Stalling Problems

[bcl]

I don't think we've had a poll on this issue.

There is a major thread running on the issue : ref

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...topic=8294&st=0

We've been told by Fordtech that Ford are working on the problem.

However, I'm not sure that Ford are formally aware of the problem I.e has anyone got a letter from Ford to acknowledge that there is a problem.

Also if someone has an accident because of the problem (say by stalling in a roundabout) will Ford accept any liability, or would they deny that there is a problem.

My car stalled last week whilst at the Gold Coast several times, this week I've driven every day in traffic and it's been perfect. I get home this afternoon on a hot day, and whilst turning the wheel to go into the driveway it stalled!

I'd recommend that unless someone has something in writing from Ford acknowledging the problem, that based on this poll, if enough people have the problem, we write to Ford as a group action, or take further action if the problem is not resolved soon.

I have a major concern. The car should not stall.

Brian

[Zeke]

Hi bcl

There's also a thread along the lines of "dangerous loss of power", expressing concern about the same thing - or very similar. It refers mainly to passing on country roads. Will try to find it when I get time.

In short, I agree - major safety issue and apparently caused by bloody software, which should be amenable to a fix before someone is killed!

Do Ford know about it? Well, some people in the organisation clearly do. But is there a genuine corporate recognition of the problem and it implications? Dunno - but there should be.

I'm not sure of the best way to make it happen though. Getting killed in the T and having Mrs z sue Ford is not an attractive option to me.

cheers

zeke

[cooltint]

Hi Guys

My car has stalled on a number of occasions, usually on full lock doing a U turn or similar.

It's almost like the engine was loded up with your foot on the brake and can't handle it.

I will mention it at my next service and see what lame excuse I get offered!

Cheers

Big AL

[KrasH]

I voted never. because once the car did stall, but I am unsure if it was the car or if I depressed the clutch that split second too late, or something along those lines.

[ducatijb]

Haven't had this happen(touches wood) to me but if I had it would be a concern as it definitely would be a safety issue

[100%]

Only had it happen the once, waiting to drag at Calder!

BCL do you think Ford would go anywhere near your car now?

[Cro]

I'v had this happen 6 time in the last month alone.

See my other post in this thread: http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...?showtopic=9273

There is a fix comming.

[sixfan]

Twice, but also only with steering on full lock.

[Phantomxr6]

There is a fix comming.

Yeah, just like the brake fix. Mine stalls at least once a week.

[bcl]

BCL do you think Ford would go anywhere near your car now?

100%,

It depends if the problem is independent of the mods.

For example, in 1987 I had a Pulsar ET turbo that was 3 years old. At that time it had a modified exhaust, aftermaket IC, group C racing cam, HKS piggy back ecu etc..... it had a problem that it would cut out also on high temp days. The problem was a faulty distributor that was a common problem with the 1984 model cars. I rang most of the Sydney dealers, who all acknowlegded the problem privately, but they wanted $700 for a replacment distributor. After the appropriate correspondance to Nissan Head office the distributor was replaced free of charge.

Nissan had a faulty product, it was dangerous and there should have been a recall. The fact that my car was modified was irrelevant, and in no way related or contributed to the problem. I think the current Ford problem has a lot of similarity.

Where there is a public safety issue Ford need to be very careful, and I'd expect them to give this problem high priority.

Yes, guys I know there are other threads, but I felt a poll would be appropriate.

Brian