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TheMustangShow
03-22-2017, 07:21 PM
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Overheating

https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/ford-shelby-gt-mustang-overheating

Looks like FORD will need to file a Defence.
Mustang4
03-22-2017, 08:48 PM
Considering all the money they've put into endurance road racing recently, Ford likely already has a fix, but it is a shame that it has to become sued to implement it.
Uncle Buck
03-23-2017, 07:39 AM
Crazy that manufacturers don't deal with issues before they become class actions.
tsp
03-23-2017, 08:42 AM
Considering all the money they've put into endurance road racing recently, Ford likely already has a fix, but it is a shame that it has to become sued to implement it.

The fix from Ford involves buying a new transmission.
tulowd
03-23-2017, 08:51 AM
The fix from Ford involves buying a new transmission.

Do you have any additional details ?
TheMustangShow
03-23-2017, 08:59 AM
Do you have any additional details ?

Must be referring to the Hollinger Tranny that Ford
uses in the Race S550 Mustangs now.

Which definetly is a Road Course "Fix", a $19000 dollar one. LoL
Laffs
03-23-2017, 09:00 AM
Do you have any additional details ?

Seen a couple Shelby guys with tech pack swapping the trans unit/cooler from the track pack in to their cars. Cost isn't cheap, I heard around 7k USD if your paying for new parts from Dealer.
tsp
03-23-2017, 09:13 AM
http://www.gt350.org/forum/19-mustang-gt350-performance/425-trans-diff-cooler-kits-fpp-3.html

I am interested in getting a 2016 GT350 so I started looking into the problem.
fast Ed
03-23-2017, 09:18 AM
The trans used in the Track Pack cars had an internal pump for the cooler, so it is a complete assembly that would have to be swapped to add the cooler system ... not a cheap fix. I'd heard last summer that Ford Racing was maybe going to come out with a kit for adding it, but haven't heard anything since then about it.


cheers
Ed
RedSN
03-23-2017, 09:32 AM
Not easy keeping that voodoo under control. Is this overheating in addition to the oil cooler fire issue? Or part of the same problem?

I agree that if you sell a vehicle as "race ready" it better be able to take the heat. Same as selling an "off-road ready" vehicle and expecting to be able to take "sweet jumps".
grabberjay
03-23-2017, 05:41 PM
http://jalopnik.com/holy-shit-a-ford-mustang-gt350-turned-into-a-100-mph-fi-1784671243
TheMustangShow
03-23-2017, 06:27 PM
http://jalopnik.com/holy-shit-a-ford-mustang-gt350-turned-into-a-100-mph-fi-1784671243

This SHELBY Firebomb was an anomaly and Joe was looked after by Ford, well looked after, he drives and tracks a GT350R now.
Ontariomystic
03-23-2017, 07:16 PM
Just buy a 2017 ZL1 and call it a day! Cheaper, faster and auxiliary coolers on everything.
G-ForceJunkie
03-23-2017, 08:25 PM
Only cars I'm aware of that can take track abuse from the factory have carbon ceramic rotors. I'm not sure the brake pad technology exists to meet OEM reliability/noise/dust/low temp friction, and track use with iron rotors.
RedSN
03-24-2017, 08:45 AM
This SHELBY Firebomb was an anomaly
an anomaly as in just one?

Because the same thing happened last year at Mustangs at Mosport .....minus the fireball part thankfully.
Parkway Ford Lincoln SVT
03-24-2017, 09:16 AM
From the Ford recall info:

In some of the affected vehicles, the engine oil cooler tube assembly may have insufficient crimps on the hose that could lead to a hose separation and an oil leak. Sudden loss of engine oil may result in engine failure and, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a fire.

Before demonstrating or delivering any in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.