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#27 of 51 Re: Boot for 1995 Mustang convertible [ponyluv] by hallmarkc Nov 27, 2007 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: ponyluv (Aug 10, 2007 6:10 pm) The 1995 convertible came with a rigid semi-folding boot and a boot cover to keep it in the trunk. It took up the majority of the trunk and I have used mine maybe four times due to the difficulty of putting it on and making it stay in place properly. I just ordered a replacement top and window due to my car being vandalized.   Anyone know of a good installer in San Antonio, Texas?
#28 of 51 I asked a professional convertible top repair man by mschmal Nov 27, 2007 (6:02 pm)
He told me that the cloth has better flexible strength. The vinyl suffers more from the opening and the closing and the folding.   Mark.
#29 of 51 Re: Replacing Convertible Top [redstangman] by aryzhov Jul 21, 2008 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: redstangman (Jul 26, 2007 6:37 am) Check out this article: How to Change Convertible Top on Ford Mustang Replies to this message: redstangman (Jul 24, 2008 1:56 pm)
#30 of 51 Re: Replacing Convertible Top [aryzhov] by redstangman Jul 24, 2008 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: aryzhov (Jul 21, 2008 1:22 pm) Thanks for the link! That's a great step-by-step and the pictures are very helpful!
#32 of 51 My 05 top back glass by bubba39 Dec 24, 2008 (10:30 am)
I love my mustang but the top only lasted 3 years and 6 months before the seal around the back glass came loose. Replaced the top yesterday our of warranty for $1560 with an after market Robbins top. Have talked to the service manager at the dealership where I purchased the car but so far just a comment that "first time I have seen this problem", "no call-back", "will call Ford and call you". Disappointed but still love to drive the car. The place that did the work said he has seen two others like this. One came from the dealership that never saw this before.
#33 of 51 05 Convertible Top Problem by sargentrx Jul 25, 2009 (8:21 am)
I have an '05 convertible and the metal parts of the top bent and bowed out making it impossible to raise or lower the top. I have 38K miles and the waranty is expired. I took it to an upholstery/top repair place and the guy looks at my car and pulls out a TSB from Ford dated Nov., 2005 addressing issues with tops on 05 and 06 convertibles. The repair guy says he has seen quite a few of these problems and I should "raise cane" with Ford. Ford is not budging. They say the car is out of warranty and I am out of luck. I look on here and see that I am not the only one with problems. I don't understand how Ford can sell a defective product and not replace the bad parts. I will not be buying any other Ford product in my future. Replies to this message: akirby (Jul 27, 2009 10:22 am) sargentrx (Aug 27, 2009 8:01 pm) akirby (Aug 28, 2009 4:46 am) and 4 more... ltomlinson (Aug 29, 2009 8:02 pm) mobygreatwhite (Nov 29, 2009 9:22 pm)
#34 of 51 Re: 05 Convertible Top Problem [sargentrx] by akirby Jul 27, 2009 (10:22 am)
Replying to: sargentrx (Jul 25, 2009 8:21 am) The fact that it's a known problem means nothing. Warranties have a time limit for a reason. If Ford was rolling in cash I'm sure they'd fix things like this but they can't afford to go above and beyond right now. If you think most other mfrs would fix it for free you're mistaken. Replies to this message: sargentrx (Aug 27, 2009 8:01 pm) akirby (Aug 28, 2009 4:46 am) sargentrx (Aug 29, 2009 7:40 am) and 3 more...
#35 of 51 Re: 05 Convertible Top Problem [akirby] by sargentrx Aug 27, 2009 (8:01 pm)
Replying to: akirby (Jul 27, 2009 10:22 am) I saw about twelve other people on this website with the very same problem. When I took my car to the repair shop, the tech pulled out the TSB and said Ford should pay for this. If Ford is not rolling in cash, it is their own mismanagement. Lots of people buy Fords. I don't think that spending millions on Super Bowl advertisement is the way to spend your money if you are having to lay off employees. The fact that Ford sold a car with a known problem to me is enough for me to say that I think I will try another manufacturer. I have always bought American made cars by American owned companies because I think it it still the right thing to do. Selling a product with a known defect is not the right thing to do. Thanks for your comments but your principals are not honorable. Replies to this message: akirby (Aug 28, 2009 4:46 am) sargentrx (Aug 29, 2009 7:40 am) ssstang (Sep 11, 2009 7:20 am) skyspy (Nov 04, 2009 9:13 pm) and 1 more...
#36 of 51 Re: 05 Convertible Top Problem [sargentrx] by akirby Aug 28, 2009 (4:46 am)
Replying to: sargentrx (Aug 27, 2009 8:01 pm) This has nothing to do with principles (or principals). If you consider a TSB to be "selling a car with a known problem" then every single car mfr is guilty.   When you buy a car (or toaster or any other appliance) you pay for a warranty (either implicitly or explicitly). Every car made will have something break at some point. The only question is whether it's covered by the warranty or not.   You could certainly get lifetime coverage for all problems. That would only add a few thousand dollars to the price of every new car.   Would it be nice for Ford to step up and cover these things? Absolutely. Does it make them bad for not doing it? Absolutely not. Would other mfrs cover such a repair right now? Highly doubtful. Replies to this message: sargentrx (Aug 29, 2009 7:40 am) ssstang (Sep 11, 2009 7:20 am) skyspy (Nov 04, 2009 9:13 pm) sargentrx (Nov 05, 2009 4:52 am)

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