talked to my dealer about it and they were fine with still covering anything that may happen. Some dealers sell new vehicles that they have lifted themselves and will cover it no problem and others won't touch your ride after you've installed your own lift.
Long winded answer, but hope it helps.
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Well I'll give this a shot...
I have a K&N air filter, brought it in the the dealer for an oil change. I put the sticker that comes with the filter on the housing, mechanic saw this and didn't make any mention about it voiding anything.
These filters aren't new, I had them on several of my vehicles and never had any cause for concern. Fram makes something call the Air Hog which appears to be a knock off of a K&N. They seem to be popular and I doubt the Manufacturers would keep putting them out there if they voided warranties or damaged engines.
Now having said that, I can't say for sure if the warranty would be voided if there was engine damage done due to the filter. I did however save my stock filter.
I have a K&N air filter, brought it in the the dealer for an oil change. I put the sticker that comes with the filter on the housing, mechanic saw this and didn't make any mention about it voiding anything.
These filters aren't new, I had them on several of my vehicles and never had any cause for concern. Fram makes something call the Air Hog which appears to be a knock off of a K&N. They seem to be popular and I doubt the Manufacturers would keep putting them out there if they voided warranties or damaged engines.
Now having said that, I can't say for sure if the warranty would be voided if there was engine damage done due to the filter. I did however save my stock filter.
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Originally posted by chemgod
Hey Tbird69,
It is totally dealer dependent. I talked to my dealer about it and they were fine with still covering anything that may happen. Some dealers sell new vehicles that they have lifted themselves and will cover it no problem and others won't touch your ride after you've installed your own lift.
Long winded answer, but hope it helps.
Hey Tbird69,
It is totally dealer dependent. I talked to my dealer about it and they were fine with still covering anything that may happen. Some dealers sell new vehicles that they have lifted themselves and will cover it no problem and others won't touch your ride after you've installed your own lift.
Long winded answer, but hope it helps.
You bought a ford truck warrantied by ford motor company not warrantied by joe blow dealer.
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Originally posted by easterisland
The dealer dependant answer is crap. Ford can void a warranty if they feel like it. The ford warranty does not cover damaged cause by an air intake system other than what ford designed. You can use a different filter than what ford put in the car, but damage from that filter would not be covered under warranty. If your dealer is "mod friendly" today, they may not be tomorrow or what happens if you move?
You bought a ford truck warrantied by ford motor company not warrantied by joe blow dealer.
The dealer dependant answer is crap. Ford can void a warranty if they feel like it. The ford warranty does not cover damaged cause by an air intake system other than what ford designed. You can use a different filter than what ford put in the car, but damage from that filter would not be covered under warranty. If your dealer is "mod friendly" today, they may not be tomorrow or what happens if you move?
You bought a ford truck warrantied by ford motor company not warrantied by joe blow dealer.
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