• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech

cars dead already

  • Thread starter Thread starter mattzts
  • Start date Start date Jan 18, 2006
M

mattzts

Member
Jun 27, 2005
160
0
16
clifton, nj
Jan 18, 2006
#1
  • Jan 18, 2006
  • #1
i go on vacation to florida for 8 days, come back car dead. i get home around 1 am all i want to do is drive my car. i was driving a pos caddy the 8 dyas in florida. so 1 am go to start her up nothing. so i have aaa come and jump it,let it run a few minutes. go to start it later nothing again. so i had to call ford roadside assistance. there bringing my car to the dealer. im so pissed car has 3600 miles on it. now im without a car till the dealer gets it fixed. so getting to and from work is gonna be a bitch.
 

rygenstormlocke

former 10 second badass
Aug 13, 2005
698
0
0
Northern Virginia
Jan 18, 2006
#2
  • Jan 18, 2006
  • #2
mattzts said:
i go on vacation to florida for 8 days, come back car dead. i get home around 1 am all i want to do is drive my car. i was driving a pos caddy the 8 dyas in florida. so 1 am go to start her up nothing. so i have aaa come and jump it,let it run a few minutes. go to start it later nothing again. so i had to call ford roadside assistance. there bringing my car to the dealer. im so pissed car has 3600 miles on it. now im without a car till the dealer gets it fixed. so getting to and from work is gonna be a bitch.
Click to expand...

Dosent your warrenty/road side assistance include a rental car reimbursement/loaner car? Mine does. Sounds like your battery is faulty or your alternator, but either way they should be able to turn it around in a day. If not call them and nag them.
 
M

mattzts

Member
Jun 27, 2005
160
0
16
clifton, nj
Jan 18, 2006
#3
  • Jan 18, 2006
  • #3
yeah they couldnt look at it today. hopfully whatever is wrong is fixed by like 2pm tomorrow. or i wont be able to get my car till saturday. the dealer i got my car from has never afford me a loaner car. when i had a focus and the trans went and they had it for a month they didnt even offer me one.
 

red05v6stang

New Member
Sep 10, 2005
116
1
0
Jan 19, 2006
#4
  • Jan 19, 2006
  • #4
ask for it, they wont OFFER cuz it costs them money. atleast thats what it has been in my moms previous situations with other companies. also.......it may sound dumb, but are u sure ur clutch was hitting the floor? first time at the dealer that i went to start it up (first brand new car) i didnt do that and freaked out lol. but im sure thats not the case as u jumped it.
 
M

mattzts

Member
Jun 27, 2005
160
0
16
clifton, nj
Jan 19, 2006
#5
  • Jan 19, 2006
  • #5
no it was the battery, i dont have a clutch mines an auto. i got it back earlier today. they took a day and a half to put a new battery in.
 

firestang70

New Member
Jun 19, 2005
114
0
0
Sardinia OH
Jan 21, 2006
#6
  • Jan 21, 2006
  • #6
Hey mattzts and others with problem. Check the GT tech forum. It is a widespread problem, one owner/dealer was able to pinpoint their problem with the Shaker 500(was drawing with ign off). Hope this helps.
 
S

shooterm1

New Member
Jul 18, 2005
540
1
0
Milford, Pennsylvania USA
Jan 21, 2006
#7
  • Jan 21, 2006
  • #7
firestang70 said:
one owner/dealer was able to pinpoint their problem with the Shaker 500(was drawing with ign off). Hope this helps.
Click to expand...

why am I not surprised
 

red05v6stang

New Member
Sep 10, 2005
116
1
0
Jan 21, 2006
#8
  • Jan 21, 2006
  • #8
i never get the upgraded systems, to me they are not worth the money they charge. isnt the upgrade something like 1000 dollars? i would rather through a stereo i chose in the car and really jam. which is why i do just that haha.
 
S

shooterm1

New Member
Jul 18, 2005
540
1
0
Milford, Pennsylvania USA
Jan 21, 2006
#9
  • Jan 21, 2006
  • #9
red05v6stang said:
i never get the upgraded systems, to me they are not worth the money they charge.
Click to expand...

two issue over and above the issue of price bugged me about the Shakers ...

1) those bulky speaker housings that they stuck onto the doors! crapola

2) the Shaker 500 didn't sound that much better than the base model system ...

how many mustang drivers with the stock system do you read/hear wishing that they had bought the upgrade??
 

firestang70

New Member
Jun 19, 2005
114
0
0
Sardinia OH
Jan 21, 2006
#10
  • Jan 21, 2006
  • #10
I think the upcharge on a 500 was I think $650, $1200 for the 1000 system. I myself have ordered a Deluxe with the basic system. I will upgrade with aftermarket later.
 

red05v6stang

New Member
Sep 10, 2005
116
1
0
Jan 21, 2006
#11
  • Jan 21, 2006
  • #11
shooterm1 said:
two issue over and above the issue of price bugged me about the Shakers ...

1) those bulky speaker housings that they stuck onto the doors! crapola

2) the Shaker 500 didn't sound that much better than the base model system ...

how many mustang drivers with the stock system do you read/hear wishing that they had bought the upgrade??
Click to expand...


yah, they could have made a contoured panel specially for the 8 inch "subs" (aka: true mid woofer)

i have never heard anyone wanted to upgrade to a shaker system, only people with shakers wanting to go aftermarket. which i may add, is a complete PITA.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

L
2000 Mustang PATS - Broken Key and Wire - HELP!
  • Laree Taylor
  • May 7, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
162
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 12, 2026
manicmechanic007
C
New mustang owner
  • CPH89LX
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
3
Views
125
The Welcome Wagon Apr 27, 2026
91AOD5.0LX
is my car dead
  • kenzo0315
  • Jun 30, 2025
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
29
Views
1K
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jul 8, 2025
kenzo0315
Hard to start when engine is cold
  • 86_Capri
  • Mar 11, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
32
Views
943
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 21, 2026
CAMTWO1070
J
Car Diagnosis
  • j.2016
  • Aug 31, 2025
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
3
Views
317
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk Aug 31, 2025
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?