Stage3Motorsports

We here at Stage 3 Motorsports are proud to announce that our industry-leading Aftermarket Tuning and Parts Powertrain Warranty is now available for the 2015 F150s! These optional warranties cover any 2015 F150 running 5-Star's custom tuning and a ton of bolt-on performance parts. We have both a 5-year/60,000 mile and a 6-year/100,000 warranty available at additional cost of a 5-Star custom tune or custom tune package. These warranties cover up to $20,000.00 in damages (including labor) in the case that your Ford Dealer refuses a claim under your factory Powertrain Warranty due to the fact that your truck was running aftermarket tuning or other aftermarket performance parts. Your choice of warranty offers coverage of your truck's entire powertrain and drivetrain so that you're not out a ton of cash because your local dealership refuses warranty work based on your F150's modifications. The warranties cover 2015 F150 3.5L EcoBoosts, 2015 F150 2.7L EcoBoosts, 2015 F150 5.0L V8s, and 2015 F150 3.5L V6s using 5-Star's custom tuning, as well as other performance modifications. Some modification restrictions apply. Read our 2015 F150 5-Star Tuning Warranty Terms and Conditions for more detailed information.



Stage 3's 2015 F150 5-Star Warranty FAQ:


Q: Are the mileage and age limits on top of my factory warranty?
A. No. The mileage and year range of the warranty are based on your truck's total age and mileage, and does not offer additional warranty coverage on top of your factory warranty.


Q: Do I get 60,000 or 100,000 miles from my truck's current mileage, or is it based on total mileage?
A. The term limits of our warranties are based on your truck's total mileage. So you have warranty coverage until your truck hits 60,000 or 5 years of age from its build date or 100,000 miles and 6 years of age from its build date.


Q: Where do I take my truck if I blow up my warrantied motor?
A. As outlined in our terms and conditions, you would have your truck towed to an Authorized Ford Service Center or dealership.


Q: How does the warranty claim process work?
A. In the event that Ford won't cover a given powertrain or drivetrain repair under the terms of your Ford factory warranty, we'll have you and your Authorized Ford Service Center fill out one of our Warranty Claim Forms and either mail it or scan and email it to us at Stage 3. Depending on the issue or stated cause, we may do our own inspection of the vehicle, its damages, and its maintenance history. If the cause of failure is determined to be 5-Star's tuning or the allowed combination of performance parts, then Stage 3 will pay for the repairs up to the agreed warranty amounts, including labor.




Feel free to ask any other questions you may have, we'll do our best to answer and address any concerns.

JerseyTex

What are the issues that are covered.

Stage3Motorsports

1. WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS LIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY:
This limited warranty covers the
original equipment manufacturer (hereafter, "OEM") components (hereafter, "covered components"), housings and
additional items as described below.
A. ENGINE
–
The following internally lubricated components of the engine, specifically: pistons, wristpins,
fuel bearings, timing chain timing chain gears, intake and exhaust valves, oil pump, push rods, rocker arms,
valve/lash adjusters, hydraulic lifters, rocker arm shafts, and valve stem seals. The engine block, cylinder heads,
turbocharger system, intake and exhaust manifolds, turbocharger(s) and turbocharger system (EcoBoost F150s
only), and aftermarket performance parts are covered
ONLY
if damaged by failure of the Covered Components.
This Limited Warranty only covers OEM turbocharger(s)s and turbocharger system components on F150s
equipped with 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engines or 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engines.
B. TRANSMISSION –
The following internally lubricated components of the original automatic transmission,
specifically: torque converter, oil pump, governor, bands, drums, clutches, planetaries, sun gear and shell,
sprag(s), shaft(s), bearings, shift rail, forks, and synchronizers. The OEM driveshaft and transfer case are
covered
ONLY
if damaged by failure of the Covered Components. Owners of vehicles without a transfer case
forfeit cash refunds and repair credits.
C. REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND GEARS –
The following components of the OEM rear differential, rear end
gears, and rear axle, specifically: OEM ring and pinion gears, OEM differential assembly (includes open, limited
slip, and locking rear differentials installed as original manufacturer equipment), differential housing, differential
case, differential cover, differential bearings, axle shafts, retainers, supports, driveshaft, and CV Joints.
D. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND GEARS –
The following components of the OEM front differential, front
end gears, and front axle, specifically: OEM ring and pinion gears, OEM differential assembly, differential
housing, differential case, differential cover, differential bearings, CV half-shafts, retainers, supports, and CV
Joints.
E. SEALS AND GASKETS –
Seal and gasket replacement is covered only for a covered repair or replacement
of Covered Component(s).
F. LABOR –
Labor that is necessary to repair damage is covered (up to $3000.00) by this Limited Warranty.
2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
A.
Any part other than the Covered Components that is not damaged directly by failure of a Covered
Component.
B.
Parts and fluids for which the Vehicle's manufacturer requires or recommends replacement at designated
intervals.
C.
Damage resulting from failures by related parts or units such as (but not limited to) levers, control, linkage,
cables, radiator, coolers, rubber mounts, external oil lines, electronic control components internal or external to
the engine or external engine parts, ignition parts, fuel system parts, and engine management parts, unless a
Covered Component failure resulted in their damage, destruction, or failure.
D.
Damages to the Covered Components caused by neglect, abuse, lack of proper maintenance, collision, racing,
or abnormal and/or illegal operation of the vehicle.
E.
Damages to the Covered Components caused by operation of the engine without fuels, oils or lubricants,
or with fuels or lubricants that are contaminated or not suitable for the engine or transmission.
F.
Damages caused by excess oil consumption and/or worn-out parts
G.
Damages caused by blown head gaskets, fluid leaks, cracked heads or block, overheating, or other engine

AZF1FIDDY

Thanks for the update fellas. A couple of questions for you guys.

Does this aftermarket warranty cover the items above ONLY if it's determined that the 5 Star Tunes caused the problem?

What happens if one of the components above fails and the dealer automatically blames it on the aftermarket tune even though it could have just been a defective part and not the actual tune?

My experience has been that the service dealerships will in many cases attempt to blame anything wrong with the vehicle on aftermarket tunes. I'm familiar with Magnuson–Moss so no need to get into details with that discussion.

srg963

Same question, but with an already modified truck?....Suspension lift with larger wheels affect the warranty?

Stage3Motorsports

Okay guys ill try to give clear answers, make sure to let me know if you still have more questions.

The warranty covers any situation where a Powertrain or Drivetrain repair is refused repair under the factory warranty because of the presence of 5-Star's tuning or performance modifications, not necessarily because the dealer determined the tune to be directly at fault for failure X, Y, or Z. So you're basically covered even if it were a factory defect that caused the issue, but a dealer won't warranty it because of the tuning.

As far as suspension is concerned, our warranties only cover your truck's Powertrain and Drivetrain, so if you have a problem that's limited to a suspension component that a dealer won't cover because of the lift, then you're out of luck. However, if you have a drivetrain issue that they refuse to repair under warranty because of the tuning, then we'd step in. For example, if you had a problem with an LCA that the dealer determined to be caused by your lift or wheel and tire combination, then you'd be out of luck. However, say your front or rear differential grenaded and the dealer refused a warranty repair because of the tuning and larger tires, then our warranty would apply.

Just keep in mind that we only warranty up to 35" tires.

srg963

Very clear, thank you!

AZF1FIDDY

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the clarification.

Stingray Steve

What are the cost of the warranties?

srg963

5y/60k = $500
6y/100k = $1000