That is great to hear! My new short block will be installed next week so I hope that the new one is fine. I really love the car and don't really want to lemon law it. Shopping for a boroscope before I do any mods.Well I just got that GT yesterday. Oct 10 build date on the engine. So far no signs of rattle just a subtle belt noise at certain RPMs (might be the noise others are talking about with the 10 speed) Spent a good 20 min listening to the engine at idle and at other problem RPMs others have identified. We shall see how things develop.
The volume of Nov cars with issues is high. Two mentions today of newer engines, March and Feb :(I saw today 03/18 built one with ticking noise
I haven't checked my build date but mine is also mis-aligned and i have to slam it just right to shut the trunk. I also have a paint defect on the driver door as it looks as if they painted over some debris on the door on the lower panel, then the kick panel behind it also has a little wrinkle.. there's also dent on the same side on the panel between my driver window and the roof, I'm guessing it all happened at the plant since its the same side and directly about the defect. and I noticed a slight squeak but that sounds like a belt? at any rate I'm scheduled this Friday for service so will attack it then and wait to tune till i know I'm good to go lol .Bbq tick and rattle (has been at the dealer for six days now)
Missalinged/defected decklid (replaced with warranty)
11.15.2018 built
I think the same blocks are used but the spray bore layer is thinner than the metal liner (which increases displacement) so it may be something in the application of the spray bore. But could be also be bad batch of castings.I am wondering if it is a problem with one of the suppliers of materials for the engine assembly. Casting issues or something along those lines.
The easiest way (other than door sticker month/year) is to go to www.etis.ford.com and register (free). You will then be able to enter a VIN and get the exact build date. Note that the format will be DD.MM.YYYY. I attached my info as an example. You will also see the Assembly Plant as well.is the build date on the window sticker below the total msrp section:??? directly under the item # box? if so I'm 10/05/17 build date