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Hey all,
new owner of an '02 GT, and I love it so far! Can't wait to start modding and enjoying it for real. Anything technical I should know besides the spark plug thing? Was that fixed for '02?
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You mean the plugs backing out? No I dont believe there was really a "fix" for it. Same heads from 99-04.

Be aware of the intake manifold though. Not sure if they started using the aluminum crossover for 02, but its common for the plastic coolant passage to crack and it isnt pretty. Ford did extend the warranty though for the manifold, so If you do have the plastic one you should be fine for a while. I believe the warranty was extended for 7 years past the original factory 3 year warranty, so in my case I think I'm good till 2010.

 

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welcome aboard!

 

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Welcome to the asylum!
On top of the tech section read "4.6L important tech threads"
and do some searches you will find alot of info.
Congrats on your new car enjoy it!

 

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Welcome

 

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Welcome to the board

I posted some good info in the other "new to the board" thread, check it out...

Post pics of your car and the engine

 

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Thanks you guys. I want to go to the track in a month or so when I'm ready, and used to the car. What kind of times can I expect to see with decent driving?

 

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Nice car and I love those wheels!

 

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Very nice!

 

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Nice car. Springs ASAP.

 

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Dragstr05 said:

You mean the plugs backing out? No I dont believe there was really a "fix" for it. Same heads from 99-04.

Be aware of the intake manifold though. Not sure if they started using the aluminum crossover for 02, but its common for the plastic coolant passage to crack and it isnt pretty. Ford did extend the warranty though for the manifold, so If you do have the plastic one you should be fine for a while. I believe the warranty was extended for 7 years past the original factory 3 year warranty, so in my case I think I'm good till 2010.

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The spark plug problem was fixed in mid 2001. The stock intake manifold on the 99-04 GT's are good. The 96-98 ones were the ones that cracked.

I have had my 02 GT for a year and I love it to death! I still get excited every time I go into my garage & see it.

By the way....There are a lot of knowledgable people here, so you picked a good club to join. Remember, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

 

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Welcome aboard. Nice car!