The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

I can't wait to hear how they put a positive spin on this!

[Milk 1027]

is this a full production model?

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

is this a full production model?

I would think it would still be a test vehicle.

[Milk 1027]

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

I would think it would still be a test vehicle.

then there is no reason to start the fanboyish hate fest.

Wait until the production car is out.

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

is this a full production model?

I dont think the full production version is due to make its appearance until the NAIAS next month. We'll know more about the quality when people can get up close and personal with it at Cobo Hall starting on the 11th.

[Milk 1027]

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

I dont think the full production version is due to make its appearance until the NAIAS next month. We'll know more about the quality when people can get up close and personal with it at Cobo Hall starting on the 11th.

exactly

[meanmike]

It's still the same car as the 2010, so I dont see why it look's like this unless it's just one of the bad apple's.

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by meanmike

It's still the same car as the 2010, so I dont see why it look's like this unless it's just one of the bad apple's.

exactly

[themossman]

I have not seen any name calling...why prompt it?

[Russo]

when you don't take taxpayer money you have to try making a profit to stay in business...

[fdjizm]

I remember the camaro pre-production cars having fitment/interior panel alignment and paint matching issues, i didn't say anything because they weren't in production yet...

pot callin kettle black? i love it lol

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by Russo

when you don't take taxpayer money you have to try making a profit to stay in business...

Well then, they better make sure they fix their paint jobs.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by themossman

I have not seen any name calling...why prompt it?

You know it'll degenerate into it...

[fdjizm]

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Well then, they better make sure they fix their paint jobs.

are you sure you want to get into a quality debate?

http://jalopnik.com/5318671/new-cama...tion-checklist

001. Loose Bolts that hold fluid back causing leaks (ex: on oil pan, tranny fluid)
002. Trunk Locking mechanism (issues with opening w/o adding down pressure to top of trunk first and/or emergency release appears to be loose keeping the trunk from locking properly)
003. Loose plastic paneling around the 4-gauges cluster, launch control, cigarette power plug as well as Left and Right A-Pillars Trim Loose, sill trim loose, and dash pannel where doors and dash meet popping open.
004. Loose Spoiler/installed correctly (Re-torque Spoiler bolts)
005. Wiper transmission cable overheating from engine causing a short circuit.
006. Matching Headlight Halos strength. (one defective being dimmer then the other).
007. Mismatched paint on parts of the vehicle (including gas door). As well as paint runs or clear coat runs. Paint Chips.
008. Loose Rocker Panel "Chevrolet" causing it to peel off.
009. Minor Problem With Window Indexing.
010. Ambient Lighting on doors defective.
011. Bad radiator (leaks).
012. Hood release/latch issues (won't unhook to open the hood).
013. Gap at base of ONStar Antenna.
014. Battery cable routing near the starter has been done.
015. Digital Speedometer is off. Also keeps going on and off.
016. Bottom pulley shakes and needs replacement per dealer.
017. Broken tranny.
018. Ignition Mechanism Issue with key getting stuck in car.
019. Non RS taillights installed on RS equipped cars (all 4 of them).
020. Rocker Panel aligned with body and clipped in correctly.
021. Bumper rubs with body
022. Trunk opens with switch and remote
023. Correct speedo/tach gauge ring color
023. Ambient lighting on drivers door as bright as passenger door
024. Doors gaps /alignment
025. Dirt/bubbles in rally stripes
026. Door panel not scratched from seat belt.
027. Shift knobs wearing out extremely fast could be faulty material
028. AC system stops blowing cold air in random durations, most likely blockage in AC drainage and/or AC draining into the car instead of beneath it
029. Clunking noise in changing gears
030. Trunk opens with remote and laser cut key
031. USB drive and aux port works
032. Squeaky Breaks
033. GFX installed correctly
034. Rims and tires in good condition (coming off carrier in bad condition/damaged)
035. Check for damage in the interior, basic procedure
036. Check the locking mechanism of both doors
037. Scraping sound for a second when backing up
038. SS emblem on trunk is loose
039. Loose interior windshield trim loose
040. The front GFX lip is not coming loose at the double sided tape
041. The front passenger brake rotors are not wearing with a dark colored groove
042. Hood latch handle on inside of cab doesn't retract properly (just hangs)
043. Scratches in seats
044. Oil cooler leaking
045. Once in every 10-15 times I unlock the car, the drivers side door is still locked, while
the locking knob on the door is in the "up" position
046. Faulty as gauge (improper readings)
047. Missing paint around the headlights
048. Bleed screw on clutch slave cylinder loose
049. Stickers on rockers peeling
050. Scratches on window pillars
051. Misaligned body & door panels as well as hood not centered properly (more to one side then the other)
052. Alignment of doors to dash interior the door interior seems to sag below the dash interior
053. Drivers side roof light( the one with the toggle switch) only works when its toggled over to the passenger side
054. Door sill decals peeling up
055. Paint swirls in driver/passenger door
056. Drive-shaft connection to the differential cracking when dropping the clutch
057. Tach Needle Sticking
058. Wiper motor wiring comes through bottom of the cowling-well in front of the driver. (The fix (decided upon between the dealer and myself) was to re-insulate the wires, cover the harness with a hard, slick plastic covering, drill a small hole in the bottom of the cowling-well (fill the hole with silicone) and use a cable tie down like the rest of the wiper harness uses to secure the harness to the floor of the cowling (the grommet will collapse downward with little force), far away from harm from the wiper arms.)
059. engine makes continuous clicking noise, starting roughly 5 seconds after engine starts
060. Door Sill plates wrinkled on outside edges (both sides)
061. Trunk gasket at bottom of rear window coming off
062. Uneven Dash (driver's side dash is lower then passenger's side)
063. Passenger/Driver's side Fender alignment off. (wheel cover well had to come off, then loosen fender bolt, and it pops right in place)
064. Key won't stay in folded position
065. Faulty Tail lights.
066. Weather stripping at back of rear windows loose (I can literally grab and peel it back).
067. Missing or peeling paint between trunk lid and spoiler (right rear section) could possibly spread over time down the trunk lid.
068. Driver's seat makes clicking noises when set all the way back.