Grabber Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Well I got the letter today about the cracking valve stems on all the 2007 Mustangs and some of the 2008’s. I took a look at my Valve stems with a flash light and all 4 of them have a bunch of cracks around the base of the valve stem. Take a flash light and bend yours back to take a look. Just what I want to do……have my dealer pull all my tires. Crap !!!! CLICK TO ENLARGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinerfish Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Well I got the letter today about the cracking valve stems on all the 2007 Mustangs and some of the 2008’s. I took a look at my Valve stems with a flash light and all 4 of them have a bunch of cracks around the base of the valve stem. Take a flash light and bend yours back to take a look. Just what I want to do……have my dealer pull all my tires. Crap !!!! CLICK TO ENLARGE Was this a recall letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Sorry to hear this..... Is there a cut off date on the 08 Mustangs that have the defect?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Was this a recall letter? They call it a "program". http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...st&p=702181 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Sorry to hear this..... Is there a cut off date on the 08 Mustangs that have the defect?????? Yes. Valve_stem_letter.pdf Valve_stem_inspection.pdf Valve_stem_letter.pdf Valve_stem_inspection.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I just realized I have a 2007 ford Escape that has the problem too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yup, it was a bad batch of Chinese valve stems. Here is my thread from Nov. - Bad batch of valve stems on 2007 Fords Looks like they finally made it a recall or "program" whatever that means. Sorry to hear this effected you Grabber and I know what you mean about having them touch your tires. Just checked I'm good. I am just past the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 How about a "PROGRAM" for the Flyweel/Clutch?????????? :lol2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yup, it was a bad batch of Chinese valve stems. Here is my thread from Nov. - Bad batch of valve stems on 2007 Fords Looks like they finally made it a recall or "program" whatever that means. Sorry to hear this effected you Grabber and I know what you mean about having them touch your tires. I'm going to have to babysit the operation. Show them how to Jack the car up correctly and show them how to use a hand lug wrench. No air gun because when tire jockys use the air gun with the big lug on it....they will scar up the edges of the rim in a hearbeat and screw up the lug nuts. It's pretty much a sure screw up unless you voice your concern up front and show them your nice rims before they start so when it happens they can buy you brand new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 How about a "PROGRAM" for the Flyweel/Clutch?????????? :lol2: No doubt! You mean we just should have been asking for a "Program" this whole time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'm going to have to babysit the operation. Show them how to Jack the car up correctly and show them how to use a hand lug wrench. No air gun because when tire jockys use the air gun with the big lug on it....they will scar up the edges of the rim in a hearbeat and screw up the lug nuts. It's pretty much a sure screw up unless you voice your concern up front and show them your nice rims before they start so when it happens they can buy you brand new ones. You know how much they like to be babysat. Such a pain in the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'm going to have to babysit the operation. Show them how to Jack the car up correctly and show them how to use a hand lug wrench. No air gun because when tire jockys use the air gun with the big lug on it....they will scar up the edges of the rim in a hearbeat and screw up the lug nuts. It's pretty much a sure screw up unless you voice your concern up front and show them your nice rims before they start so when it happens they can buy you brand new ones. Just a thaught Grabber; Take the weels off yourself in your garage then take just the weels to the Dealer????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Just a thaught Grabber; Take the weels off yourself in your garage then take just the weels to the Dealer????? Yep....but they will want to see the tires on the car first to make sure it's from my car. It's odd that this is not a recall. SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 09L03Certain 2007-2008 Vehicle Lines - Tire Valve Stem Inspection and Maintenance Reminder NOTE: This service action should ONLY be performed if requested by the vehicle owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 My build date is 8/17/07.......Looks like mine is okay........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Is Ford playing politics? No bad press while they are on top of the heap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalianStallion Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Just a thaught Grabber; Take the weels off yourself in your garage then take just the weels to the Dealer????? On all my vehicles, if I can, I bring the tire and wheel assembly only to the shop. This way nobody scuffs up the wheels. ItalianStallion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 As of right now Ford says they will replace the valve stems, if needed, under the 3/36 warranty. If it was me I would make sure my valve stems have enough cracks for a guaranteed replacement. If you get what I mean Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yep....but they will want to see the tires on the car first to make sure it's from my car. Do you have any pics of the tires on the car you could show them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 My build date is 8/17/07.......Looks like mine is okay........ Did you inspect them or are you just trusting the date ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Tow Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 This type of car needs steel valve stems. I replaced all of mine when i first bought it. Its also in rule books of any kind of racing. Valve stems have to be steel. You can buy them on line for a couple of bucks each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Crap. I guess I'll get that done as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 How ironic. I just brought my 72 Bronco out of storage to change it's batteries, oil, coolant, tire service, etc, and discovered that three out of five (spare tire) valve stems are now cracked at their bases. The valve stems and American Racing wheels were installed about 5 years ago, I wonder if wheel polishing chemicals are breaking the cheap (Chineese?) stems down. I must now check the stems on the Snake to see how they are doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 How about a "PROGRAM" for the Flyweel/Clutch?????????? :lol2: Hi Dave am back....my clutch is still as smooth as silk and i have now 4800 miles on it so far. More cruising now on Woodward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Did you inspect them or are you just trusting the date ? Just trusting the date......But your right, I better check them........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi Dave am back....my clutch is still as smooth as silk and i have now 4800 miles on it so far. More cruising now on Woodward. Wow Sharabi is back.....How you been doing?????? I see you been getting more miles on your Shelby than I have..... And I live in Sunny So. Cal............ Time to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC5.4 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yup, it was a bad batch of Chinese valve stems. Here is my thread from Nov. - Bad batch of valve stems on 2007 Fords Looks like they finally made it a recall or "program" whatever that means. Sorry to hear this effected you Grabber and I know what you mean about having them touch your tires. Just checked I'm good. I am just past the date. I thought there was a thread about it a while back. Also, Discount Tire put an advisory on there web site months ago. Valve Stem Advisory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Just trusting the date......But your right, I better check them........ I am just outside the dates as well but still checked mine. I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLR8 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Just checked. All 4 cracked! I'll be removing the wheels and taking them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I cant see what you are talking about, looks like a scratch or crack in your rim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ford Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I'm going to have to babysit the operation. Show them how to Jack the car up correctly and show them how to use a hand lug wrench. No air gun because when tire jockys use the air gun with the big lug on it....they will scar up the edges of the rim in a hearbeat and screw up the lug nuts. It's pretty much a sure screw up unless you voice your concern up front and show them your nice rims before they start so when it happens they can buy you brand new ones. Boy! You guys really take the cake. Can't pass up the chance to slam mechanics or dealers at every turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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