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On 10/15/2018 at 6:32 PM, DavisH said:

Wouldn't worry so much about the engine but the gearbox. A number of cases have been reported of it failing in the ranger / raptor. Some VIN numbers are being recalled, but to me it sounds like a design problem, so it may affect all vehicles. I'd wait at least a year before even considering a ford, given their current problems. Or just buy a fortuner and forget about it. 

Indeed on the tranny issue - have been updating some other threads on the troubles you just mentioned for the Ranger / Raptor / Everest...looks like the 10AT is not there, and they might have trouble like the Focus/Fiesta buyers faced just recently. Transmission, pretty key component of your new vehicle....

 

 

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11 minutes ago, Notagain said:

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-recall-350000-trucks-suvs-transmission-problems/

Not the trans internal problem, missing some external clips from factory. If you are going to claim to know about a problem with something at least show something to prove it.

Perhaps you need to take some of your own advice. 

If you have a plant running full tilt (x00 vehicles per day) and over a thousand employees engaged in building said vehicles, you do not stop production for a missing external cable clip - you continue to pump them out and hold them in the lot so the clean up crew can install the clip post production and ship - the costs of stop production are huge, and not just at the plant.

The article you reference has TWO acknowledged issues - and that is jus the beginning, not to mention none are related to the Thai produced Ranger/Everest, which has different powertrain configurations than what are mentioned in your article - therefore can very well have different issues.

Stop production for a missing clip is fake news I say....more to come I suspect, but of course do not know for sure the real culprit, just saying beware....

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2 hours ago, kuma said:

Stop production for a missing clip is fake news I say....more to come I suspect, but of course do not know for sure the real culprit, just saying beware....

So you have no proof to back up your claim of a faulty transmission then its fake news ??? I think the fake news is coming from you. By the way can you show me the article with the "two Acknowledged" issues ???

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14 minutes ago, Notagain said:

So you have no proof to back up your claim of a faulty transmission then its fake news ??? I think the fake news is coming from you. By the way can you show me the article with the "two Acknowledged" issues ???

Sure - the source of the two issues, is the article you linked to in your original reply....did you bother to read it? It clearly reports two separate issue with the 10AT, and two separate recalls to fix them...please read your own contributions to the thread.

Additionally, there are - at this point anecdotal - reports of Ford Thailand replacing vehicles for people with transmission problems (Ranger/Everest). again still not confirmed but if so then they sure are not replacing vehicles because of a missing clip. Have a rest, review your own links and hope for the best if you are a new 10AT owner - all the best

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yes I read the article two clips missing does not constitute a faulty transmission just a breakdown in assembly procedures. And again with the "anecdotal reports" FAKE NEWS stuff still not confirmed as you SAY (whatever they are ?). You are just spreading rumors which you know nothing about. Just be honest and say you dont like ford instead of trying to look like you know something.

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Just now, Notagain said:

yes I read the article two clips missing does not constitute a faulty transmission just a breakdown in assembly procedures. And again with the "anecdotal reports" FAKE NEWS stuff still not confirmed as you SAY (whatever they are ?). You are just spreading rumors which you know nothing about. Just be honest and say you dont like ford instead of trying to look like you know something.

I drive a Ranger - my only vehicle......

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So is anyone considering one of these? Got to admit a V8 would be nice, but for the cost the Benz C43 is attractive- not to mention the better build quality, amenities, and image in Thailand. 

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So is anyone considering one of these? Got to admit a V8 would be nice, but for the cost the Benz C43 is attractive- not to mention the better build quality, amenities, and image in Thailand. 

I made the same comparison, i like the beasty character of the Mustang but the 5l natural aspirated engine is old school. I had a similar engine in the BMW M5 E60 ( 2005!) which was replaced by the 4.4l twin turbo in the F60 and now in the all new model E90. Unfortunately price in Thailand is 15mill ++
The upgraded MB C43 AMG coupe (to be available in Thailand end of this year) improved exactly on the points that turned me off on the present model.
The bigger turbos also leave more room for re-mapping up to 500HP.
The MB C43 is also cheaper than the Mustang, so I think for the first time in my life I will go for the MB.




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Watched the Auctions from USA last night, dont recommend it . 20K$ gets you a 3.5 Mill bht ride here. Wife said that BMW cheaper than our Lads new March. I hate the Truth.:crazy:

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4 hours ago, luk AJ said:


I made the same comparison, i like the beasty character of the Mustang but the 5l natural aspirated engine is old school. I had a similar engine in the BMW M5 E60 ( 2005!) which was replaced by the 4.4l twin turbo in the F60 and now in the all new model E90. Unfortunately price in Thailand is 15mill ++
The upgraded MB C43 AMG coupe (to be available in Thailand end of this year) improved exactly on the points that turned me off on the present model.
The bigger turbos also leave more room for re-mapping up to 500HP.
The MB C43 is also cheaper than the Mustang, so I think for the first time in my life I will go for the MB.
 

Make a post in the forum with your impressions when you drive it. The C43 is getting a hp boost and the sports exhaust. Anything else?

 

If the V8 Mustang was 1m cheaper I'd consider it. I have a feeling value will drop off a rock for resale.

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Make a post in the forum with your impressions when you drive it. The C43 is getting a hp boost and the sports exhaust. Anything else?
 
If the V8 Mustang was 1m cheaper I'd consider it. I have a feeling value will drop off a rock for resale.

Anything else? Yes, new dashboard all digital, new steering wheel, different seats.



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4 hours ago, HAKAPALITA said:

Watched the Auctions from USA last night, dont recommend it . 20K$ gets you a 3.5 Mill bht ride here. Wife said that BMW cheaper than our Lads new March. I hate the Truth.:crazy:

Happy to have grown up in truck country and to be living in more truck country now 

Great trucks to be had here for decent $, and great options to trick them up . as you like and lots of places to go have fun with them too ????

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1 hour ago, transam said:

I wonder who was in charge at Ford when this was the "Legendary Ford Mustang"....????

 

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I had a 77 Mustang II, earlier version of that above I believe (is that an 84?). It was gifted to me by a friend, no cost. It ran til it didn't that is about all I can say about it - not inspiring or fun or practical or fast, just had four wheels and could move you around - barely - when it was working

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On 10/17/2018 at 10:22 PM, HAKAPALITA said:

So i pop in for Mustang News and find its Workmans Truck news.:post-4641-1156693976:

Good  car  to  kill yourself in then with its 3  star  rating, mind  you Thai drivers are  probably only 1 star anyway.

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