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2018 GT low rpm engine rattle, cylinder damage pics, Ford buyback process

Do you have engine rattle in low rpm range that sounds like mine?

  • Yes, but have not taken it to dealer

    Votes: 146 42.6%

  • Yes, but dealer said it was normal

    Votes: 54 15.7%

  • Yes, Ford approved short block, long block or whole engine

    Votes: 22 6.4%

  • Yes, other repair was performed

    Votes: 7 2.0%

  • No

    Votes: 114 33.2%
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Was able to show them the sound. They will start a claim with ford. Manager's suggestion is for a a new long block. Ford may approve a short block but I'd rather have a long block.
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Well...thats that, im taking mine in. Mine is also getting louder with usage. At this point there's no denial i have engine issues......f*ck!:frusty::mad: Thanks for the diligent updates man, much appreciated. Thanks bigriver as well for all your info. Hopefully this goes smoothly.......What sucks is that this is not my purchase dealer and i live in a small town so this is the only dealer within a 40 mile radius. :tsk:
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bigriver, which side were you damaged cylinders ? driver or passenger side ? I have a borescope, I will take a look on mine. You were talking 5-8 right ?
 
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bigriver, which side were you damaged cylinders ? driver or passenger side ? I have a borescope, I will take a look on mine. You were talking 5-8 right ?
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He said 5-8 which i believe are on the drivers side
 
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BladeGT said:
Well...thats that, im taking mine in. Mine is also getting louder with usage. At this point there's no denial i have engine issues......f*ck!:frusty::mad: Thanks for the diligent updates man, much appreciated. Thanks bigriver as well for all your info. Hopefully this goes smoothly.......What sucks is that this is not my purchase dealer and i live in a small town so this is the only dealer within a 40 mile radius. :tsk:
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All thanks go to Big River. He is the captain on the boat of sorrows lol.

I did not go to my purchase dealer. In fact... I dont even want to deal with them. Dont want them to be like "ahhh fuck not this guy again". I went to a shop recommended by Ford's hotline and one that does factory installed super chargers.
 
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bigriver, which side were you damaged cylinders ? driver or passenger side ? I have a borescope, I will take a look on mine. You were talking 5-8 right ?
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Yes 5-8. Driver’s side.
 

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Was able to show them the sound. They will start a claim with ford. Manager's suggestion is for a a new long block. Ford may approve a short block but I'd rather have a long block.
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Push for Long block but yeah Ford will just approve short block.

Keep all repair orders and start reading up on lemon law in your state.

Ready the owners manual section on lemon law as well.

Finally call Ford customer relations and open up a case.
 
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bigriver said:
Push for Long block but yeah Ford will just approve short block.

Keep all repair orders and start reading up on lemon law in your state.

Ready the owners manual section on lemon law as well.

Finally call Ford customer relations and open up a case.
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When should I call customer relations.
 
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bigriver, which side were you damaged cylinders ? driver or passenger side ? I have a borescope, I will take a look on mine. You were talking 5-8 right ?
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Let us know the results.
 
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When should I call customer relations.
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As soon as you can so you can start documenting your issues in Ford's system.

Did you ask your original dealer to look at the rattle? If so, be sure to get a copy of the repair order. If there is damage to your engine, this counts as the first attempt at repair.
 
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Well...thats that, im taking mine in. Mine is also getting louder with usage. At this point there's no denial i have engine issues......f*ck!:frusty::mad: Thanks for the diligent updates man, much appreciated. Thanks bigriver as well for all your info. Hopefully this goes smoothly.......What sucks is that this is not my purchase dealer and i live in a small town so this is the only dealer within a 40 mile radius. :tsk:
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Hopefully you dont have a problem, but it is good to be safe. Plus if there is a problem, the longer you wait, the more miles accumulate that count as a usage deduction for lemon law purposes.
 

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Hopefully you dont have a problem, but it is good to be safe. Plus if there is a problem, the longer you wait, the more miles accumulate that count as a usage deduction for lemon law purposes.
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Im praying theres nothing wrong, but its progressively getting louder and at a wider RPM range(1800-2700 now)....either that or im paying way too much attention, which im doing lol. I dont drive now....i listen, intently.:headbonk:
 
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Im praying theres nothing wrong, but its progressively getting louder and at a wider RPM range(1800-2700 now)....either that or im paying way too much attention, which im doing lol. I dont drive now....i listen, intently.:headbonk:
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Lmfao!!!
 
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Im praying theres nothing wrong, but its progressively getting louder and at a wider RPM range(1800-2700 now)....either that or im paying way too much attention, which im doing lol. I dont drive now....i listen, intently.:headbonk:
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LOL I blame it on active exhaust. Quiet mode let's you hear everything. If stock was louder and no active exhaust, I wouldn't notice it lol.
 
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Bigriver: those vids you put up on your first post, are those with the windows up or down? Thats what mine sounds like with both windows down. Its nowhere near that loud with the windows up.
 
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Bigriver: those vids you put up on your first post, are those with the windows up or down? Thats what mine sounds like with both windows down. Its nowhere near that loud with the windows up.
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Windows up. It is louder with windows down but then there is also road and wind noise.
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