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I sure hope this guy had the 3M stone guard applied

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  1. darkalley

    darkalley Formula Junior

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    #1 darkalley, Jan 12, 2005
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  2. ghost

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    Ouch! Pretty painful. What's the story behind this?
     
  3. darkalley

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    not sure. saw it on another forum......
     
  4. ghost

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    #4 ghost, Jan 12, 2005
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  5. Ferrari0324

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    I'd still buy it. Just needs a little cleaning, maybe a new front clip. Everything buffs right out these days. ;)
     
  6. Black355

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    I heard a rumour from an actual Ford GT owner that he's been instructed to not drive the car. Apparently, most of these crashes are the result of a physical defect in the car that, "greatly impacts the safety of the vehicle when driven above 10 mph."

    Anyone know anything about this?
     
  7. Ferrari0324

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    I know they were having problems with the shocks cracking. Haven't heard anything else though.
     
  8. ghost

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    Understand that Ford has recalled all the GT's due to issues relating to the connecting rods.
     
  9. pchop

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    Geoff, when did you buy a Ford GT?!
     
  10. ghost

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    Oh shnazz - it's over! - :D
     
  11. 993 guy

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    There are two recalls on the car right now. One is a suspension issue and other one is....damn I forgot. I did read about it here on F-chat though. I'm getting old and can't seem to remember much these days! :-(
     
  12. W00dEar

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    OUCH. low blow :D
     
  13. coolestkidever

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    just goes to show that Ford can not build a good car.
     
  14. Greg G

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    oh spliff! dayum pchop, way to cut a man down :)
     
  15. darkalley

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    I haven't heard that. Let me email some of my factory friends and see what they know.....
     
  16. darkalley

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    found this


    Ford Tells 2005 GT Owners "Not To Drive Their Vehicle Under Any Circumstances."
    Robert Lane
    19 December 2004

    Ford will quietly notify dealers who have 2005 GT models in their inventory that they may not drive, demonstrate or sell the vehicles until two recalls are performed. According to a Ford memo, representatives from Ford will contact GT owners individually and instruct them "not to drive their vehicle under any circumstances."

    In the first of two recalls, Ford will inspect the fuel system of all GTs made from 13 October 2004 through 19 November 2004. Some of the Ford GTs may require the installation of a new fuel tank.

    The second recall to be issued will be safety related due to defective suspension control arms. The safety recall will include all GTs made from JOB1 (30 June 2004) through 11 December 2004. According to a Ford memo, "Ford has identified a quality issue with the suspension control arms on the affected vehicles which may adversely affect vehicle handling in the event of a control arm fracture. In the event a customer does not seek service for the diminished handling concern, a crash potentially could occur." Replacement parts should be available to dealers by 01 February 2005.

    According to sources, Ford may issue a future recall to replace the rear engine exterior cowl cover due to alleged cracking issues. A BlueOvalNews article published on 07 September 2004 alleged that the cylinder heads on the GT may be defective, however, no such defects have been reported.

    These recalls may garner (either fairly or unfairly) more negative media attention toward Ford for several reasons. First, the GT is supposed to represent Ford's best build and quality efforts - this is Ford's total image product and, second; Ford (like all domestic brands) is already under immense scrutiny for their product quality.

    Ford has manufactured 470 GTs from 30 June 2004 to 11 December 2004 at the Wixom, Michigan Special Vehicle Center.
     
  17. Schultzois

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    Hey, I needed something to take for a spin while they glue all those bells and whistles back onto the bottom of my 550. :)
     
  18. Greg G

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    Ironicallly I just got the new Larry Edsall book which details the making of the new GT. Ive been admiring all the efforts in creating this car, and how it put young designer Camilo Pardo "on the map". The book mentions that Bill Ford gave the GT team a 15 month deadline - maybe he pushed too hard, maybe the vendors are to blame, but this outcome is pretty sad.
     
  19. jptyke

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    ..and how much are people paying for this car?
     
  20. DodgeViper01

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    That is sad to see but both pictures do not look that bad. Looks like drivers would be okay. Ford should hurry up and fix the problem before they get sued by every owner.
     
  21. Hubert888

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    what do u expect?

    its a Ford....it SUX A$$$$
     
  22. charliek

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    It takes weeks to get parts for my '05 Viper SRT 10 and it has been in production for over 2 years. This guy ain't gettin this car back for years.
     
  23. Holic170

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    #23 Holic170, Jan 15, 2005
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    Ford, the same company that brings you the tempo.


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  24. GoFerrari28

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    the first pic was actually taken by a GM employee in Michigan; according to the magazine it was published in (Hot Rod, I think), a Ford R&D guy took it out for a spin on a wet day and stuffed it in a ditch. Testing live crash test dummies, I guess.
     
  25. white viper

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    thats is now the 5th gt crashed what is wrong with people ??
     

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