This is topic update 4-11just picked up my 03 cobra from service dept at capitol ford in san jose in forum General Talk at Northern California Ford Owners  .


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Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
so after bringing the car in for the 3rd time for missfire issues and my dpfe hose blowing off and melting ford has finally said that it was an issue with the heads and they replaced both wich came out to be 7k that warranty paid for. well i picked up my cobra thursday then took off with the family in my rental f150 to reno and tahoe. well i came back sat returned the rental to ford hopped in the cobra that night and............ - - im not one to bash but come on i think the evidence speaks for itself. i will be dropping the car off monday morning for the fourth time on the same issue.

[ April 11, 2012, 10:44 PM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Cobra ]
 
Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
So what do you think it is now? Damn the dealers really screwing up here...4 times to many man. Good luck bro.
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
Damn wtf that's some straight bs. I wouldn't go back there no more
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
ive been reading about there being an issue with clogged cats causing this and as for not going back i hear you but i want to go back just for the fact that they thanked me so much for being so patiant and now look
 
Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
its a lemon now, on another note what is a dpfe?

[ April 01, 2012, 07:29 PM: Message edited by: SwEeT 03 Gt ]
 
Posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0 (Member # 7785) on :
 
Warranty work techs don't like heard just a FYI they don't make money or something like that
 
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Lemon now
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0:
Warranty work techs don't like heard just a FYI they don't make money or something like that
Yup they don't like working on cars under warranty because they get payed less for the job so sometimes they do sloppy jobs
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
car can only be a few years old to become a lemon
 
Posted by j0eyabs (Member # 1026) on :
 
How is a 9 year old car still under warranty?
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
bought from santacruz ford last year and bought a warranty for 1500
 
Posted by SS396 chevelle aka fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :
 
also look at the egr valve there could be junk stuck in it
 
Posted by Poisond Pony (Member # 5141) on :
 
Frontier Ford > Capital Ford
 
Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on :
 
Sorry to hear bro. I've had my Cobra for 2.5 years and it's never had major issues (these are good cars, so stay patient). I did have a clogged cat at one point. Maybe it's time to hollow those puppies out on your car [Wink]

I would do some research online. I'm sure there are other 03/04 Cobra owners that have gone through similar issues.
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
Thanks for the advice fasthatch and rigo really appreciate it guys and as for mr poison so ive heard. i went down there first and asked the service writer if the had certain techs to work on svt vehicles and the guy asked me whats svt thats qhen i ran
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
hope you get this resolved ,be patient ,but thats what warranty is for..only bad part is their is some techs that half ass shit just to get you outta there..
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
Modular FTL
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=049776 [Confused]
 
Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
I dont know what mid pipe u have but if you need a stock one Pm me
 
Posted by 19mystic96 (Member # 7553) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
Yea, since ford was doing so well making power with those 5LTR pushrods..
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by autumnstang97:
I dont know what mid pipe u have but if you need a stock one Pm me
Thanks bro but mine is stock and hopefully everything gets covered
 
Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
Oh ya I forgot u said u got the warranty. That was a smart move bro since youre unfortunately in this situation. Hopefully the mechanics get it right so you can get back in the saddle ASAP! Good luck man and keep us updated with the outcome...
 
Posted by 1RaW03SvT (Member # 9151) on :
 
i hope this gets figured out soon thats a bummer!! also can i ask hahah!!

?? WHO THE FUCK RUNS CATS ?? HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!
 
Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=049776 [Confused]
lol [worship] [worship]
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1RaW03SvT:
i hope this gets figured out soon thats a bummer!! also can i ask hahah!!

?? WHO THE FUCK RUNS CATS ?? HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!
might be a good idea to make sure the car runs right before any mods
 
Posted by KRZ89GT (Member # 4273) on :
 
You said it was the 3rd time in? Is your cobra stock as in bone stock? If the inspector goes and sees anything aftermarket on your car they will kick the claim and make you pay out of pocket... [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Wicked Motorsports (Member # 8702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
bought from santacruz ford last year and bought a warranty for 1500
I was gonna say take it back to the FORD dealership in SC they are SVT authorized techs from what I heard...
 
Posted by Nastysvt (Member # 6431) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SwEeT 03 Gt:
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=049776 [Confused]
lol [worship] [worship]
[worship] come on Willy..how u gonna hate on modulars when u were talking bout how u wanted a 03 cobra, u just went and looked at the 2013 GT which has a 5.0 coyote modular and your signature shop "AED" specializes in modulars.. [Confused]
 
Posted by Nastysvt (Member # 6431) on :
 
Oh wait, I just seen your signature..I thought u were built and tuned by shawn? When did this change? New build?

