Need a reliable 7.5' plow for my F-150 without voiding warranty!

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I have a long, unpaved driveway in New Hampshire that needs plowing, and my current truck (an ‘03 Silverado with a 7.5’ Meyer plow) is getting unreliable. I’m worried it will break down during a snowstorm.

Before buying my new F-150, plow dealers said a 7.5’ plow would be fine. Even the dealership where I got the truck agreed. But after I took it in for plow installation, they refused to put a 7.5’ on it! Apparently, a previous customer complained (no idea why). Now, they’ll only install a smaller 7’2" plow, which barely clears the width of the truck.

I checked with other plow dealers, and none of them will install a 7.5’ plow on my F-150. They only offer smaller plows.

Ideally, I would like to keep my F-150 and get a reliable 7.5’ plow that won’t mess with the warranty. I don’t want to maintain two trucks, especially my old Silverado that’s on its last legs.

Getting a bigger 3/4-ton truck seems like the only option, but the ride quality is not great compared to the F-150 (just took a long road trip in it!).

Any suggestions on finding a compatible 7.5’ plow or dealing with this situation would be a huge help!

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I am considering it; a local Fisher dealer is available and the use would be very limited. I asked the service department if they have seen any failures due to plows, and they said no.

In short, I am hesitant to take a risk while I still have 2-4 years left on my warranty.

One idea is to get a smaller plow and bolt a 4" extension to the blade on the side I mainly push to. That way, if there’s an issue, they’ll only see the mount, not the blade.

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I would recommend finding an independent mechanic for the job, especially since your use is limited. Regarding warranty denial, they can only refuse coverage if the aftermarket product directly causes the issue. I would not show up with a larger-than-recommended plow, but dealers can make their own assumptions. Most dealers appreciate warranty work since they get paid by Ford corporate, although it might not be as lucrative as customer pay, which is why some warranty repairs take longer.

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