Ford Quality Control
7/25/11, 07:00 AM
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Ford Quality Control
My Boss has developed a scratchy / grinding noise on shifts into second and continuously in second gear. The noise is audible and the vibration is transmitted through the shifter. Thus far I have had severe dash and door rattles, groaning / grunting front suspension, a steady-pitched whistle that seems to be coming from the alternator, and now a possible transmission problem. This is very disappointing for a $41k plus car and my first new American car in 20 years of driving. I hope for the sake of everyone else on this forum (and for American car companies in general) I just got unlucky and this is not typical of Ford qc.
I have a service appointment today and hope these problems can be fixed.
I have a service appointment today and hope these problems can be fixed.
7/25/11, 07:54 AM
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I have a noise in the front end of mine but other than that, no issues, I thought ford had come a long way when I purchased my 06 GT but in the 6 years since this is by far the best mustang I have ever owned, the quality is great in my opinion, having worked as a Honda tech for 26 years, I think ford has come a long way, all my Mustangs have always been good reliable cars, just give them a chance to adress your concerns
7/25/11, 12:22 PM
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atrain, I hear ya! My front end often feels like it's falling off, the high pitched noise from my rear end is pretty bad and the general quality is lacking (trim piece were I rest my arm on door when window is open bounces up and down like it doesn't fit).
The up side is the power!
I keep reminding myself it's a "race car with AC" but I'm not sure I'm sold.
Things are about to get real interesting as I am getting a low optioned 2011 BMW 1M that I pick up in Munich in Sept. We'll run the Nurburgring before headding home and then I'll have it a month or so after that.
Both cars will be basic, low optioned, track bred cars that are both low production quanity and about same price. Should be interesting to compare fit and finish!
The up side is the power!
I keep reminding myself it's a "race car with AC" but I'm not sure I'm sold.
Things are about to get real interesting as I am getting a low optioned 2011 BMW 1M that I pick up in Munich in Sept. We'll run the Nurburgring before headding home and then I'll have it a month or so after that.
Both cars will be basic, low optioned, track bred cars that are both low production quanity and about same price. Should be interesting to compare fit and finish!
7/25/11, 12:47 PM
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I now have over 4,000 mile on my LS and no squeaks, no rattles, thing feels like it was made out of billet. Some of the trim material is not high end but this is supposed to be a bare bones Mustang. Fit and finish is excellent in mine. Cannot say that for the last Corvette I had (C6). This is the third new Ford in a row with 0 issues. I have never had that with any other brand including several Toyota and Honda vehicles. Ford may not be perfect but they sure have stepped it up. Hope your experience gets better.
7/25/11, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Apollo
I now have over 4,000 mile on my LS and no squeaks, no rattles, thing feels like it was made out of billet. Some of the trim material is not high end but this is supposed to be a bare bones Mustang. Fit and finish is excellent in mine. Cannot say that for the last Corvette I had (C6). This is the third new Ford in a row with 0 issues. I have never had that with any other brand including several Toyota and Honda vehicles. Ford may not be perfect but they sure have stepped it up. Hope your experience gets better.
7/25/11, 03:02 PM
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It is now about two months old and is #148. I had one on order but it has still not materialized so when this opportunity came up I jumped on it.
7/25/11, 10:33 PM
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Oddly my '08 BMW felt flimsy by comparison when I first picked up the Boss, but as the clunks and groans have begun to emerge from the front end, the Bimmer is starting to feel like the newer car now. At least the Ford isn't destroying rubber and rims like the BWM did. I hope the track key and the front end are dealt with soon so the love affair can begin again.
7/26/11, 06:22 AM
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My Boss has developed a scratchy / grinding noise on shifts into second and continuously in second gear. The noise is audible and the vibration is transmitted through the shifter. Thus far I have had severe dash and door rattles, groaning / grunting front suspension, a steady-pitched whistle that seems to be coming from the alternator, and now a possible transmission problem. This is very disappointing for a $41k plus car and my first new American car in 20 years of driving. I hope for the sake of everyone else on this forum (and for American car companies in general) I just got unlucky and this is not typical of Ford qc.
I have a service appointment today and hope these problems can be fixed.
I have a service appointment today and hope these problems can be fixed.
I have a noise in the front end of mine but other than that, no issues, I thought ford had come a long way when I purchased my 06 GT but in the 6 years since this is by far the best mustang I have ever owned, the quality is great in my opinion, having worked as a Honda tech for 26 years, I think ford has come a long way, all my Mustangs have always been good reliable cars, just give them a chance to adress your concerns
atrain, I hear ya! My front end often feels like it's falling off, the high pitched noise from my rear end is pretty bad and the general quality is lacking (trim piece were I rest my arm on door when window is open bounces up and down like it doesn't fit).
The up side is the power!
I keep reminding myself it's a "race car with AC" but I'm not sure I'm sold.
