Finally an update, sorry for the delay guys! What would you do if it was your car? Keep it, sell it, fight for an extended warranty?

@wrxdaily4735

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Ashton I would keep it man. It’s a beautiful car with amazing performance AND with a brand new motor

@Prochargedbeast

4 жыл бұрын

Keep the car Jeff it’s an awesome vehicle I love driving mine every day brings a smile to my face and now that it’s boosted it’s even better!!

@Teebuck27

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff glad you are on the road again. You inspired me to get mine. I have a 18 and I’m for a class action lawsuit if they don’t want to give a warranty behind these engines. But to answer your question I would Keep it. rated r cars went thru the same thing an he eventually got the extended warranty

@steveross6312

4 жыл бұрын

My 2017 GT350R motor blew last November with 8200 miles, and Ford replaced the engine. I'm keeping it, but then I don't think I can find a comparable track toy that fits my budget. Hoping for the best re: the new engine. I have not pursued an extended warranty, but will be interested in your experience if you go that route. Good luck with your new motor and thanks for your content!

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Ross thanks Steve, glad to hear your replacement went smoothly as well. You nailed it though, this car when functional is an awesome track car for the price. Hard to beat I agree.

Glad you got the car back bro! I’d probably opt for the extended warranty, it’s a beautiful car. Happy new year!!

That's a damn shame! I remember over a year ago when tunnel chaser traded his demon for a GT350R and started running into mechanical issues I thought maybe he just got a lemon! But you go on the forums and you can see a lot of people having issues with engines and Ford looking for any reason to not honor the warranty!😥

@jrodzilla24

3 жыл бұрын

Trades a demon??? For a gt350??? Who does that?

@Michael-tm6vs

2 жыл бұрын

I'd understand trading a demon for a gt500 but a 350???? Bro what 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@jessenitzske8617

2 жыл бұрын

@@jrodzilla24 Someone who wants a car that actually handles...

Been waiting for this one , happy new year to you and mrs ashton . 🍻🍻

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Hall same to you Steve!

At .49 seconds I meant to say rod bearing material since I know someone will correct me in the comments. ;)

That's crazy you got the '19 motor. Hope there aren't anymore issues!

you're back yassss wish you would upload more frequently I love your channel

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

The6SpeedLife thanks man, I appreciate the support. I’m going to try and get back to some more regular content. :)

I would push for the extended warranty!!!

@godsspeedify

4 жыл бұрын

Here! here!

@coryroot

4 жыл бұрын

It’s worth the time to try and get it for sure

@nickpappas4133

4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely

Glad I'm seeing these videos on the GT 350 engine failures. Almost bought a used one last year.

Damn! keeping my fingers crossed that my 18 doesn't TAKE A SHITTER!!! Keep these videos coming!!! RESPECT!!!

Really good information. I was contemplating on getting a 16 gt350,with 17,000 miles on it for 41k. Badass car,but I'm not feeling the headaches.

@khronin

3 жыл бұрын

Get a Stinger--these things--in the street tire division were running mid 12s to high 12s cause they could not put the power down. I left Ford because ALL 3 I had --had issues.And Ford battles folks on the warranty.

Thanks for posting. Good information and glad to know my ‘19 is hopefully less susceptible.

This is the best case scenerio for that. Id love a gt350 but id be worried about the problems, buuuut i cant say jack since i have a 17 RS sooo yea. Id keep it till it was outta warranty, then see how it is, then decide whether ya want to keep it.

Keep the car jeff but get the extended warranty most definitely! This is the reason why I haven’t even attempted to try and buy a 350 just yet. It’s so crazy man!

@murph55

3 жыл бұрын

i get phone calls all the time offering extended warranty

If it were me I would push for the extended warranty. Seeing how you got yours warrantied and WomanDriven didn’t, and keep the car. It’s beautiful and as far as I know you bought it to keep! Have that extended warranty on Ford’s dime and enjoy your one of a kind car!!

Glad to see Ford did the right thing by you Jeff. All comes down to weighing the pleasure from owning an incredible performer against the concern for another failure combined with the likelihood your asset is depreciating way faster than the GT350’s we’re supposed to. I was crushed when I let go of my perfect ‘16 Track Pack 350. I was getting closer to end of warranty period and witnessing the reality that it wasn’t an easy sell - clearly the perception of the car due to longevity concerns has taken a toll on the values. I bailed on what was supposed to be my never gonna sell it dream car. Sucks because it truly was the most unique and fun car I’ve ever driven. Maybe the ‘19 motor is better ... personally I wouldn’t bet on that. Good luck with your decision.

