Back in the mists of time, I recall reading some news that Ford was going to develop a repair or replacement for the instruments, and it was due in November. Here we are, but what's known about the fix?
Ford instruments fix?
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BlackICE
GT Owner
fjpikul
GT Owner
jbyrnes
FORD GT OWNER
After looking closely at the OEM's and Speedhuts both inside and out there's no question that the OEM's are a much higher build quality, worth a higher price even disregarding the OEM heritage. That being said, would you rather wear a dead Rolex or a Timex that works?
BlackICE
GT Owner
That depends on if you want to know what time it is, or something that is expensive and looks nice. :lol
pvgtX2
GT Owner
Speedhuts actually look pretty nice from a distance, but as mentioned are a little "cheap looking" up close. My OEM fuel gauge was acting up so I decided to replace with Speedhuts as the previous owner had given me the cluster (he ordered it but never had it replaced). A week later the fuel indicator on the speedhuts started acting up as well..:facepalm:..obviously indicating something else is the root of the problem.
The speedhut's digital speedometer reading is helpful (albeit very small), but the analog gauge is pretty inaccurate, even after calibrating a bunch of times. I wonder if anyone else has had similar issues?
The speedhut's digital speedometer reading is helpful (albeit very small), but the analog gauge is pretty inaccurate, even after calibrating a bunch of times. I wonder if anyone else has had similar issues?
I've had a minor issue with one of the gauges, called Speedhut and they told me to send it back and they would fix or replace it at no charge. Try that with Ford.
05 Ford GT
GT Owner
I was involved in some of the communication with Dave Bannister on this project. I think I remember that Autometer was going to look into a fix for our situation and make replacent gauges at a lower cost to fix the issue. Fords part of this was to put pressure on Autometer as thier vendor of choice and see to it that we didn't just get lip service. With that being said, so far there has been no mention of a fix or what is going to happen next. DBK is the messanger here, not the decision maker. I think everyone knows that but I wanted to make it clear again. Ford is interested in getting this behind them but I think they are waiting for Autometer also to report the process or the fix to us. I have 4 gauges out on my car and have not driven it in a year just for that reason. I have the gauges in my hand from Ford to fix it but am hopeful to use the new fix gauges and return the very expensive faulty gauges. Anyway, sooner is better!
Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson
BigsGT
Tungsten GT Owner
My tach is out and I'm supposed to run COTA on 11/30! I guess I'll have to get whatever the Dealership has or can get...
GKW05GT
GT Owner
I mean REALLY, what can take so long??? Either take care of the problem or tell us too bad so sad nothing coming. In the scope of big business how much can this possibly cost Autometer?
Wwabbit
GT Owner
For a track day you can run a temporary tach from the OBD pretty cheaply. (go to any auto parts store) That beats going through the pain (and expense) to dig the old one out and replace it with one that may fail again anyway.
Bill Briley
GT Owner
OUCH,
This is bad news...............
This is why I have shifted my company's vehicles to all GM. Poor Ford follow up.
( Still love my "Busted Gauge" GT though.)
GT35065
GT Owner
cobra498
GT Owner
Why do you need a tach to drive a track, can't imagine taking the time to look at a tach during a track lap.
Some truth to that, as the rev limiter will prevent any engine damage (unless you've removed it)
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
You don't want to hit the rev limiter if you can avoid it. The speedometer was not in the main instrument cluster for a reason (on both the GT40 and Cobra). If you look carefully at some of the cars the tach is rotated so when the needle is at 12:00 it is at ideal operating RPM.
steved57
GT Owner
I wouldnt be so much concerned with the tach on a track day but I would sure want my water temp and oil pressure gages working