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This article, FYI, begs the question.... who is it? The fastest Ford Mustang ever made could soon be making an appearance Down Under. While Ford’s local arm has no plans to bring the Mustang GTD to Australia – priced from around A$500,000 – the Federal Government’s Department of...

Go Australia! From the transcript @ 11:51... Why the 351 Cleveland Was America’s Forgotten Performance V8!

GTD promotional video from Ford, released a few hours ago. Track-Proven, Street-Legal: Unleashing the Ford Mustang® GTD

If you think the odd recall for an S650 is bad, spare a thought for the Aussie F-150 owners and their locally RHD converted Frankentrucks. Something about ADR compliance! :facepalm: Recalls erode customer confidence in a product, as reflected in sales. Shoulda gone to SpecSavers...

This is old news, but anyone into electronics (like myself) will be familiar with Louis Rossmann on Youtube, who brought this up today, and the Ford patent gets a mention. As if ads on YT and everywhere else aren't already bad enough, this crap has to stop. Period. I would not buy any...

Oh, yes. We see this unnecessary and pointless "tech" in all new models now. "Safety" features that are more of a distraction and hindrance than anything else.

FYI.... Ford Replaces FordPass As Blue Oval's Official Ownership App https://fordauthority.com/2025/10/ford-replaces-fordpass-as-blue-ovals-official-ownership-app/ Android users: Settings > Apps > scroll to Ford Pass > scroll down to App details in store > Update

FYI... :facepalm: To see if a recall is applicable to your Aussie RHD vehicle, bookmark this page: https://www.ford.com.au/support/recalls-details/ and enter your VIN. Recall number REC-006451 Campaign number 25C35 Original published date 17 October 2025 Make Ford Model MUSTANG...

Hi all As per signature, I have a MY24.5 S650 GT with 6-speed manual gearbox. I know when the vehicle has not been driven for 15+ days, you get the Ford Pass app "Remote features disabled to preserve battery" notification. And this notification: These notifications are time-based...

FYI... https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006417 Of these 452 vehicles, there are 356 Mustang VINs listed. 1FATP8L... 54 EcoBoost 1FATP8N... 302 GT Fastback What are the defects? Due to a programming issue, the Light Emitting Diode Driver Control Module (LDM) may fail. As...

FYI... https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006409 Of these 13 vehicles, there is 1 Mustang GT Fastback listed. :whew: What are the defects? Due to a manufacturing defect, the transmission main valve body may not meet engineering specifications. As a result, when the gear...

FYI... https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006358 Of these 29,874 vehicles, there are 113 Mustang VINs listed. 1FATP8E... 3 Dark Horse 1FATP8N... 110 GT Fastback What are the defects? Due to a software issue, the rear-view camera may not display the rear-view image whilst...

Sunday 10th August 2025 10:00 "Spoiler Appreciation Day" Time for another meet up! We've all tinkered with our cars since the inaugural meet up (five months ago - where did that time go?), so it will be great to catch up again. Google Maps: Lowood - Rudy & Ada cafe Have a wander around with...

I posted this a week or so ago in my own "What's in ALM's garage thread" for the local Aussies that follow me, but thought it may be worth a topic of it's own, as those in other markets might consider implementing something similar. Front Parking Camera I'm using a wireless reverse camera...

Battery Cover Scrivets It's easy to lose a battery cover scrivet (screw rivet) down into the engine bay! Avoid the temptation of the cheapies on the Chinese websites. And, check your battery every now and then. Being "out of sight, out of mind" can lead to problems. Suttons Parts -...

Ford Australia 100 Years Celebration & Global Ranger Super Duty Reveal Join us live as we celebrate 100 years of Ford in Australia and unveil the Ranger Super Duty! This milestone will celebrate the contribution of our passionate Ford fans, and employees past and present, all of whom have...

Will Australia eventually see a replacement for the "best v8 performance Falcon", the XR8? From Ford Authority: https://fordauthority.com/2025/03/fresh-mach-4-trademark-filing-suggests-ford-mustang-four-door-going-global/ I wouldn't hold your breath, but stranger things have happened...

My last attempt at trying to organise one of these! Saturday 22 February, 10:00 Suggestions have been made for the west and south, but nothing from the Northside. I don't know where people would be coming from, and where they would prefer, what day, or what time. So, with a lack of...

Hi all I'm sure some of us are keen for an occasional Cars 'n Coffee type meet. Would be great to share stories, see other cars in the various guises , and discuss mods 'n things. The last planned event in late November was cancelled due to crap weather. :curse: Time to have a crack at...

FYI, news regarding the Port of Newcastle (NSW), published only yesterday: @Stevefreestyle THE PORT of Newcastle has revealed it has further diversified its trade offering with passenger vehicle imports now a reality at the port. The news follows a number of car carriers seen discharging...