Great video brother. Thank you so much for the details. I am going to stay with my current GT and wait to see how the 2020 GT350 engines hold up. Keep it but document everything and wait to see what happens with other with the same engine, to see if the gen 2 also blows up. You still have your M car to track 😎.

@makundananda4946

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you have to wait that long. Isn’t the 2019 and ‘20 the exact same updated engine (Gen.2 Voodoo) ?

@israelr6636

4 жыл бұрын

@@makundananda4946 good point.

@makundananda4946

4 жыл бұрын

Israel R I don’t want you to have to wait too long for your GT350. :). I’m like you, I’m waiting to see how the 2019 Voodoo gen.2 engines do over time. It’s hard to wait, I want a GT350 so bad.

Thanks for the video! Glad Ford resolved your issue. I would push for the extended warranty and then decide sell or keep her. With extended warranty it'll be easier to sell. On the other note. I was considering to purchase BMW M2 Competition or M4. But went with 2019 GT350 due to great deal I've got on GT350 and how this car handles. Would be awesome if you can make a video comparison between M2 Competition and GT350?

Keep it if you like the car. I have a 2019 gt350 love it. I new that the gt350 has had some faiures but I didn't know it was to the extent your talking. Sounds like for stood behind their product. Good luck with it and enjoy.

Hey Jeff happy New Year. Enjoy your beautiful GT350 and new motor. Enjoy

My 2017 350 is boosted and still going strong!! Never had any oil consumption issues so I got a good one I guess.

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

Prochargedbeast48 great to hear man, good to hear some are holding up well!

@Prochargedbeast

4 жыл бұрын

Actually most are fine it’s a small percentage of them that have issues if you look on the Shelby forums there is a in-depth write up on failures, It’s like 1%.

@rhino5ohh

4 жыл бұрын

@@Prochargedbeast ehh if I'm thinking of the same write up, it wasn't very scientific lol. The guy who did it certainly did his best in that write up, but at the end of the day it was just him searching the internet for people who had failures. It wasn't actual data from Ford or anything like that. Only info that he was able to find. And I'm sure not everyone who has issues mentions it on the internet

@Prochargedbeast

4 жыл бұрын

rhino5oh over 1000 plus miles and many hard runs on my boosted 2017 still purring like a kitten lol. I have friends at 2 ford locations here in Florida and only 1 failure between the two and it was Jeff’s, I personally have 5 friends with boosted and non boosted 350’s and zero issues.

@braddfordy

4 жыл бұрын

@@rhino5ohh .0

I would definitely push for extra warranty time! Nice that they did what they should have. I think i would push for at least an extra year to make up for the time you lost with the car!

Not that Chevy doesn’t have issues, but this is the reason I’m driving a 19 ZL1 1LE instead of a GT350R. Initially thought about the Focus RS till I heard those were popping motors too.

@majikk9123

4 жыл бұрын

Damn the RS popping motors too!? Those little fuckers are fun to drive! A little too expensive but fun!

@barrthom603

4 жыл бұрын

I love the looks of GT350r, and the seats...and exhaust tone...every single other way I like ZLE more. That LT4 engine is bullet proof. Good choice.

@f1hotrod527

4 жыл бұрын

ZL1 1LE is still the most badass of the pony cars. I have yet to see the GT500 beat it on a road course (maybe it will on a longer track). I am a chevy guy, so this next comment might seem biased, but I am not trying to be. I don't think GM cars are perfect, they have issues and make mistakes. But most of the GM stuff is either small little things, or many people might have a big issue but not everyone. Ford on the other hand may have less small issues, but when Ford has issues, they are apocalyptic. Like, if you have the car that has the issues, you WILL have it happen to you. Case in point, 6.0 diesel, powershift dual clutch trans, Focus RS, 5.4 3V issues etc. I do like the new mustang, GT350 is a cool car, but there has been way to many videos like this one and it would scare me away. Also Ford has been pretty bad about trying to get out of their responsibility when making a mistake.

