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#150 of 185 My 2003 Cobra Mustang problems by cobraowner03

Jun 23, 2005 (5:01 pm)

I currently have 54K miles on my 2003 Ford Cobra Mustang convertible. I have had several problems (albeit all covered under my extended Ford warranty) with shifting and also engine cooling.
 
In regards to shifting, Ford ended up changing out and replacing my transmission after me bringing the car into the dealer approximately 6 times. The car drove great, shifted and clutched better than the day I bought it, and worked great for about 6K Now, I'm having problems again with the shifting. Has anyone had this problem?
 
I have also had cooling system problems. My car has overheated more than 8 times now. I have had 3 thermostats and have been towed to the dealer 8 times. Now the latest dealer is telling me that maybe I have a defective radiator. Has anyone had this problem too?
 
Looking forward to hearing from you. Other than the above problems, the car has been flawless and has been fun to drive!

#151 of 185 98 Cobra - what should I pay by crisp64

Jul 05, 2005 (8:45 pm)

I have seen a 98 SVT Cobra, 16500 miles, looks mint. The owner is asking $17k for it but Edmunds puts the price closer to $13k for private and $16k for retail. Is there really a premium for this car? Also looking ot use this car for daily commute, but not sure it is really suitable - any thoughts?

#152 of 185 96 cobra convert high miles 235,000 by timbersnake

Jul 30, 2005 (8:56 am)

I have a 96 cobra convert with 235,000 miles it runs great....however the rear end has noise. factory gears (3.27 I think) 5 speed and syncs are bad in it...has trouble going into 5th gear..you have to let rpms down to under 2000 to get it in...Im thinking of changing it to a tremec 6 speed and rear end gears to 411...does anyone have any imput on this? another question is that with that many miles I will be rebuilding prob next year....(adding a procharger)...will I ever be able to get close to my money back out of it...right now I have about $ 10,500. in it. any help or advise is greatly appreciated.
  Timber*

#153 of 185 Re: My 2003 Cobra Mustang problems [cobraowner03] by columbusrocket

Aug 20, 2005 (8:20 pm)

Replying to: cobraowner03 (Jun 23, 2005 5:01 pm)
bought my 03 Cobra in April 05. Now about 40,000 miles. Had clunking sound at rear w/ shifting. Dealer had a "clutch in the differential" replaced. Less clunking, but still there sometimes. Dealer has it again now & I am trying to find if there have been other owners w/ similar problems. Why did Ford replace your tranny?

#154 of 185 Re: Clunky shifting [xbamx] by columbusrocket

Aug 20, 2005 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: xbamx (Jan 12, 2003 3:17 am)
Do you or anyone else have any info on whether Ford did anything on this? I bought my 03 Cobra from a dealer in Apr 05. Trying to get the clunking sound that I get sometimes fixed if it really is a problem.
Clunking in lower gears as I let the clutch out. Pretty normal driving---not on the gas much.
(1st time I brought back to dealer they replaced a "clutch in the differential"---probably not as frequent now, but still happens.)

#156 of 185 MY 03 COBRA HAS TRANS PROBLEMS by crb03cobra

Oct 19, 2005 (5:26 pm)

MY 2003 COBRA HAS 26000 MILES, DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED COMPLETE CLUTCH ASSEMBY TWICE, CLUTCH DISC, FLYWHEEL, PRESSURE PLATE , EVERYTHING. SOMETIMES MY TRANS WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR. BUT AFTER GOING INTO SECOND AND BACK TO 1ST IT WILL GO IN, I HAVE HAD IT IN 6 TIMES

#157 of 185 Re: MY 03 COBRA HAS TRANS PROBLEMS [crb03cobra] by claires HOST

Oct 20, 2005 (8:51 pm)

Replying to: crb03cobra (Oct 19, 2005 5:26 pm)
Hi, crb03cobra! You might also want to ask the folks in the Transmission Traumas discussion to see if they have any answers for you.

#158 of 185 Dreaming About the Cobra by pony_pirate

Nov 05, 2005 (10:08 pm)

Have had my GT Premium coupe for only about 2 months and am already seriously thinking about getting the Cobra -- got pictures of it on my desktop. Will be calling dealers Mon. From what I've heard so far, they're due out sometime next year. Anybody know when and how to get one? I've heard the price will be less than $40k, somewhere around $36-39k? Is that right?

#159 of 185 Ordering A Cobra by pony_pirate

Nov 07, 2005 (5:39 pm)

To answer my own question: Called a dealer today and talked to the chief honcho. He said I could leave a refundable deposit, get on the list, and would get a Cobra when they came into production sometime around summer/fall '06.

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