2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
07-10-2006, 09:37 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
It might help if you tell the dealership you are going to hold your breath until the gears are replaced.
Since you are already throwing a tantrum.
I hope you are acting better when discussing the problem at the dealership.
As an FYI, when you start modding cars, sometimes parts break. Get used to it, and be ready to deal with it.
Since you are already throwing a tantrum.
I hope you are acting better when discussing the problem at the dealership.
As an FYI, when you start modding cars, sometimes parts break. Get used to it, and be ready to deal with it.
07-10-2006, 09:59 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
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It might help if you tell the dealership you are going to hold your breath until the gears are replaced.
Since you are already throwing a tantrum.
I hope you are acting better when discussing the problem at the dealership.
As an FYI, when you start modding cars, sometimes parts break. Get used to it, and be ready to deal with it.
It might help if you tell the dealership you are going to hold your breath until the gears are replaced.
Since you are already throwing a tantrum.
I hope you are acting better when discussing the problem at the dealership.
As an FYI, when you start modding cars, sometimes parts break. Get used to it, and be ready to deal with it.
So my question is, the first time your new Acura breaks are you going to get rid of it too?
07-10-2006, 10:37 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
A New Acura...BREAKS???? HAW, HAW, HAW......thanks for the laughs.
I have owned or been given to drive by my Company (let's see....) more than 15 new cars that I have driven an average of 125,000 miles EACH, and NEVER had a catastrophic breakdown involving getting stranded on the highway...until now with this 2006 Mustang GT convert with less than 7000 miles on it. Take any long trips lately? Seen any late-model cars sitting on the side of the road waiting for a flatbed? Come ON!
I am still waiting for the dealer's response. I'll post the dealer's name and the response on this thread when it eventually comes. So far, I only got a response from FRPP's Techline, and their response was that they accept no product returns without prior inspection, but they won't inspect anything unless it's returned.
I have owned or been given to drive by my Company (let's see....) more than 15 new cars that I have driven an average of 125,000 miles EACH, and NEVER had a catastrophic breakdown involving getting stranded on the highway...until now with this 2006 Mustang GT convert with less than 7000 miles on it. Take any long trips lately? Seen any late-model cars sitting on the side of the road waiting for a flatbed? Come ON!
I am still waiting for the dealer's response. I'll post the dealer's name and the response on this thread when it eventually comes. So far, I only got a response from FRPP's Techline, and their response was that they accept no product returns without prior inspection, but they won't inspect anything unless it's returned.
07-10-2006, 10:47 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
Well I didnt read all of the above, but I would say the following.
1) Factory gears, ford, mopar, etc usually are the best and hardly ever fail.
2) Installation is everything. If they messed up the install, it is the dealers fault, not the cars.
3) Setting up a diff is not an easy task by far. I have done a couple, and checked others work. When I do it I am super fussy and will pull the thing apart countless times to get the pattern on the gears perfect. I might spend 4-6 hours just setting the pattern on a diff under a car. It is not something that goes along with cheap or fast. It is not a simple bolt on.
4) Break in is critical, gears have to be broken in to provide a long quiet life.
I dont know if the above applies to you or not. And I would be super pissed at the ford dealer. IMO, demand they pay for the tow, rebuild or replace the whole diff, and give you a loaner car. It is their fault 100%.
But dont blame the car, it really has nothing to do with it. The diff in these cars is really a pretty nice piece.
1) Factory gears, ford, mopar, etc usually are the best and hardly ever fail.
2) Installation is everything. If they messed up the install, it is the dealers fault, not the cars.
3) Setting up a diff is not an easy task by far. I have done a couple, and checked others work. When I do it I am super fussy and will pull the thing apart countless times to get the pattern on the gears perfect. I might spend 4-6 hours just setting the pattern on a diff under a car. It is not something that goes along with cheap or fast. It is not a simple bolt on.
4) Break in is critical, gears have to be broken in to provide a long quiet life.
I dont know if the above applies to you or not. And I would be super pissed at the ford dealer. IMO, demand they pay for the tow, rebuild or replace the whole diff, and give you a loaner car. It is their fault 100%.
But dont blame the car, it really has nothing to do with it. The diff in these cars is really a pretty nice piece.
07-10-2006, 10:52 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
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A New Acura...BREAKS???? HAW, HAW, HAW......thanks for the laughs.
I have owned or been given to drive by my Company (let's see....) more than 15 new cars that I have driven an average of 125,000 miles EACH, and NEVER had a catastrophic breakdown involving getting stranded on the highway...until now with this 2006 Mustang GT convert with less than 7000 miles on it. Take any long trips lately? Seen any late-model cars sitting on the side of the road waiting for a flatbed? Come ON!
I am still waiting for the dealer's response. I'll post the dealer's name and the response on this thread when it eventually comes. So far, I only got a response from FRPP's Techline, and their response was that they accept no product returns without prior inspection, but they won't inspect anything unless it's returned.
A New Acura...BREAKS???? HAW, HAW, HAW......thanks for the laughs.
I have owned or been given to drive by my Company (let's see....) more than 15 new cars that I have driven an average of 125,000 miles EACH, and NEVER had a catastrophic breakdown involving getting stranded on the highway...until now with this 2006 Mustang GT convert with less than 7000 miles on it. Take any long trips lately? Seen any late-model cars sitting on the side of the road waiting for a flatbed? Come ON!
I am still waiting for the dealer's response. I'll post the dealer's name and the response on this thread when it eventually comes. So far, I only got a response from FRPP's Techline, and their response was that they accept no product returns without prior inspection, but they won't inspect anything unless it's returned.
07-10-2006, 10:52 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
First, Ford gives you free towing and roadside assistance while under warranty. So why in the hell did you pay for the tow? I used it once for free gas. hahaha
Second, I wouldn't demand them swap all the parts back out for stock. The gears were just installed wrong. Get them to replace everything free of charge and pay for your rental/loaner car. My dealer will give me a loaner car for any type of warranty work without hassle.
Second, I wouldn't demand them swap all the parts back out for stock. The gears were just installed wrong. Get them to replace everything free of charge and pay for your rental/loaner car. My dealer will give me a loaner car for any type of warranty work without hassle.
07-10-2006, 11:02 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
"dude, i haFFRP 3.73's and couldnt be happier. no noise and the bite like a mother!!! had a speed shop do the install for 300."
Well, good for you, dude. Rock on.
Well, good for you, dude. Rock on.
07-10-2006, 11:07 PM
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RE: 2006 FORD RACING DRAG PACK -- PROBLEM!!!! SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC REAR END FAILURE
"So why in the hell did you pay for the tow?'
Explanation: The mileage back to the installing dealership exceeded the maximum allowed under the towing policy, so I had to kick in for the excess.
Explanation: The mileage back to the installing dealership exceeded the maximum allowed under the towing policy, so I had to kick in for the excess.