@MJT-DA

4 жыл бұрын

@@f1hotrod527 Even the c8 corvette is faster than the Gt500 and has less hp! But the comaro is not a pony ford made that category. However that LT4 is a great engine.

@AmericanSurvival001

3 жыл бұрын

yeah not a chevy driver but you gotta feel good as chevy gets better(much) and Ford has gone wayyyy downhill

Congrats Jeff, I’m glad to see you got the 350 back. Looks like Ford took good care of you on this. I’ve owned a lot of Fords and have never had a engine failure but Ford has always taken care of us too. Jeff, Keeping or not keeping the car is a personal choice like with the GT, Do what’s better for you.. P.S. I’d keep it but that’s just me. 😎

I have a 17’. Keep it you have the better motor.... wish i had a 19 motor... absolutely push for the extended warranty. Good luck

Great video man. I've dreamed about buying one since they came out but the bearing issue has got me shook. Guess i gotta put it on the back burner for a few more years.

Glad you got the 350 engine replaced and they honored the warranty! Hopefully you keep it!

If you like the car as much as you say - keep it. You got a new motor and hopefully the issues have been addressed and it's a win for you. I was hoping you'd get the GT500. Good luck whatever you decide. Great video as always and thanks for sharing.

I'm glad you got that solved but I'd go for the extended warranty for piece of mind

No doubt about it, I’d push for that extended powertrain warranty bro.

I want to get one and I was thinking 2019; you just confirmed that. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing your story...Sucks that this had to happen..i hope you Keep the car..It's such a fun car to drive..What would you get if you sold it?

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

Realistically in the $43-46,000 range.

2010 Camaro ss2 6.2, 60,000 miles, long tube hookers, Borla stainless Loud mouth exhaust, bbk intake, ecm updates, updated vented rotors, couple other mods and I’m telling you it’s a great setup. Can’t keep my hands off this car and fun to drive.

@andrewslagle1974

7 ай бұрын

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When I did heavy line for Ford back in the day, our motto as technicians was “ Ford quality is job assurance.” They knew they had serious engine problems and instead of fixing the problem , they lowered their warranty from 6/60 down to 5/50 Because most of the failures occurred after the 5/50 and before the 6/60

Long comment ahead Aug 1st I purchased a used 2017 350 with 20k miles and had the engine blow the next day because the dealership didn’t tighten the oil filter properly. Had to lawyer up to get a new engine. Got the car back at the end of October and had it for 3 weeks when the 2nd motor blew up on me after only 1300 miles. Had it towed to Ford for them to fly out a tech to check out the motor and he confirmed that it was indeed a part failure... on a brand NEW crate motor with 1300 miles. I just picked up my car today and am now on my 3rd motor. My plan? To keep the vehicle until the new Mach 1 drops for the 2021 model year then I’m trading her in with a quickness. Sounds like you got the Gen 2 motor in yours, Jeff and thats freaking awesome! I’m beyond jealous. For you I’d say hang onto it and see how it plays out for you in terms of reliability but I can definitely understand you losing confidence in the car. I’m in the same boat! You have 8400 miles on your car. You still have your factory 3yr/36k warranty. I’d spring for the extended warranty as you come close to exhausting the 1st one. I’ve been subbed for awhile and love your 350 videos! Keep us posted on the car!

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

Damn... sorry to hear about the issues man. I’m 50/50 right now, maybe when I get it back on the track it will change my mind. 😁

This is the exact reason i didn’t buy one Ford doesn’t stand behind known issues and look for ways to weasel their way out of responsibility. Glad you got your situation taken care of. f**k yeah push for the extended warranty !

@billyburgess8191

4 жыл бұрын

You buy a car with a warranty that is void once modified. Why would Ford not cover themselves?

@buckhorncortez

4 жыл бұрын

Except - they stood behind the warranty and replaced the entire motor with no argument with the customer - which is directly contrary to your statements.

@gliderider7077

4 жыл бұрын

But they did, so invalid complaint

@marshallkendo7095

4 жыл бұрын

Billy Burgess agreed if the car is modified. Zero of these engines should be blowing in a non modified car and they are I think thats the point more then anything.

Good Video ! im new to the channel , and learning the do's and dont's

Glad your Ford Dealer sorted out the engine issue for you. Honestly i will drive it till *knock on wood another problem occurs again. Then it will be time to get rid of it.

I have a 2018 and you convinced me to get the extended warranty. Thanks.

