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final resolution Ford has stepped up and is repairing the rear bumper, in the interest of good will. :cheers They're surprised that it happened as the fuel should have been shut off with the ignition. They will check it out and see if the excess fuel was due to a rich condition while running...

Finally got back to the computer and need to report the Centerpunch wins the prize. Both battery terminal clamps were held on by gravity only. Tighten them up and no problems since. :banana The battery itself was also loose and not clamped down. Thanks for the help, Craig

This is a problem that I couldn't find in any threads. It is not a dead or low battery. Here is the sequence of events: 1. Drive car 500 miles over weekend. :biggrin 2. Car sits overnight 3. open door, interior lights come on :thumbsup 4. insert key , ding, ding, ding, ding :thumbsup 5...

I priced mine through endmunds.com, just playing around one day in Feb. It then asked if I wanted a quote from a local dealer, and I said yes. 30 minutes later I had an email quote for MSRP from a local dealer in San Diego. I thought it was an auto generated internet response, so didn't really...

Chip, I think your post points our that most of us are past our prime :frown and interests change as we age. In the long run we have figured out that cars are a lot cheaper. :cheers

Great Idea, count me in. I would prefer a Saturday. Do you know how many cars/people that Swift can handle? If there is extra room I am certian several members from the San Diego Shelby club would like to attend as well. Craig

It may not have happened if I had pulled over and let the gas evaporate a while, but who knows how long? I did dicover the root cause, however. The remote fob was attached to the key with a very small ring (1/4 inch inside dia.) This ring can hold the fob in such a position that it acts as a...

I ordered two from DMV, but don't have them yet. Not sure which I'll use, if either. "VPR BAIT" and "FORD WMD" Craig

RacerxGT - The Button Willow reporter must have been color blind, as that was me. PL510*Jeff - Good Idea about the foil. It would also eliminate exhaust taste. :biggrin The buns are on top of the super charger, I just didn't get a picture of them. :banana Craig

WOW, Neidla, either things a really expensive in the UK, or you must like expensive wine. :biggrin Craig "Scorch"

While downshifting into 2nd I apparently hit the key with my knee and turned to ignition off. I didn't realize it immediatly and gave the car some gas. When nothing happened I looked down to find the gages all off, and realized the problem, and did the natural thing, turned on the key. Wrong...

This being a "Modern" car, I would expect it to have a knock sensor and reduce the timing to aviod detontation. Does anyone know if this is true? I was happy to learn the the timing is reduced at 240 degrees coolant temp in order to prevent overheating. Craig

No, I have orderd it, and it should help with engine temp, but I still think the cooling should be solid when the car is sold and not require modifications to function as intended. Craig

Back up sensors I have back up sensors on my '05 F-150 and they work great. They will sense a twig that is less than 1/4" dia. It tells me to stop when the truck gets within 8". It doesn't need a screen, it just beeps at you. I wonder if they can be added to to the GT, after all, it is a Ford...

I took my car to the track last weekend and it ran hot. In normal traffic and freeway speeds it is fine, but when pushed in 65 degree weather it was running 220+. The check engine light came on but things were normal after the car cooled down a bit. I knew that 220 won't hurt it but 235-240...

Ford had to do the normal crash testing that is required. Does anyone know if they did any roll over testing? I'm reminded of the old Volvo add that shows them dropping a car on it's roof from about 10 feet. Craig

Looking behind the seats there are two large Torx screws located on the Firewall right behind the harness slots in the seats. Does anyone know if these are attachment points for a harness? I couldn't see anything else they could be for. Craig

I ordered tire tie down straps from Summit, and they don't really fit the rear tires very well, and they have two hooks. Looking at the manual, it shows a harness that goes around the tire and the ratchet tiedown strap is attached to the center of the tire harness. Someone said that the Ford...

The owner probably drives a boat. That crowd thinks that there is only two positions for a thottle, full and idle. :lol Craig

On April 1,2 there is a open track and school being held at Buttonwillow raceway near Bakersfield, CA. It is being put on by Viper Days, a very professionally run organization that puts on these events all around the country. They will accpet any car that meets the min. safety requirements. If...