The 2015 Ford Mustang GT gets line lock as standard equipment

[Darkanion]

A line lock as stock equipment? I wonder what kind of fine print there is on that in the warranty, regarding "wear and tear on equipment."

From the article T posted...

It's worth noting that the 2014 Ford Warranty Guide singles out racing as an activity that will void warranty coverage, and Track Apps features are already designated "for off-road use only" in the 2014 car's owner's manual.

With line lock obviously designed for drag racing (yet begging to be used for epic burnout photo ops at the earliest possible opportunity), the one thing I wonder is whether this presents a possible minefield for owners, a la the GT-R launch-control issue.

Suppose a tech scans a car that's in for dealer service and can tell that line lock was used. Is that a thing that would potentially void the warranty because the feature is designed for track/racing use to begin with?

Seems like an easy out for them on warranty work.

 

[Black02Silverado]

I wonder how many will go into the dealer stating there is an issue with the brakes, that only the front work?

 

[Darkanion]

I wonder how many will go into the dealer stating there is an issue with the brakes, that only the front work?

 

[mr_bots]

I bet it gets used a lot more for burnouts than it does on a drag strip, people like being posers that look cool. I wonder if it's a feature that can be disabled through MyKey.

 

[daddy]

I bet it gets used a lot more for burnouts than it does on a drag strip, people like being posers that look cool. I wonder if it's a feature that can be disabled through MyKey.

So, doing a burnout anywhere but the track is being a poser?

Also... disabled? It's something you turn on when desired, why would anyone need to disable it?

 

[mr_bots]

I bet it gets used a lot more for burnouts than it does on a drag strip, people like being posers that look cool. I wonder if it's a feature that can be disabled through MyKey.

So, doing a burnout anywhere but the track is being a poser?

Also... disabled? It's something you turn on when desired, why would anyone need to disable it?

Yes and disabled as in, you can't turn it on for when Little Johnny is borrowing Mom's car.

 

[Darkanion]

I bet it gets used a lot more for burnouts than it does on a drag strip, people like being posers that look cool. I wonder if it's a feature that can be disabled through MyKey.

So, doing a burnout anywhere but the track is being a poser?

Also... disabled? It's something you turn on when desired, why would anyone need to disable it?

Yes and disabled as in, you can't turn it on for when Little Johnny is borrowing Mom's car.

Don't give Little Johnny MyKey?

 

[daddy]

I bet it gets used a lot more for burnouts than it does on a drag strip, people like being posers that look cool. I wonder if it's a feature that can be disabled through MyKey.

So, doing a burnout anywhere but the track is being a poser?

Also... disabled? It's something you turn on when desired, why would anyone need to disable it?

Yes and disabled as in, you can't turn it on for when Little Johnny is borrowing Mom's car.

No wonder Dr. Bob hasn't posted a video yet, he doesn't want to be a poser. We'll have to agree to disagree there. Sometimes, burnouts are just freaking cool, even away from the track.

As for the disabling, yes, that's possible with the My Key system. It's called the "Hey kid, I don't trust you so you aren't getting MY Key" option.

 

[Darkanion]

I bet it gets used a lot more for burnouts than it does on a drag strip, people like being posers that look cool.

 

[mr_bots]

I bet it gets used a lot more for burnouts than it does on a drag strip, people like being posers that look cool. I wonder if it's a feature that can be disabled through MyKey.

So, doing a burnout anywhere but the track is being a poser?

Also... disabled? It's something you turn on when desired, why would anyone need to disable it?

Yes and disabled as in, you can't turn it on for when Little Johnny is borrowing Mom's car.

Don't give Little Johnny MyKey?

Ford has MyKey which lets you set a max speed and lock traction control on, etc. for a set key. For example: When Little Johnny borrows the car, give him the second key with a max speed set, traction and stability control locked on, and line lock locked off.