Thank you George. I doubt that you are the oldest here, but you certainly are among those most fortunate. Two functioning GTs must be quite an experience...or even one.
I remain gravely pessimistic that Ford will step up with a fair and rapid resolution. All of the sound field to date has been denial and disowning. As a result, we have leaned more toward a buy-back rather than a replacement.
Simply put: Had Ford at the onset merely expressed regrets and an offer for an exchange, it would not be a matter of discussion. What we received instead was denial, doubt and dispute. When acceptance occurred, it was merely in the form that they would not necessarily block our selling dealer from ordering parts...never a mention of the questionable state of construction.
As I said, it is my first and likely final Ford...It is hard to recommend the marque.
But...I am glad that your experience has been a positive one, and you seem to thoroughly enjoy your cars. Thank you for your input...it, after all, began the ball rolling, did it not?
- doc