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Old 03-01-2011, 02:04 PM
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The only "problem" I had was the fuel pump module TSB. The fuel gauge would drop from from half to empty and then I could only fill about 8 gallons in. Took my dealership 2 days to fix as per the TSB. Again, not super common. I also had to repeatedly remind the dealership service manager that the 2011 GT took 8 quarts of oil and they still filled 6 quarts! Luckily, I made them check and they filled 2 more quarts!
Biggest problem is keeping it below 80 mph! $400 ticket plus costs in the first week! Now I do my high speed driving on the race track...so much cheaper and safer than on the street! Your first mod should be a good radar detector like the Valentine One.
Seriously, this is a fabulous car and a fabulous value. I have owned Benzes (still do) for ever and I am very proud and pleased to own the 2011 Mustang GT!

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Old 03-01-2011, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
MAJOR problem. The 5.0 gives you a hard-on when you go WOT. Some folks pass out.
LOL.....
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Old 03-02-2011, 07:40 AM
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and of course the cold engine noise ..pinging, piston slap or what ever Ford is looking into of what ever it is. Several hundred people have posted about this noise and are standing by for an answer.
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Old 03-03-2011, 06:22 PM
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yeah 100 mph happens really easily.. the naviagation works awesome as well.
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Old 03-03-2011, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by grnbayfan
yeah 100 mph happens really easily.. the naviagation works awesome as well.
WOOOOO! GO PACK GO!!!!
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Old 03-03-2011, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by grnbayfan
yeah 100 mph happens really easily.. the naviagation works awesome as well.
I hear you. On the interstate, with not even the gas pedal pressed half way down, 100 MPH in 6th is so damn easy to hit, and you will not know you are speeding until you look down at the speedo!
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Old 03-04-2011, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rcnells
and of course the cold engine noise ..pinging, piston slap or what ever Ford is looking into of what ever it is. Several hundred people have posted about this noise and are standing by for an answer.
I LOVE THIS CAR, but I do have the morning piston slap and the morning grinds on the 1-2 shift with my 6MT.

I don't care, the car is F'ng awesome and I'll just wait for a fix.
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