Extended Warranty: FP Tune

[JurassicRanger]

So, my ‘25 gets delivered soon. I really would like to get the FP tune eventually. However, I’m pretty sure it will void anything beyond the original 3yr/36K warranty. So, have y’all heard of anyone being able to keep their extended warranty with the tune? And if it for sure voids the extended, do y’all think it’s worth it avoid the tune for the warranty, or just not get an extended warranty?

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[HardWorking412]

So, my ‘25 gets delivered soon. I really would like to get the FP tune eventually. However, I’m pretty sure it will void anything beyond the original 3yr/36K warranty. So, have y’all heard of anyone being able to keep their extended warranty with the tune? And if it for sure voids the extended, do y’all think it’s worth it avoid the tune for the warranty, or just not get an extended warranty?

The Trucks limited top speed is 107 mph. The stock tune gets there quickly. I personally would not give them any reason to deny a warranty claim. Based on a half second gain to 60 mph idk not worth it, I’ll keep my extended warranty.

 

[hand-filer]

I spoke with the accessory sales advisor at my dealership on this subject. Trying to get a straight answer on this was like talking to a politician.

The gist of it was that yes if it's tune related the extended warranty is not going to cover the repair costs. Basically it's a "get out of jail card'' for them as far as covering anything powertrain related.

Personally I have a hard time not modifying anything I drive, but this time I'm leaving well enough alone.

 

[scout]

I have the extended warranty and the FP tune since around 10kmiles

I had the truck in for diagnosis of an engine issue... NOT tune caused, but misfires... it was caused by a faulty crankshaft position sensor reading. The tune was never mentioned and everything was resolved and covered under warranty. At that time I was about 31k miles.

I'm now over 36k miles so the FP tune coverage is over, but I feel value in the extended warranty covering other aspects of the truck... electrical/entertainment center, lights, idk.. other things.

I have driven this truck hard, in 118* heat in SoCal desert and -35*F cold in Alaska ... it's been amazing with the FP tune and on the stock tune, either way, it's a great truck and lots of fun!

 

[SubZombie]

It's like Groundhog Day with people asking about this over and over (but I get it)

You will have a few people come in here saying don't do it, you'll void your warranty. These are the same people who pop into threads about people putting aftermarket wheels and accessories on the truck and say the same shit.

Installing the tune, EVEN IF YOU DO IT YOURSELF, does not automatically void a damn thing or impact your warranty at all.

I just had my truck in the dealership getting a wheel bearing replaced under warranty. Guess what? I installed the tune myself so I obviously never registered the warranty with FP. I left it installed when I took it in for work as well. It literally did not even come up at any point in time when they were working on the truck and from talking to some friends who work there previously, they won't even know you have it installed if they aren't looking for it while knowing what to look for, unless you register the warranty with Ford Performance (at which point a note gets put in their system to contact FP for warranty guidance, which from my understanding techs don't even read or notice most of the time anyway).

I will also add that if they check your truck for updates when you have the tune installed, they will just think your ECU has an update available. I went through this when I took it in once previously when they unknowingly "updated" my truck and reflashed my ECU back to stock (it takes like 5-10 minutes to reinstall the tune so it's not a big deal).

Now let's say you launch your truck and blow out the rear diff. If you registered the FP warranty it will probably be covered through FP. If you didn't it MIGHT not be covered if they realize the tune is installed and decide to even make a fuss about it - but thanks to Supreme Court rulings they have to PROVE that the reason the rear diff blew is because of the tune, so will they or can they? Maybe, maybe not. Can they look at the data stored in the truck and see that you were brake boost launching the truck on pavement over and over with the rear diff locked and use that to void the warranty because of negligence even if your truck was 100% stock? They could. They probably won't, but they could.


Bottom line...it's fine and it's worth it.

 

[AMGRAPTOR]

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The Trucks limited top speed is 107 mph. The stock tune gets there quickly. I personally would not give them any reason to deny a warranty claim. Based on a half second gain to 60 mph idk not worth it, I’ll keep my extended warranty.

It’s actually a little over 1 second faster 0-60MPH with the FPtune. You will still have the 5yr/60k powertrain warranty, but I get it if you want the warranty longer.

