Ford issues TSB warning against modifications and aftermarket parts for the 2011 Mustang

Ford has issued a Technical Service Bulletin for Mustangs produced after 2011, warning owners about unauthorized modifications made to the power train hardware of the 2011 F-150 and 2011-2012 Mustangs equipped with the 5.0L engine that could exceed component limits. Typically, a
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veyron1001 - 7/9/2011 9:42:48 PM

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The engine/fuel delivery system is the last place I want corners cut. Quit being cheap Ford.

vvelez - 7/9/2011 11:15:40 PM

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Basically Ford is saying don't be stupid when you modify your car or you will break it. Yeah that's true.

LACMAN - 7/10/2011 5:48:24 PM

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Since when has "modding" your stock vehicle NOT been a risk? Looks like Ford is just formally covering their *ss...

rob9193 - 7/11/2011 11:34:04 AM

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You just cannot tell a Mustang owner not modify their car. That's blasphemy!

mini22 - 7/11/2011 9:00:13 PM

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I must be out of date. What ever happened to the Magnuson Fergus(?)Act
that protected after market suppliers from 1975. Didn't the Manufactorer have to proove that after market parts actually damaged the vehicle?

mini22 - 7/11/2011 9:02:39 PM

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Now that I read the article I realize I'm not out of date. The Magnuson/Moss act protects aftermarket suppliers. That means that Ford is just spitting out propaganda to try and scare off people from using aftermarket instead of Fords Racing Parts Program.Good luck