I'm speechless. Would you PM me the dealer names so I can write them and Ford corporate a letter. I bought my mustang (non-shelby) because I thought build quality and customer service would be on par with what they had back in the 70's when my mother obtained her convertible (see attached photo). I'm sure if this story gets posted on yelp and Facebook for this dealership, people will get very angry and stop going to them. Look at what has happened to one our members with Saleen (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89205&highlight=saleen)...he has a potentially huge case against them.Update:
I am continuing to get bent over. What else is to be expected..:frusty:
Ford has told all 3 of my local dealer not to work on my car because I have filed legal action. This is equivalent to denying warranty aka breach of warranty. If ford is not going to warranty my engine then how can they prevent independently owned dealers from working on the car? They previously stated they couldn't force a dealer to do something for me but now advising the dealers to let the legal case work itself out. So now nothing will be done and I am 100% reliant on my attorney to work this problem out. I might add that my lawyer was a former Ford corp. attorney who now owns his own private practice so I know what needs to get done will get done.
The car was towed to my house purely for the fact the dealer wants to muddy the water and may later say the car was tampered with since it was returned to my possession and custody chain broken. The dealer also advised me to add oil and try to drive the car since I have it back which is horrible advice. I should just forget all that has happened? simply amazing how dealers think. No points awarded for effort but odd they think they're so smart and everyones else is a halfwit. Giving advice for someone to shoot themselves in foot is just vicious and savage. However my lawyer beat them to the punch and an independent inspector already examined the car for my attorney while still at the dealers lot and possesion adding that also Ford's own field tech came out and pointed the finger back at the dealer while they still had the car. So I think in the end the dealer will owe me an engine but that will have to be worked out. A demand letter is being sent and we'll have to wait for a response. Oddly enough the dealer pointing a finger back at ford said they didn't know about the recall on filters coming loose and no tools or special equipment has been advised or supplied. They saw the oil filter wrench for the first time when I showed them it in the kit box with the letter. I find this as 1st hand admission yet they would never agree to that if pressed.
The dealer was so cordial and professional that they wished me well by advising I never return back there and they would do no future work for me. They also gave me a parting gift as if my bumper being damaged wasn't enough now my door and mirror was hit on the lot. Mind you my car is immobilized with the blown motor and they stuck it in the corner in between 2 spots so nobody would further damage it after the bumper damage. I did get a promissory note to repair the body damage that I struggled to get an actual signature on so it didn't look made up.
I guess the mechanic who parked the huge box truck thought it was more special than my Shelby and took it upon hisself to take up 2 spots including all the room save 1 inch of the passenger side of my car. So yea! awesome parting gift more damage to my car. Also my passenger door was left open at some point so now the top part of my door panel is faded and battery completely dead. The side part of the front seat is also now showing fade. The only plus from this is the Texas sun and heat warmed my bumper and the sucker punch dent popped out leaving only the paint damage and broken mounting tabs on the bumper to resolve. I am also upset it sat unlocked on the lot the entire time. Who knows how many people violated the sanctity of my Shelby there was no plastic seat covers placed or paper floor mats. Point of all this is to thoroughly investigate your dealers reputation before bringing your car to them. Also don't expect the car to be returned in the same condition take pictures and have your svc rep also take many many pictures.
Drive it the way it was meant to be driven and let the chips fall where they may, and my bet is that you'll eventually get that engine replaced under warranty. Good luck man, pulling for you.Ya they marked everything and just said drive her.
Thank you. A lot of hard work went into restoring her. But that is for PM's and a different thread that is not on topic for this forum. More interested in how things go for you and your Shelby.That Stang is sexy man.
I think the bodies might end up rattling a little more than other Mustangs, but I would be surprised if there's a long term issue with the engines due to vibration. My evidence? No changes that I've noticed to the engine vibration in my car after 20,000 miles. Also, no significant vibration in the Ford racing cars that were hammered against the red line over and over lap after lap in Utah.Man...never want to see people have trouble with their cars.
you should read the Z06Vette forums on the early LS7s.
-has this been a common issue with the Voodoo? I had read and seen a couple videos where they seemed to infer that the engine vibration could be a long term issue?
what was the previous transmission issue ?The previous trans issue ...
Com'on HACK!!!! quit with the common sense approach ; )I think the bodies might end up rattling a little more than other Mustangs, but I would be surprised if there's a long term issue with the engines due to vibration. My evidence? No changes that I've noticed to the engine vibration in my car after 20,000 miles. Also, no significant vibration in the Ford racing cars that were hammered against the red line over and over lap after lap in Utah.
Now if your long term is 200,000+ miles - who knows about that? My belief is most will be fine if they are maintained, but few will be driven that much.
Shes ok for now just driving her, not sure where the oil is currently so stuck just waiting to hit 1000 miles.Thank you. A lot of hard work went into restoring her. But that is for PM's and a different thread that is not on topic for this forum. More interested in how things go for you and your Shelby.
Paul I think best bet would be if the engine ran dry and grenaded then they'd have to replace it. After all they instructed you not to touch anything
It was more or less something about the dash and gauge bezels moving already on newer cars because of the engine. Seemed crazy to me, but yes...the Rattlestang is well knownI think the bodies might end up rattling a little more than other Mustangs, but I would be surprised if there's a long term issue with the engines due to vibration. My evidence? No changes that I've noticed to the engine vibration in my car after 20,000 miles. Also, no significant vibration in the Ford racing cars that were hammered against the red line over and over lap after lap in Utah.
Now if your long term is 200,000+ miles - who knows about that? My belief is most will be fine if they are maintained, but few will be driven that much.