I already did. Post #17. I think you’re making the right call. The FP kit is all you will want for the street. If you’re comfortable with the dealer then go for it. 👍
This is one of the deepest rabbit holes you can fall down. Ten people will give you ten different recommendations. Personally I use Motorcraft oils and filters. Your ideas about regarding Mobil 1 are fine two. So long as whatever you use meets manufacturers specs you’re good to go.
So all these responses and no one addressed what your concern really is.
For you stated needs the Ford Performance kit will be all you want. You do not need to drive 500+ miles to gave it installed and then again if there is an issue (and there always tends to be an issue đź¤).
Now as far as...
Ford has already done something. You just don’t like what they did. They left the car business because they did want to invest the money needed to keep up with the Japanese and Koreans. I do no remember when they pulled the V8 from the Explorer but it was most likely due to lack of sales. They...
Well, that’s part of the issue. The S650 is now going into its third model year. My belief is that an aftermarket company was going to do something, it would have already been done. Overall poor sales of the S650 with more unpopular changes for 2026 is not going to move the needle in the right...
Agree 100%. The dealers will not be able to do anything until Ford comes out with a service bulletin and a fix. Don't hold your breath. Just fix it and move on.
Just do a search for die cast.
Here are two of the largest threads. Tons of stuff in these.
https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/first-s650-2024-ford-mustang-diecast-1-18-dark-horse-in-carbonized-gray.156577/page-11#post-3340816...