New Gt Engine Gone Already

[arm79]

Great post arm79.

Thanks... For something that this country has been lacking for a long long time, the release of these new laws was done very quietly. And this may be an interesting way to test them.

should I go back to the same dealer

I think I'd be 100% right in assuming it would have to be the selling dealer. The stuff I've read talks about the retailer being responsbile, so in this case it would be the selling dealer. You might be able to get another dealer to diagnose and take it from there. If its a basic issue, it will be fixed. If it's a major, then back to the selling dealer and start "discussions"

"project manage" - we are talking about an engine issue, not building a high-rise shopping development!! Ha ha.

It is a funny term, but if you've ever had to deal with Ford/FPV on a large warranty claim, they sure make it difficult and disruptive.

My car needed a new engine at 3000km as well, luckily during the previous owners control. 3 visits to check the problem resulted in a request for a new engine. Took 1 month to sort out and she was without a loaner for the whole time and not compensated at all.

When I got the car and had a decent look under the bonnet, I was worried I had bought a factory second. Missing bolts, scratches, loose clamps and as I've only recently found a damaged radiator.

I had to deal with the damage to the transmission and turbo under my ownership. Both of which were eventually replaced.

Hopefully it's only something small and an easy fix. But considering the small number of these that have been sold, the stories and things I've read are a bit concerning. Hate to see a new engine added to the list.

[FUTURA4L]

Hard Luck mate..

My Order of approach;

1) Contact Dealer Power Ford explain problem.

2) Dealer to organise tilt tray to pick up your car. I would not drive it..risk further damage

3) wait for diagonse, hopefully it is something small and easily fixable..

4) Discuss available options to get to fixed or replaced.

keep a record of events..

Edited 04/07/11 07:13 AM by FUTURA4L

[Adam]

I expected at least 10 years of service from it" or "The transmission in my EL lasted 600,000km and I bought another Ford because I expected the same reliability... But its only done 110,000km, new one please".

I seriously doubt that would work.

[rednose]

Don't know who advised Macarthur Ford, but I went in with a spot of oil on my sump (no drops on my driveway) and got the car back with a leak, went back again and they advised it was a different leak from the rocker cover. The service manager called and said "all fixed mate, good as new", next morning whilst car was warming up oil was dripping like a tap. Booked it in to Sinclar ford who found 2 leaks, 1 from the sump and the second from the rocker cover where the gasket was hanging off the back of the engine (Both of which were supposed to be fixed). It lost almost a litre of oil and could have cost me an engine. I live in Campbelltown and if I ever need warranty work or a ford dealer I would rather lose a days work and drive to Penrith then take it to Macarthur Ford.

[RHR]

they arent much chop

[Henz]

This thread makes me sad. Hopefully they Find and rectify the problem.

[Howsee]

I hope this gets sorted ASAP for you mate, keep us posted as to what happens

[20pounds]

Don't know who advised Macarthur Ford, but I went in with a spot of oil on my sump (no drops on my driveway) and got the car back with a leak, went back again and they advised it was a different leak from the rocker cover. The service manager called and said "all fixed mate, good as new", next morning whilst car was warming up oil was dripping like a tap. Booked it in to Sinclar ford who found 2 leaks, 1 from the sump and the second from the rocker cover where the gasket was hanging off the back of the engine (Both of which were supposed to be fixed). It lost almost a litre of oil and could have cost me an engine. I live in Campbelltown and if I ever need warranty work or a ford dealer I would rather lose a days work and drive to Penrith then take it to Macarthur Ford.

I could tell some stories bout them as well... just one here is I had a knocking noise in the back of the car goin over bumpy roads so off it went to mac ford for warranty.. they ring me and say it was a loose wheel bearing that they nipped up..well it lasted another 1500 ks after that and let go on the freeway at 120...the noise was that loud I near shat my self.. I nursed it home which is 40 ks from mac ford..ring em and tell em what has happened and they tell me to drive it in and they will look at it...no chance... I have it towed and they look at it and tell me the bearing is stuffed(which I told em on the phone) take it home and bring it back tommorow cause they dont have one in stock...I couldnt believe he was telling me to drive it home after I had it towed down there..sh*t flew and I left it there with no courtsy car either... my list of dramas with them is massive...

[Vevapower]

Take it to Port Agusta Ford, when I rolled int there with a ticking noise that checked it out for about 10 mins and then requested a new engine!

Lets just say I left there pretty quick but on a back of a tow truck!

[timetaker]

I would be absolutely livid if I had a major issue(in such a short time)with an expensive new car like the GT.

Wherever you take it let's hope they accuratelydiagnose the problem....maybe you will not need the engine replaced.

What will also work in your favour will be that no modifications had been made to the car so Ford /dealership cannot

use the "your modifications caused the problem" excuse.

Let's hope the dealership can sort it out quickly and painlessly.