Ford Tells GT Owners "Not To Drive Their Vehicle Under Any Circumstances

Ray from NJ · December 20th, 2004, 02:55 PM

Ford will quietly notify dealers who have 2005 GT models in their inventory that they may not drive, demonstrate or sell the vehicles until two recalls are performed. According to a Ford memo, representatives from Ford will contact GT owners individually and instruct them "not to drive their vehicle under any circumstances."

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2004/rec...gt.19dec04.htm

Emanon · December 20th, 2004, 02:57 PM

Its OK, I think most owners only look at them anyway.

I have money on the fact they are bigger windbreakers then any Viper owner...

**V10 MOJO** · December 20th, 2004, 04:50 PM

im with garyl on this one.

viper spray · December 20th, 2004, 06:01 PM

"not to drive their vehicle under any circumstances."

In the first of two recalls, Ford will inspect the fuel system of all GTs made from 13 October 2004 through 19 November 2004. Some of the Ford GTs may require the installation of a new fuel tank.

The second recall to be issued will be safety related due to defective suspension control arms. The safety recall will include all GTs made from JOB1 (30 June 2004) through 11 December 2004. According to a Ford memo, "Ford has identified a quality issue with the suspension control arms on the affected vehicles which may adversely affect vehicle handling in the event of a control arm fracture. In the event a customer does not seek service for the diminished handling concern, a crash potentially could occur." Replacement parts should be available to dealers by 01 February 2005.

Miloe · December 21st, 2004, 08:26 AM

"Ford has identified a quality issue with the suspension control arms on the affected vehicles which may adversely affect vehicle handling in the event of a control arm fracture."

Gee, ya think that might make the handling a little iffy?

**Chuck 98 RT10** · December 21st, 2004, 09:13 AM

That would really suck not being able to drive your 300K GT from the garage to the driveway and back into the garage.

TOM B · December 21st, 2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miloe

"Ford has identified a quality issue with the suspension control arms on the affected vehicles which may adversely affect vehicle handling in the event of a control arm fracture."

Gee, ya think that might make the handling a little iffy?

Nah, nobody drives a ford like that anyway.