Security Systems - Igla & Compustar - Risk to Ford's Warranty

[wlarsen76]

I'm starting to investigate security systems for when my RR gets delivered. I've done about a days worth of research and I think that I like the Igla Anti Theft (Immobilizer) system and the Compustar Pro R5 (Alarm & Monitoring) system.

However, I did come across a consideration that I had not thought about which is the risk to Ford's Warranty. I cannot seem to find installation guides for these products and I'm a little worried that they splice into the existing wiring harness. At least Igla's site says that it won't void the auto manufacture's warranty, but not why (or how it gets installed).

Does anyone have an experience in this area?
I'll probably post this seam thing over in the Ford Raptor forums as well.

Thanks!

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[Sevokevo]

To my knowledge no security system will void a manufacturer warranty.. but if you do sell it.. they will most likely ask you to get it removed before that… at least that what happen to me in the past when I had a security system in my first vehicle and moved it to my car at the time…

so what I said might be false on the matter of them asking you to get it removed… now I am sure if this said system was the route cause of bricking the truck than yeah it would void the warranty…. The best thing to do is go to your dealership and talk to them there as they have a better idea on those matters…

as for me.. I just finished canceling my RR order at one dealership and ordered my RR at the dealership close to my house because they had a better system in place in term of dealer mark up and coverages not to mention I am a known customer that bought from them for a long time… they have went ahead and added a optional tracking system for the case of it possibly getting stolen because of the speciality of the vehicle

 

[wlarsen76]

Hey, that's helpful. Thank you. I plan on keeping my RR for at least 8 years, so I'll just see what happens when/if they ask me to remove it.
I wish I could go to my local dealer, but they had no allocations.
I ended up finding a dealer about an hour away that had a stock order that he was willing to modify prior to going into build.

I'll have to look into that DetectIT system. Thanks!

 

[Sevokevo]

Hey, that's helpful. Thank you. I plan on keeping my RR for at least 8 years, so I'll just see what happens when/if they ask me to remove it.
I wish I could go to my local dealer, but they had no allocations.
I ended up finding a dealer about an hour away that had a stock order that he was willing to modify prior to going into build.

I'll have to look into that DetectIT system. Thanks!

i can’t find the actual website that goes directly to it or anything like that sadly.. but it does cost $1,200.. and if your vehicle ever gets lost and can’t find with the system added.. the company will give you a $5k reimbursement towards a new vehicle to replace it.

 

[wlarsen76]

I read through the 2024 Model Year Ford Warranty Guide and I think I did find my answer for anyone that was curious.
From Page 17

Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage
caused by:
• alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body,
chassis, electronics or their components, after the vehicle
leaves the control of Ford Motor Company
• tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions
systems or with the other parts that affect these systems (for
example, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems)
• the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part or
software (other than a certified emissions part or software) or
any part or software (Ford or non-Ford) designed for off-road
use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford
Motor Company if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to
fail. Examples include, but are not limited to lift kits,
oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems,
automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing
powertrain components or software and performance “chips”.
Your vehicle may allow, enable or facilitate the use of certain
non-Ford Motor Company software. Ford is not responsible for
the functionality of such software. Ford may disallow,
discontinue or modify your ability to use such software at any
time without prior notification or incurring any warranty or
other obligation. Non-Ford Motor Company software may be
governed by End User License Agreement or warranty provided
by the software provider. For Ford Motor Company software
see End User License Agreement found in the Owner Manual.

So, obviously, it doesn't immediately void the warranty (which is in line with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act), but it does look like they certainly will void the warranty if the aftermarket part / security system causes damage to the vehicle.
Igla/Compustar do not say where on the wiring harness they install the component, but they do say that it operates through the Engine Control Module (ECM).

So I guess worst case is, if something did happen to go wrong with the ECM (or even possible the Powertrain) and they discovered the security device, their way of proving that it was the fault of the aftermarket system might be to say, "We will replace the entire wiring harness, but if the issue goes away it is proof that the issue was caused by the aftermarket security system"

And then I would be perhaps on the hook to pay for the cost of the wiring harness replacement if the problem actually did go away.
I tried to look up what that might cost on a 2023 model, but I really don't know my way around Ford parts. My best guess is $5K - $10K???? If anyone does, I'd love the help.

I figure, I'll be out $5 - $10K anyway if I had to have Insurance replace the truck (due to it being stolen - and dropping in value as soon as it's driven off of the lot). So, perhaps it's a wash and I should probably just get the security system anyway (albeit, I might wait 6-8 months to find out if there was anything glitchy first)

Anyone have any thoughts on that logic?

 

[FordDawg]

Could easily be I'm under thinking things but I just plan on putting The Club on the steering wheel and keep my keys in a Faraday pouch.

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