CALIFORNIA SPECIAL S550 Mustang Thread

[Crew4991]

If it bothers you, I bet the dealer would try to fix it if you complained about it.

Key word here is "try" though.

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[GrabberCS]

If it bothers you, I bet the dealer would try to fix it if you complained about it.

Key word here is "try" though.

Hahaha. Nah I have low standards. Bought it sight unseen, out of state, with 5k miles. Dealer said it’s in “perfect condition”, but that’s kind of a red flag in its own so mainly just wanted to ID whether this was an undisclosed imperfection or standard Ford QC

 

[GTcruzUSA]

Yup!

I have the older gen that doesn't have the fake side scoops but it is rather common. Don't worry about them though, they are stuck on there pretty good. Their hold is strong even though they might just be uneven. I have seen that on the newer ones hitting the lots near me. Not a big deal, just a quality control oversight. Enjoy all that the car is going to deliver you!

My 2022 GT/CS has about the same issue. Mine was delaminating, same LH side scoop and upper forward corner was not stuck tight to the panel. Ford dealer ordered a new scoop, which is pre-painted Atlas blue and ready to stick into place. Original scoop was removed by Ford Service Dept. See photos.
Service department also fixed my windows, which seriously needed proper alignment. Especially the driver’s door window, which after closing the door would randomly misalign and stick open along the seal for the convertible top.
Another issue….perhaps blame COVID’s impact on the assembly line?….the trunk was hard to shut and the lower edge was contacting the bumpers cover and wearing a scuff line into the cover. Ford fixed that too, so now it clears the bumper cover and actually shuts without slamming it down. LOL.

 

[Chooka]

So they are glued on? My RH side scoop on my 23 CS Atlas blue is a little loose and creaks. I pulled in inside trim back thinking I could tighten it, but couldn't find any nuts.

 

[Tucker80]

The other issue you should check for is the alignment of the rear stripes. Mine were too high from the factory which caused peeling. Local dealership body guy said he's been replacing them like crazy.

 

[MAGS1]

So they are glued on? My RH side scoop on my 23 CS Atlas blue is a little loose and creaks. I pulled in inside trim back thinking I could tighten it, but couldn't find any nuts.

Yes, 3M double sided tape. When applied properly it’s really strong and shouldn’t have issues, but if there’s gaps and water gets underneath the tape it could loosen over time.

 

[Crew4991]

The other issue you should check for is the alignment of the rear stripes. Mine were too high from the factory which caused peeling. Local dealership body guy said he's been replacing them like crazy.

Lately the Ford Motor Company slogan is "Quality Is Job One "

 

[Stangomydreams]

Not sure there is such a thing as quality in the car industry anymore. Even Honda and Toyota seem to be making the same mistake as the germans - ride your reputation while you cheapen the product to the point its a steaming pile. I have heard Ford is taking steps to improve quality like simplifying options lists and packages so they require fewer parts from 3rd parties - which also improves supply chain issues - and hopefully results in fewer recalls as they are hitting rediculous levels.

 

[ay1820]

Not sure there is such a thing as quality in the car industry anymore. Even Honda and Toyota seem to be making the same mistake as the germans - ride your reputation while you cheapen the product to the point its a steaming pile. I have heard Ford is taking steps to improve quality like simplifying options lists and packages so they require fewer parts from 3rd parties - which also improves supply chain issues - and hopefully results in fewer recalls as they are hitting rediculous levels.

Those are good steps, but in truth, quality needs to be designed in right from the start. I hope they took that seriously when developing the S650.

 

[Crew4991]

Those are good steps, but in truth, quality needs to be designed in right from the start. I hope they took that seriously when developing the S650.

LOL Ford's idea of reducing parts for simplicity:

 

[69mach1-395]

LOL Ford's idea of reducing parts for simplicity:

That is the new anti-theft option, lol

 

[CrazyHippie]

She cleans up pretty well!

 

[BEERCHAMP]

Just came in today! Already in love and excited for what's to come.

On a side note, how normal (or not normal) is it for one side scoop to be sticking out a little more than the other? One isn't necessarily coming off as far as I can tell but definitely isn't as flush as the other. Bought it from a dealer out of state so not sure if it's something worth mentioning or not.

Take it to any Ford dealer and show them, if it's loose or mounted wrong WARRANTY kicks in and they must fix it.

 

[RedTetsu13]

Just going to drop my best photo so far.

Color is Mischievous Purple in case someone asks.

 

[Hymons]

Posted these in the Iconic Silver thread a bit ago, but I figured I'd add them here as well. A few pics from a recent trip to a local state park:

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