I wish that I lived close to you. I would be glad to pay you to due this install on my car.I fixed mine back in April. About $1000 in parts and a days labor. Here's a view from right wheel well of the remote pump. It's on a plate bolted to the K member, It's directly below the starter. RB Gear pump , OEM cooler, duct, 15' of AN line some fittings.
Hey Al, thx for sharing. Would you have a parts list to share with us as well.
What pump did you use?
So - I feel I should say something. I'm not into this tactic of a bunch of people calling on the same day and hammering the customer service people. It's not their fault and Ford knows how we feel. Believe me, they know. I don't think we are going to be able to bully them into doing something for us.
Thanks Hack. Completely understand your position. Just for clarification, I am not planning on hammering anyone. I'm gonna ask for an update on the report FPP engineer Dave Born gave in March 2016 stating FP was working on cooler kits for base/techs. I figure six months later, it's appropriate to ask for an update.
I get what you are saying, but I don't plan trying to bully anybody. I'm just going to have a rational and hopefully pleasant conversation with somebody about my thoughts on the issue.
FP and Ford have had more than enough time to fix the problem. Members on this forum have done there own trans fix months ago. It is not that hard. If members can fix the problem so can Ford. FP is not telling us what is really going on. If a trans fix was coming they would have had it out already. It's time to make some noise.
Hey Tom, Thanks for the post. Hope you're ok w me marking it up like I did, thought I could use it to clarify my thoughts on the situation.:cheers:I don't think ford is going to fix anyone's car. It has been pointed out that too few people are affected by this issue. At best, and the jury is out, you may get a ford sanctioned kit that will enable some track activity. That's all I'm looking for but a fix that will prevent limp mode to the level of a track/RCalling ford performance in masses of 15 probably isn't going to help your cause. But I don't think it's gonna impede it
Here are a few thoughts and suggestions.
If you are able to get your car to go limp on the road, document it and pursue a lemon law angle. Doubtful a reduced performance mode that still keeps the vehicle at a legal speed would qualify, imho
If your car is not going limp on the streets, why not sell your tech car and move up to a car that was designed for more extensive track use? My tech is essentially the same car as a track and even an 'R'. It is not a throw away car. Also, I don't want to play the reduced value trade in game nor do I want to pay at least MSRP on a new one.
Don't get angry at me, but some of you guys are getting really upset. Not angry w you, this is one of the more thoughtful posts from a track owner. Yes, I'm upset at the fact Ford would sell the Tech or Base without all coolers only to correct it in the next MY and not address it directly.
What it may cost to add coolers to your car just might be the price difference in a '17 give or take. Base owners would get screwed on the cost of the now standard magnaride suspension I am seeing MSRP deals or very close to it on the forum from time to time. Just don't want to pay againJudging by the turnout for the boycott or mass call in, there are only about 15 of you. I think many more are out there, just not on this forumI've probably seen about as many MSRP leads go by in the past.
Others have done exactly that. Mattlqx traded his tech in for a '17 and he made out pretty well. That's great for Matt- I don't want to pay again, I have the car I want, Ford just wouldn't put coolers on itIf extended track time is that important, you may want to consider Its not about track time. Limp mode happens on the streets. When at the track , a Shelby should outperform lesser model mustangs. Limp mode should never happen on a Shelby, disrespects the name and reputation...it.
I really have to agree with you on this, but I may be wrong, I hope so for a lot of guys that want to track there cars. :cheers: John
No worries Tank. I really do hope you guys find a solution. Hack's concerns are valid. If a bunch of guys call FP and and start making threats and demands, you will be closing another door. I understand everyone's frustration, but you need friends and not enemies.
