MLO 351
Well-Known Member
The feature update is probably in regards to what was written in the brochure only (like Torsen diff, ACC etc). But the brochure doesn't say anything about stiffer steering shaft so they don't need to rectify that. It was written here in November that RHD cars don't get it. Honestly, we knew the export cars are not getting these features, it was clearly stated in all EU brochures, so it comes as no suprise to me that the Aussie brochure had it stated wrongly and now they're fixing it.
Ford aus have advised they are working on a fix for customers. The legal solution is simply cancel your order if you aren’t happy. The pessimists on the Aussie Mach 1 Facebook page think it will be a free service and the ability to cancel their order. The optimists are asking for $10k worth of parts to make it a HP car. The truth from Ford aus will likely be in the middle.
The legal solution goes far beyond just cancelling your order.
Fact is to install a Torsen differential it will be the best part of $5k and to install ACC it will be a similar amount. These two items are the core of the issue and are the basis of the very reasonable $10k claim.
Purchasing decisions have been made based on these two items being included with this vehicle.
Ford AU need to:
A.) Include these parts as advertised
or
B.) Compensate buyers so that they can have the choice to obtain these parts in the aftermarket (Likely voiding warranty to do so).
Simply put, the overall value of the car has been negatively impacted by these changes and the sale price needs to be adjusted accordingly.
Quote below from the ACCC website:
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- the quality, style, model or history of a product or service
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