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Old 02-05-2012, 02:54 PM
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Hello guys,
Im new to the forum. I bought a 2011 F150 XLT EcoBoost in October and am looking forward to customizing and making it my own. I would just like to get some clarification and advice on leveling vs. lift and if that would void the manufactuers warranty.
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Welcome to the site. It really depends on your dealer. Some don't really care about the mods and others may void the warranty.
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As it told to me.....it only affects your warranty if you have issue with something that is related to the aftermarket modification. I.E. if your tie rod is bad and typically covered under warranty, they could blame it on the leveling kit as you have changed the geometry of the steering/suspension with the leveling kit. If your exhaust is bad, they can't void the warranty due to the leveling kit b/c it is unrelated.
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^ he's right. They can't void the warranty unless they can prove that ur mod directly affected the broken part. However, if ur dealer is a dick (which a lot of them are), they'll try to treat u like an idiot and say that ANY mod will void ur warranty even if it doesn't affect the problem.
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thanks for the responses guys, i contacted the dealer i bought the truck from and i was told that any and all aftermarket parts would void the warranty other and visual items, i may try to contact another dealer otherwise i dont want to risk my warranty.
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It is illegal for them to void the warranty on your entire truck because of a leveling kit. They can't do this.
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Originally Posted by KBS
It is illegal for them to void the warranty on your entire truck because of a leveling kit. They can't do this.
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You're covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty act.



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