Things are about to get real interesting as I am getting a low optioned 2011 BMW 1M that I pick up in Munich in Sept. We'll run the Nurburgring before headding home and then I'll have it a month or so after that.
Both cars will be basic, low optioned, track bred cars that are both low production quanity and about same price. Should be interesting to compare fit and finish!
The up side is the power!
I keep reminding myself it's a "race car with AC" but I'm not sure I'm sold.
Things are about to get real interesting as I am getting a low optioned 2011 BMW 1M that I pick up in Munich in Sept. We'll run the Nurburgring before headding home and then I'll have it a month or so after that.
Both cars will be basic, low optioned, track bred cars that are both low production quanity and about same price. Should be interesting to compare fit and finish!
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7/26/11, 06:42 AM
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I will give this to Ford, it's nice that they have someone scanning the forums!
Deysha, I have not made an appointment yet because, honestly, it's been in for this issue already. I am waiting to hear that something has changed and that either a service bulletin or more info on this systemic problem is discussed.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you don't think this is the correct course of action.
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Deysha, I have not made an appointment yet because, honestly, it's been in for this issue already. I am waiting to hear that something has changed and that either a service bulletin or more info on this systemic problem is discussed.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you don't think this is the correct course of action.
Jeff Hall
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7/26/11, 06:58 AM
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Things are about to get real interesting as I am getting a low optioned 2011 BMW 1M that I pick up in Munich in Sept. We'll run the Nurburgring before headding home and then I'll have it a month or so after that.
Both cars will be basic, low optioned, track bred cars that are both low production quanity and about same price. Should be interesting to compare fit and finish!
Both cars will be basic, low optioned, track bred cars that are both low production quanity and about same price. Should be interesting to compare fit and finish!
8/11/11, 07:28 AM
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I will give this to Ford, it's nice that they have someone scanning the forums!
Deysha, I have not made an appointment yet because, honestly, it's been in for this issue already. I am waiting to hear that something has changed and that either a service bulletin or more info on this systemic problem is discussed.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you don't think this is the correct course of action.
Jeff Hall
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Deysha, I have not made an appointment yet because, honestly, it's been in for this issue already. I am waiting to hear that something has changed and that either a service bulletin or more info on this systemic problem is discussed.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you don't think this is the correct course of action.
Jeff Hall
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If you are still experiencing any concerns with your vehicle, please make an appointment with your Ford dealer as soon as possible. Then, private message me back so I can reopen your case.
Deysha
8/11/11, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by LQQK
I saw the Orange Metallic 1M at the Chicago Auto Show, It was stunning, I was doubting my choice to move forward with the BOSS after seeing it in the flesh, the fit & finish was typical BMW, Enjoy Munich & the 1M (IMO, 'M1' sound's better??)
In Germany now picking up wife's all wheel drive wagon and got up close and personal with a 1M. It's going to cause me real issues, unless I can figure out how to keep both orange beasts!
The fit and finish of my wagon AND 1M are typical BMW and that is much more refined then Boss. The comfort and features on both BMW's are way better then Boss, but the Boss wins in the cat of sheer power.
I just wish the Boss was better put together and the features were better for the money.
8/11/11, 08:33 AM
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I suspect that when I start driving and comparing the two around home, the refinement of the German will make me grab those keys most often, but then when I'm feeling like a bad boy, the Muscle will win out!
Now, I just hope I can figure a way out to keep both!
Now, I just hope I can figure a way out to keep both!
8/11/11, 09:50 AM
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Myself and two close buddies picked up LS's withing 10 days of each other. All of us have multiple cars - Japanese, European, etc. (A cocaine addiction would have been WAY more affordable than this new car addiction!)
Anyway, although mileage is still low on all 3 cars, all of us have remarked about the excellent quality. No squeaks, no rattles, no rear end whine, etc. I guess we are lucky (so far).
Anyway, although mileage is still low on all 3 cars, all of us have remarked about the excellent quality. No squeaks, no rattles, no rear end whine, etc. I guess we are lucky (so far).
8/11/11, 03:51 PM
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Only about 550 miles here so far.
My only complaint on the car is that the lock/unlock buttons on both doors were a little scuffed up. Not sure if that happened at the factory or the dealer. Also not something I care enough about to take the car back in to have changed out.
Everything else is rock solid, love the car. Much better fit, finish, NVH, and ride than my '06.
My only complaint on the car is that the lock/unlock buttons on both doors were a little scuffed up. Not sure if that happened at the factory or the dealer. Also not something I care enough about to take the car back in to have changed out.
Everything else is rock solid, love the car. Much better fit, finish, NVH, and ride than my '06.
8/12/11, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by guest1234
You are not unlucky.
This is normal for these cars.
You have more flaws to find. Luckily for you the Dealership and Ford will not see or hear the flaws.
Caveat Emptor.
This is normal for these cars.
You have more flaws to find. Luckily for you the Dealership and Ford will not see or hear the flaws.
Caveat Emptor.