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Canadian 2013 GT's not getting grille mounted LED fogs

Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by montreal ponies
As to why TC asked Ford for those changes to be made is still a mystery to me. As far as i know, 2013MY uses the same headlamps-bulbs as 2011's.
Yes, but the 2013 fogs are LED's and not halogens. For some reason TC does not like this.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by montreal ponies

As to why TC asked Ford for those changes to be made is still a mystery to me. As far as i know, 2013MY uses the same headlamps-bulbs as 2011's.
As stated before:

Pre 2013, any HID headlighted car, used the incandesent FOGs in the grille as DRLs
2013s used LED (Transport Canada considers these HIDS) and cannot be used for DRLs like in the past.

Hence why the V6 fogs in the lower grille are used.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Boomer

As stated before:

Pre 2013, any HID headlighted car, used the incandesent FOGs in the grille as DRLs
2013s used LED (Transport Canada considers these HIDS) and cannot be used for DRLs like in the past.

Hence why the V6 fogs in the lower grille are used.
Some bureaucrats at TC had to justify their salary !!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer
As stated before:

Pre 2013, any HID headlighted car, used the incandesent FOGs in the grille as DRLs
2013s used LED (Transport Canada considers these HIDS) and cannot be used for DRLs like in the past.

Hence why the V6 fogs in the lower grille are used.
So, if this is the case, what are they going to do about the '13 GT500 with its lower LED fogs?
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jryan3

So, if this is the case, what are they going to do about the '13 GT500 with its lower LED fogs?
The GT500 does not have LED fog lamps.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Well the whole thing does suck! Welcome to the club! Bought a 12 Boss LS in Canada and I get screwed on no owners pack and no Track Attack. It's just typical of how Canadian owners are treated by Ford of Canada.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Overboost
The GT500 does not have LED fog lamps.
Ok.. The only reason I asked is because they are listed as a standard feature on the GT500 on Fords website, two lines under the HID headlights.. http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/tri...oryTab=viewAll
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Jake is right, take a look...
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jryan3
Ok.. The only reason I asked is because they are listed as a standard feature on the GT500 on Fords website, two lines under the HID headlights.. http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/tri...oryTab=viewAll
Originally Posted by CR_Stang
Jake is right, take a look...
look like the GT500's gonna be getting a set of v6 fog lights also... maybe they'll even slap on the chrome grille too
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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So....a question....what has to be done to a '13 GT when bought in the US and registered in Canada? Just curious.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by CR_Stang
Jake is right, take a look...
Looks like the website is incorrect. Nice job Ford. They'll just use the same halogen fogs they've used for the past few years. No big deal.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Angry 2013 GT/CS in Canada (grill problem?)

Hey folks,

I have read the two posts regarding the v6 grill problem on the 5.0 from Canadian dealers.
So I was wondering if the GT/CS package gets shafted in any way or form? (proper grill ? spoiler? )

Also, for my fellow Canadians if you don't mind me asking what octane level do u guys use because the rating is kind of different from our US cousins. 89 or 91 from Petro Canada? Shell?

Thanks a bunch, best regards.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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TBH I haven't seen a Canadian GT/CS yet, im curious too.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkKnight
Also, for my fellow Canadians if you don't mind me asking what octane level do u guys use because the rating is kind of different from our US cousins. 89 or 91 from Petro Canada? Shell?
How is it different?? I have always used 87 with no problems. I use 91 when in the US as it's still cheaper than 87 in Canada!!
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangGTPilot
How is it different?? I have always used 87 with no problems. I use 91 when in the US as it's still cheaper than 87 in Canada!!
I m not quiet sure, right now I m using 91 with my bmw.
The owner's manual of 2013 GT for the states suggests 89 gas, but the Canadian one suggests premium gas (which is 91 here in Toronto)
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangGTPilot
I use 91 when in the US as it's still cheaper than 87 in Canada!!
We (meaning Americans) pitch a fit about gas prices, but that's just sad. I feel for our northern neighbors.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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I can't see the CS grill being a issue in Canada as the American version has the fogs in the lower front end and not in the grill.

And yes we do get screwed with our gas prices here in Canada,as it's mainly taxes.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tom_vilsack
I can't see the CS grill being a issue in Canada as the American version has the fogs in the lower front end and not in the grill.
^ this
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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I say put Petro Canada 94, and call it a day.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Here's a Canadian GT/CS
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