Built Ford Tough, HA!

[OCG]

Ford Tells 2005 GT Owners
"Not To Drive Their Vehicle Under Any Circumstances


http://www.blueovalnews.com/2004/rec...gt.19dec04.htm

Ford will quietly notify dealers who have 2005 GT models in their inventory that they may not drive, demonstrate or sell the vehicles until two recalls are performed. According to a Ford memo, representatives from Ford will contact GT owners individually and instruct them "not to drive their vehicle under any circumstances."

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 February 2005.

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.

These recalls may garner (either fairly or unfairly) more negative media attention toward Ford for several reasons. First, the GT is supposed to represent Ford's best build and quality efforts - this is Ford's total image product and, second; Ford (like all domestic brands) is already under immense scrutiny for their product quality.

Ford has manufactured 470 GTs from 30 June 2004 to 11 December 2004 at the Wixom, Michigan Special Vehicle Center.


and all i have to say is

[American Psycho]

knew that was coming

[OCG]

i had to do it. couldn't help my self

[American Psycho]

Ford = JOB 1

[GusGus]

its okay a minor set back!

[70chevelless]

and i thought they were good, no i really did, im sure they will be better, all manufactureshave to recall some cars once in a while.

[American Psycho]

You guys realized this was the $150,000 Ford GT

Not the mustang

[r34drifter]

yea, the so called ford "Race Car" $150,000 and it's worst built than a focus, lol

[GusGus]

Not Really Shit Happens...nothing in is perfect

[mattlikespeople]

wow, the mighty GT has build quiality issues. Driving a ford product I am not that suprised. albeit, mine is 11 years old with almost 160k mi on it but the only fords I look upon to have reliability and durability are the ones with built up motors having aftermarket parts. Ford trannies are notorious for build quiality issues like the accumulator springs breaking and what not. Whatever, atleast it wasnt the mustang gt which they made alot more of...but I think i heard something on the 24 valve heads having a problem.


***being a ford topic post i thought it appropriate to mention that this is post #302. ***

[BULLITT]

im not surpiszed at all my 01 bullitt has only 25k some miels on it and the synocros for reverse and 1 gear are shot to shit and the factory posi didnt make it 22k miles it became one wheel peel so im not surpised at this at all but the ford gt man they need some better people on these are for sure

[Cal 87]

So what? It's a recall. It shows that their doing their job to ensure that the car is in proper working order. It's not like Ford is the only one with problems. All totally new cars have problems that need attention no matter what company makes them.

[70chevelless]

no company is perfect, Cadillac had problems with their Northstar engines back in the early 90s, as i recall a Japanese manufacture, i think Honda, had problems with their SUVs back in the turn of the century. it usually happens with new cars or major features, like keyless entry had problems in the beginning. Ford just had a minor problem, it'll be fixed. its not like its the first time they had problems.

[Go Get Ya Balls]

Originally Posted by OCG

Ford Tells 2005 GT Owners
"Not To Drive Their Vehicle Under Any Circumstances


http://www.blueovalnews.com/2004/rec...gt.19dec04.htm

Ford will quietly notify dealers who have 2005 GT models in their inventory that they may not drive, demonstrate or sell the vehicles until two recalls are performed. According to a Ford memo, representatives from Ford will contact GT owners individually and instruct them "not to drive their vehicle under any circumstances."

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 February 2005.

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.

These recalls may garner (either fairly or unfairly) more negative media attention toward Ford for several reasons. First, the GT is supposed to represent Ford's best build and quality efforts - this is Ford's total image product and, second; Ford (like all domestic brands) is already under immense scrutiny for their product quality.

Ford has manufactured 470 GTs from 30 June 2004 to 11 December 2004 at the Wixom, Michigan Special Vehicle Center.


and all i have to say is

notice: it is not FORD.COM. go get some balls and tell the truth....