Odd set of symptoms - running strange

[Paris MkVI]

And finally, an update. Parts are scheduled to arrive November 17th.

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[Paris MkVI]

Regrettably, another update. Parts now supposed to arrive December 14th.

 

[Paris MkVI]

It turns out the service guy has just been pushing four weeks at a time, kicking the can down the road.

I stopped in there yesterday. According to the parts counter, the is no anticipated date for parts. There's 156 other people somewhere like me, waiting for intake runners.

A gent I know had to wait almost 9 months to get his F150 back. (Different issues.) I sure hope my wait doesn't turn into that.

 

[Paris MkVI]

OK, the intake manifolds are showing up in the system now, with some releasing January 20th and more at the end of the month. This is according to the local parts counter. We shall see.

 

[Cobra Jet]

@Paris MkVI

Sounds like your brake pedal switch failure was mentioned in Post # 6 in this thread; glad to hear that's fixed.

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As for the IMRC/intake failure:
The hyperlinked thread below will give you some insight into the IMRC failure.

The failure is occurring with the actuator rod that is integral to the intake. The rod snaps, which renders the actuation of the IMRC plates useless and in-op.

Check this thread and Post #15 for the picture of what I am referencing::

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/our-first-dtc-p0308.160243/

The confirmed quick DIY fix has been revealed to be JB Weld (also referenced in that above thread).

The IMRC implementation has been problematic since it's introduction into the 1993 Lincoln MKVIII with the 4.6 DOHC. That engine design then carried over into the 1996+ SVT Cobras, (future S197 GT 5.0's and Cobras) - which all have had some type of IMRC failures then - and continues to be problematic now in the S550 platform.

 

[Paris MkVI]

@Paris MkVI

As for the IMRC/intake failure:
The hyperlinked thread below will give you some insight into the IMRC failure.

Cobra Jet, this is extremely helpful in providing the background and understanding of what happened. I wonder if anyone ever confirmed low-end torque reduction in an IMRC delete and tune. I hate to give up torque. But yes, this is a pain.

 

[Paris MkVI]

Good news - parts came in yesterday. Hope to have her back by the end of the week.

 

[Paris MkVI]

Finally - she is home.

In the past, I have been pretty happy with the service at my dealer. This time, not so much.

I'm not complaining about the long wait or the actual primary issue, That's on Ford, not them. That, and all the supply chain issues.

But back on October 5th, when I dropped her off, I also specified an oil/filter change. Reminded the service writer when he called me Monday to let me know the manifold was finally in. The oil/filter change was not done. The computer is still nagging for it, and it isn't on the worksheet/receipt. I have a check engine light. After their "multi-point" check, my tires are at 22lbs. all the way around. That's more than a bit disappointing.

She does run great again, at least. But she'll be going back.

 

[Paris MkVI]

Finally, the end of the story. Everything is all done (before the snow arrived yesterday), and she's back in the barn. The dealer wisely chose not to charge me for the return trip.

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