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Absolutely, things will get worse before they get better. Just depends on the stock level in your country for the model you want and how picky you are about spec. There’s still forecourt stock today but what that will look like by late summer is anybody’s guess. I can’t speak for Dearborn but...

I guess that’s the key - build date rather than taken from stock

The body inspection stamps are in your service book, just a few pages beyond the regular service stamps. At least your dealer mentioned this. Both myself and my cars previous owner were blissfully unaware of this requirement, so I have a blank book, despite a full service history 😪

Are your body / paint inspections stamped? If not, let us know how you get on. It’s criminal that Ford expect you to know about their secret inspections and don’t include it within a service.

hmmm i think that’s what the dealers will tell you.... Last year was horrific for automotive retail, there’s fields full of cars as globally most dealers were shut for at least part of the year and there’s over capacity in the industry. Matching supply to demand is hard at the best of times...

Arent the OE plugs iridium ‘lifetime‘ type things? Service schedules for them seem inconsistent depending where you look Any thoughts?

Yup absolutely right. But every other manufacturer has also faced the same head winds. The difference is they havent inflated prices by 50% in 4 years Sadly my salary - and most Brits salaries - certainly havent increased by those margins over that time frame. Its still a great car for the...

And understood that you had to ask for the body and paint inspection to be done bi annually as its excluded from the service And pay for the body and paint inspection (nominal £20 fee but there’s a principle here) And if you bought the car used, ensured that any previous owners have understood...

I think the work can be done anywhere within reason BUT if you want Ford to pay, they have to authorise it first, hence the dealer...

Agree But it depends the on the % failure rate, the % approved warranty claims of those failures, cost of those claims, cost of developing & implementing a countermeasure, and the feasibility/durability of the countermeasure. Ford is a business and not a car enthusiast Just my opinion but I...

You’re absolutely right. Except I don’t know many other Ford drivers! I now use a great independent recommended by a fellow Mustang owner, but clearly warranty needs to go back to Uncle Henry. a mate with a Mondeo rep mobile similarly has had run ins with the useless local dealer 2 other local...

Ford just get better & better... Ford customer service advised me the nearest approved body shop, who are no longer an approved bodyshop... After some calling round, the nearest approved bodyshop needs all warranty work approved by a Ford dealer before starting the dealer wants to book the...

Just be very wary of aftermarket warranties. You have to be a lawyer and read the small print. Although it may be endorsed by Ford it’s probably just an insurance policy. Typically they exclude consequential damage. So if your oil cooler blows, they pay you £100 for a new cooler but you’re left...

oh yes, I will not darken their doorstep again... The problem with franchised dealers is it’s difficult to achieve a standard consistently, so it becomes a lottery. we have to be mindful the dealers bread n butter is Fiesta and Focus, hence my cynicism

Is TSB reference number 17-0062 the correct one for bonnet corrosion - it looks a bit flakey (forgive the pun...) My game plan is: a) try grovelling with dealer (I’m pretty cynical about that even though common sense is on my side. They did tell me rear lights swimming with water are a feature...

Well thanks to Fords sh*t dealers I’ve moved away dealer services blissfully unaware that this invalidates the corrosion warranty... I’m sure there’s laws about small print somewhere. it’s getting close to ‘lemons’ when Ford walk away from pretty much every concern on my car. Really interested...

Back on topic Yes and no. For sure you don’t see rotten cars driving around. As mentioned JLR have issues and I gather Mercedes 30 year corrosion warranty is worthless so read into that whatever you will. Whilst out and about today I didn’t see any newish cars with obvious body corrosion but...

Well I did manage to hose her down and go for a spin. It lasted 1 day before the seagulls decided to carpet bomb her...

Totally get that a Mustang isn’t a keeper for everyone and it’s a shame to sell up after a bad experience with a car. what I don’t get is why anyone who’s sold up after an alleged bad experience continues to be an active member of this forum. Life’s too short, move on...

Maybe you’ve had a pleasant experience at your Ford dealer, but mine has been woeful, so the car will not go back to them. A local performance car specialist now looks after it to keep the service history stamped. You also get to discuss your needs with them, use aftermarket parts without a...