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  1. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    Actually I've been a loyal Ford customer for almost 30 years. The above service note at least recognizes that there is a problem (unlike my dealer, who was in denial for most of my adventure). In the end, Ford came through for me, although not before I went through several hoops that the...
  2. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    Update: There is now a Special Service Message on Oasis about this problem: 497000- Engine Noise Concerns Special Service Messages 21550 3.7 Cold Tick From Cylinder Head Some 2011 mustang 3.7L vehicles with an engine build date of June 10th, 2010 or earlier may have an intermittent tick...
  3. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    Not exactly true. The DAMBs are available at the factory in different "sizes". The optimum size required for each valve is selected via computer. You cannot just "grind" them to size because each DAMB needs to be surface hardened after machining (grinding). Also, your scenario would mean...
  4. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    Ford is doing a great job on this. Our dealer was another story. The dealer woud not give us any contact info to go to Ford - we got in touch with the Zone Manager by going on Facebook and asking the Ford Facebook page admin for help. Now that Ford is running the show on the repair, the...
  5. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    The Zone manager would not tell us specifics, just that Ford was aware of the problem and that he was going to make sure that we were taken care of. The funny thing was, he already knew that the problem started to appear at about 5K miles and that while always present, the tapping noise is...
  6. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    We eventually were able to talk to the Ford Zone manager. He confirmed that there was a run of engines with a problem (he would not elaborate on the specifics). He gave us the option of fixing it with the vehicle warranty extended to 5 years / 75K miles or trading it for another Ford (minus...
  7. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    You assume too much. It's still at the dealer. I'm still argueing with them over the issue. They don't know when they will have a fix. Could be a month, could be much longer. Ford doesn't have a good track record at making owners "better" when they screw up with an engine design. Don't believe...
  8. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    The parts that are failing are parts that were redesigned for the Mustang application. The earlier versions of the motor used cam actuators. This version uses cam lobes directly on the followers.
  9. tr6nut

    WARNING - Ford has a problem with the 3.7L Motor

    We purchased a 2011 Mustang with the 3.7L V-6 in June. In August, we started noticing a tapping sound under the driver's side cam cover. Sound got progressively worse so we took it to the dealer this Monday. Upon removing the cam cover, the technician noted visual damage to two of the...
  10. tr6nut

    Z Max Engine Formula... Fact or Fiction?

    That's the biggest laugher..... Shelby's reputation is that he'll do anything/say anything for a buck! Give him enough $$ and he'll put his name on a turd. Don't believe me? Do you recall the Dodge Shelby GLH?
  11. tr6nut

    GT500 Lip installation on a GT

    No issues at all
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