09-06-2009, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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Quality Control on 2010 cars
I know you guys have had some problems with the new Camaro but you are not alone. The new 2010 GT500 has had it's share of quality problems as well.
This link will show you one that has been found on several 2010 GT500s. http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...d-problem.html My car had this paint problem as well as a mis matched GT airvent trim ring on the right side, a poorly fitting hood and the car came new with a lot of rust on the underside of the car. Even with these minor problems I love the car but the overall quality is not as good as the 2009 GT500 that I bought a year ago. It was a better built car, not as nice, not as good a performer but better built. Best Regards, Steve
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09-06-2009, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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*Waits for all the mustang hater koolaid drinkers.. and Fen to come out of the woodwork*
In all reality, I'm kinda shocked. For a 2000 unit run you'd expect them to at least be able to keep the quality no different than the '09. After all they didn't really change much aside from sheet metal, engine, and a few others. No major body changes, no radical departures.. Camaro I could understand, it was a totally new car. The GT500, though is Ford's quasi-halo car. You don't see C6 vettes with rusty butts and miss-matched trim pieces. Well.. unless it was an IVER. |
09-06-2009, 11:54 AM | #3 | |
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All of my problems are minor fit, trim and paint issues. The major amount of rust on the underside of the car is a disappointment to most GT500 owners. I am having all the rusty parts cleaned and painted as a lot of other guys have done on the 2007 thru 2009 models. I love my car and even with these issues would never go back to a 2009 model. Steve
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09-06-2009, 12:58 PM | #4 |
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Here are pictures of the underside of my new 2010 GT500 trailered home with 34 miles on it. It looks like a daily driver that has been on the road a couple of years up North.
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09-06-2009, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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Dude, that's worse than I imagined. If I could squeeze under my truck and get pics you'd see that I have about the same amount of rust on the Explorer's underside.
2001 105,100mi Not sure what to think.. is my Ford in insane condition, or did Ford drop the effing planet on this one? |
09-06-2009, 01:24 PM | #6 |
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They lied to you. You're driving a 2005 Mustang with a 2010 body on it. It has 120k miles on it and they rolled back the odometer to trick you. It's either that or Ford tried to bronze it for you.
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09-06-2009, 01:32 PM | #7 | |
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It won't stay that way, as soon as I have time it will go up on the lift and cleaned, treated and painted with epoxy. Some parts will have to be taken off to be done properly. I don't know what the underside of a comparable import would look like these days priced at $50,000 but I think it probably is better than this. Some of these structural parts will deteriorate rapidly if not properly protected, especialy down here in Florida. Steve
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Nah, that's been the case with the Mustangs, including GT500's, since the S197 chassis first started production. The only area it is an issue on the car is related to the rear axle assembly. Like Steve said, it's an issue, but easily taken care of by the owner for just a few $$ if they are really that bothered by it.
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I need to get it done pretty soon because if I wait I will need to start a "frame off " restoration by spring. I live in North Florida and what you see now will be 1,000 times worse in about six months. I sent some pictures to Ford Corporate so they could see how bad it was on my car with only 34 miles on it. Steve
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Ford: Found on the road dead with inconsistent rusting. Following pics are my truck as of a few weeks ago. 105K miles and that's the only under body rust aside from an overly oxidized rear drive shaft. :/ Those Shelbys have some issues.. Last edited by Zabo; 09-06-2009 at 02:21 PM. Reason: Shelbys have issues? |
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09-06-2009, 02:46 PM | #12 |
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Final Shot
This one is from the front towards the rear axle, and a shot of another 2010 in even worse shape than mine also brand new.
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09-06-2009, 03:52 PM | #13 |
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Here are some pictures of my 2006 F-150 STX. It has always been parked outside, I have owned it 3 1/2 years and it has 40,000 miles on it. It has been a perfect truck and have never had a single problem with it and I only paid $17,600 for it brand new.
There is no rust under this truck, Ford sure does not build them like they used to. Steve
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Still a Nice Car..congrats again
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