http://www.blueovalnews.com/2004/recalls/recall.ford.gt.19dec04.htm
If Ford/SVT can not build a marque car such as the GT and not have problems... what does it say about any future performance cars from the brand, even more so those that are produced in higher volumes and with less quality control.
In the first of two recalls, Ford will inspect the fuel system of all GTs made from 13 October 2004 through 19 November 2004. Some of the Ford GTs may require the installation of a new fuel tank.
The second recall to be issued will be safety related due to defective suspension control arms. The safety recall will include all GTs made from JOB1 (30 June 2004) through 11 December 2004. According to a Ford memo, "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 a control arm fracture. In the event a customer does not seek service for the diminished handling concern, a crash potentially could occur." Replacement parts should be available to dealers by 01
Not only do the cars have two extremely dangerous problems, but the owner won't be able to drive them for atleast over a month.
According to sources, Ford may issue a future recall to replace the rear engine exterior cowl cover due to alleged cracking issues. A BlueOvalNews article published on 07 September 2004 alleged that the cylinder heads on the GT may be defective, however, no such defects have been reported.
No shit. Ford is having problems with cylinder heads? Wow... you think after the massive problem they've had with 03/04 Cobra heads, they'd make sure there wasn't a problem with the GTs heads... oh wait, Ford said there isn't a problem and the tick is normal. Oh well hope the GT owners are happy with their 150k+ ticking supercar. Well when they are allowed to drive them.
How are problems like these going to sway Ferrari, Porsche, Lambo, Aston, MB, etc... customers away? It's not hard to build a fast car, but building a quality car seems to be elusive to Ford.
What the hell happened to SVT/Ford??? Financial problems really have the company producing such low grade products? It's really sad.
I've only driven Cobras, from my first car to my current, four in total. But after a terrible exterior design of the 05 Mustang and quality control slipping to horrid levels, I know a 5th Cobra is not in my future. Also putting a solid rear axle in the new Mustang GT... sorry Ford that's archaic, not the preference of the enthusiast.
Audi RS4 / C6 Z06 sure look good... and those manufacturers are now producing some great cars.
Too bad Ford, you dropped the ball.
Guess I was right when I told a well off friend looking at a Ford GT, "Why the hell would you want a 150k Ford? It will no doubt have problems like every other Ford has." He's now looking at an SL65 :thumbsup:
If Ford/SVT can not build a marque car such as the GT and not have problems... what does it say about any future performance cars from the brand, even more so those that are produced in higher volumes and with less quality control.
In the first of two recalls, Ford will inspect the fuel system of all GTs made from 13 October 2004 through 19 November 2004. Some of the Ford GTs may require the installation of a new fuel tank.
The second recall to be issued will be safety related due to defective suspension control arms. The safety recall will include all GTs made from JOB1 (30 June 2004) through 11 December 2004. According to a Ford memo, "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 a control arm fracture. In the event a customer does not seek service for the diminished handling concern, a crash potentially could occur." Replacement parts should be available to dealers by 01
Not only do the cars have two extremely dangerous problems, but the owner won't be able to drive them for atleast over a month.
According to sources, Ford may issue a future recall to replace the rear engine exterior cowl cover due to alleged cracking issues. A BlueOvalNews article published on 07 September 2004 alleged that the cylinder heads on the GT may be defective, however, no such defects have been reported.
No shit. Ford is having problems with cylinder heads? Wow... you think after the massive problem they've had with 03/04 Cobra heads, they'd make sure there wasn't a problem with the GTs heads... oh wait, Ford said there isn't a problem and the tick is normal. Oh well hope the GT owners are happy with their 150k+ ticking supercar. Well when they are allowed to drive them.
How are problems like these going to sway Ferrari, Porsche, Lambo, Aston, MB, etc... customers away? It's not hard to build a fast car, but building a quality car seems to be elusive to Ford.
What the hell happened to SVT/Ford??? Financial problems really have the company producing such low grade products? It's really sad.
I've only driven Cobras, from my first car to my current, four in total. But after a terrible exterior design of the 05 Mustang and quality control slipping to horrid levels, I know a 5th Cobra is not in my future. Also putting a solid rear axle in the new Mustang GT... sorry Ford that's archaic, not the preference of the enthusiast.
Audi RS4 / C6 Z06 sure look good... and those manufacturers are now producing some great cars.
Too bad Ford, you dropped the ball.
Guess I was right when I told a well off friend looking at a Ford GT, "Why the hell would you want a 150k Ford? It will no doubt have problems like every other Ford has." He's now looking at an SL65 :thumbsup:
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