Experiment Results
Where I live, late summer temps can exceed 100 degrees F and the other day (~80 deg) I thought my seat cooler and seat (back) heater wires got crossed. So after finding and reading this forum, I decided to experiment.
Equipment:
2015 Convertible GT Premium w/ 50th...
I have had a "Navigation SD Card Fault" a few times. Reinserting the card has not solved it. Dealer asked me to bring it in when it the fault is showing.
Hopefully Ford will determine the cause and issue a fix for this too.
Frustrated
My rumble started at ~300 miles. Since then, two ford mechanics have ridden with me on smooth roads. Both were very surprised by the rumble and by how loud it was. The first said it was "just awful". The second said, "what in the world... I've never...".
Yet so far, neither of them...
Vibration Range Increase
I get the rumble from ~40 to 70 now. Unfortunately, this is the range of the speed limits for my daily commute.
This issue makes driving my first new car very frustrating.
It should not be this way.
Magnetic Jack Pads For Crimp Welds
I asked [email protected] if their crimp weld jack pads should be used to support the car with Jack stands and the response was...
I recommend using the sub frame for holding the car on jack stands. Lift the car with the jack pads. for the Mustang you will...
Ford Tech Suggested Lifting Points
See post 118 in...
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14818&page=7&highlight=jack+stand
The rear assembly line connection points are covered up in my convertible GT.
The pads in the first pic in post 118 are likely not over ford's suggested jacking points due to presence of the side pipes. The tech said they use designated spots but turn their lift's pads to maximize the length of the pinch weld that each pad contacts.
The lowered cross member pads will not clear with a standard jack.
I had a difficult time getting the bolt that secures the cross beam to the jack to thread into a 3-ton Pittsburg jack that it is listed as being compatible with (#68048). I ended up temporarily using a coat hanger to provide...
GT Premium Modes - Automatic Transmission
I agree.
In Normal, Sport+ and Track modes, flipping the Traction Control toggle switch up once generates a "Traction Control Off" message. After letting the message clear, holding the toggle up for an additional 4-5 seconds generates an "Advance...
Local Ford Technician's Suggestions
The technician that rode with me during a visit to a second dealer suggested that a small section of plate metal was added to each of the specified jacking locations (see end of "Wheels and Tires" in manual) to reinforce the crimp welds. The jacking...
She's now been waxed all over!
This pic was taken from my phone after...
A 40 deg 2400 psi pressure rinse
A short soak and a 3 bucket wash from Mr Pink
Blown dry with a massive Echo
Clay'd by a California Mother (my kit came w/ 4 bars!!!)
&
Meguiar'd with Ultimate Liquid
My wife is...
My salesman said they do not wax them unless asked "b/c the paint needs time to cure".
I had no idea they did not wax it (my first new car). So I am heading outside to clean, clay and wax in a bit....