If I'm not mistaken, it was the concept design that was rushed to make the 2003, 100th anniversary celebration last year summer. Guess that still only gave them a year to make production but..
Don't they have simulators to duplicate extended durations. For one, the motor goes through a 300hour engine durability test, where the engine is cycled by a dyno through the rpm range between its torque and horsepower peaks for 300 hours to simulate the wear and tear of about 150,000 miles of in-car use. And it took only 3 attempts for a pass. All they found was a stress riser on the crank where the oil pump is driven. So I have a real hard time believing it could be anything engine related, which "BON" states there is defective cylinder heads.
And they have suspension simulators to test long term durability, controlled by hydraulics. The control arm problem YOU WOULD THINK should've been presented in such a extreme circumstances. This is why I think there must be a parts supply issue, where they may have been given some low grade control arms.
Here's a write up I found on the recalls. I'm not exactly sure where the source is.
Ford Motor Company
P.O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
December 16, 2004
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers
SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD / DO NOT DRIVE: Safety Recall 04S26
All 2005 Ford GT Vehicles
Suspension Control Arm Replacement
DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD: Emission Recall 04E14
Certain 2005 Ford GT Vehicles
Fuel Tank Date Code Inspection AFFECTED VEHICLES
Safety Recall 04S26: All 2005 Ford GT vehicles built at the Wixom Special Vehicle Center from Job #1 through December 9, 2004.
Emission Recall 04E14: Certain 2005 Ford GT vehicles built at the Wixom Special Vehicle Center from October 13, 2004 through November 19, 2004.
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com. This information will be available on December 16, 2004.
REASON FOR THESE RECALLS
SAFETY RECALL 04S26: Ford has identified a quality issue with the suspension control arms on the affected vehicles which may adversely affect vehicle handling in the event of control arm fracture. In the event a customer does not seek service for the diminished handling concern, a crash potentially could occur.
EMISSION RECALL 04E14: In some of the affected vehicles, the fuel tank may not pass applicable state and Federal evaporative emission standards.
SERVICE ACTION
DO NOT DEMONSTRATE, DELIVER, OR DRIVE any of the affected vehicles involved in these recalls. A dealer bulletin with additional instructions will be posted when parts and technical instructions are available in January 2005.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of 2005 Ford GT vehicles will be contacted directly by a Ford representative beginning December 16, 2004; owners will be advised to not drive their vehicle under any circumstances.
OASIS ACTIVATED?
Yes. OASIS will be activated by December 16, 2004.
FSA VIN LIST ACTIVATED?
Yes
Available through FMCDealer.com or at https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com by December 16, 2004. FSA VIN listings for unsold vehicles will be available December 16, 2004.
NOTE: Your FSA VIN list may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall action.
PLEASE NOTE
Federal law requires dealers to complete any outstanding safety recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery
QUESTIONS?
Special Service Support Center (Dealer Only) Questions:...........................1-800-325-5621
Copyright © 2004 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Published By: Recall/Service Programs Department
Ford Customer Service Division
Don't they have simulators to duplicate extended durations. For one, the motor goes through a 300hour engine durability test, where the engine is cycled by a dyno through the rpm range between its torque and horsepower peaks for 300 hours to simulate the wear and tear of about 150,000 miles of in-car use. And it took only 3 attempts for a pass. All they found was a stress riser on the crank where the oil pump is driven. So I have a real hard time believing it could be anything engine related, which "BON" states there is defective cylinder heads.
And they have suspension simulators to test long term durability, controlled by hydraulics. The control arm problem YOU WOULD THINK should've been presented in such a extreme circumstances. This is why I think there must be a parts supply issue, where they may have been given some low grade control arms.
Here's a write up I found on the recalls. I'm not exactly sure where the source is.
Ford Motor Company
P.O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
December 16, 2004
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers
SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD / DO NOT DRIVE: Safety Recall 04S26
All 2005 Ford GT Vehicles
Suspension Control Arm Replacement
DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD: Emission Recall 04E14
Certain 2005 Ford GT Vehicles
Fuel Tank Date Code Inspection AFFECTED VEHICLES
Safety Recall 04S26: All 2005 Ford GT vehicles built at the Wixom Special Vehicle Center from Job #1 through December 9, 2004.
Emission Recall 04E14: Certain 2005 Ford GT vehicles built at the Wixom Special Vehicle Center from October 13, 2004 through November 19, 2004.
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com. This information will be available on December 16, 2004.
REASON FOR THESE RECALLS
SAFETY RECALL 04S26: Ford has identified a quality issue with the suspension control arms on the affected vehicles which may adversely affect vehicle handling in the event of control arm fracture. In the event a customer does not seek service for the diminished handling concern, a crash potentially could occur.
EMISSION RECALL 04E14: In some of the affected vehicles, the fuel tank may not pass applicable state and Federal evaporative emission standards.
SERVICE ACTION
DO NOT DEMONSTRATE, DELIVER, OR DRIVE any of the affected vehicles involved in these recalls. A dealer bulletin with additional instructions will be posted when parts and technical instructions are available in January 2005.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of 2005 Ford GT vehicles will be contacted directly by a Ford representative beginning December 16, 2004; owners will be advised to not drive their vehicle under any circumstances.
OASIS ACTIVATED?
Yes. OASIS will be activated by December 16, 2004.
FSA VIN LIST ACTIVATED?
Yes
Available through FMCDealer.com or at https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com by December 16, 2004. FSA VIN listings for unsold vehicles will be available December 16, 2004.
NOTE: Your FSA VIN list may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall action.
PLEASE NOTE
Federal law requires dealers to complete any outstanding safety recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery
QUESTIONS?
Special Service Support Center (Dealer Only) Questions:...........................1-800-325-5621
Copyright © 2004 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Published By: Recall/Service Programs Department
Ford Customer Service Division
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...but for those of you wondering this recall is exactly as bad as its stated in the article. My dads boss just bought a GT, and tonight my dad tells me tha his boss was on his way to Florida on vacation with his ford GT (towing it of course) and recieved a personal phone call from Ford telling him there was a problem with the suspension, and that under any circumstances should he drive the vehicle. I got on svtperformance looking for this post, because after my dad told me that, I knew something about it would be on here. Just relaying some info to you guys. Thanks guys. Hopefully they get this resolved quickly.
