XR6ISM ASHA - Anti Stooge Hunter Association Member 535 Member For: 21y 7m 1d Location: Sydney Bronx :) Posted 23/12/03 01:25 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 01:25 AM Hey guys.Just needed to vent some anger so I figured I may as well post up and see how all you guys went with simular problems/resolutions.My XR6T has 7500Kms on it, and so far I have experianced:* Rough Idle (ford claims they have re-calibrated the computer at 3k service)* Exhaust sounds like its missing on idle* Crunching in 5th gear at high revs* Diff clunking when changing gears* Clicking sound from my steering when turning the wheel* Vibration when driving at 80Km +Its funny how such an advanced car (compared to my 95 model XR8) has so many more problems then what my XR8 had at 156000 Kms. I think this is the LAST ford I ever buy, and frankly, I should have stuck to my initial idea of buying a Skyline GTR.PS, doesnt help that last night I foolishly raced a GT-P and got CHOPPED Anyhow, catch ya all later, sorry to b**ch to you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambo_12 Member 317 Member For: 21y 2m 29d Posted 23/12/03 01:30 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 01:30 AM Not another one!!hhmmmmmm, I dont like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6ISM ASHA - Anti Stooge Hunter Association Member 535 Member For: 21y 7m 1d Location: Sydney Bronx :) Posted 23/12/03 01:33 AM Author Share Posted 23/12/03 01:33 AM hambo_12, all I can say, stay away from the Turbo, unless you want something that feels like a taxi with 300 000Kms on the clock !I also forgot to mention the rattle in my dash.Its sad to say, but im actually thinking of selling the car, and going back to my original plan of a skyline ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambo_12 Member 317 Member For: 21y 2m 29d Posted 23/12/03 01:39 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 01:39 AM I dont know if I will change my mind on a coupple of bad stories, but why dont you put your foot down at the dealers and say you want it fixed now, otherwise you are going to Fomoco directly and talk to them? Surely there is a fix for these problems.Your list sounds like number 1, 2, and 6 are all related, maybe more are too, have you seen the dealer, if so what did they say?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Donating Members 998 Member For: 21y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 23/12/03 02:47 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 02:47 AM XR6ISM; sounds very disappointing.could be ,worse could be a Holden.Hope you get your warranty working and problems resolved.I,d be a bit toey too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6ISM ASHA - Anti Stooge Hunter Association Member 535 Member For: 21y 7m 1d Location: Sydney Bronx :) Posted 23/12/03 03:00 AM Author Share Posted 23/12/03 03:00 AM hahahahahaha funny you should say that fossil, I was actually thinking about the SS commodore. Im pretty sure though my next car wont be a ford. The car has been to ford already for rough idle, they tell me they resolved it by re-configuring the computer.....bullsh*t, I have the same problem. The diff, I can see where this is going to go, they will say its under specification.Oh well, ill get the car in soon and let you boys (and gals) know how I go with it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDH Member 84 Member For: 21y 11m 28d Posted 23/12/03 03:12 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 03:12 AM Your call Hambo, but I'd stick with the order.I've had mine 6 months, 21000 on the clock and not a drama at all - either I'm incredibly lucky, or the more likely explanation is that those who are happy with their cars have no real reason to start a thread saying so, so you're left with the more negative experiences. That's life.GDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 21y 9m 10d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 23/12/03 03:17 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 03:17 AM Hey guys.Just needed to vent some anger so I figured I may as well post up and see how all you guys went with simular problems/resolutions.My XR6T has 7500Kms on it, and so far I have experianced:* Rough Idle (ford claims they have re-calibrated the computer at 3k service)* Exhaust sounds like its missing on idle* Crunching in 5th gear at high revs* Diff clunking when changing gears* Clicking sound from my steering when turning the wheel* Vibration when driving at 80Km +Its funny how such an advanced car (compared to my 95 model XR8) has so many more problems then what my XR8 had at 156000 Kms. I think this is the LAST ford I ever buy, and frankly, I should have stuck to my initial idea of buying a Skyline GTR.PS, doesnt help that last night I foolishly raced a GT-P and got CHOPPED Anyhow, catch ya all later, sorry to b**ch to you all Xr6ism,sorry to hear your tale of woe There seems to be a few unhappy Ford customers recently and you have to wonder if Ford are pushing too hard to keep up with demand and cars are slipping thru quality control not right up to spec Keep sticking it to your dealer until your happy or maybe try another dealer Keep in mind they are a series 1 and new so called fixes are coming up all the time I don't personally like too many Jappers but the R34GTR rocks and so it should for 100kI thank you lord that I got a good one :festive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambo_12 Member 317 Member For: 21y 2m 29d Posted 23/12/03 03:53 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 03:53 AM Your call Hambo, but I'd stick with the order.im sticking with the order definately. The only reason we see so many threads with ppl complaining is, like you have said, there is no use posting if your car is fine, its only the dud ones. I will take my chances, but I wont be so light as a lot of ppl are on the dealers or Fomoco if there is a major prob with my car.My mate got a turbo in the first few months they came out and the only prob he has is the brake shudder issue. My verdict, it is only a small percentage of owners that have major problems, its still an awesome car, as any of the members not having probs will tell you....oh yeah, and merry christmas to all, be happy, and be safe! :festive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Member 669 Member For: 21y 8m 12d Location: Inglewood, W.A Posted 23/12/03 04:10 AM Share Posted 23/12/03 04:10 AM Another one bites the dust...what a sad tale dude...hopefully your dealer can fix some of those problems...chin up and ...merry xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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