This is just a heads-up to everybody about the Halfshaft Bolt Recall of last December. Make sure you know that your car actually does have the new Bolt Kit installed. The car I just bought had a halfshaft bolt failure last November and Ford installed their "latest" repair kit at that time. When I checked the Oasis Report from Ford, the car still showed an outstanding recall. Even though it would seem that the latest bolts were installed just 4 weeks before the recall, I decided to get the Recall Bolt Kit and take it apart to be sure. I am glad I did, as the bolts installed by Ford in November were NOT the latest version. Now the Recall Bolt Kit is in the car and I can sleep better at night. So if there is any question, and you are eligible to get the Recall Kit, please do it and check what is in your car now.
Make sure your car has latest halfshaft bolts
- Thread starter DWR46
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Gulf GT
GT Owner
HeritageBruce
GT Owner
jdoc7
GT Owner #1872
Yes, that's what I did. Just supply your VIN# and current mileage, and possibly the letter sent by FORD outlining the repair.
The parts manager, when he looks up the recall number, can then print a preformed letter which you will sign when you pickup the Bolt Kit. This letter states that you chose to receive the parts only and absolves Ford of any further responsibility in the matter. My parts guy made it very simple.
funat50
GT Owner
Bolts?
I haven't had mine replaced as of yet. Why not have the dealer do the install?
Do owners feel the dealership may not do as good a job? I'm not sure I want to tackle the problem. Also, aren't you accepting some level of responsibility or liability by performing the work yourself?
I haven't had mine replaced as of yet. Why not have the dealer do the install?
Do owners feel the dealership may not do as good a job? I'm not sure I want to tackle the problem. Also, aren't you accepting some level of responsibility or liability by performing the work yourself?
Dwight
Well-known member
We had a customer that was told by a Dealership that his clutch was bad and it would not be under warranty and it would be some stupid amount to fit it. He had his car shipped over to us and all it was was the half shaft bolts, so watch out for that too and this was on a bone stock car.
jdoc7
GT Owner #1872
No one will take as good care of my car than me, myself, and I. Could a dealership have done mine...sure? But I don't trust anyone with my car much less working on it. I'm not a mechanic but I do enjoy wrenching my vehicles, I get more satisfaction knowing I did the work myself. Yes, I have to accept responsibilty for anything that could go wrong as a consequence of me doing my own work but that is a price I'm willing to pay. :thumbsup