Just curious. I have had 3 GTs, and although I had an issue of one cutting off once, I have never been stranded. Same is true of 11 Vipers.
Anyway here ever had to make the old AAA call?
Anyway here ever had to make the old AAA call?
Anyone ever stranded in a GT?
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Back in 2007 I lost my halfshaft bolts on the WAY to getting them replaced at Tomy Hamon Ford!
It was the only time the GT let me down, but I got to meet the great Mr. Hamon as a result, who took me out to lunch as they fixed my car........thereby proving the old cloud/silver lining cliché.
It was the only time the GT let me down, but I got to meet the great Mr. Hamon as a result, who took me out to lunch as they fixed my car........thereby proving the old cloud/silver lining cliché.
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Cobrar
GT Owner
Early on, I seem to recall one or two associated with the 'axle bolt' issues. The thought of being left beside the road, or 'towing' one, quickly caused a good number of the owners to move proactively to get the issue addressed (Ford or ARP solutions). Otherwise, they are a notably robust car.
Yes, would not start. Trailered it home and eventually discovered a dirty battery chassis ground. Gauges were acting up just prior as well and then worked fine after cleaning the connection.
otis
GT Owner
Almost. Blew the coolant hose off and sprayed the engine compartment pretty good and made a mess. I was 2 blocks from home and rolled it in.
Rob
Rob
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
Quite a few were due to axle bolts. Mine included.
On a Saturday morning. Called dealer. Said towing was included. Called 800#. Truck dispatched (with extra lumber). Taken to dealer. Parts ordered Monday. Back on the road Tuesday.
Never had a problem after that.
Go Blu!
On a Saturday morning. Called dealer. Said towing was included. Called 800#. Truck dispatched (with extra lumber). Taken to dealer. Parts ordered Monday. Back on the road Tuesday.
Never had a problem after that.
Go Blu!
We have a winner!! Who could give better testament than Jeff. Hopefully, Ralphie will chime in.
RPM217
2005 white/blue stripe
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
sounds like what happened to Torrie - except he ended up standing in a fire ant nest while repairing
fjpikul
GT Owner
Howard
GT Owner
Yep! A couple of years ago after an uneventful drive to the tennis courts the GT wouldn't start for the ride home. Despite my previous maintenance of the chassis ground, that was the problem. Luckily I was able to diagnose and fix it on the spot. As soon as I got home I re-cleaned the ground connection and then installed a new, redundant cable from the battery to a nearby chassis bolt,
Howard
Howard
FBA
GT Owner
Never, except in my Z06 in June. Got it towed home and used a scanner to find that I had a bad plug wire. MY GT did have a stalling issue, but would always restart. Lubed the throttle cable assembly and spring just beside the TB and that resolved the issue. Sticky assembly was all it was. Now I have to find some wood to knock... 
Kayvan
GT Owner
- Jul 13, 2006
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1-Wouldnt start after fuel up at station.
My Bro pushed junction box under hood and it started up.
Sanded chasiss strap and dialectric grease and battery was good for another 2 yrs
2-After cross country trip (on enclosed truck) wouldnt start; driver put charger on for 10min. Fired up, put on Vette CTEK charger for 5days in recondition mode, started & Stillen swapped 6 yr old battery out, all well.
My Bro pushed junction box under hood and it started up.
Sanded chasiss strap and dialectric grease and battery was good for another 2 yrs
2-After cross country trip (on enclosed truck) wouldnt start; driver put charger on for 10min. Fired up, put on Vette CTEK charger for 5days in recondition mode, started & Stillen swapped 6 yr old battery out, all well.
gtinmyblood
GT Owner
One of my friends bought a slightly used 2005 FGT from a private party in early 2007. On his way home to Phoenix from Tucson he got a flat rear tire. He called the 800# that Ford had set up for GT owners and they immediately sent out a flatbed to take him "where ever" he wanted the car to go. He opted for his garage at home. No charge. They said it was unacceptable for a FGT to be seen sitting beside the road.
tmcphail
GT Owner/Vendor
Hahahahaa ! I blew coolant hoses twice on the same road years apart. The first time was the fire ant fiasco. Man I forgot about that how hilarious.
Xcentric
GT Owner
Re Fire Ants. Having just moved to Florida, Fipronil for the win!
No breakdowns, but I figure a flat tire is only a matter of time. Particularly, since my new rears did not arrive before I left for the Rally. However, a fresh can of the Conti fix-a- flat is in the compressor and a plug kit is behind the driver seat.
No breakdowns, but I figure a flat tire is only a matter of time. Particularly, since my new rears did not arrive before I left for the Rally. However, a fresh can of the Conti fix-a- flat is in the compressor and a plug kit is behind the driver seat.
