GW68
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- Springfield, Mo.
- First Name
- Gary
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- 2020 Mustang GT Premium PP2
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I bought this car new in March. Noticed the Tick immediately, although it wasn’t very loud. Called the dealer and they said it’s normal according to Ford. It got a little worse as time went on. Still not a huge problem, although embarrassing for a $55,000 car.
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago. The motor occasionally started making a peculiar sound that I knew wasn’t good. It didn’t happen every time out so I started second guessing myself about the significance of it. I called the Ford dealer to set up an appointment to look at it (August 23rd) and also change the oil. I had read enough info on here to decide I wanted 5-30 oil when it was changed.
Fast forward to this last Wednesday. I was cruising the neighborhood. Never exceeded 40 mph. About 10 minutes into the drive and the engine started making a metal to metal sound. It quickly got worse so I started looking to pull over immediately without getting run over. By The time I pulled over (maybe 10 seconds) the motor ground to a halt. I knew it was really bad news. I called Ford for a tow truck and called my dealer to tell them what happended and to expect it to arrive shortly.
The dealer still insists they can’t look at it until the 23rd. I said, that’s unfortunate because you are probably going to find a completely trashed motor and will then need to order a replacement. I doubt it can be repaired and don’t even want a new car with a repaired motor. I want a new motor. At least the dealer provided me a rental car until mine is fixed.
Does anyone have experience with this? What are my options? I’ve read on here about short blocks, long blocks and crate engines. Is there any chance I could get a crate engine? That would be my best result. Right? Is a long block a better option than a short block?
Is there any chance Ford would just buy me out of this car (once again, 1800 miles). If not, is there any chance they would replace it with a new 2020?
Grasping at straws here. Never expected anything like this to happen.
Any help is appreciated.
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago. The motor occasionally started making a peculiar sound that I knew wasn’t good. It didn’t happen every time out so I started second guessing myself about the significance of it. I called the Ford dealer to set up an appointment to look at it (August 23rd) and also change the oil. I had read enough info on here to decide I wanted 5-30 oil when it was changed.
Fast forward to this last Wednesday. I was cruising the neighborhood. Never exceeded 40 mph. About 10 minutes into the drive and the engine started making a metal to metal sound. It quickly got worse so I started looking to pull over immediately without getting run over. By The time I pulled over (maybe 10 seconds) the motor ground to a halt. I knew it was really bad news. I called Ford for a tow truck and called my dealer to tell them what happended and to expect it to arrive shortly.
The dealer still insists they can’t look at it until the 23rd. I said, that’s unfortunate because you are probably going to find a completely trashed motor and will then need to order a replacement. I doubt it can be repaired and don’t even want a new car with a repaired motor. I want a new motor. At least the dealer provided me a rental car until mine is fixed.
Does anyone have experience with this? What are my options? I’ve read on here about short blocks, long blocks and crate engines. Is there any chance I could get a crate engine? That would be my best result. Right? Is a long block a better option than a short block?
Is there any chance Ford would just buy me out of this car (once again, 1800 miles). If not, is there any chance they would replace it with a new 2020?
Grasping at straws here. Never expected anything like this to happen.
Any help is appreciated.
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