Extended warranty would be a good idea if you plan on keeping it stock. They may have replaced the motor but there is always a slight chance of it happening again. Also just subbed greeting from Florida I’m in the NW flordia area

I think having the reinforced block, new ring packs, and variable valve timing improvements to the gym to is a big plus. I still own a 2016 I purchased brand new. I don’t have any significant oil consumption or problems at all. Feeling pretty lucky. I don’t believe it’s a ticking time bomb I believe it has more to do with how it went together. I’m guessing my engine went together nicely.

@mrmiagi6052

Жыл бұрын

The earlier voodoo motors were originally put together by 2 techs. And they later switched to 1 to make sure that it was all done correctly and nothing was skipped over

I am going to be full out pissed if my 2020 GT350R engine blows... (picking up in May...) - Good luck bro.

@quinnjim

4 жыл бұрын

You must be crazy. You know those engines are reverse engineered garbage...right?

Good informative video. I have a 19 GT350... engine dropped a valve while idling at 1465 miles. Ford replaced it, but it was gone for 6 weeks. I'd love to mod it this spring, but voiding the warranty is just not an option considering how much those engines cost. Again, good video!

Sorry to hear about your situation. I would keep the car, get the extended warranty, and call it a day.

It’s all about the dealership and the people you buy it from ..Glad you got a new motor👍

My son just had his engine in his 2017 GT350 replaced by Ford. two weeks ago. The car is occasionally driven, never tracked, and had scouring on the #5 and #7 cylinder walls, along with low compression. He was burning apx. 4 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. After the necessary diagnosis and back and forth with the dealer, who actually made the process as painless as possible, his engine was replaced. He's now going through the 500-1000 mile break-in period.

I think the 2019 engine should be better based on the changes Ford made. If I recall the block has been recast with a better cooling jacket (better passages for the heads as well), stronger exhaust valves springs, new head gaskets, I-beam connecting rods to strengthen the bottom end. I don't believe Ford has confirmed any of this but this info was gathered from a couple of the aftermarket tuners. Most of this came from the GT500 engine program. A large flat plane crank motor like this is a little unusual, most are smaller displacements because of the increased vibration you get with a flat plane crank. I don't think I would have any issue buying a 2019, but I would definitely not buy anything older. As for an extended warranty I would push for it, doesn't hurt to ask.

Hey Jeff! Thanks man for great content. Let me ask you something, do you still think that a 2020 Shelby GT350R is a better invention over the 2020 Hellcat Redeye? Even knowing the engine issues on the GT350.

Here's my take on this, I was a Service Manager at a Dealership and you can be happy for the new engine or pissed that it blew up and now it's not a numbers matching car. If you are a collector of car's then you could be pissed. However Ford isn't obligated to do anything above replacing the failed part, and even tho you got a new engine Ford is only obligated to warrant the new engine for the original warranty period. So if you did get Ford to extend the warranty period then you are ahead, if you bought the car for a collectors collection then you could fight Ford to buy the car back but, if they did do that and not fight you you would be lucky. It takes a lot of time and luck for that to happen. Ican only speak for myself" I would be happy with the new motor, and be happier that I can enjoy my GT-350.

I’d rather have the 2019+ engine Numbers matching wouldn’t be a big deal to me I had my engine go in my 2011 GT and Ford put a 2013 in my car no problems and it’s supposed to be slightly better engine so I was happy 😃 Keep the car and good luck with it

Id push for the extended warranty. In 2018 I wanted to get another Mustang and was set on getting an 03 / 04 Terminator but the more I learned about the GT350's the more I wanted one until I saw the engine issues they were having and still have even though it is a lot less. So now I'm back to getting a Terminator instead and in the end I'm sure I'd be more happy with in the long run.

@cartmanbrah8937

7 ай бұрын

I'm currently in the same boat

@Lethal_Venom

7 ай бұрын

@@cartmanbrah8937 i ended up getting a Terminator and had it for 3 years, modded it a lot and made 700 to the wheels with it . But then got rid of it once its age and issues started being a problem. When it got to the point of needing the valve seals done I got rid of it. It’s an old and aging platform and an expensive car to fix things on. Got a GT350 after that and while it was awesome in a lot of ways it didn’t have any down low power and was really numb below 4,000 rpm’s. If I had the option to get either one back right now I would pass it up.

