This is not a lemon law issues but it may be a state contract law issue. You presumably purchased a brand new 2007 for mustang, comparable to the Ford Mustangs as shown in their catalog and as shown on the dealer lot.

What you got was perhaps a minor cosmetic fuggup, but one that has a material effect on the present value and resale value of the car. Any attempt at a repaint would have "diminution of value" issues. It might be a pain in the a$$ and take a lot of your time, but I would push on the dealer, push on the Ford rep, and oush on whomever to get you a "right" car. You might need to actually file a lawsuit to get some satisfaction , but then again this is really a no-brainer for Ford to know they need to do everything possible to avoid a PR fiasco. Well....then again maybe not.

But I do find it wierd that you did all these mods before deciding that you had a problem. This could significantly weaken any real legal case because there is clear evidence of acceptance, and subsequent modification, and thus they may be able to argue that they can't buy it back since you used, modified, and celarly accepted the car as it was delivered to you. So...if this problem is so significant, why didn't you make an issue out of it immediately.

Not trying to invite a flame, just playing devil's advocate. Just for curiosity, did you see an MSO? Was there a build date? Is it titled as "new"? This is just too strange.

 

Ask the dealer for a new car. If he says no have a lawyer write them a letter. That's some ****ed up **** man.

 

Guys cursing/asterisk do not add a thing to your posts it only detracts from them. Please refrain from using so much profanity. Some of us do not appreciate it.

 

To me that looks like the undercoat/primer which didnt get covered all the way.

 

I can't understand how that car left Flatrock. It is so obvious, I can't see it passing final inspection, or even getting to that point.

That entire engine compartment is painted at the factory before the engine, wiring, hardware etc. Goes in. Probably, 40-50 workers at various stages of assembly see the inside of that compartment. It's highly unlikely it slipped by that many workers.

I'm purely speculating that SOMETHING happened to that car between Flatrock and the dealer's destination. Like maybe it came off the hauler nose first, was repaired, and then........... finished it's journey. Or maybe a fire, and they had to replace everything, dropped a new engine in it, but forgot to repaint the engine compartment JMO

Man, I wanna know what happened here. Maybe, black07cs, you need to contact one of those TV Investigation Shows. PLEASE keep us posted daily as to what you are finding out. and ....................................[sm=signs003.gif]

 

Too bad I hurt your feelings Rupp. But what I said expresses my feelings on the matter. Chill out buddy.

 

What I find strange is that the color looks like the same color they used on these....

http://www.seriouswheels.com/2005/20...k-1024x768.htm

What do you think?

Hoose84

 

Yes, that's an idea put it in storage, document the mistake and then take it to Barrett-Jackson in 30 years!
Oh, wait, it's been modded! NEVER MIND! With the mods it just looks like it's been in an accident! Put the stock parts back on pronto before you take it to the dealer!

 

They should just replace it!?

 

As a different line of thought, why not see if you can get this error documented by Ford Motor Co., not the dealer, and have that original documentation sent to you with a copy going into the FoMoCo build file. This was done with earlier Chevy's, Ford's and Mopars. I'm thinking this for the reasons of long term value. This could potentially increase the value of this car signifigantly several years down the road. At the Barrett-Jackson auto auctions, this kind of documented errors bring thousands more to the values of collector cars, which this could be due to the error. Me personally, if FoMoCo would do that, I'd buy a new one, park that car permanently, return it to bone stock, and save it in original condition.
Just my .02 worth.