GidyupGo

OK folks, my wife got home with the 2007 GT. It DOES have the cross brace complete with silver looking bolts. It is located about 4 inches aft of the oil drain plug. So, what does this mean? It means Ford is trying, but is still short of our goal. Sorry to those that were expecting a quick fix. Mine now has close to 900 miles.

ThisBlood147

I've never experienced this "thunking" problem so many seem to have. But my past conversations on other websites have typically revealed this problem to be the result of one or both of the following........swaybar endlinks not being tight or the plastic strut mounts breaking down. I've already installed a K-member brace (the "crossmember" you guys seem to be describing), which probably goes a long way towardshelping to keepthe frontend flex down so noises from either of these two issues is minimized. And shortly I will be installing the Steeda HD strut mounts so that any future issues with the cheap plastic mounts will be averted.

Jays Mustang

Well that's my assumption, that Ford is trying an easy way out with just the crossbar in hopes it quites it down enough for people tonot complain. Not. Crossbar is a simple 10 minute fix. Struts & upper mounts aren't quick and there costly. Anyway this, I think is the reason Ford is dragging it's feet.

vladimirmaleev

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Dear Vladimir,

Thank you for contacting the Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship
Center regarding yoou 2005 Ford Mustang.

Your vehicle is not involved in any recalls or customer satisfaction
programs at this time.

Vehicle Identification Number: 1ZVFT82H055219096

If you would like to check for recall information in the future please
visit:
1. www.ford.com
2. Type in "Recall"

Moreover, recalls are issued on items that may cause safety or
emissions concerns with vehicles. Many factors are used to determine when a
recall is necessary. Some of these include warranty, vehicle history,
customer contacts, dealer input. These factors help determine when a
vehicle recall is necessary. This is to ensure that our customers have
the best possible vehicle ownership experience in light of some concerns,
and/or defects that may be related to vehicles manufactured at the same
plant or with the same components during specific time frames.

Please keep in mind that The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), which is the federal agency responsible for motor vehicle
safety, and is the only organization with the authority to order a
recall.

At this time, we suggest you hold on to your original receipts in the
event that customer contacts such as yours have been reviewed and Ford
Motor Company decides to issue a program related to your vehicle's
concern. Your original receipts for the repair will be required for
submission to a local Ford dealership in order for you to be eligible for a
refund.

If you have any other inquiries, please feel free to contact us and we
will be happy to address them for you.

Sincerely,
Haydiliza
Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company

For online support visit us at: www.customersaskford.com which
contains answers to frequently asked questions and links to other key product
and service information.

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From: vladimirmaleev@yahoo.com
Sent: 5/13/2007 01:37:28 AM
To:
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Contact Us
First Name: vladimir
Last Name: maleev
Email Address: vladimirmaleev@yahoo.com
Zip/Postal Code: 08406
Daytime Phone: 609-442-7375 x
Home Phone: 609 442 7375 x
Inquiring About Own Vehicle: Yes
VIN : 1ZVFT82H055219096
Mileage : 40000
Contacted Dealer: Yes
Servicing Dealer: chapman ford
Vehicle location: My possession
Home Address: 709 n dudley ave f-11
City: ventnor city
State/Province:NJ
Country: U.S.A
Questions: i wrote last week and you said that i'll get an answer in 3
days well guess what nothing yet.the problem with those cars is geting
worst the new mustangs and the front end noise.just go to
mustangforums.com and check at most active treads THUNKING NOISE ON A )
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V6 please will someone give an answer at all or well just stupid to pay
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vladimirmaleev

so that guys is what they told me i tried to call the 1800 number but gues what noone answered i wrote them again and wrote bill ford too well he wont answere anyway but i tried.i say everybody go to ford.com and e-mail them see what are they gonna say to you.they answered me the next day actually but i say go ahed and write them and lets hope they do something!

wolfey2k

Boy, somebody sure screwed up this page with lots of unnecessary code.

So Ford has made a simple cheapo 'stupid' patch job when they know full well it's not just a matter of installing the cross member but also providing higher quality strut assemblies including strut mounts of course!
So they can now be informed by their public that they have FAILED to solve the thunking issue and it's still bugging people!

I am going to my dealer sometime this week and test drive a couple coupes, a GT and a 4.0 pony package to see for myself just how much if any difference it makes.

I will report to all forthwith...........

Wolfey2k

Buckshot Barry

Since GT500's and convertibles don't thunk, is it possible that putting the brace on a virgin coupe will prevent the problem?

Could it be that those with worn front ends may need more parts replaced and the addition of the brace to correct their thunking problems?

I can't tell you all the negative feedbackI got from some members of this board for having a very low mileage Pony (83 miles to date compiled over 4 months). One of the reasons was I have been waiting for a leak and thunk fix.I passed my first rain test this weekend and the cross member is getting installed on Thursday. I think I'll be ready to put some miles on her now

GidyupGo

Sorry, but no. Mine was born with the brace and it didn't stop it. Finish date of 3/21/07

rls82959

bump to new page

wolfey2k

Good idea, BUMP!