Hey man,, I thought you fell off the earth.. I also have a 2017 gt350,, I bought it last year with 480 miles on it!! White with Blue stripes.. at about 2900 miles I noticed a rattling at between 2100 and 2400 rpms,, brought it to dealer,, they tested it and said it was a normal senerio with some of the shelbys.. dosent affect performance they say... have you heard of something like that on 350’s?? I figured you would be the best guy to ask.. cool to see your back brother!!

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

Mustang Scott76 hmm... not sure without hearing it. I definitely have never had any rattling sound.

@Neal_S

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 and it has done it since I’ve had it.

Push for the extended warranty Jeff. I know you are here in the Central Florida area. What dealer did you take the car to for the engine warranty work?

I would keep it. I have an 18 gt350 with 1100 miles so far. Absolutely love the car. Its my 8th mustang. I’m thinking of the extended warranty myself. Im also thinking of taking my current motor and having it built while the block and the heads are still good.

I pushed hard for the extended warranty and they finally gave it to me. You should do the same. It'll help with resale value. I had the same. My dealer washed my car and there are swirls all over it. You can ask them to have it detailed and buffed out. My dealer agreed to it.

1. Wish you made more videos, great content and you’re good at it. 2. Tell me more about the wood lattice accent piece on your garage wall (over your right shoulder)

you have the two perfect "drivers car"! M2 and gt350, love it! if you had to choose one, what would it be and why? beautiful collection

Same thing happened to mine! A 2016 GT350 with the Tech Pack. They also replaced the entire engine for me as well, not just the short block. How did you verify that the new crate engine is the 2019 Gen 2 version of the Voodoo?

I plan on getting an extended warranty on my 2017. I think it is luck of the draw with these. Only 3% have had issues apparently but the ones that do get a lot of attention. So it seems to the public these engines have issues when in fact it’s about the same % as the other mustangs and other manufacturers. I eat about 1 qt of oil every 1000 mikes and pushing 9k on the odometer now. Which in this engine I find acceptable for the type of driving I do. At the track attack event we asked them. How many motors they have replaced, only one and 2 clutches (which I was surprised only 2 lol) the cars never had license plates on them and live at the track. The car I drove had 11k miles on it of pure track abuse. I drove that car harder than I have ever driven mine haha. The instructors literally told us to drive them as hard as we could and to try and break them. After that day I had more confidence in my 350 to hold up.

None matching numbers definitely hurts the resale value long term but it all depends on what are your long term plans with the car. I would sell and get all the money out of it now. Being it’s only 8k mileage car. Beautiful car either way. Good luck. 👍

Hearing all these stories about these gt 350’s makes me more and more happy I went with a 2004 Cobra. Sorry for your situation, ford guy here threw and threw but they need engineers that were in the trenches I.E hands on ex techs. Things look great on paper and coming up with new technology but they don’t always pan out.

@bajamike3803

4 жыл бұрын

A little bit of a price difference between a 2004 cobra and a gt350 lol

Hey did you notice a difference in the sound coming from the exhaust between the '17 motor and the new '19 motor? I heard the new Gen 2 motors sound a bit more "refined". I bought a 2019 GT350 myself a few days ago and loving every second of it!

@justinjacobs5777

4 жыл бұрын

Yes my 2019 replacement motor will not burble and crack when you ease off the gas at high rpm ... It was a characteristic I loved but the 2019 won't do it .. So the sound is less desirable to me

@maximus9380

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinjacobs5777 Interesting. I think it still sounds pretty amazing though. Hope you still enjoy, even with the new motor.

Sorry to hear about the engine issue. You should invest in an S197 Super Snake, it's definitely worth every red cent, and holds it's value.

Keep it and push for that Warrenty

Let both go for the new GT500. You’d love it! Good luck fella.

Had a 2016 and sold it. Was just looking at these again (2017-2018) to pick up as a fun weekend car. This gives me serious pause.

I LOVE these GT350s... test drove one before I got my Type R (but it didn't really count as a test drive, the sales person didn't even let me wind the car out and I didn't even get to take any corners so I couldn't really experience it). Was looking at used GT350s but now I am afraid. It is a shame because this is the coolest American car to come out since the Dodge VIper ACR, I like the GT350s even more than the new C8s... it is just a master class in performance, fast loud and savage. I'm sad that these motors are having issues, I still think these are incredible cars, I just don't know the root cause of the engine failures. One thing I would look into is a maybe a dry sump oiling system, but that will surely void a warranty. I am very surprised that Ford did not include a dry sump in this car, a car that revs this high and can pull such high G's should have one by default.

