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Originally Posted by Outlander
I didn't read that using line lock voids the warranty, just using it for it's intended purpose, racing does.
Did I miss an announcement about Ford buying a tire company?
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From Motor Trend
" It's a wonder that no one has come up with a feature that makes it easier to spin your tires in place before Ford's new electronic line-lock for the 2015 Mustang GT. The feature, which will be standard on all new Mustang GTs, locks the front brakes once engaged, allowing for easy, smoky burnouts.
The feature was developed to make it easier for drag racers to warm up their tires in the burnout box. The electronic system uses the hydraulic control unit of the stability control system to hold the front brakes while releasing the rears -- all without having to apply the brake pedal. Once the brakes are locked, the driver can do a quick burnout to warm up the tires, or reduce them to a cloud of smoke to the delight of friends and neighbors. The standard electronic line-lock feature eliminates the need to install a mechanical line-lock, which requires modifications to the brakes.
"Mustang offers selectable drive modes for those who prefer to compete on road courses or in autocross events," said Mustang chief engineer Dave Pericak in a release. "So when we realized we could provide a really cool feature like electronic line-lock that no-one else offers, the decision was easy -- 'let's do it!'"
Ford says the electronic line-lock feature is intended for track use only, and sadly, that "racing your vehicle will void your warranty.""
Interpret it any way you want but I wouldn't be surprised if they say if you used it you were racing.