Convertible owners keep getting screwed by Ford Motor Company

[Ericc B]

Although I agree that the price of the PP should be different between coupe and convertible since you're not getting the PP spoiler, personally I would not want that monstrosity of a spoiler on my convertible at all. I think it would look terrible.

Your best option would be to delete the PP all together. You can get the 15" Brembo brakes now as a separate option and those are the only real value thing in the PP anyway. Just my $0.02.

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[Zig]

from the dig or when living in triple digits?

although I do comprehend the frustration of appearing to pay for something and getting nothing in return. What if you thought of it this way - they have to add to get what you got? Granted additional hardware (which most certainly has an associated cost) but are we upset that another needs a crutch to walk? Maybe the good contribution enabled ford to pass on something to those that are lacking.

 

[Jrws1014]

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from the dig or when living in triple digits?

although I do comprehend the frustration of appearing to pay for something and getting nothing in return. What if you thought of it this way - they have to add to get what you got? Granted additional hardware (which most certainly has an associated cost) but are we upset that another needs a crutch to walk? Maybe the good contribution enabled ford to pass on something to those that are lacking.

it’s a $65k car…. If you need a crutch get a Camry

 

[Jrws1014]

it’s a $65k car…. If you need a crutch get a Camry

I hope you're kidding here... I knew a guy who could not use his legs at all, and he rode a sport bike. That statement doesn't belong here.
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We’re not talking about physical disabilities. We’re talking about financials. Stay on task. And don’t assume I’m low brow. I’m disabled myself.

 

[Interstellar]

 

[Mike Pfeifer]

Not sure if it’s the same on the S650, but on the S550 previous gen Mustang, the trunk lid / rear quarters are a different shape on the convertible vs the coupe. So technically the spoiler doesn’t fit. Perhaps it’s as simple as that.

 

[Stratman397]

This will be my second convertible mustang. I’ve gotten the performance package one both. And I would like to use this forum to express my irritation with Ford and their continued decision to financially screw over the convertible owners. For those who are unaware, all convertibles automatically delete the spoiler that comes with the performance package. I spoke with my dealer parts department who looked up the cost to order a performance package spoiler and was informed the price would be $2450+tax. (I understand there is a AM/FM antenna that needs to be exchanged with a shorter one to allow the spoiler to be installed and not bash into it every time you pop the trunk). The issue is that even though convertibles are no given the opportunity to have the spoiler installed at the factory, we are still charged the same rate as the coupes who get the spoiler. I would like to header what the @Ford Motor Company has to say to the owners given this “over sight”. Personally I would like my spoiler that I paid for shipped to my home so I can have it installed….

Are you shitting me? We ordered that package because we wanted the spoiler. We ordered the GT premium convertible and they told us it would have that spoiler on the back. When did you find this out? And who can call about it nobody?

 

[Stratman397]

This will be my second convertible mustang. I’ve gotten the performance package one both. And I would like to use this forum to express my irritation with Ford and their continued decision to financially screw over the convertible owners. For those who are unaware, all convertibles automatically delete the spoiler that comes with the performance package. I spoke with my dealer parts department who looked up the cost to order a performance package spoiler and was informed the price would be $2450+tax. (I understand there is a AM/FM antenna that needs to be exchanged with a shorter one to allow the spoiler to be installed and not bash into it every time you pop the trunk). The issue is that even though convertibles are no given the opportunity to have the spoiler installed at the factory, we are still charged the same rate as the coupes who get the spoiler. I would like to header what the @Ford Motor Company has to say to the owners given this “over sight”. Personally I would like my spoiler that I paid for shipped to my home so I can have it installed….
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Not only do they not give you the premium package spoiler while still charging for it, they force you to remove the blade spoiler. So it's like you're paying $2,500 to give them your spoiler! Although I wouldn't want the pp spoiler on my convertible, I do agree with you that the convertible owners shouldn't be paying for a spoiler they aren't getting, of which it sounds like is a big part of the overall performance package charge.

And we pay more for the convertibles than the coupes.
When did you find this out?

 

[Interstellar]

Are you shitting me? We ordered that package because we wanted the spoiler. We ordered the GT premium convertible and they told us it would have that spoiler on the back. When did you find this out? And who can call about it nobody?

You're not getting the performance pack spoiler.

 

[Stratman397]

I know it’s the list price….that’s the point. Ford charges that price for the spoiler which is in the package that I pay full price for.

Guess I need

I agree it sucks, but they don't have to explain anything to you.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but you knew it didn't have a spoiler when you ordered it and you also mention it's your second one. If that was a sour point, you could have "not" taken the PP and install the components you want after.

As they say, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me....

If you"re so dissatisfied about parts of the car not meeting your expectations, then you shouldn't buy the car. After all, you knew what you would be getting when you placed the order and no one's forcing you to take delivery of it. Obviously, most folks don't have a problem with it and Ford's not going to change because of a few vocal malcontents on an internet forum.

At least, that's the exact speech some of us were given when we expressed our own dissatisfaction about other parts of the vehicle...

But I know, "tHis iS DiFfErEnT!!!"

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Well, I can tell you that when I ordered mine both times I told them this is the spoiler we went! I’ve never ordered one before and thank God they told us NOT To put a deposit down on one. How in the heck would we have ever known until the car came that we were gonna get that spoiler with the convertible? I didn’t see that on anything

 

[Interstellar]

From order guide.

From builder w/ PP selected.

 

[Stratman397]

You're not getting the performance pack spoiler.

Well, went and built both cars(convertible and coupe) and could save $4000 if I get the hard top, so think I am going to,call the dealer and go hard top, maybe or I may just let it be built and let it sit on their lot and then either find a manual built like what I was going to get, OR may go order a new one from a different car dealer

 

[Interstellar]

Well, went and built both cars(convertible and coupe) and could save $4000 if I get the hard top, so think I am going to,call the dealer and go hard top, maybe or I may just let it be built and let it sit on their lot and then either find a manual built like what I was going to get, OR may go order a new one from a different car dealer

If you really want the vert, just buy an aftermarket spoiler. That's what I'm doing with my non-PP hard top

 

[Stratman397]

If you really want the vert, just buy an aftermarket spoiler. That's what I'm doing with my non-PP hard top

I know I could, but then that is another $2000 of retirement $I don’t want to,spend

 

[Interstellar]

I know I could, but then that is another $2000 of retirement $I don’t want to,spend

Aftermarket should be $500 tops. I have no interest in paying $2k on a piece of plastic from ford

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