GT suspension recalls

[piplani]

I have just imported a 2005 GT into Switzerland and in the course of the last 4 days since taking delivery have clocked 225miles.The ride ,handling and perfomance are awesome viz a viz the Astons,Bentleys and the SLR I have.
I have however noticed on the GT a warning of the Gauge which keeps coming on and off.Having joined this forum recently I beleive other owners too have had similar problems attributable to either a tired battery or loose relay connections.
I also noticed that there was a suspension recall by Ford on earlier models amounting to approx. 250 cars where the suspension arms were changed.My cars cert.of origin has a date of 10 sept.04 and carries a vin no.1FAFP90S05Y400070. I would greatly appreciate if there is someone out there who knows if this is one of the cars which was part of the recall.I hope mine is not one of them---but who knows?

 

[fjpikul]

You can look back on the old threads regarding this, check the archives (at the end of the website page), and check the TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins), probably easiest to access from fordgtprices.com. Your car is a very low number and would fit into the suspension group, but all cars were supposedly repaired before sales while sitting at the dealership. More important is the oil leak with the sleeve fix. Also check previous threads and archives.

 

[TEXAS GT]

Mine is #298 and was built 12/10/2004. It did have the suspension recall done on it before it left the factory so I'm sure yours did too. Don't let it bother you because the replacement billet aluminum arms are just as strong if not stronger than the later replacements that they run now. Everybody makes a bigger issue out of the Speedisleeve on the crankshaft that most early cars have but I've not seen any posts about them failing or leaking. Drive it like you stole it and don't worry about it.

Congratulations on your car and on having the lowest serial number I've seen!

 

[EasyEric]

Piplani,

You may also want DBK to change your classification to "GT Owner". Enjoy your new ride!

Eric

 

[Neilda]

Piplani - congratulations on the car!

I used to live just over the border in Thonon-les-Bains many years ago - so know Switzerland quite well. Probably the least welcoming country on the planet for fast cars! Hope you manage to hang on to your license! :biggrin

 

[piplani]

Many thanks.Have to be more than carefull to retain my licence.

 

[piplani]

Done.

 

[piplani]

You can look back on the old threads regarding this, check the archives (at the end of the website page), and check the TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins), probably easiest to access from fordgtprices.com. Your car is a very low number and would fit into the suspension group, but all cars were supposedly repaired before sales while sitting at the dealership. More important is the oil leak with the sleeve fix. Also check previous threads and archives.

Many thanks.Checking it out.

 

[piplani]

Mine is #298 and was built 12/10/2004. It did have the suspension recall done on it before it left the factory so I'm sure yours did too. Don't let it bother you because the replacement billet aluminum arms are just as strong if not stronger than the later replacements that they run now. Everybody makes a bigger issue out of the Speedisleeve on the crankshaft that most early cars have but I've not seen any posts about them failing or leaking. Drive it like you stole it and don't worry about it.

Congratulations on your car and on having the lowest serial number I've seen!

I will take your advise and worry about the trouble if and when it comes.

 

[B O N Y]

I will take your advise and worry about the trouble if and when it comes.

Welcome, where in Switzerland do you come from? For years I worked for the Swiss firm, SCHENK

 

[piplani]

Welcome, where in Switzerland do you come from? For years I worked for the Swiss firm, SCHENK

The bernese oberland.A small village called Melchnau,next to Langenthal.Great roads around here but very unfriendly police.

 

[Dale]

GT Suspension Recalls

I have just imported a 2005 GT into Switzerland and in the course of the last 4 days since taking delivery have clocked 225miles.The ride ,handling and perfomance are awesome viz a viz the Astons,Bentleys and the SLR I have.
I have however noticed on the GT a warning of the Gauge which keeps coming on and off.Having joined this forum recently I beleive other owners too have had similar problems attributable to either a tired battery or loose relay connections.
I also noticed that there was a suspension recall by Ford on earlier models amounting to approx. 250 cars where the suspension arms were changed.My cars cert.of origin has a date of 10 sept.04 and carries a vin no.1FAFP90S05Y400070. I would greatly appreciate if there is someone out there who knows if this is one of the cars which was part of the recall.I hope mine is not one of them---but who knows?

My understanding is the first 200 cars were shipped without the new A frames and recalled to the dealer for rework. My car was recalled as it was 155 and the A frames replaced by the local Ford dealer. I am pretty sure with #70 it would be in the recall. You can recognize the reworked A frames as they are milled and have tooling marks. With the speed we can drive, it is worth fixing if nothing else for resale. I would hope Ford would still do it free considering their liability issues. I have 38,000 miles and 3 tickets in mine and it is a blast. Have fun.

 

[Chris A.]

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[dbk]

 

[Xcentric]

 

[SteveA]

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[AJB]

Damn - you guys are mean to our new "posters" !!
ajb (andy)

 

[dbk]

Not trying to be mean :lol

I am curious how this post came up though. Nearly 8 years to the day!

 

[SteveA]

Nothing but a good-natured friendly forum ribbing going on here! :thumbsup

 

[SteveA]

Not trying to be mean :lol

I am curious how this post came up though. Nearly 8 years to the day!

A problem with the Forum's " inline flux capacitor"?