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TSB's and ESP plan?

Started by cljnco, September 15, 2016, 12:02:27 AM

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cljnco

Ok my car is past the basic warranty. I have a Prem Care ESP for my MKS though. I understand few things like software changes and updates (With exception of APIM/SYNC, Under extended warranty) are not covered under even the premium care. So if a module (Like FCIM or Cluster) just needs a software update to repair a concern It's out of pocket. However, if the problem is covered under a TSB, Does that change anything?

SHOdded

No.  Warranty coverage is the important issue (whether B2B, ESP, or extended warranty from Ford for special items).  TSB is simply a service bulletin that acknowledges an issue exists, and how to resolve it, officially.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

cljnco

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Never very sure what will be covered under warranty work or not. For example, the other day, I was having some minor shuddering. They updated the Transmission software or something like that and told me it was covered. This surprised me since you read the paperwork and it says software updates and calibrations aren't covered. So I wasn't sure if TSB's had an effect or not. I am actually kinda new to warranties on cars, everything else I have ever purchased was way passed warranty and I worked on it myself. But this AWD beast scares me mechanically and electronically wise.

SHOdded

Too true.  Each dealer does things their own way.  The better ones will do stuff like this for their customers.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

L1gerZero

I've been to multiple dealers with my ESP and they have all said software updates are covered. I actually just got my APIM module reprogrammed today and they said it was covered by itself.
2017 Lincoln MKZ Black Label 3.0 AWD

SHOdded

2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!