Is my Clutch Toast???
6/29/10, 07:52 AM
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I always thout the law said it was the Manufacturer that had to prove that the part DID cause the failure, not that the consumer had to prove it didn't. I would still get the proof in writing from Ford why the pully caused the failure.
But maybe it's not worth the time. I know if Ford treated me like that I may just have to think twice about any further Ford purchases.
But maybe it's not worth the time. I know if Ford treated me like that I may just have to think twice about any further Ford purchases.
6/29/10, 07:54 AM
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6/29/10, 09:37 AM
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I always thout the law said it was the Manufacturer that had to prove that the part DID cause the failure, not that the consumer had to prove it didn't. I would still get the proof in writing from Ford why the pully caused the failure.
But maybe it's not worth the time. I know if Ford treated me like that I may just have to think twice about any further Ford purchases.
But maybe it's not worth the time. I know if Ford treated me like that I may just have to think twice about any further Ford purchases.
all he has to say is 'why did it fail so soon' ford's rebuttal would be 'look at the clutch'
who do you think the judge will believe once they see pictures of the clutch? they are just going to claim driver's error all day plus the mods. that's the issue with a manual trans you have all the control that's why clutches are usually not warrantied.
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6/29/10, 11:27 AM
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Yes but he can say what he wants in fords eyes, they can just show pictures of the clutch and claim abuse, that's all they need to knock him down 'look at the clutch' that's it unfortunately the picture looks like a clutch that been slipped and overheated to death.
all he has to say is 'why did it fail so soon' ford's rebuttal would be 'look at the clutch'
who do you think the judge will believe once they see pictures of the clutch? they are just going to claim driver's error all day plus the mods. that's the issue with a manual trans you have all the control that's why clutches are usually not warrantied.
all he has to say is 'why did it fail so soon' ford's rebuttal would be 'look at the clutch'
who do you think the judge will believe once they see pictures of the clutch? they are just going to claim driver's error all day plus the mods. that's the issue with a manual trans you have all the control that's why clutches are usually not warrantied.
On top of all this, Ford can’t even get me the part in a reasonable amount of time. My car is in the 4th week of seeing on the lift waiting to be fixed. The clutch is on back order until tomorrow 6/30/10 and there is no guarantee I even get one of those. I ordered a McLeod RST Clutch and Light Steel Flywheel. This should give me the same feel as the 2010 clutch but with a higher quality part. This has been a terrible ownership experience from the date of delivery. As a long time Ford customer from a diehard Ford family it makes me sick.
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6/29/10, 11:54 AM
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I don't know when I'd buy a Ford again if i had experienced what you have.
6/29/10, 12:13 PM
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I see where you are coming from but I disagree. I have a proven track record of driving manual cars without issue. My 05 GT that is modified has 58k on it and is avalible for inspection. Ford has given assurances to Shelby America that the stock clutch can handle the power on both Super Snake packages hence negating the power mod. The hot spots on the clutch indicate a pressure plate failure which would be a defect in the assembly. Parts go bad sometimes, it doesn't mean all 2010-2011s are. There is a very valid case here, it's not the slam dunk you make it out to be.
On top of all this, Ford can’t even get me the part in a reasonable amount of time. My car is in the 4th week of seeing on the lift waiting to be fixed. The clutch is on back order until tomorrow 6/30/10 and there is no guarantee I even get one of those. I ordered a McLeod RST Clutch and Light Steel Flywheel. This should give me the same feel as the 2010 clutch but with a higher quality part. This has been a terrible ownership experience from the date of delivery. As a long time Ford customer from a diehard Ford family it makes me sick.
On top of all this, Ford can’t even get me the part in a reasonable amount of time. My car is in the 4th week of seeing on the lift waiting to be fixed. The clutch is on back order until tomorrow 6/30/10 and there is no guarantee I even get one of those. I ordered a McLeod RST Clutch and Light Steel Flywheel. This should give me the same feel as the 2010 clutch but with a higher quality part. This has been a terrible ownership experience from the date of delivery. As a long time Ford customer from a diehard Ford family it makes me sick.
I agree they need to do something more for you though
Throw one of these in and call it a day
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7/1/10, 05:29 PM
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I am not going against you just trying to let you know that trying to go to court for this would be a huge waste of money since all they have to do is really show the pictures and say there are no mechanical defects...
I agree they need to do something more for you though
Throw one of these in and call it a day
I agree they need to do something more for you though
Throw one of these in and call it a day
7/3/10, 05:06 PM
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Got the car back yesterday. The McLeod feels very good. The pedal effort feels even lighter than stock if that's possible. More feedback to come as I put some miles on it.
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