IS MY GT500 BROKE!?!?

[2020GT500]

Service Dept just called to say they are waiting to hear from Ford on a path forward for my GT500 with just over 1800km (1100 miles).

Oil filter was collapsed and excessive metal shavings found in oil!

in addition to the filter collapsing, there is apparently a small piece of plastic at the bottom of the filter housing (filter alignment piece?) that has also broken.

Waiting for pics from service dept, and praying for the best case scenario.

Currently sick to my stomach.

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[el-guapin]

SUX!!.. Definitely keep us posted!

 

[Epiphany]

This is pretty much what was reported here a week or so ago, save for the excessive shavings. Was this indeed the original, assembly line filter or did you have it changed at some point since delivery?

 

[2020GT500]

This is pretty much what was reported here a week or so ago, save for the excessive shavings. Was this indeed the original, assembly line filter or did you have it changed at some point since delivery?

It is as delivered.

 

[Epiphany]

See if they srill have the filter. Not likely, but it may have the incorrect filter installed. There are two filters that are near identical, one barely reinforced with plastic and the other, the correct GT500 filter, is internally reinforced with a perforated steel tube. The key is taking a clear shot of the inside of the filter to see. Call them and ask.

The filter may have been incorrectly installed by the Niche line builder as well. If not seated properly when tightening the filter housing, it can crush the "alignment piece" at the bottom of the housing and then it gets partially collapsed when tightening the housing. Get photos of anything you can. Clear photos that are in focus.

 

[Epiphany]

Familiarize yourself with this thread for a better understanding.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/oil-filter-collapsing.140246/#post-2876929

 

[oregongt350]

Service Dept just called to say they are waiting to hear from Ford on a path forward for my GT500 with just over 1800km (1100 miles).

Oil filter was collapsed and excessive metal shavings found in oil!

in addition to the filter collapsing, there is apparently a small piece of plastic at the bottom of the filter housing (filter alignment piece?) that has also broken.

Waiting for pics from service dept, and praying for the best case scenario.

Currently sick to my stomach.

Thank GOD for new car warranties, hang in there,service departments can drive a guy crazy. I had the service person
ask me on my GT350 if I wanted synthetic oil ??? I looked at her and said yes............ its required by Ford and the owners manual.

 

[V00D00]

Could be nothing. The other crushed filter car is doing fine.
If its your 1st oil change, id expect metal shavings in there as part of the break in process.
Hard to tell by words alone.

 

[2020GT500]

Familiarize yourself with this thread for a better understanding.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/oil-filter-collapsing.140246/#post-2876929

I had read the first few post previously, and now the full thread. Thanks. Me thinks this canister filter idea is bad news...

 

[2020GT500]

Thank GOD for new car warranties, hang in there,service departments can drive a guy crazy. I had the service person
ask me on my GT350 if I wanted synthetic oil ??? I looked at her and said yes............ its required by Ford and the owners manual.

That was what happened when I called to book the appointment and again at the service counter!

 

[Scoobs]

That was what happened when I called to book the appointment and again at the service counter!

If you need a new canister housing hopefully it doesn't take too long to get to you.

 

[kilobravo]

There were 36 of them in Detroit the other day. I have one ordered along with some filters and hope ol' Ford Pass will pick up the tab. :-)

 

[Jmeo]

There were 36 of them in Detroit the other day. I have one ordered along with some filters and hope ol' Ford Pass will pick up the tab. :-)

It will, I picked up my canister and case of oil today using FordPass points.

 

[Grey03]

I can see the filter getting twisted if they are installing them dry during production. I have a 2017 Lincoln MKZ that has the plastic version of this filter FL2062. They fit pretty tight on both the plastic canister and on the engine and without oil they would twist easily during installation. This might be something that needs changed/checked almost immediately.

 

[Snoopy49]

Andy,
I feel really bad for you, especially after all the hoops you had to jump through just to get the car.
I hope this turns out to be better than it looks and you will be up and running ASAP.
Good luck and stay safe.
Earl

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