Just something to keep this issue alive. I ran my car up to Vero Beach this past weekend cruising at times up to 145mph. Once there stomped on it and ran it to 180mph on A1A. Returned home with no problems. Monday no problems, it's my daily driver. Today I dropped my son off at school and then went on my way to work. I got to a stop sign and when I tried to put it into gear nothing. I had it towed to Maroone Ft. Laud. where Brian hooked me up with a rental. He says its the nefarious transaxle Bolt. Will keep you posted.
Transaxle Bolt Blowout
- Thread starter Mamzer
- Start date
TEXAS GT
2006 Twin Turbo
FlorIdaho Chris
Yeah, I've got one.
180 on A1A?! Holy Sh*t. :eek I can't do more than 30 on A1A with all the snow birds in town.
What year and VIN is your GT?
abolfaz
GT Owner
I've heard something about that problem before... Make sure Brian has both sides changed while the cars there!
Did you get a bad ass Hyundai like I did? All joking aside, I can't believe what a car you get for so little money!
Did you get a bad ass Hyundai like I did? All joking aside, I can't believe what a car you get for so little money!
Since Ford is not "acknowledging" the problem as a real issue, I hope you get your parts in a reasonable time. I have already heard of some people's car sitting in the service area of a dealership for a month+ waiting for bolts and washers.
Transaxle bolt redux
2006 #1861...I think...Tried to give me a neon but I could only get one leg in so I "upgraded" to a grand prick....I mean prix.
2006 #1861...I think...Tried to give me a neon but I could only get one leg in so I "upgraded" to a grand prick....I mean prix.
FlorIdaho Chris
Yeah, I've got one.
With that late '06 VIN you would think you had the new hardened washers. Bummer to hear even the newest cars still have this problem.
abolfaz
GT Owner
- Aug 25, 2006
- 4,436
C**P....... this is not a good number; I was behind you so what once was a casual concern now has become a "must do" before we go play again.
Disappointing and yet not surprising so I will take it in stride and offer Ford a few hours of my handly work and take care of her.
Thank you for the heads up
Shadowman
abolfaz
GT Owner
Not a number I wanted to here. I have 2006 Vin# 1860.:frown Guess I better order the replacement bolts and washers and the other torq once bolts. Thanks for your posts keep us updated.:ack :thumbsdow
FLY GT40
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
I honestly believe Ford doesn't have a clue which transaxles are effected.
They did not do the assembly, Ricardo did.
Make sure if you used Ford's repair bolts and washers that the bolt heads are drilled and safety wired.
You honestly can't afford to ignore the preventative fix...
They did not do the assembly, Ricardo did.
Make sure if you used Ford's repair bolts and washers that the bolt heads are drilled and safety wired.
You honestly can't afford to ignore the preventative fix...
STORMCAT
GT
That's not good news!! I though my 2006 #1749 would be safe , I guess I better find that photo on what to look for ???
These cars are meant to go fast and a lot of us drive them that way! Thank God no one (to my knowledge) has lost an axle at high speed. Ford really needs to step up here and eat a little crow. It might be a good education for the "certified techs" to really get familiar with the GT too!!! :frown
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
I (1153) did not have a failure, I caught it, had concaved washers and loose bolts. Same story as BlackSilver. Add us to your list.
Adding Fuel to the Fire
I called the Ford BatLine to alert them about the obvious defect in the car, to see if they would reimburse me for the extra tow charges I incurred because I wanted to send my GT to a Tech I trusted, and to inquire about the rationale behind providing the smallest, cheapest, and cr*piest car as a service loaner to their high end customers. I found out several things.
1. Fords Hot Line is a joke. The person on the other end of the phone is a complaint taker. That is all. They are not there to resolve issues but merely to try to placate the complainer. What a waste.
2.They refuse to acknowledge there is an issue concerning the transaxle bolt despite the mounting evidence of its defect.
3.They really don't care about the GT customer. We are treated the same as a focus purchaser. It may explain Ford's current financial woes.
Despite this obvious rant I still love the car. That is my dilemma and Ford knows it. Thanks for letting me vent...I feel better now.
I called the Ford BatLine to alert them about the obvious defect in the car, to see if they would reimburse me for the extra tow charges I incurred because I wanted to send my GT to a Tech I trusted, and to inquire about the rationale behind providing the smallest, cheapest, and cr*piest car as a service loaner to their high end customers. I found out several things.
1. Fords Hot Line is a joke. The person on the other end of the phone is a complaint taker. That is all. They are not there to resolve issues but merely to try to placate the complainer. What a waste.
2.They refuse to acknowledge there is an issue concerning the transaxle bolt despite the mounting evidence of its defect.
3.They really don't care about the GT customer. We are treated the same as a focus purchaser. It may explain Ford's current financial woes.
Despite this obvious rant I still love the car. That is my dilemma and Ford knows it. Thanks for letting me vent...I feel better now.