arayland Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I placed an order for a 2010 GT500 on April 27 this year. Today I got a call from my selling dealer and he said that FoMoCo has "suspended" further production of Shelby GT500s for the remainder of the 2010 model year. I asked why, he speculated that it may be reasons related to CAFE standards. That was the bad news, the good news is he located a car exactly as I ordered (Black-w/stripe delete) at a dealer somewhere in the midwest its being put on a transporter and I should take delivery late this week. Anybody have any info on this? Truth or bull****? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I have heard this from 4 different dealers in Southern California, all starting late July. All I know is dealers are not taking new orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I placed an order for a 2010 GT500 on April 27 this year. Today I got a call from my selling dealer and he said that FoMoCo has "suspended" further production of Shelby GT500s for the remainder of the 2010 model year. I asked why, he speculated that it may be reasons related to CAFE standards. That was the bad news, the good news is he located a car exactly as I ordered (Black-w/stripe delete) at a dealer somewhere in the midwest its being put on a transporter and I should take delivery late this week. Anybody have any info on this? Truth or bull****? It's true. 2010 GT500 production was suspended about three weeks ago. The only cars being built are ones that were already in the allocation pipeline. Oh, the suspension of production was not due to CAFE standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlloyDropTop Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 It's true. 2010 GT500 production was suspended about three weeks ago. The only cars being built are ones that were already in the allocation pipeline. Oh, the suspension of production was not due to CAFE standards. Was it suspended so they can start painting the rear end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 What a tease!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Do you know why they suspended production? When I asked some of the dealers they told me it was due to demand not being that high. I thought he was crazy until he told me that they have a lot of cars not moving in the midwest and in the south. Also thought it was due to the fact that they still have a number of unsold 2008 and 09 GT500's still on the lots. Not sure if it was bull, but that is the answer I got. I would think Ford would move inventory to where the demand is. It is not that hard to figure out, unless something else is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Was it suspended so they can start painting the rear end? Or was it so they could re-engineer the entire assembly facility in order to correct the "missing trunk liner plug" debacle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 The plan has been since the spring to end 2010 GT500 prodcution by November. This is to allow for prep time to retool for 2011 GT500 early release in March 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Maybe they are adding an inspection process for cars that are produced? You know, to check for things like paint peeling off, trunk liner plugs etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 The plan has been since the spring to end 2010 GT500 prodcution by November. This is to allow for prep time to retool for 2011 GT500 early release in March 2010. What is there to retool? The Romeo engine plant doesn't need to retool much to switch to an aluminum block. Retooling for body change as in 2010 sure.... not 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Was it suspended so they can start painting the rear end? No, FoMoCo ended 2010 production for the MY. I sould have said ended not suspended. I'm not being coy, but they do monitor this site and I really don't want to ellaborate. It's nothing bad or anything like that, but the 2011 GT500's and Mustangs are being tweaked more than the just Coyote engine and the all aluminum 5.4 engines. Let's just say that FoMoCo has heard the main bitch about the 2010 cars and are going to do something about it in 2011. That's not the main reason for the end of production, but is one part of it. You can draw your own conclusions about what the main bitch was/is about 2010 cars. :shades: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I guess they are changing the rear bumper! I like the current car's look, changing it already was unncessary imo. Ford listened to non buyers too much or those that hate anything new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdusseau Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Can someone post a pic of this trunk liner plug? Or lack there of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I guess they are changing the rear bumper! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Can someone post a pic of this trunk liner plug? Or lack there of. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hopefully Ford will make the new bumper cover useable on 10's too if people want it. I doubt they'd change the quarter panel, that's a shitload of retooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hopefully Ford will make the new bumper cover useable on 10's too if people want it. I doubt they'd change the quarter panel, that's a shitload of retooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 You can draw your own conclusions about what the main bitch was/is about 2010 cars. :shades: I was going to say the rear end but after sitting behind one of the new Camaro's on the 405 freeway, well lets just say the Camaro rear end makes the 2010 Mustang rear look pretty good. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I like the new rear better than 05-09. I've owned both so not just a hater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Let's not get hungup on the word 'retool'. They simply need some time to change the line. And we know there will be more engine options. We've all heard about the aluminum 5.4, I hear possibly a 5.7, maybe a 6.2. I don't know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Let's not get hungup on the word 'retool'. They simply need some time to change the line. And we know there will be more engine options. We've all heard about the aluminum 5.4, I hear possibly a 5.7, maybe a 6.2. I don't know for sure. No, sorry, no 5.7 or 6.2 for the 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 6.2 we'll see in the Raptor soon guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I was going to say the rear end but after sitting behind one of the new Camaro's on the 405 freeway, well lets just say the Camaro rear end makes the 2010 Mustang rear look pretty good. Steve Probably just me on this, but to my eye, the 2010 rear end looks better with the GT Mustang's front end than on the GT500. Again, that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 6.2 we'll see in the Raptor soon guys. That's an affirmitive sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 See there................"BI....ING" does pay off???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmurr Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'm not sure what the main "bitch" was about the 2010 GT500? Of the new 2010's it is the car people liked the look of the most. I can't tell you how many people like my car as is. Bumper and all. What I hope Ford did was just change the quality control on the 2011 to be a bit tighter. We already know the rear axle will be painted starting this fall. Outside of the aluminum block I hope there aren't any more major changes. It's going to suck having a car that is "old" after one model year. We all know the main reason why people didn't buy the car was because of the upcoming power upgrades not the rear bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F150 Duke Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Geese main gripe? I'd have to say the inability to hook-up with traction or 1-2 shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmurr Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Geese main gripe? I'd have to say the inability to hook-up with traction or 1-2 shift. I think better tires will help the car hookup. As for the 1-2 shift mine seems to be ok for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Other than weight, what's the advantage to an aluminum block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Other than weight, what's the advantage to an aluminum block? Weight, mostly weight, and that translates into better handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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