 

[Badclam]

The Trucks limited top speed is 107 mph. The stock tune gets there quickly. I personally would not give them any reason to deny a warranty claim. Based on a half second gain to 60 mph idk not worth it, I’ll keep my extended warranty.

The tune adds 50 HP, and 106 lb-ft of torque for $900 installed. It is not a small difference. In fact, it changes the truck so substantially in performance, it's a different truck IMO. The top end is 109MPH not 107, because of the speed rating on the tires. If you put the gas peddle all the way to the floor on a regular basis, it's a must have that you will appreciate.

 

[Jason B]

IIRC, the 3yr/36K warranty is for the tuning device itself, and starts day 1, mile 0 of the truck, not when the tune was installed.

This is what Ford says about FP parts:

And page 4, paragraph 7 of the Ford ESP of What's not covered. , specifically section e:4

 

[Flak]

Here's a related question, is there any value buying an ESP through Granger or wherever earlier, or before 3yr b2b expires fine? Not clear if pricing changes one way or the other. It seems like there's no benefit to buy it immediately unless it's cheaper?

 

[Johnny 5]

My wife and I are selling our Ranger Raptors in 2028 and buying new ones. So I asked the guy who sells the extended warranties at my dealer about this and my situation, and his answer:

I have a Mustang and I can get it to 750hp if I buy the Ford Performance blower and tune, but I'm not doing it because of this not, cut and dry answer.

Like one or the other comments on here said, the truck can only do a 107 and it gets there pretty quick without the tune. So that's where I'm leaving mine as well. I would never criticize for getting one though, only be a little jealous....

 

[Jason B]

Here's a related question, is there any value buying an ESP through Granger or wherever earlier, or before 3yr b2b expires fine? Not clear if pricing changes one way or the other. It seems like there's no benefit to buy it immediately unless it's cheaper?

Doesn't matter. You have to buy before OE warranty expires, but ESP starts on the day and mileage of when you buy a NEW truck, not when you buy the ESP. Price will be the same regardless of if you buy at mile 0, or mile 35K. After OE expires, you'll need a used vehicle ESP, which requires an inspection and is quite higher in price.

 

[Flak]

Doesn't matter. You have to buy before OE warranty expires, but ESP starts on the day and mileage of when you buy a NEW truck, not when you buy the ESP. Price will be the same regardless of if you buy at mile 0, or mile 35K. After OE expires, you'll need a used vehicle ESP, which requires an inspection and is quite higher in price.

Yea, so then probably not worth buying until a few months before factory 3/36 ends.

 

[TBone4Eva]

Doesn't matter. You have to buy before OE warranty expires, but ESP starts on the day and mileage of when you buy a NEW truck, not when you buy the ESP. Price will be the same regardless of if you buy at mile 0, or mile 35K. After OE expires, you'll need a used vehicle ESP, which requires an inspection and is quite higher in price.

So (assuming I don't go over mileage) if I buy a 10 year ESP, it's really 7 years since the bumper to bumper warranty that comes with the new vehicle would cover everything the ESP would the first 3 years, right? Or does the ESP have some extra protections that the original warranty doesn't? If it's the former, why aren't more people making a stink about paying for something you already got when you bought the truck?

 

[Flak]

So (assuming I don't go over mileage) if I buy a 10 year ESP, it's really 7 years since the bumper to bumper warranty that comes with the new vehicle would cover everything the ESP would the first 3 years, right? Or does the ESP have some extra protections that the original warranty doesn't? If it's the former, why aren't more people making a stink about paying for something you already got when you bought the truck?

So that's always been the case you're only really buying 7/64k if you buy a 10/100k over a factory 3/36k.

However, depends on the manufacturer because occasionally you'll find ones where the ESP actually covers a few extra odds and ends.

 

[TBone4Eva]

So that's always been the case you're only really buying 7/64k if you buy a 10/100k over a factory 3/36k.

However, depends on the manufacturer because occasionally you'll find ones where the ESP actually covers a few extra odds and ends.

Yeah, I guess it depends on your interpretation. It's not 10 year/100k miles of extra warranty. You are extending the original 3 year/36k to that year and mileage.

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