Jessie Davis, et al. v. Ford Motor Company

This case involves a claim for breach of warranty. The plaintiff purchased a used Ford from a GMC dealership. The truck came with Ford’s bumper to bumper limited warranty. The warranty specifically excluded from coverage any damage caused by after-market components and/or non-
Ford components. Unbeknownst to the plaintiff, the truck had three after-market modifications: a “super chip,” a “K& N” air filter, and a “Magnaflow ” muffler. The plaintiff began experiencing oil consumption problems and trouble with the engine. He took the vehicle to several Ford dealerships for repair. One dealership service department recommended replacing the engine of the truck, but Ford denied warranty coverage, pointing to the after-market modifications as the cause of the truck’s problems. The plaintiff sent Ford a letter of revocation of acceptance, and thereafter filed suit alleging several claims, including breach of warranty and a claim under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. A bench trial was held, and the court ruled in favor of Ford on all claims. The plaintiff appeals, and we affirm.