RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks?
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/16/2005 12:36:24 AM
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Blue05GT
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Casper can you send the TSB's for the Radio Version A and The Gas tank. terryharder@comcast.net I sure would appreciate it!
I have an early O5 GT, got lucky and got the very first one in the Dealer. I have the premium GT with 5 sp auto.
Mine has the suspension noises when turning slowly and sharply like parking, the heater/defroster issue and
It has had vapor canister errors ( Check gas cap msg) and engine check lite. They replaced the canister but still set errors. They ran a smoke test and found a valve not seated in the new canister ( thats what they said), but same issue. I'm thinking it may be the gas tank.
The gas tank is almost impossible to fill fast and has been that way since day one. When empty it's very hard to fill, even very slow. Of course the dealer has found no TSB on the Gas tank but really is trying. I talked to the tech who really is frustrated and wants to get this fixed since I almost camp out there with this issue. It's annoying as hell when the engine check lite comes on and I have no way of knowing for sure if its the same problem without bringing it in for service. Thanks in advance!
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/16/2005 11:36:21 AM
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BradC
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I filled up for the second time last night and this time I didn't have any issues. The gas pump was different than the one that gave me problems. This one just had a round stopper piece instead of the accordian-style hose.
I think I'll wait a few more fill-ups to see if the problem surfaces again before I take it into the dealer.
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/16/2005 6:42:29 PM
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Blue05GT
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BradC;
It will fill well on the old style pumps but on the new vapor recovery pumps it has taken me 20 minutes to fill up.
I have 6000 on mine and aside from stupid little annoying problems it is by far the funnest / fastest / best looking car I have owned.
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/16/2005 8:21:05 PM
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xp
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If anybody wants the fuel tank TSB, it's posted here http://losibk2.com/forum/TSB05-4-8.pdf
My first fillup of ~ 10 gallons didn't present any problems. Today, I was near empty, and it took me about 6 minutes to get $10 in it. I called my dealer, mentioned the TSB and the first person I talked to left me a voicemail stating she found it and it was exactly what I described to her. When I called back, I got a different person and he wants to "put it on a lift and see what he can find out". I hung up and got hold of the first woman I spoke with. She's going to speak with their supervisor about ordering the part and having it there before I come in for service. I'd like to be armed with the TSB to avoid repeat trips to the service department.
Thanks guys. I also found the following on another forum. Hope they don't mind me sharing it here:
Ford has just issued a special service message for some manual trans GT Mustangs. SSM 18453 includes any GT Mustangs with manual trans built BEFORE 2/1/05. The buzz/rattle coming from bellhousing area due to missing bolts allowing the separator shield between the engine and the trans to vibrate. The fix is to install two bolts into the open holes. Hope this helps.
Ford has just recently issued 2 TSBs for the 05 GT Mustangs. The first one is TSB 04-24-20 : The issue is limited slip axle chatter during low speed manuevers while turning. Its refers to replacing the clutch pack and using different gear lube. This TSB also covers other Ford models with limited slip rear diffs.
04-24-20
* LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS
Publication Date: November 30, 2004
FORD:
2002-2005 Crown Victoria, Mustang, Explorer
2003-2005 Expedition
2004-2005 F-150LINCOLN:
2002-2005 Town Car
2003-2005 NavigatorMERCURY:
2002-2005 Grand Marquis, Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 04-17-5 to update the model year and vehicle line coverage. ISSUE:
Some 2003-2005 Expedition/Navigator, 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 9.75" or 8.8" limited slip rear axle, and 2002-2005 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, and Mustang vehicles equipped with 8.8" limited slip rear axle, may exhibit a chatter, shudder, a binding sensation, or a vibration during low speed turns. On 4x4 vehicles, the sensation may appear to be originating from the front axle or the steering gear.
ACTION:
First verify the condition. On 4x4 trucks ensure that the vehicle is in 2WD, to isolate the rear axle. On all vehicles, turn the wheel fully right (or fully left) and then accelerate the vehicle. If the condition is verified to be in the rear axle, replace the limited slip clutch pack.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
http://www.fordtechservice.dealerco...035/tsbcaut.gifCAUTION:INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER NOT TO TOW WITH THE VEHICLE FOR 500 MILES AFTER THIS REPAIR, TO ALLOW THE AXLE TO BREAK-IN PROPERLY.
Order and install the appropriate clutch pack, follow the installation instruction sheet included in the service kit.
* 3L1Z-4947-AB (9.75" limited slip)
* 3L1Z-4947-BC (8.8" limited slip)
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/16/2005 8:34:16 PM
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Higgie
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Sweet, I get a second dealer fill up ??? They filled it up when new, mostly to have a reason for the salesman to drive her. lol
Well, I stopped in Monday, and the dealership ordered my tank. I thought maybe they were new to this situation, but the service manager said they had done several, including V6 cars. What sort of ticks me off, is as I posted earlier, they gave me my first fill up. All 4 times I have filled it up, have been very dificult, and ended in gas splashing down the side of the car.
I am convinced the salesman had to know I had the bad tank, and sold the car to me anyway. Now I don't have my 03 truck trade to drive the day the Mustang will be in the shop. I will bring this to their attention, when they call for me to come in.
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/17/2005 8:40:29 PM
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Blue05GT
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Thanks XP!
the TSB number is all I needed, the dealer got right on it and ordered a Gas Tank.
I won't get one for two weeks but I can live with it for now.
Now if they would just fix the suspension...
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/17/2005 10:04:46 PM
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xp
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ORIGINAL: Blue05GT
Thanks XP!
the TSB number is all I needed, the dealer got right on it and ordered a Gas Tank.
I won't get one for two weeks but I can live with it for now.
Now if they would just fix the suspension...
Glad to help. My dealer called today, they are ordering my new tank too, although she did say that they were on "National backorder" which I've read here that someone else posted. I found out that holding the nozzle at the 12 o'clock position that it filled ok, so I'm ok with a delay.
Good luck,
J
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/17/2005 11:02:32 PM
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If anyone has Progressive.com insurance. they have ALL TSB's listed for ALL cars.
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/18/2005 10:35:34 PM
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Blue05GT
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Thanks 05GrayGT !
Great site for advisories!
Now I have proof that the CD skips!
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/31/2005 6:35:31 PM
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DAVE05GT
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15 minutes to fill up yesterday, can someone please e-mail me that tsb also, the link above would not work for me.
dhardman@knology.net
Thanks a bunch
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/31/2005 10:11:32 PM
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Redfire
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XP I tried to get that tsb on the gas tank issue , but when I tried to open it, it said Unknown File Type, so I couldnt. Is there another version of this that I can open and print out?
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 3/31/2005 11:18:54 PM
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When I fiil up I have gas shoot out of the hole. What should I do?
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RE: When are they going to do a recall for the gas tanks? - 4/1/2005 9:30:05 PM
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Blue05GT
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Try this link http://www.blueovalnews.com/2005/advisory/
Print the article and insist they replace the tank, if the dealer gives you any grief call Ford.
My dealer took my word for it, ordered the tank and found the TSB after my tank was installed.
Now , no check light issues or filling problems, life is good!
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