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04-22-2008, 02:25 AM
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Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
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I searched the 2005+ forum and couldnt find this anywhere. I goofed up when I ordered my GT. Im pretty upset right now for being so stupid. 3 weeks ago I ordered a GT and had it with the auto transmission. I wanted the auto because I'm 50 and I didn't want to mess with shifting gears. Then I realized I should have got the manual so 4 days after I placed the order I told the salesman I wanted to change it to the manual trans with the 3.55 gears. He made the change and printed out a new order confirmation for me. Well I just found out today that ford pulled the original (1st) order 2 days after I placed it and therefore no changes can be made. And they can't place another order because April 11 was the deadline. So if I still want it I will have to take it with an auto trans.
Heres my question: Does anyone know if theres a way I can call ford and possibly sweet talk them into giving me a manual? The ford salesman told me that the ford plant has the order scheduled for May 13th, which he thinks is the day ford builds it because the dealer recieves it 10 days after that. I hope some of you guys know how the Ford factory works. And can help me fix this.
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04-22-2008, 09:35 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,138
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if it doesnt work out, you should be able to just leave it at the dealer and not sign for it and pick it up. There were a couple 07 gt's at my local dealer back in 07 that had customers order them but changed their minds last minute and the dealer was stuck with them. not sure thats how they all are, but just tellin ya what ive seen.
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04-22-2008, 09:59 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Deranged
Join Date: Jan 2005
City: Largo
State: Florida
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Here's a couple of Number give them a call mayber they can get you to the right people to talk with
Ford/Mercury: 800-392-FORD
Ford Motor Company General Information/World Headquarters: 313-322-3000
here's a link to customer service Telephone and Mailing Address - Ford
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Last edited by Herbstang; 04-22-2008 at 10:05 AM.
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04-22-2008, 11:26 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
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I tried calling those numbers but when I finally got to talk to a person they couldn't help me. I need to talk to the factory, I wish I could go there and do whatever it takes to get this changed. But I think its out of my control now.
How hard would it be for me to change it to a manual after I get the car?
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04-22-2008, 11:36 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
City: mishawaka
State: Indiana
Posts: 206
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my local ford dealer has 3 manuals on the lot... two blacks and a blue... all loaded
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04-22-2008, 12:32 PM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
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I would talk to the dealer and have him do a dealer transfer to get a car that would fit your needs. The salesman, if he is any good, should do that for you. A GT with automatic should not create any problems for the dealer to sell.
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04-22-2008, 01:10 PM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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I can has Mustang?
Join Date: May 2003
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Posts: 26,873
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More trouble than it'd be worth.
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04-22-2008, 03:07 PM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
City: mishawaka
State: Indiana
Posts: 206
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i think i would do the same thing though... nothing like rowing your own boat!
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04-27-2008, 01:30 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Posts: 9
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Problem solved. I just bought a showroom floor Bullitt, #1165
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04-27-2008, 02:50 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
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even with donor cars a auto to manual swap is no easy task. i just helped a buddy do a auto to manual swap on a 97 Eclipse GSX with a donor car and its on my list of things i will never attempt again.
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1990 Eclipse GSX - Project "What the Hell is that clunking noise and where did my power steering go?!"
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04-27-2008, 05:41 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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04SCPoni
Join Date: Jan 2008
City: Travelers Rest
State: South Carolina
Posts: 149
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Glad to hear that man! Those bullets are sweet, but in the they can not force you to take delivery of the car!
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04-27-2008, 06:11 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,594
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congrats on the Bullitt
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Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
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Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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04-27-2008, 09:54 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 26,881
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nice you got your gt with a manual after all
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Polished Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
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04-27-2008, 12:17 PM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Posts: 9
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Thanks for the compliments.
I bought the Bullitt from a different dealer than I ordered the GT from. The GT should be coming in about 3 weeks, If you know anyone who wants it. its candy red, iup, comfort group, 18" wheels, light graphite, HID lights, Auto trans.
I still cant believe I ordered it with an AUTO!
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04-28-2008, 10:14 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Deranged
Join Date: Jan 2005
City: Largo
State: Florida
Posts: 5,872
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Sweet !!!! Good Luck with the Bullit
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04-28-2008, 11:35 AM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
Posts: 103
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Congrats on the Bullitt. What dealer did you get it from? As for the one on order, what can they do, take away your Birthday? A Mustang ordered in that color won't sit for long on any dealer's floor. Where did you order it from? |
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04-28-2008, 12:55 PM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Posts: 9
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I picked up the Bullitt from sunset and made the order on the GT with bo beuckman. Why do you ask?
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04-28-2008, 01:28 PM
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Re: Need help to fix a mistake I made
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
Posts: 103
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Beuckman in Collinsville? I am originally from Edwardsville, so, I was just curious.
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