URGENT! Manifold recall and HELP!!!!!

jwragtop97 · 05-11-2005, 07:21 PM

I have a 97 GT conv that had problems overheating; problem was traced to the cracked manifold; I was told that it was covered under a warranty until last year; trouble is, I had the car to the dealer for this problem in 01 and 02;

I spent 03 04, and til Feb 05 in Iraq. The car sat.

Now that I'm back, they won't cover the recalled manifold since 'i was too late'. They (Ford) realize the car was to the dealer for the same thing earlier, but still get 'too late'.

Does anyone have a contact at Ford in Dearborn? I've tried the cust svc people, and get the 'too late' thing. No one wants to even try.

Please hit me at jwagner86@juno.com.

I REALLY appreciate it.

cheers!

jw

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 05-12-2005, 06:47 AM

Check this out...

http://www.flamingfords.info/manifoldhome.html

Looks like the recall did end for you "7 years from the warranty date"...

The intake is not hard to replace yourself, check Ebay for a relpacement $199.00 or less...

Unit 5302 · 05-21-2005, 10:52 AM

The warranty does not expire for a pre-existing condition that was found while the car was still under warranty, which is why it's always a really good idea to have the car fully inspected just before the warranty expires.

Contact your local BBB. The law is on your side.

05-11-2005, 07:21 PM	#1
jwragtop97 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	URGENT! Manifold recall and HELP!!!!! I have a 97 GT conv that had problems overheating; problem was traced to the cracked manifold; I was told that it was covered under a warranty until last year; trouble is, I had the car to the dealer for this problem in 01 and 02; I spent 03 04, and til Feb 05 in Iraq. The car sat. Now that I'm back, they won't cover the recalled manifold since 'i was too late'. They (Ford) realize the car was to the dealer for the same thing earlier, but still get 'too late'. Does anyone have a contact at Ford in Dearborn? I've tried the cust svc people, and get the 'too late' thing. No one wants to even try. Please hit me at jwagner86@juno.com. I REALLY appreciate it. cheers! jw

05-12-2005, 06:47 AM	#2
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Re: URGENT! Manifold recall and HELP!!!!! Check this out... http://www.flamingfords.info/manifoldhome.html Looks like the recall did end for you "7 years from the warranty date"... The intake is not hard to replace yourself, check Ebay for a relpacement $199.00 or less... __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

05-21-2005, 10:52 AM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: URGENT! Manifold recall and HELP!!!!! The warranty does not expire for a pre-existing condition that was found while the car was still under warranty, which is why it's always a really good idea to have the car fully inspected just before the warranty expires. Contact your local BBB. The law is on your side.