GT500SC07 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 From our local paper's automotive news section Saturday: Dearborn - Bill Ford, in an uncharacteristically blunt announcement, today indicated Ford Motor Company is taking steps to rectify a long running public relations problem by building some specially equipped Shelby GT500 Mustangs to make amends. Approximately 300 customers in Ford's 'Powerlease' program were promised options for the GT500 in July of 2004 which have failed to materialize. Ford was quoted as saying "We have treated these loyal Ford customers like crap. There is no excuse for it. We, as a company, want to make it right and send the message that we, no, I will not tolerate this travesty now or in the future. As a result, we are building approximately 300 special Shelbys - the GT500PL - that will go only to those long-suffering Powerlease holders." There were only a few details Ford would make public, but he did indicate that some of the decontenting of the recent production model will be reversed. Ford would not be quoted for publication, but he did say the version would not be offered to Penske executives or other 'management figures'. He said the version would be approximately 450 pounds lighter than the current GT500 'production' vehicle and contain an independant rear suspension (IRS) as a no-cost option. He said it would also also be fitted with a 'screw-type' supercharger which would produce more than the currently reported 475Hp for the 'production' GT500 available to other customers. Ford also indicated there was a slight problem with the engines which were breaking crankshafts. Ford said the problem appears to be related to the higher horsepower that he indicated was in the '750 RWHP range'. The final EPA numbers were not quite ready, according to Ford, be he was confident the Highway mileage would exceed 26 MPG. Ford also indicated the cars would be 'specially priced', 'probably under $35K out the door'. In closing, Ford said additional steps to improve relations with their loyal customer base would be announced in the coming days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Wow, I didn't believe this was true, but this is the second post about it from two different people so I guess it is. That is awesome for you guys. Way to go Ford!!! It's about time! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 He said it would also also be fitted with a 'screw-type' supercharger which would produce more than the currently reported 475Hp for the 'production' GT500 available to other customers. Ford also indicated there was a slight problem with the engines which were breaking crankshafts. Ford said the problem appears to be related to the higher horsepower that he indicated was in the '750 RWHP range'. So, the broke crankshafts were on this "special" engine only? 750RWHP would be impressive for sure! :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Cobras Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I can't believe anyone would believe any of this, especially the customer relations part. I'm so tired of being angry over this I thought I'd try a little theraputic satire. Hopefully some folks got a chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I can't believe anyone would believe any of this, especially the customer relations part. I'm so tired of being angry over this I thought I'd try a little theraputic satire. Hopefully some folks got a chuckle. Good one... I should have known considering your recent rants! :devil: You're a bad man 3 Cobras - verrrrrrrry bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Cobras Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 It's a calling. Musta dreamt Ford would actually take responsibity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 It's a calling. Musta dreamt Ford would actually take responsibity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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