That just means they will do it, whatever it may be. And its not really any different than a 5.0. It has a crank that is made differently.
thats not really accurate. to a technician, a DOHC V8 is a DOHC V8. The shape of the crank doesn't matter. And the magnaride, if it has issues, it will be with the electronics. electronics are electronics. not sure why we are arguing about this.
No Ford car has ever had its own certification? Do you mean the Tech's never needed any certifications, other than ASE? I have never heard of a production car that was certified, (No disrespect intended) or am I not understanding, what you are saying correctly?. I never worked for Ford, but I would think each manufacturer would have their own guide line's in relation to Tech requirement's for certain Car's/Truck's. Our Dodge rep. would give us a preview of the new production vehicle's. They had us go over them and then the Rep, would tell us about what if any innovation's the car's had, then field any questions we posed. Depending on what course you needed to take, let's say (Electrical systems) for example. There would be a Instructor to teach us about automotive electrical systems in general. Then if you passed the test, you received a Certificate of completion / Certification, in regards to the subject at hand. The classes lasted anywhere from 1 to 2 day's. That's how we did it back then, but I bet you already knew that. Special vehicle's such as the Viper would need a "in your word's" in depth Tech course, to be allowed to work on them. This is similar to what my Service Manager told me when, I asked him about what requirements were needed. I never had a chance to get certified to work with them. I think you can see the similarities between the Manufacturer's, they just go about thing's differently. This is how it was done at the Dealership I worked for. Then again this was in the mid 90's. Hope I didn't leave anything out. Damn where did all the time go? This suck's. :tsk:
no, i am saying they don't have certifications by model. these are examples of the ford certifications...
Ok, now I see what your saying, same thing we had. The shop I worked at had it broke down into Department's. Mine was called Heavy Line. Engine's, Transmission's etc. Basically all driveline components. Other's = electrical, Steering and Suspension, Brake's, a/c, and emission's . I think we are finally coming to a understanding here.
Some time's it's just hard to relate what your saying to other people, especially in this type of setting. I would personally rather have a good conversation in person, or even on the phone. I feel like if you get some fact wrong, or just word something wrong here, your going to get Flamed. I don't know about you, but I have never come across anyone who even came close to knowing everything about any one subject. I could just as easily Flame other post I have seen, but I don't, because I respect their opinion's. Some fact's posted could be wrong (mine included), but that's a point for debate, not a excuse to Flame the other guy's posting. Point out the mistake's as you know them, and be nice about it, and have a discussion. Don't be a Jerk just because you don't see eye to eye about a topic. We are all here to learn something new, relay fact's, or just relate our opinion's. And most of all, have some fun doing it. Or what's the point? :shrug: Wow, now this is what I would call a rant. I feel much better now. 
You overlooked Electric / Energi vehicles. They get their own certification and not all Ford dealers can sell them.
I said some. I just copy and pasted the first ones in the list from the training center.
