I want to increase the power of my Ford diesel truck. However, I’m worried that doing a DPF delete may void the warranty. Will a DPF delete void my Ford warranty, or am I OK to go ahead and do it?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unfortunately, a DPF delete, or diesel particulate filter delete, will normally void the Ford warranty. In most cases, any type of delete—be it a muffler, exhaust, etc.—will also void the warranty because it alters the original underpinnings of the vehicle. In addition, a DPF requires a change to the electronic control unit (ECU), which Ford specifically sets and tunes for each Ford vehicle.
If you decide that you still want to do a DPF delete, at the very least, make sure that you have the installation completed by a trained professional. And if you want a few extra bucks to offset the cost of the DPF delete, reduce your
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