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05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had?

  

torqjnky -> 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/8/2007 7:28:40 PM)

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

  
S281 E -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/8/2007 8:40:58 PM)

None that I am aware of but if you did a search you could put one together.

Curz -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/9/2007 6:11:33 AM)

Fuel Pump died leaving me stranded 200 miles from home. [:@]

Steering wheel shimmy at 45-55

otherwise, no complaints

smoothy -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/9/2007 6:43:46 AM)

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. 

cbgammel05 -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/9/2007 7:34:56 AM)

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 [:D]


AmyVCTexas -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/9/2007 8:28:50 AM)

* 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).


greg94 -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/9/2007 10:04:37 AM)

and i thought the "pink" 3rd brake light was a fluke.  yes,  i have it too!

A1SALEEN -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/9/2007 11:35:40 AM)

    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

Jonsey -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/9/2007 12:08:18 PM)

I have the radio/battery issue, seat adjuster broke, guage bezel keeps coming off, high a/f ratio. Other than that it has been perfect.

sowaxeman -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/10/2007 7:06:42 AM)

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 - so flat spotting possibly [&:]

jth0187 -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/10/2007 8:32:39 AM)

When I first bought my 05 it had a couple of little problems I had to fix. The exhaust made a rattle so I researched it and found out how to bypass it. No more rattle after that. The headlights were facing down so I had those adjusted. Then I noticed the hood moved around a little once you get over 90 mph. Tried to have it tightened but was told by the dealership that all of them do that.


whooosh -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/11/2007 7:26:15 PM)

Cruise control disengages when cruising downhill.
Passenger airbag light flickers.
Steering wheel Saleen decal peels.
Wacky boost gauge.

Say When -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/11/2007 8:51:08 PM)

Good stuff.

Like Jason said..... keep it coming. LOL

A1SALEEN -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/11/2007 9:48:04 PM)

    i don't think it's the p zero tires only.....i have dunlop tires and i get the shimmy.... but it does sit alot

06SaleenX -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/12/2007 5:13:36 AM)

i had the steering wheel emblem replaced

had the quarter window moldings come loose ( replaced them with the racing ones)

boost gauge accuracy was fixd by using JDM's  boost gauge kit,  works great now

rear bumper...   the seam on one side where it meets up with the rear quarter looks like its wider than the other side, almost like its been overtigthend and wearing itself loose.     once i bring it back out in the spring i may have a body shop pull it and see if theres a way to tighten it up some




gadway41 -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/12/2007 9:34:22 AM)

New Wheels, New Exhaust( why fix it yourself, when you can get new??, beside having to wait),New Brake Lines, New side Window Louvers, Side Skirt fasteners, Wheel Emblem.

Saleen is awesome in making sure I was satified with all the service.

Say When -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/12/2007 9:35:25 AM)

Yea,

The "tire shimmy" you guys and gals are having is a balance issue. Also like Jason always says these tires get a little "flat spotted".  Especially if they have been at the dealer a while before you bought it new.

The front tire and rim is around 70lbs !!!!  That kind of truck tire weight needs to be balanced otherwise it's going to wobble.

Saleen#468 -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/12/2007 9:37:50 AM)

the wheel shimmy can be fixed by having your tires re balanced. thats what i did. my car never sits tho so i havent had an issue with flat spots.

elburrito99 -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/12/2007 9:51:29 AM)

I'm now at 10k miles.  Here's my list of some pretty minor problems (along with the fixes):
1.  Exhaust rattle (muffler shop moved exhaust hangars for more clearance from the chasis)
2.  Hesitation after long cruise (Ford has a TSB for all Mustangs -- replaced fuel pump)
3.  Front suspension clunk (Saleen has a TSB -- easy fix)
4.  Passenger airbag light flickers (stops once passenger moves around a bit in the seat)
5.  Side strip decals peeling (dealer ordered free replacement from Saleen)
6.  Brake squeal (Saleen replaced the rotors -- no problems in the 5k miles since)
7.  Faded third brake light (will likely have a body shop simply black it out with darker paint)
8.  Two recent minor rattles appeared -- one in the rear passenger compartment and one in the convertible top mechanism near the trunk (both are Ford issues, not Saleen)

The first 6 issues were remedied over the course of about 4 dealer visits this past year, one of which was a regularly scheduled maintenance visit.  So the car has been fairly trouble-free [knock on wood].  Have not had any wheel shimmy (w/ Dunlop tires) or batteries dying, but my car does not sit unused for weeks at a time.  Also no steering emblem problems here.  


teamgsxr -> RE: 05-07 Saleen S281. What problems have you had? (12/12/2007 2:50:10 PM)

cbgammel05,
how are your new brakes treating you ?

  

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