SS and ZL1 are also covered. Even my SS convertible. Basically anything with a V8 and coolers plus the 4 & 6 cylinder 1LE models, which also have coolers.
Good point but and the same old thing if she breaks you have to personally pay for it. So how is that any difference than just buying a factory built one. And yeah I get it on monies spent but it’s all proportional.It's going to be interesting going forward to see how this affects the Mach 1. Why invest in a $70k car that is track enabled yet, because of exclusions, can't be tracked unless one has deep pockets. Based on Ford new warranty policy, I might just as well buy the turbo 4 banger and call it a day.
After reading the article, I think it’s more a result of the former CEO Hackett’’s cost cutting approach. Quote from the article, “To attack internal quality problems, Ford has reconstituted teams that track the quality of inbound parts at its plants. These teams were previously disbanded as cost-cutting moves.” It is dealing with suppliers sending substandard products to Ford to be used in production which account for 1/3 of warranty claims. They were competitive prior to 2017 then Hackett went cheap.
Right as he dies on Vacation.....but Ford I swear he said........when it is in writing to all of us and not one of us and 2 signatures LOL. Just having fun no attacks here LOL. Thats awesome Tom good job now go eat turkey would you.
I know he isn't going to flip flop. Just as I said, I think the problem is a wording issue. Define "damage". IMHO, if a part fails (for whatever reason - failure in material, workmanship, or whatever) the part in question is damaged. If you are on the track when it happens, well.....
From my understanding yes, it is a supplier issue, the changes will hold the suppliers accountable and have to eat some of the cost involving defective items. I don't now when the policy initially started in the industry but this is standard procedure, Ford was late to the game to implement this. I would say that this is actually a good thing
With as much money that insurance companies make I dont know why they wouldn't do this. It could be for legal reasons, or liability? Ford looking bad for 'encouraging racing'? Don't know but its a pretty good idea.So here is an idea start the Mustang GT500 Warranty Race Coverage Insurance Program
OK make a pool and round up some serious cash
I wonder what the percentage of GT500 owners are racing theirs? That would be a great poll option to see how many would be effected.
Tom, to “damage” something is to inflict physical harm to it. A part that has failed is not damaged, it is defective. As an example, a large screen TV that has some defective pixels. No damage was imparted on the panel. It was defective, due to a failure during the manufacturing process.
Damage is exactly that, damage to an item. The definition is not dependent on cause or effect, it is simply damage...... a part that no longer functions as intended or is rendered unserviceable. How the part is damaged is what all of this is about...... negligence. If you are negligent in causing damage, then you are on the hook. Otherwise, if it is a failure of materials and workmanship, then it is a warranty item.
If warranties are a roll of the dice based on where you live and if a dealer “likes” you or not, the warranty isn’t worth a penny.