I think you should keep it. I feel you should do the extended warranty. Thanks so much for your transparency. Isaid it before I am looking to buy a new GT 350 November time frame. I am nervous about hearing issues with these motors. I have a95 GT with 300,000 miles still run strong. Should I just go for the regular GT. But that 350 sound is addictive

I just had Engine Failure on my 2019 Mustang GT last month. The Tech called me and said it’s under warranty don’t know if it’s Factory or Powertrain but it’s been 4-5 weeks now. Tech kept talking about the holidays and blah blah blah but that’s quite a dealership to get it done in 12 days. That’s a sweet ride.

I have a 2017 with 2200 miles on it, full long tube headers exhaust, and a V3 Supercharger. Now i am worried after watching this 😅, so far so good, I don’t push it too far. Thanks for letting us know man.

@ede6539

Жыл бұрын

How’s car so far ? I have a 17 with 6k thinking about doing headers

After all the work you put in to find the perfect GT 350 after the issues you had with your first GT 350 that sucks...Good luck! Ask for the warranty.

working in parts at a ford dealership i would highly recommend you get the extended warranty on this. the 5.0's, the 350's and 500's come through all the time if its a 14-17.

If you plan on keeping it, then I would push for the Extended warranty! I have been subscribed to your channel for a while now, even before you bought the GT350. I respect your opinion, so I have a question for you. What is your opinion on the 2011-12 GT500? I'm thinking about buying one.

In 2009 i bought a new GT-500.It had four tsb's on the clutch and mine went out.They used ceramic/metallic material which wouldn't hold up,no matter how you drove it.My dealer was excellent on the repair and didn't cost me anything for the repair.Some dealers were jerks about it and wouldn't repair it for free and that was a $3000.00 fix.Next years model they went back to organic material,it didn't grab well but lasted longer. Then there was the hood corrosion issues(aluminum),that Ford knew about,for over ten years.Mine did it twice.Once in warranty the other one out of warranty.I had to fight with Ford because they didn't want to cover it.The best i could get was I pay a third,Dealer pay a third and Ford paid a third(dealer shouldn't have to pay anything).The body man at the dealership was honest(i've known him for years) said we can repair it but it won't stay that way.At that point i would do anything to get rid of the car and wound up trading it for a used 2008 Corvette that had 6600 miles on it,in mint condition and i still have it today and not looking back. I might add that when my Dad passed away,he left me a 2009 Ford Taurus which has had a few issues but has been a much better car than the GT-500 was.

I've been on the hunt for one of these cars for sometime now. On several dealerships I came across on CarGurus, they are offering a lifetime powertrain warranty. If I end up buying one, it will have to have one of those before I sign the dotted line.

You have a legit channel but sadly my guess is you sell the car in the end I would push for the extended warranty, will certainly help with the resale value IMO. If you do sell I hope you get another mustang.

Great vlog, 2017 stang with a 2019 stang engine? If you decide to keep it you would need two things. 1st. trust on new motor needs to be earned so go have fun and pull one strong pull/ track run while under warranty. 2nd, make sure if you get a extended warranty from Ford, ( in writing) make sure that if engine fails again- they will cover the 2019 engine and not replace it with a 2017 engine. If you decide to let go of stang to avoid a headache and loss, sell for top dollar as a 2019 engine was installed.✌

Gen1 Coyotes had problems with cylinder #8 as well. I'd only consider the extended warranty if I was going to keep the car. After hearing about the problems with the Voodoo engine, I would probably get a GT PPL2 or Bullitt instead of a Shelby.

This is why I will not tune my 2018. I would absolutely get the extended warranty. Hope you don't have any more issues.

This happened to my 2017, the replaced it with a 2020 gt350R engine. Ford doesnt match a number to the car like the old days. Also, extended warranty 7 years 100k miles took me less than 20mins to get

@carstuff4u942

4 жыл бұрын

Actually they do, if you run the Vin#. But it won't be important until 30 or so years from now.

