Ford Winch - Dealer Install

[sanford]

So I purchased the Ford winch from the Ford Accessories shop with a good coupon from Ford. Dealer installation was cheaper than the last one I had installed at a local off-road shop (another Bronco), so it seemed like an easy choice. Now I find out the dealer has NEVER installed a winch on a Bronco. This is a big dealer in a large Midwest city. I guess all the Broncos they’ve been selling only go to the mall?
What’s everyone one’s thoughts of being a Guinea pig?
Anyone have issues with dealer installed winches?

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[BUCKIN6VA]

I wouldn’t sweat it. I was the guinea pig for my own install, with a lot fewer tools available. The one thing I’d check after install is the wiring - you can eyeball their wiring and compare it to the instructions. That was a difficult part and if a wire frays inside your engine bay it could be trouble.

 

[RagnarKon]

It's not difficult to install at all.

Maybe a new-to-the-industry lube tech would have issues doing the install, but any semi-competent mechanic with some experience will have no issues.

 

[GnormalGnome]

I wouldn't sweat it, either.
If the person doing the install has questions they have a shop full of other techs to get assistance from, not to mention a direct line to Ford corporate tech support.

 

[HighVelocity]

any semi-competent mechanic with some experience will have no issues.

Which rules out bringing it to ANY Ferd dealership.

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

So I purchased the Ford winch from the Ford Accessories shop with a good coupon from Ford. Dealer installation was cheaper than the last one I had installed at a local off-road shop (another Bronco), so it seemed like an easy choice. Now I find out the dealer has NEVER installed a winch on a Bronco. This is a big dealer in a large Midwest city. I guess all the Broncos they’ve been selling only go to the mall?
What’s everyone one’s thoughts of being a Guinea pig?
Anyone have issues with dealer installed winches?

It's hardly rocket surgery.

 

[Q1svt]

It's hardly rocket surgery.

I’m sure if they cannot figure out how to install it properly, how will they figure out how to use it…

Yah there’s a in/out button but nothing about ‘rigging’. Lol

 

[Phil B]

Instead of paying for install, I bought myself a cordless impact gun. Turning tools for fun is good for the soul. My therapy session will begin as soon as all the parts have arrived.

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