05FSTBK Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I haven't been driving the shelby lately. But take her out on weekends to run errands and such. I took it out Last weekend and notice that if I got on it I would redline without any thrust. I took it in to the dealership today and took the transmission tech for a drive. They said they'd look at it on Monday, but it might not be covered under warranty. "normal wear" Like brakes" any help or printouts that I could give them would be helpful. I really can't afford any non warranty covered work right now. Built on 8/14/2007. Purchased on 6/21/2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I haven't been driving the shelby lately. But take her out on weekends to run errands and such. I took it out Last weekend and notice that if I got on it I would redline without any thrust. I took it in to the dealership today and took the transmission tech for a drive. They said they'd look at it on Monday, but it might not be covered under warranty. "normal wear" Like brakes" any help or printouts that I could give them would be helpful. I really can't afford any non warranty covered work right now. Built on 8/14/2007. Purchased on 6/21/2008 Here's the TSB info. You should not have a problem. Stuart http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...p;hl=clutch+tsb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper82 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I took mine in with the printed TSB and a week later new clutch and all. Ford took care of me and I am almost positive they will just take care of it. Just make sure to print off the TSB and show the service guy when you take it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05FSTBK Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I took mine in with the printed TSB and a week later new clutch and all. Ford took care of me and I am almost positive they will just take care of it. Just make sure to print off the TSB and show the service guy when you take it in. Thanks guys, My only concern is that my car is not experiencing any problems dictated by the TSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks guys, My only concern is that my car is not experiencing any problems dictated by the TSB. Ford didn't lube the transmission input shaft and/or clutch splines on your car, this caused early wear of the clutch disk and damage to the flywheel becuase the disk was draging on the input shaft. You also have the old style (pre-TSB) flywheel that doesn't handle the heat as well as the newer design and warps, causing early wear as well. You are covered by the TSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 +1 - TSB. Post a thread or something and find out where everyone has been taking theirs to get the TSB completed. Find the right dealership who knows what's going on, place a phone call, a trailer ride for the car, and get 'er fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05FSTBK Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 +1 - TSB. Post a thread or something and find out where everyone has been taking theirs to get the TSB completed. Find the right dealership who knows what's going on, place a phone call, a trailer ride for the car, and get 'er fixed! Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Knowledge is power. Study this: (note that #3 - #8 apply to your 2008 GT500) http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...st&p=576592 Several people have asked me "what should I say to the dealer when I go in and talk to them about my clutch problem?". This is what I would do. Go in and be polite, and if the service advisor does not know about the problem, you will have to school him up. (Have the TSB in your back pocket too) Tell him that you know for a fact that: 1. The first 11 months of GT500 production cars did not get any Teflon lube on the input shaft and clutch hub. 2. Tell him that you know your clutch hub and input shaft have a bunch of surface rust and corrosion on them because the lube never was applied. 3. Tell him that you know that the rusty shaft and clutch hub cause the clutch to not release on time and drag. 4. Tell him that you know that clutch drag causes your syncros to remain loaded with engine torque and that is why your gears grind inbetween shifts. 5. Tell him that you know the transmission input shaft splines have been revised to be a little wider and broached smoother so it will release on time from the clutch hub. 6. Tell him that you know the clutch hub has been revised to be made out of nickle to prevent the clutch hub from rusting. 7. Tell him that you know your flywheel is made out of nodular iron and it does not dissapate the heat very well so it has warped on you and is toasting your clutch and causing your car to have clutch chatter. 8. Tell him that you know the new flywheel is made out of 4100 series steel and is much thicker to take care of the heat dissapation and warpage problem. If that does not work.....go to a different dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 good luck is bout all I can say I recommend going aftermarket if Ford wont fix it or tries to fix it and fails LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipereatr Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 One of our most powerful arguments is that a TSB is not mileage limited. I have a 96,000 mile Explorer that was just called in on a TSB. To my mind that means they have to approach the repairs as though fully covered by the TSB. But if they can show excessive wear because of driving habits or other non-TSB caused problem the most they should be able to do is prorate the repairs (don't brag about laying rubber to the service adviser!). But I don't believe there are any TS members that have had a prorated TSB repair. Stand your ground and escalate to Ford if necessary. Good luck - make sure to let us know what happens (and keep your parts for later discussions with Ford if the dealer won't do the TSB!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTTICAN Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I haven't been driving the shelby lately. But take her out on weekends to run errands and such. I took it out Last weekend and notice that if I got on it I would redline without any thrust. I took it in to the dealership today and took the transmission tech for a drive. They said they'd look at it on Monday, but it might not be covered under warranty. "normal wear" Like brakes" any help or printouts that I could give them would be helpful. I really can't afford any non warranty covered work right now. Built on 8/14/2007. Purchased on 6/21/2008 Funny just happen to me today. Purchased 09/23/06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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