SO IGOT A 98 DROP COBRA JUST BOUGHT A NEW ENGINE MILD MODS NOTHING OVER THE TOP INVESTED 10000 INTO IT IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. 2 MONTHS AND 5OOO MILES LATER MY OIL PUMP STOPS WORKIN AND MY ENGINE SEZED. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM OR DID I GET A LEMON I HAVE A 36000 MILE WARRENTY THROUGH FORD BUT THEY R FIGHTING ME CUZ I HAD SHORTY HEADERS TOTAL BULL ****!! BUT IM JUST TRYIN TO SEE IF THIS OIL PUMP PROBLEM HAS EVER COME UP BEFOR ANY FEED BACK WOULD BE AWESOME

 

I have two 97 cobras...one with 63K miles and the other with 130K (soon will have a fresh motor installed). I have never had any problems with mine and haven't heard of anything about that anywhere. I would say that the pump was defective and that Ford needs to follow through with their word in regards to the warranty. I can't see how they would be able to void it due to headers. If you have spoken to the Service Manager and can't come to agreable terms, contact customer service at Ford headquarters...

Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O.Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48126
1-800-392-3673(FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired:1-800-232-5952
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time

Good Luck!
7arpad7

 

Never heard of that problem... If oil pumps were failing on them very often they would have had a major recall.. thats one hell of a part to go out.

 

RIGHT ON FOR THE FEED BACK IM STILL CONFUSED *** HELL ON WHY IT FAILD! I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW WITH FORD THEIR HAVING ONE OF THEIR INSURANCE PEOPLE INSPECT MY CAR I TOOK ALL OF MY BOLT ONS OFF SO IM HOPIN THEY FOLLOW THROUGH AND REPLACE THIS LEMON!!!! OTHER WISE OFF TO COURT!!!

 

yeah man... at any rate simple bolt ons like exhaust have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OIL PUMP..

oil pumps should last indefinitely, and in my experience they go out gradually, not like a light switch


George

 

I am hoping that you post the outcome...Ford says that they want all customers satisfied and that they will do what it takes. It would be nice to know that they follow through as well. I have never personally had any problems with my Ford vehicles, with the exception of normal parts wear and tear failure...

7arpad7

 

they should still replace it. "their" oil pump failed dont quote me on that though. you should of demodded that car before taking it in