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Re: Clogged water drain [pathrider] by nvbanker
Jan 27, 2008 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: pathrider (Jan 25, 2008 2:54 pm)

Well....yes and no. I agree with you, that Ford should have paid. Design flaw though - probably not. An exceptional load for a drain to handle probably. As they said, only one other case. If 50% of them did this, then yes, design flaw. Like weep holes in doors and mufflers, they normally drain. Keeping leaves clear of windshield grates is usually a user maintenance item, like washing. But once anyway, I think Ford should have stepped up.
 
See, this is where most Manufacturers blow it. The car is still under warranty - and by not paying for this repair - they have pissed you off, probably irreparably. $400 to you now, with a disclaimer that they won't clean it free again, and you should keep the pine needles out of it, to some degree, or you pay next time, would have gone a long way toward keeping your satisfaction attitude on the positive side, and may have sold you another Ford, and kept you from badmouthing Ford to 1200 of your closest friends......
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Re: Clogged water drain [pathrider] by cccompson
Jan 27, 2008 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: pathrider (Jan 25, 2008 2:54 pm)

You got ripped. Go back and scream. There's a TSB on the water leak issue - #07-14-6. The problem is almost always on the passenger side. This applies to 2005 through 2008 Mustangs and the online publication date of the TSB was 7/3/07.
 
The thing that is sad is that Ford gives four four possible causes in the TSB:
 
1) Loose grommets and/or sealer skips around the cowl area;
 
2) loose A-pillar window weather stripping retainer;
 
3) misaligned body harness grommet through the firewall; and/or
 
4) misaligned body harness grommet from the front passenger door.
 
Funny thing, mine nevers see rain or a car wash so I'll never know if it has this problem!
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My '08 Stang destroyed at dealership! by stang81
Jan 27, 2008 (8:01 pm)
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I've been having a real string of bad luck lately, first my '05 Chyrysler 300' motor seizes up, and now my Stang gets smashed up at the dealership.
I went in for my first service with only 2200kms I've had my Mustang for 4 months. While the car was parked at the drive in doors waiting for someone to pull it in me and a few other guys were admiring the car when the garage door opens and one of their own service techs with an F-150 backs rite over the hood of my Stang. We all watched in shock as this happened........so now me the lucky guy that I am get to drive around in a Focus while the dealership i bought my brand new GT from fixes it after they crash into it. How nice eh!!
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Re: My '08 Stang destroyed at dealership! [stang81] by nvbanker
Jan 28, 2008 (3:48 pm)
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Replying to: stang81 (Jan 27, 2008 8:01 pm)

A FOCUS???? I don't think so! I would DEMAND at least a "girlie Stang" (V-6) while they fix it......
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The Do's and Dont's of Buying a Mustang? by monsterzero_jr
Apr 29, 2008 (5:02 am)
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I want a used '05 Mustang with a manual transmission. I've never owned a Mustang before. Any tips on buying such a vehicle?
 
It will be primarily a year-round work car to get to work and back. I don't know how many miles per day though because I'm in the middle of changing jobs and could end up working anywhere between 1 miles to 20 miles from home. I'm a registered nurse by education; about to graduate in a week or so.
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06 GT Gas Mileage by macatowa
May 02, 2008 (3:20 am)
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I have an 06 GT with Manual Transmission and I am getting an average of 25 mpg,
driving 50% highway and 50% urban and rural. It can be done if you drive the torque and upshift quickly, I'm in fifth by 35 mph and I use cruise alot. A 50 -55 mph cruise can deliver over 30 mpg!
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Re: 06 GT Gas Mileage [macatowa] by gzgtp
May 02, 2008 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: macatowa (May 02, 2008 3:20 am)

" It can be done if you drive the torque and upshift quickly, I'm in fifth by 35 mph and I use cruise alot. A 50 -55 mph cruise can deliver over 30 mpg! "
 
Ummm, No Thanks and No.
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Re: The Do's and Dont's of Buying a Mustang? [monsterzero_jr] by bobcath
May 05, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: monsterzero_jr (Apr 29, 2008 5:02 am)

If you are in the market for an '05 Mustang, make sure you look for a build date after April '05. It will be on a plate on the door jam.
 
Ford had problems initially but seemed to have worked out the kinks by then.
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Re: My '08 Stang destroyed at dealership! [stang81] by pony_pirate
May 15, 2008 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: stang81 (Jan 27, 2008 8:01 pm)

Ford dealer also put a big dent in my Mustang!!!
 
Have an 05 GT Premium. Love the car completely (no longer even think of getting a Vette) , but the service has been atrocious. Seems like every time I take it in for maintenance, they scuff it up or scratch it. Once, they even put the wrong oil in it, at least according to the invoice. I bring 6 qts of my own Mobil One for oil changes; service guy comes over and tells me that it isn't enough!
 
Ford service dept. is a dirty cave, compared to Honda service, where you can eat off the floors, and the service is top notch. Last new Honda I bought, however, had more problems than the Mustang.

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