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HHGT
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Welcome to our forum Jerry and thank you for the consistent efforts put forth on behalf of Ford.
Help with Parts!
- Thread starter Thugboat
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Welcome to our forum Jerry and thank you for the consistent efforts put forth on behalf of Ford.
Thanks Jerry and Welcome.
My Ford dealer told me that the knuckle was to arrive friday. Haven't heard yet if it did. Thanks for the valuable info.
Larry
My Ford dealer told me that the knuckle was to arrive friday. Haven't heard yet if it did. Thanks for the valuable info.
Larry
zrchris
GT Owner
Holy crap Jerry, this is the kind of involvement we need! Guys like you are going to increasingly become critical to the sustained operation of our cars, thanks for watching over us!
JPLeBoeuf
Member
I have been quietly monitoring the site for about 4 or 5 months. I have been assigned responsibility to ensure continued future supply of GT parts. With the chaos & tumult in the automotive supply base of the last 18 months we have been very busy behind the scenes trying to stabilize the GT supply stream. I monitor our Inventory status on a weekly basis and work with the suppliers to get parts into our depots. As of this morning 5/15/10 we have 6 part numbers on a Dealer backorder status. I have promise dates from the suppliers on 5 of these. Take some comfort in knowing that it is a top priority with me and my management. Jerry
JPLeBoeuf
Member
Hydra GT
GT Owner
WOW! Jerry. Thanks so much for trying to help with our cars. That sure means a lot. Thanks for helping!!
THamonGT
GT
We can't beat that for service, thanks Jerry. Tomy Hamon former Ford Dealer and a happy shareholder if FORD MOTOR CO.
Neilda
GT Owner
That gave me goosebumps - all the way over in the UK! :cheers
I suspect that (generally speaking) the need for parts will be for the long-term rather than immediate to short term. My GT (like many here) is very low mileage and I have no intention of selling - so it's in a few years time that I might need some obscure part. Looking at other cars I've owned such as an Aston from 1982, parts were available and it's really encouraging to know that Ford will continue to supply (and manufacture?) parts. I sincerely hope this is for the long term.
Many thanks........
fjpikul
GT Owner
Apollo
GT Owner
JPLeBoeuf
Member
In reply to Neilda:
We have increased our retention policy to be in line with Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. I've spoken directly with people at AM in the UK (Formerly part of the Ford Brand) and formulated our long term policy and got Management approval several months ago. Yes we are in it for the long term. It is new to us from a policy standpoint but I only had to show the passion associated with Mustangs and T-Birds and then crank it up a few notches for the GT and that sold it.
We have increased our retention policy to be in line with Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. I've spoken directly with people at AM in the UK (Formerly part of the Ford Brand) and formulated our long term policy and got Management approval several months ago. Yes we are in it for the long term. It is new to us from a policy standpoint but I only had to show the passion associated with Mustangs and T-Birds and then crank it up a few notches for the GT and that sold it.
Neilda
GT Owner
That's great to hear.....
The GT is, and will remain, one of the world's most iconic cars - it acts as a moving ambassador for Ford, around the world. My car often sits alongside other rare automotive sculptures around Europe and people are always fascinated by the quality of the engineering and the beauty of the design. It makes people see what Ford are capable of in a visceral way.
It will always honour Ford - so keeping it on the road is an extremely cost effective PR move apart from anything else!
Many thanks for your support, it means a lot. :cheers
Vincent998
GT Owner
Hi Jerry:
I own 2005 GT #1638. The bleed valve on the upper left hand corner of the radiator is leaking, allowing air to enter the cooling system, and I would like to replace it. However, the Ford parts book shows it only as part of the radiator, and I have been informed that it cannot be provided separately. Buying a new radiator is not an option.
This is an inexpensive mass-produced part that may also be used on other Ford products.
Can you help me find one or provide a part number?
Thank you very much!
BlackICE
GT Owner
If the bleed valve unscrews all the way out, you can bring that to a parts shop to find a match. If it has an O-ring that can be matched and replaced.
I am also looking for 4G7Z3K185RH Right Front Spindle/Knuckle assy. I am located in Los Angeles and have had no response from Galpin Ford other than that "Ford may not be making the part anymore and you may want to go aftermarket". Any help locating this part, new or used, would be helpful.
Tim
Tim
fjpikul
GT Owner
fjpikul
GT Owner
