Yes they’ve been removed. It couldn’t float if they weren’t. Plus dealer replaced a strut bearing. It’s just a very poorly set up suspension in my opinion. I don’t know what Ford was thinking. I think they have rough roads in the Detroit area? Lol. I had an 83 mustang GT and the 2014 V6 convertible and I had no complaints about their ride quality. Yes they didn’t ride like luxury cars but they didn’t have you dreading any road that had bumps in it either . This thing is so bad that sometimes it actually startles me over how it acts over certain bumps. I put in a bid to Carvana and was surprised how much money they offered me, but then I lose the sales tax credit on about $29,000. At 7% that’s about 2 grand. So I’ll just wait until I find something I like and trade it. My next idea is test drive an Audi A 5 convertible. If the ride quality is a lot better I might go for one of those. Or if I can find a low mileage 2014 V6 Mustang convertible I might
True. My best bet though is probably dump it for a different car. I’m not too fond of the engine noise, but it’s an impressive engine power wise. Since I bought it used I’m not going to get burned much. Today I drove a used 2020 GT vert with the 18 inch 50 series tires. Amazing how much different those feel. It feels like a heavy car, and takes bumps with less drama. Handling feels sloppy compared to my ecoboost but plenty good enough for me. Of course the engine sounds much better.
OP has checked everything. Bottom line is he doesn’t like this car and plans to get rid of it.
I just wrapped up a nine day rental of of a 2020 Eco Convertible, presumably just like the OP's, same wheels, etc. His comment above is EXACTLY how I would describe the suspension. When I first pulled out of the rental garage, the ride was so firm, it reminded me a lot of my Perf Pack suspension. Then I took a corner fast and went over some dips. It bounced around like an old Buick. It really is a poor suspension set up. I loved my factory Perf Pack suspension as a great sporty street suspension (have switched to FP Track Pack, which I love even more!). PP was firm, but controlled. This 2020 base suspension was not comfortable, or controlled. Taller tires will help with the harshness, but not the floatiness.
I definitely envy anyone who lives with low taxes and good government (God knows we don't have that in IL). However, I suspect the lack of snow, salt, and snow plows may also contribute to those nice roads you have in Montgomery AL ;)
Hear you! I understand.
You are very correct. I traded it last Saturday on a 2018 Audi A5 convertible. While I like the mustang styling better, the Audi is a 10 times better car. It rides like a dream even though it’s on 35 series tires, it’s still corners very well, there’s no floating or cowl shake. It feels incredibly solid for a drop top. According to magazine tests the acceleration is about the same as the mustang eco-boost. The transmission shifts smooth as can be, and the engine is quiet and doesn’t drone. It’s a shame the mustang doesn’t ride and drive like this car, and sadly if Ford would try a little harder it could. Granted this car listed new for about 14 K more than my Mustang, but it’s also a more luxuriously finished car with real wood trim etc. Ford needs to apply more effort to refinement. I do have some concerns about Audi reliability but it still has a couple years warranty left on it. At least it’s a pleasure to drive, and I’m not swearing at the bumpy ride and the transmission shifting rough. Lol
Yep, the A5 is a better car than the S550. Is it worth the difference in price? Opinions will vary. I owned a VW Phaeton for 10 years and a Q7 for 12 years (still own a cc). Unfortunately, the VW/Audi products didn't age well for me, especially the Q7. You may want to seriously consider an extended warranty. Good luck!