In my search for a truck it seems like any 2015-2016 F350 SRW is gone the day it hits the lot. I did find a very nice lower mileage in great shape but the salesmen told me it had the DEF delete done. From what I understand it removes all the mechanical parts for the DEF and re-programs the computer. He says it's a service his shop offers and has become fairly popular. Claims to still pass emissions etc but offers better MPG and HP, but frankly, it makes me nervous. I feel like I'd rather have a stock truck. I called my mechanic and he didn't know much about it. Is this something to stay away from?

way2roll wrote:In my search for a truck it seems like any 2015-2016 F350 SRW is gone the day it hits the lot. I did find a very nice lower mileage in great shape but the salesmen told me it had the DEF delete done. From what I understand it removes all the mechanical parts for the DEF and re-programs the computer. He says it's a service his shop offers and has become fairly popular. Claims to still pass emissions etc but offers better MPG and HP, but frankly, it makes me nervous. I feel like I'd rather have a stock truck. I called my mechanic and he didn't know much about it. Is this something to stay away from?The biggest thing that comes to mind is engine warranty. I bet any engine repairs needed would be denied any warranty claims. I also doubt what the salesman said about their shop doing DEF deletes. Assuming you are at a Ford dealer, any emmissions alterations could cost the dealership tons of money from fines imposed by the EPA and could jeapordize his franchise with Ford.

Ford's policy is to not allow warranty work on trucks without intact emissions.Removing emissions equipment is a federal offense, and that dealer is a risk of high fines for performing that service. There's little risk to you (other than the aforementioned warranty implications) unless you fail to disclose the modifications when you sell.I doubt you'd ever get hassled for it in NC, but if you moved to CA, you'd have a very difficult time registering it.

Thanks, this truck is out of warranty so it's a non issue. I am just concerned about mechanical issues and annual inspections. This could be a good thing, I simply have no idea. How much to get it back to stock?

Emissions warranty it usually 7 years at least on a gasoline vehicle.

“Ford's policy is to not allow warranty work on trucks without intact emissions.”A good, fair policy.

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way2roll
Navigator III
Jul 10, 2020
Thanks, this truck is out of warranty so it's a non issue. I am just concerned about mechanical issues and annual inspections. This could be a good thing, I simply have no idea. How much to get it back to stock?
carringb
Explorer
Jul 10, 2020
Ford's policy is to not allow warranty work on trucks without intact emissions.

Removing emissions equipment is a federal offense, and that dealer is a risk of high fines for performing that service. There's little risk to you (other than the aforementioned warranty implications) unless you fail to disclose the modifications when you sell.

I doubt you'd ever get hassled for it in NC, but if you moved to CA, you'd have a very difficult time registering it.
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Jul 10, 2020
way2roll wrote:
In my search for a truck it seems like any 2015-2016 F350 SRW is gone the day it hits the lot. I did find a very nice lower mileage in great shape but the salesmen told me it had the DEF delete done. From what I understand it removes all the mechanical parts for the DEF and re-programs the computer. He says it's a service his shop offers and has become fairly popular. Claims to still pass emissions etc but offers better MPG and HP, but frankly, it makes me nervous. I feel like I'd rather have a stock truck. I called my mechanic and he didn't know much about it. Is this something to stay away from?

The biggest thing that comes to mind is engine warranty. I bet any engine repairs needed would be denied any warranty claims. I also doubt what the salesman said about their shop doing DEF deletes. Assuming you are at a Ford dealer, any emmissions alterations could cost the dealership tons of money from fines imposed by the EPA and could jeapordize his franchise with Ford.

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