musgrave99
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This site has given me so much information Id thought I would at least share my experience with my 5.0
My car is a 2012 mustang gt premium with 19in machined rims, security package, comfort package. Roush axle backs and thats it.
IT IS NOT TUNED NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN. ONLY MODS ARE AXLE BACKS. MY VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK.
At approx 5000 miles I started to notice my 5.0 shudder in 1st gear from a stop. Not due to low rpm, I would be well into the rpm band. it would even happen in 2nd and sometimes 3rd. M6 btw
I took the vehicle to Ford to have my oil changed and also Look at the problem. They looked at the transmission and clutch and stated nothing was wrong and that the technicians did not experience what I described driving the vehicle themselves. I wrote it off as nothing more than an annoyance.
At approx 6500 miles, My CEL came on the dash. I was stunned that buying a new car the light would be on. So I took it to the dealership. The tech plugged it in to their computer and The code said that the 02 sensors were malfunctioning. The tech then told me that it was just a computer malfunction. I accepted the answer, they reflashed my computer in the vehicle and I went on my way.
now at 8400 miles (approx) The next day, My CEL came on the dash during my morning commute to work. Being in the military I went to the field for a few weeks on and off, and got busy at Arlington National cemetery as it is Getting close to summer (im an old guard soldier) and couldnt go without my vehicle so I drove around with the light on for quite a while. It even seemed as if the shuddering problem I described earlier was getting worse and happening more often. So Finally getting a chance, I took it to the dealership. 2 days pass and they replace the 02 sensors as a resolution. CEL gone. Perfect. except when the CEL came back on 2 days later.
So I need my vehicle for Easter weekend. Take the car back to the dealership yet again. The dealership says its ok to drive with the CEL on. They turn off the light for whatever reason, it came back on a few miles later. Get back to the Northern virginia area after easter and take the car to the dealership. After a 4 days go by, they say they solved the problem working with Ford engineers. They claim the fuel injectors are the source of the problem. Excellent. I go pick up my vehicle, washed and vaccumed and no CEL on. I happily begin my drive back home. 5 mins later the CEL is back on. I turn right around and take it back. The techs facepalmed and I just nodded and got right back into my rental.
The most recent update I have is that they still dont know what the problem is. Its been 7 days since I last dropped it off. And a Ford engineer is supposed to be looking at It today.
There are definitely problems with some of the mustangs. I know there are not many cases like mine which is why ford thinks all problems are due to tunes, because most are haha. But anyways thats my story.
During the 3rd repair attempt, I started the lemon law process. So far ford has offered me 624.00 as an act of good will in an attempt to settle this case. I rejected as I am pursuing replacement. I bought a new car so I didnt have problems and yet this is what Im dealing with. UGH.
zach
My car is a 2012 mustang gt premium with 19in machined rims, security package, comfort package. Roush axle backs and thats it.
IT IS NOT TUNED NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN. ONLY MODS ARE AXLE BACKS. MY VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK.
At approx 5000 miles I started to notice my 5.0 shudder in 1st gear from a stop. Not due to low rpm, I would be well into the rpm band. it would even happen in 2nd and sometimes 3rd. M6 btw
I took the vehicle to Ford to have my oil changed and also Look at the problem. They looked at the transmission and clutch and stated nothing was wrong and that the technicians did not experience what I described driving the vehicle themselves. I wrote it off as nothing more than an annoyance.
At approx 6500 miles, My CEL came on the dash. I was stunned that buying a new car the light would be on. So I took it to the dealership. The tech plugged it in to their computer and The code said that the 02 sensors were malfunctioning. The tech then told me that it was just a computer malfunction. I accepted the answer, they reflashed my computer in the vehicle and I went on my way.
now at 8400 miles (approx) The next day, My CEL came on the dash during my morning commute to work. Being in the military I went to the field for a few weeks on and off, and got busy at Arlington National cemetery as it is Getting close to summer (im an old guard soldier) and couldnt go without my vehicle so I drove around with the light on for quite a while. It even seemed as if the shuddering problem I described earlier was getting worse and happening more often. So Finally getting a chance, I took it to the dealership. 2 days pass and they replace the 02 sensors as a resolution. CEL gone. Perfect. except when the CEL came back on 2 days later.
So I need my vehicle for Easter weekend. Take the car back to the dealership yet again. The dealership says its ok to drive with the CEL on. They turn off the light for whatever reason, it came back on a few miles later. Get back to the Northern virginia area after easter and take the car to the dealership. After a 4 days go by, they say they solved the problem working with Ford engineers. They claim the fuel injectors are the source of the problem. Excellent. I go pick up my vehicle, washed and vaccumed and no CEL on. I happily begin my drive back home. 5 mins later the CEL is back on. I turn right around and take it back. The techs facepalmed and I just nodded and got right back into my rental.
The most recent update I have is that they still dont know what the problem is. Its been 7 days since I last dropped it off. And a Ford engineer is supposed to be looking at It today.
There are definitely problems with some of the mustangs. I know there are not many cases like mine which is why ford thinks all problems are due to tunes, because most are haha. But anyways thats my story.
During the 3rd repair attempt, I started the lemon law process. So far ford has offered me 624.00 as an act of good will in an attempt to settle this case. I rejected as I am pursuing replacement. I bought a new car so I didnt have problems and yet this is what Im dealing with. UGH.
zach
