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Ford GT supercar under scrutiny again for half-shaft issue |
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Written by Erik
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Sunday, 08 April 2007 |
The Ford GT is once again under public scrutiny as four incidents of loose half-shafts have been reported to Federal safety regulators, according to a recent report by Automotive News. A loose or detached half-shaft can result in a loss of power to the rear wheels. There are no current plans for Federal investigation.
Previously, Ford has admitted to a larger problem involving broken shaft bolts during acceleration in 60 Ford GTs. The defect can be resolved though the replacement of questionable washers and Ford says it is not a safety concern.
Despite ending production last year after 4,000 examples were built, the Ford GT continues to be a performance icon with prices remaining well over $100,000 for used models.
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