I was wondering what happened with the car after watching the video showing the knocking. Definitely a plus getting the revised long block, but kinda weird that they don't provide a new built by nameplate .....and sucks that they didn't do a touchless wash. Do you have a video showing how you wash your cars? I'd definitely keep the car as long as you have the warranty and still enjoy driving it.

Nice post. Sorry your engine grenaded. I see some posts regarding not wanting to own a car you're afraid to mod. There's no need to mod these cars, IMO. 526HP is darn good and these cars have terrific balance on the track. I hit speeds of 150MPH at VIR. I have zero complaints. Did Ford check the OPG by chance to see if they were cracked ? I have a theory and am having a difficult time proving it. Good luck with your new engine.

At 2:00 you came up. I was actually wondering that when you first mentioned that Ford put in a whole new motor. I was thinking well it’s probably better that that old motor blew out because with the gen 2 motor you can have a lot more confidence and reassurance that that problem will not occur again.

Right at the beginning you stated they looked to see if it was tuned. Tuning voids the engine warranty! I just had a dealer try to sell me an 18 they claimed was certified pre owned. Opened the hood and saw the JLT intake. Tuner was in the trunk. Salesman tried to tell me the car would have a warranty even after I called Ford corporate and was told the car was NOT certified and COULD NOT be certified. On the other side, Ford is a business and they're not going to pay big $$$ for one of these engines if they don't have to

Which dealership in central Florida did you have the engine replacement done at? I’m from central Florida, just in case if it happens to me I’d like to know where to take it.

Jeff, had you done any mods to the car? Did you have oil consumption issues prior to the failure?

Keep the car. Dont worry about numbers matching blah blah, no one cares about that unless in 20 years you will find one with 500 miles on it.. Call ford customer service for extended warranty, you dont ask, you dont get, try see what happens. This car is worth more i think, just because it has 2019 motor in it! I own 2017 gt350, i do have seccond 2018 motor in it. So far so good. Lots of track days on it. Great car, i love every inch of it despite of its small flaws!!! Great video!

Hi Jeff, i have the same car 2018 do you think i can do anything before this happen to me? are you Recommend something? let me know please .

Hmm that might the lower than expected resale. I was torn between a used; GT350 (17+), Zl1, M3 or GTR ( 12-14). Was leaning a little more towards the GT350 due to price and seemed like a really fun far. Not the fastest but prob the most fun.

As much as I loved mine. I didn’t want to end up in this same situation. C7 grandsport is the replacement

Damn thing shouldn't have failed period! Hope you got an extended warranty. Do you still have it?

I haven't heard of 2019 or 2020 failures but it's hard to get this information. Do you know for sure of failures in Voodoo 2 engine? I would keep the car and push for an extended warranty. Several folks on KZread have gotten a new motor and either a bumper to bumper or extended power train warranty.

@JeffAshton

4 жыл бұрын

Thebombshizzle there are some documented failures on 2019 and 2020s on Mustang6G.com

@Thebombshizzle

4 жыл бұрын

@@JeffAshton Thanks. I found the following article that is one of the better "studies" on the internet. overrunautomotive.com/articles/gt350-engine-failure-by-the-numbers/

Hey Jeff, I have a 17, I bought it with 460 miles on it,, at 1500 miles I had at 2100-2400 rpms a rattle,, my dealership checked it, and said it was a normal sound to some engines in the Shelbys,, it not effecting performance IMO, but that’s all I have dealt with with mine... it’s wierd but I don’t know.. i have never tracked it or even redlined it since break in,,, let me know your thoughts.. thanks

I would have kept the stock engine to have it rebuilt at some point. Normally you just have to pay the core charge. Then i could still have a numbers matching car.

@c4pc

4 жыл бұрын

I think ford would want that core back to see why it failed.......

@horsepoweraddiction808

4 жыл бұрын

They already know why it failed I have worked for a dealership for many years. 99% of the time if you pay the core charge you can keep your core.

Keep it and enjoy it. That is why you purchased it in the 1st place. Since this is your second GT350, you must really like it. Therefore, consider the extended warranty and keep driving it and have fun.

Keep it..I still love it .

im in the same situation, however, motors are on backorder. Ive decided to sell mine after the engine replacement.

Keep it and push for a extended warranty.

Just bought a 16 with a Gen 2 Voodoo, kind of nervous but I think I'll be fine.

is that full flow aftermarket air filter the culprit for the damage engine? those filters allow a lot of dirt pass to the engine