new Nov 19th 2001
updated 5/15/02
I have a 96 SHO, and yes there was ticking, then it happened! Camshaft is
broke. I am about to find out the damages, but wanted to see if you have any
info on how to contact ford for possible assistance. My car has 87K on it, and I
have service records. I just spent $800 on new Firestone tires!!!!
I look forward to any info you can provide me with,
Andrew Sanderson
asanderson@appraisalforum.com
----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Sanderson To: twright@one-eleven.net Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 10:42 AM Subject: V8SHO.com Website
Tim,
I contacted you several months ago about my failed camshaft. Well, I have been through the wringer and here is where I ended up. I am $5100 poorer, and after about 20 emails (they advised they will not respond to any more new ones), a dozen phone calls (they started to get nasty, even though I never got ugly), several conversations with the area rep, and local dealership, and two letters to Bill Ford (they called to say the same old thing---no assistance), I gave up. I installed a new engine, and it seems to be working fine. My car is a 1996 with 88,000 miles on it. Please keep me updated if we ever get anything from Ford, but I doubt it.
Thanks for spearheading this effort!
Andrew
Thanks for getting back to me, Have you tried a lawyer yet? I am doing what I can to document so you know you are not alone.
Tim
Tim,
Greetings. Well, my saga continues with my 96 SHO with 88,000 miles. A month ago I replaced my engine due to camshaft for a grand total of around $5,000. Now the check engine light comes on, and the dealership advises it is a catalytic converter failure. Cost to repair is $2111.21. I called local parts stores, and everybody said the same thing...nothing listed for a car that new! They said 1996 is new for a catalytic converter problem. Do you know of any similar failures or remedies? This is going to be $7,000 for a car barely worth that!
Thanks for your help,
Andrew