OK I just purchased a 99 Black Cobra. I've read a lot about the "problems" with these cars. My question is #1) How do I find out if any of these recalls or fixes have been performed on my car. #2) The car only has 12,000 miles on it, if it is taken to a dealer, will they still perform any of the recalls without a charge?
Call 1-800-FORD-SVT...give them your VIN # and they can tell you. If the "fix" wasn't already done, I believe you would have to pay for it now. Given that, all you should do is send you intake and have it extrude honed, get a good cat-back (after market), and a custom tune. You will be that much further ahead powerwise.
Thanks for the info. Can you tell me what the factory fix includes? Is the power problem in the intake? Also, when the car is cold, there is a noticable tapping noise in the left side of the motor, not like a rod, but maybe a lifter. Any ideas. I've also read that there was a problem with the heads. Do you know of a good place to have an intake extrude honed (I have access to several speed shops, but I don't think they extrude hone.) By the way I live in upstate South Carolina.
TXSnakeCharmer maintains a very comprehensive 1999 "cobra" website. He has a few handy links about what "the fix" consisted of: http://www.shane.roberts.net/cobra.htm http://www.shane.roberts.net/tech.htm The page you want to look at for "the fix:" http://www.shane.roberts.net/techman1.htm
