05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?
12-08-2007, 09:28 PM
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05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?
Hey everyone. Does anyone know if there is a complied list of all the issues 05-07 Saleen owners have seen with their cars (i.e. Below list). When I bought my Terminator, I found this link (http://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm) of FAQ's that had a infinite amount of info about the 03-04 Cobras. Anything like this for Saleens? What problems have you seen? Add to the list. Thanks.
- Steering wheel shimmy at 45-50mph
- Resonate vibration at 70mph due to wheel sensors
- Rear bumper fascia tabs melting near exhaust
- Front break squeal
- Steering wheel shimmy at 45-50mph
- Resonate vibration at 70mph due to wheel sensors
- Rear bumper fascia tabs melting near exhaust
- Front break squeal
12-09-2007, 08:43 AM
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RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?
there is a mustang problem with some of the Shaker 500 radios that causes a battery drain (at least on the '06 models) not related to Saleen specifically. Some people have also had problems with the Saleen steering wheel emblem coming off.
12-09-2007, 09:34 AM
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RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?
front brakes squeeling
steering wheels shake (this is because of the 20's right????)
boost gauge acting like its on crack (un-accurate reading)
....i think thats about it
ill always love it
steering wheels shake (this is because of the 20's right????)
boost gauge acting like its on crack (un-accurate reading)
....i think thats about it
ill always love it
12-09-2007, 10:28 AM
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RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?
* There were some exhaust and head rest issues early on in 2005 but they were rectified.
* I have had no issues with melting tabs on rear bumper but many (including me) have seen warping of rear bumper just below license plate.
* Side skirts pulling away from car (double sticky tape issue I believe). I had to have one replaced and the dealer epoxy'd those suckers back on! I've got mixed emotions about that solution!
* Pink (as in faded) third brake light -- I'm on my "third" third brake light now.
* Passenger side airbag light/sensor doesn't work properly. This is a biggie as it has the potential to kill someone.
Georgia had a steering wheel shimmy when I first got her but a wheel balance took care of it. No shimmy at any speed now.
Other than the airbag problem, the issues have been "pesky" at worst and some to be expected with a new model ('05).
* I have had no issues with melting tabs on rear bumper but many (including me) have seen warping of rear bumper just below license plate.
* Side skirts pulling away from car (double sticky tape issue I believe). I had to have one replaced and the dealer epoxy'd those suckers back on! I've got mixed emotions about that solution!
* Pink (as in faded) third brake light -- I'm on my "third" third brake light now.
* Passenger side airbag light/sensor doesn't work properly. This is a biggie as it has the potential to kill someone.
Georgia had a steering wheel shimmy when I first got her but a wheel balance took care of it. No shimmy at any speed now.
Other than the airbag problem, the issues have been "pesky" at worst and some to be expected with a new model ('05).
12-09-2007, 01:35 PM
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RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?
the steering wheel shimmy i have that...
steering wheel button started to come off .. saleen sent me a new one
airbag light flicker i have that..
clunking front end when turning at low speeds i have that.... strut bearings will be fixed at the dealer
rear end noise while turning at low speed i have that... will be fixed at the dealer
just minor stuff that every one has with a new car
steering wheel button started to come off .. saleen sent me a new one
airbag light flicker i have that..
clunking front end when turning at low speeds i have that.... strut bearings will be fixed at the dealer
rear end noise while turning at low speed i have that... will be fixed at the dealer
just minor stuff that every one has with a new car
12-10-2007, 09:06 AM
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RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?
Keep the list coming folks....once the thread dies down I will edit all the problems into the OP and make it a sticky for people that are researching.
I have the pink brake light. I fixed replaced my own headrests and bypassed my own exhaust and all has been well since. As for the shimmy, I think that is a charcteristic of the Pzeros. If your car sits about as much as you drive it then I think they flat spot pretty easily. I notice after the winter my steering wheel shimmies for about the first 100 miles then it goes away. If I drive it enough (every weekend or every other) during the summer I have no issues, but if the car sits for a month or longer I notice the shimmy again for 50-100 miles - soflat spotting possibly [&:]
I have the pink brake light. I fixed replaced my own headrests and bypassed my own exhaust and all has been well since. As for the shimmy, I think that is a charcteristic of the Pzeros. If your car sits about as much as you drive it then I think they flat spot pretty easily. I notice after the winter my steering wheel shimmies for about the first 100 miles then it goes away. If I drive it enough (every weekend or every other) during the summer I have no issues, but if the car sits for a month or longer I notice the shimmy again for 50-100 miles - soflat spotting possibly [&:]