Answer 2 Global Open problem with windows
2/13/05, 01:35 PM
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Originally posted by Ranger@February 12, 2005, 4:22 PM
I just remembered reading a thread this past week about a hold being put on cars built with the active anti-theft - guess this may be why mine didn't show up as thought this week
I just remembered reading a thread this past week about a hold being put on cars built with the active anti-theft - guess this may be why mine didn't show up as thought this week
This may be it, and may explain why my unit was delayed 18 days from build to shipping. Mine was built on 1/12/05, shipped on 1/30/05, is supposedly in the Memphis mixing yard awaiting transport to Louisiana. It should be in no later than 2/18/05.
Stay tuned.
2/13/05, 08:08 PM
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I'm so glad I ordered early. 
Never payed attention to the feature until I dropped off a packge @ UPS and accidently held the unlock button too long... didn't realize 'til walking back to my car the windows were down (there was a breif moment I thought the windows were smashed in or somethin') I just hate the fact that they won't go up w/ the key fob. :angry:
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Never payed attention to the feature until I dropped off a packge @ UPS and accidently held the unlock button too long... didn't realize 'til walking back to my car the windows were down (there was a breif moment I thought the windows were smashed in or somethin') I just hate the fact that they won't go up w/ the key fob. :angry:
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2/13/05, 08:23 PM
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Mine was built on 1/3/05 and that feature is still active. I just went to the car and tested out rolling the windows down from the remote. Worked fine, and I didn't even know I could do that.
2/13/05, 08:50 PM
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Glad i got a vert.
Press button, top down, instant fresh air.
as for getting some money back....i say go for it.
Yes they have the power to change things but not at out expense.
And don't expect compensation from your dealership. It's not thier
problem. As soon as i get the vehicle, i will check. If not functional, i
will be on the phone with Ford Canada everyday till it is resolved.
Or hope my friendly frosty ford techy can fix it.
Press button, top down, instant fresh air.
as for getting some money back....i say go for it.
Yes they have the power to change things but not at out expense.
And don't expect compensation from your dealership. It's not thier
problem. As soon as i get the vehicle, i will check. If not functional, i
will be on the phone with Ford Canada everyday till it is resolved.
Or hope my friendly frosty ford techy can fix it.
2/14/05, 12:16 PM
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Well hopefully I will get my car into the service dept this wednesday and see what they have to say. Maybe they can reactivate it or something. It was not the main reason I got the active anti-theft, but it is an advertised feature and even if I could get a few free oil changes or something out of it if they cannot do anything about it would be cool I guess. If this is the worst of the problems then I am not too worried
2/14/05, 12:38 PM
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I'm a little miffed. I can't believe Ford would fix a problem by disabling it. What's next? Car shimmies over 60mph so Ford sets the govenor to 55mph???
Can another dealer (Hello Karpro/KevinB) verify this information?
Can another dealer (Hello Karpro/KevinB) verify this information?
2/14/05, 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by StangNut@February 14, 2005, 1:57 PM
I sent Karpro a PM to comfirm it.
Waiting for an answer back.
I sent Karpro a PM to comfirm it.
Waiting for an answer back.
I sent Karpro one yesterday and he said several people have asked him about it, and he was going to investigate and then post an answer when he finds out. So just waiting
2/15/05, 12:49 PM
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Hey guys, I know some of you want to PM karpro, to verify what I posted, and that's fine. Just to give you a little backround on me, I am a salesperson at a Ford dealer like karpro, I am 28 years old, have been selling Fords for 8 years, (my whole time in the business) and am a diehard Ford guy, and car guy. I wouldn't want to sell any other brand of car. I helped GOFISCH when he couldn't order his vert. He called me, as I am 5 states away from him, and helped him order his car at his local dealer. I have had a few others from this site call me at work to answer their questions, as the local dealers they visited couldn't help them. I am one of the few salespeople who actually care about people, and the vehicles I sell. I want to help people, even if I can't sell them personally. I take pride in my product knowledge of what I sell, and I really love cars. The info I posted was from Ford directly from the "Dealer News Bulletin", dated Febuary 4th. These bulletins are part of the dealer site we have at the stores. Again, some cars may have this feature work even if they were built after the date that was in the bulleitin, and some won't. Thats Ford for you. This problem with disabling the system is better that having the cars get delayed even more.
2/15/05, 02:32 PM
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Personally, I'd rather have the delay and get it really fixed rather than remove the feature and calling that fixed.
Not trying to bash you...just want at least a 2nd source for verification.
Not trying to bash you...just want at least a 2nd source for verification.
2/15/05, 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by GhostTX@February 15, 2005, 3:35 PM
Personally, I'd rather have the delay and get it really fixed rather than remove the feature and calling that fixed.
Not trying to bash you...just want at least a 2nd source for verification.
Personally, I'd rather have the delay and get it really fixed rather than remove the feature and calling that fixed.
Not trying to bash you...just want at least a 2nd source for verification.
After the long article I read yesterday about Ford's dire financial situation...their shrinking market share...their unprofitable manufacturing...and the enormous pressure being generated by global competition, there may not be a Ford left for us to argue about in 10-15 years, or they'll be bought out by someone like Toyota.
But at least then Mustang problems would get fixed...not swept under the rug.
2/16/05, 03:38 AM
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Originally posted by 05fordgt@February 15, 2005, 1:52 PM
...I am a salesperson at a Ford dealer like karpro...This problem with disabling the system is better that having the cars get delayed even more.
...I am a salesperson at a Ford dealer like karpro...This problem with disabling the system is better that having the cars get delayed even more.
2/16/05, 04:34 AM
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Mine too was built the first week in January, and it works on my car. Does this mean my windows may roll down all by themselves someday? It works from the key FOB and the door lock cylinder.
2/16/05, 05:46 AM
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Originally posted by porkster@February 16, 2005, 5:37 AM
Mine too was built the first week in January, and it works on my car.
Mine too was built the first week in January, and it works on my car.
2/16/05, 06:14 AM
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I think the "blame" for this "situation" is with our @#$% ambulance chasing lawyers here in the good old USA.
I believe it should work going up or down. Like someone said, if someones got their head in my car, they deserve to get it stuck. If you left kids in the car and use it, then you are just proving Darwin's theory. :angry:
I believe it should work going up or down. Like someone said, if someones got their head in my car, they deserve to get it stuck. If you left kids in the car and use it, then you are just proving Darwin's theory. :angry:
2/16/05, 06:33 AM
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05fordgt (jeff), I will assume that you are correct on this issue. But the question is, what will your dealership do if a customer brings you a car which has this feature disabled?
Will you fix it or just say that the factory disabled it on purpose so it is going to stay that way?
Will you fix it or just say that the factory disabled it on purpose so it is going to stay that way?
2/16/05, 06:42 AM
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Maybe buyers should get together and declare a moratorium on the Mustang until Ford fixes this issue. How come every other car maker in the world can make this feature work except Ford? And how come Ford is staying silent about this?
How many other features are going to be discovered to be faulty...or just end up being "switched off" by this company?
And how much guff are Ford enthusiasts and buyers prepared to put up with before they say "enough is enough"? C'mon, Ford, you're hemorrhaging profits and dying as a company. Maybe you ought to get back to basics - like quality and service.
How many other features are going to be discovered to be faulty...or just end up being "switched off" by this company?
And how much guff are Ford enthusiasts and buyers prepared to put up with before they say "enough is enough"? C'mon, Ford, you're hemorrhaging profits and dying as a company. Maybe you ought to get back to basics - like quality and service.
