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Not to my knowledge and it makes me uncomfortable calling out specific engine builder at this point but I’m not happy at this point and trying to be civil. I told my dealership I will sell them my car for $65,000 and see ya. But I must say I do love my car.

I shared that intel with my dealership also. Same engine builder on what 4 or 5 motor failures. I was on another blog from around Christmas that a motor blew with around 500 miles on it - same builder just sayin

I agree with you - we are climbing up the Ford chain of command with only one more person left to check with. My service manager feels that Ford might think there is more to this problem possibly

I totally agree Chairman I said screw that I want a total motor replacement

They are getting confused with the wording on the service procedure that says if in time skip to step 7 which includes the cylinder head if that makes sence

Good question I did ask him about that and no leak down test was performed they are just going off of how the wording is on the bulletin. He said if he doesn’t fix it exactly like Ford says then something more happens down the road Ford will come back at them for compensation

Update : Just heard from my Ford service manager that his higher up Ford representative thinks my cylinder heads and pistons are to be replaced also per the bulletin But their not positive so they are checking one person higher in the Ford chain of command.

No leak down test performed I was thinking that is only done if the motor is out of time. Plz correct me someone if I’m wrong on that.

Update : Ok fans I’m going to shake things up here I’m sure so buckle up. My motor was opened up today and I spoke to the mechanic while we were at my car. Both the right hand and left side tensioners were NOT activated and both guides were chewed up a bit. The motor was in time thank goodness...

Plz let us a know exactly what was replaced when you have time. Does anyone know exactly what has to be dismantled for the repair i.e. oil pan belly pan radiator etc.

Yep that’s correct my mechanic noticed mine when I took it in - I’m fortunate he’s a Mustang guy and has a 18 GT makes me feel a little better about my impending repair

Just another side note everyone make sure your 4 screws that go in at a 45 degree angle into your middle splitter section are installed - mine were not. And yes waiting on those parts also.

Update for mine : I took the car to the dealership on the 5th of May and mine failed the inspection . I received notice today that they are opening the motor Thursday to inspect further and no parts can be ordered until the dealership submits a claim to Ford with their findings. More delays

I totally agree with these concerns, while I’m very disappointed my motor has to be opened up after only 1,900 miles at least I will have peace of mind that all chains guides and tensioners will be good to go.

Thank you sir yes fingers crossed with the next check in the process I will be sure to keep everyone updated.

It will be very interesting to find out the status of the other tensioners after the motor is opened up if I can get the mechanic to come clean with me. I’m also concerned about the shavings from the chewed up guide going thru the motor. I’m thinking an extended warranty by Ford should be part...

The mechanic also rotated the motor several times plus had another mechanic verify his assessment and they both noted that the guide on top of the tensioner was chewed up a bit. He asked if it has ever ran rough or if I’ve ever noticed a check engine light which I have not. He felt it most...

Hello All. I am new to the blog world. I purchased a new GT350 in December with a build date 7/2020 engine builder Jason Altadonna. I have 1,900 miles on the car and have been thru half a dozen pulls with no issue. I became aware of the service bulletin last weekend so I stopped by my local...