[ April 04, 2012, 05:02 AM: Message edited by: Nastysvt ]
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Nastysvt:
quote:
Originally posted by SwEeT 03 Gt:
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=049776 [Confused]
lol [worship] [worship]
[worship] come on Willy..how u gonna hate on modulars when u were talking bout how u wanted a 03 cobra, u just went and looked at the 2013 GT which has a 5.0 coyote modular and your signature shop "AED" specializes in modulars.. [Confused]
ya they are fast and make power but have problems sometimes and expensive to fix compared to a pushrod

the 2013 is a new car, new technology and has warranty
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Nastysvt:
Oh wait, I just seen your signature..I thought u were built and tuned by shawn? When did this change? New build?
all they wanna do is modulars now and well since im not a modular i went elsewhere [patriot]
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=049776 [Confused]
wow u went through all that trouble to find that old thread [Roll Eyes]

all that was, was a rocker arm....easy fix and was back on the road no problem

how many times u been to the dealer to get urs fixed and its nearly 10yrs newer than mine? [Embarrassed]

[ April 04, 2012, 05:15 AM: Message edited by: 5LTR SVT ]
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
You post your issues asking for help and everyone's advice then i post mine and you talk shit get the fuck outa here

[ April 04, 2012, 10:23 AM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Cobra ]
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
is there certain dealerships tgat have SVT certified techs and dealers that have regular techs ? if so which ones have svt techs?
 
Posted by KRZ89GT (Member # 4273) on :
 
OP any updates on your cobra?
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
Dealer just ordered 2 new cats

[ April 05, 2012, 12:09 AM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Cobra ]
 
Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=049776 [Confused]
wow u went through all that trouble to find that old thread [Roll Eyes]

all that was, was a rocker arm....easy fix and was back on the road no problem

how many times u been to the dealer to get urs fixed and its nearly 10yrs newer than mine? [Embarrassed]
wasnt yours at the shop for months?
 
Posted by Poisond Pony (Member # 5141) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2T0NE:
is there certain dealerships tgat have SVT certified techs and dealers that have regular techs ? if so which ones have svt techs?
not anymore. Ford did away with separate certification for SVT quite a few years back.
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
So i got off work and went straight to ford with my boy from work. gave him a ride home gave it some gas but nothing crazy because i know the guy has a bad neck and back. as we were pulling up to the house something smelled like it was melting. i popped the hood my hoses were still in place that ran to the dpfe. Thought maybe because the car hasnt been driven in a while it had a weird smell. got home and i could hear my cats cra kling with the car off popped the hood and what do you know the hose popped off the dpfe sensor near the fire wall. called the manager and pretty much asked him what would he do in my situation its frustating he apologized and said he new my frustation but asked to still try to figure it out and is supposed to call tomorrow morning.

[ April 11, 2012, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Cobra ]
 
Posted by gohardgohome (Member # 9803) on :
 
Damn that sucks dude. Take that shit back trade it for a 35th anniv. maro problem solved. Cobra might not be for u [Wink]
 
Posted by LS1EATR (Member # 2702) on :
 
Thats weird. My friend was having the same problem your having in his 03 mach 1 but it end up being bad cats. His hose kept poping off when he revs his rpm high and also was melting the dpfe sensor tube. but his problem was solved. Good luck bro.... [patriot]
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
[Confused]

[ April 12, 2012, 01:51 AM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Cobra ]
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SwEeT 03 Gt:
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
Modular FTL
http://www.californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=049776 [Confused]
lol [worship] [worship]
+1 LOL
 
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
tell them to install an o/r X or H. problem solved. LOL [Razz] jp. hopefully you get this resolved soon cuz right about now id be throwing fits and start demanding unreasonable shiat.
 
Posted by KRZ89GT (Member # 4273) on :
 
maybe its the driver [Confused] [Confused] [Confused]
 
Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
That is completely ridiculous...supposedly they changed the cats right?
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by KRZ89GT:
maybe its the driver [Confused] [Confused] [Confused]
You know what dude i wasnt going to put you on blast but youre the one who changed the heads and youre asking me for updates????? Hey it was at your shop so either you are trying to be sneaky and you think i dont know who you are or you really dont have a clue so maybe just maybe its the people who work there
 
Posted by KRZ89GT (Member # 4273) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SantaClara_Cobra:
quote:
Originally posted by KRZ89GT:
maybe its the driver [Confused] [Confused] [Confused]
You know what dude i wasnt going to put you on blast but youre the one who changed the heads and youre asking me for updates????? Hey it was at your shop so either you are trying to be sneaky and you think i dont know who you are or you really dont have a clue so maybe just maybe its the people who work there
Good for you u figured out who did your head work... [patriot]

[ April 13, 2012, 11:31 AM: Message edited by: KRZ89GT ]
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
Well hey sounds like we all know where to take our cars and as for needing to tell you something why would i go to back to your dealer dont you think ive wasted enough time with you guys.

[ April 12, 2012, 03:11 PM: Message edited by: SantaClara_Cobra ]
 
Posted by KRZ89GT (Member # 4273) on :
 
Its your car do what u want with it... [patriot]
 
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
LOL i wouldnt take my car back there knowing that things have gotten personal between u and one of their techs
make a stink w/ the dealership and/or report it to ford above this dealership to see if they can offer alternatives and hopefully then they'll lemon your car.
 
Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by venomous99:
LOL i wouldnt take my car back there knowing that things have gotten personal between u and one of their techs
make a stink w/ the dealership and/or report it to ford above this dealership to see if they can offer alternatives and hopefully then they'll lemon your car.
this n....

1.800.952-5210 B.A.R. for fishy dealerships/ workshop [patriot] /tread [dance] or keep it going [burnout]
 
Posted by KRZ89GT (Member # 4273) on :
 
nothing has got personal its all good [patriot]

[ April 13, 2012, 11:29 AM: Message edited by: KRZ89GT ]
 




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