Quality Issues?

[RLE55]

I guess I just feel that for $50k and above you should at least get decent fitment of panels and interior materials. Maybe I ask too much.

Average price of new cars today is around 48K, so spending 50K ain't that big of a deal anymore and you will probably not get the quality or finish you want. Even the price of a DH, you're not gonna get the fit and finish that you'd expect...these cars are mass made, hence not the best quality of workmanship. That's why it's so important to do a thorough inspection of your car upon purchase. Not to your standards, don't buy it or get dealer to correct it.

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[Gregs24]

Average price of new cars today is around 48K, so spending 50K ain't that big of a deal anymore and you will probably not get the quality or finish you want. Even the price of a DH, you're not gonna get the fit and finish that you'd expect...these cars are mass made, hence not the best quality of workmanship. That's why it's so important to do a thorough inspection of your car upon purchase. Not to your standards, don't buy it or get dealer to correct it.

As mentioned before mass production actually should make things better. The quality of the Ford cars coming out of the factory in Europe is very good so as a company they know how to do it. Pretty sure the European cars go through a secondary QC process when they arrive over here. My S550 was pretty good and I'm still waiting for my S650. The only UK S650 I have seen so far looked very good from the pictures.

 

[Dave2013M3]

As much as I loved my S550, I ended up selling it and I ordered an M2 and a new S650. The M2 came early while finally the S650 is being delivered. I ended up with the M2 for the extra $4k in price vs. the S650 I ordered. The build quality is in another league vs. the Mustang. The only thing I am missing now is the sound of the V8. The M2 doesn't sound bad, its just not a Coyote.

 

[MCS]

I bought my S550 sight unseen from a dealership showroom floor in AB and had it shipped to Toronto. I was very fortunate in that the quality was perfect; for a Mustang. Nothing compares to the experience I had with Mercedes (both AMG and standard C class).

For delivery of my Dark Horse tomorrow I will be doing a rather extensive look see before I drive it off the lot. First to make sure they installed (or did not install) the things that I asked about in the PDI and then to make sure there is nothing that needs fixing or adjusting.

 

[LouJay99]

I know this post is old but ive been having issues with my 2024 dark horse since purchasing in April 2025. Im in the UK and the car is the 10 speed auto. I had the clunking sound when lifting off and reapplying the throttle at low speeds. My dealer fitted new half shaft flanges on two seperate occasions but the sound never went away.
They then replaced the entire drive shaft and that did nothing. During this time I noticed a strong burning smell coming from the rear, so ford replaced the differential. After the new diff the smell is still there but the car has now developed a really loud groaning sounds when turning the car. The sound is there at lower speeds but I can hear it when going 50 or 60 mph. Something feels off when driving but im not sure what it is. The car pull to the right under acceleration and doesnt feel like it did when it was new.
Ive done 5000 miles since April 25 because of these issues. Ford are yet to pick the car up to look at the new groaning sound combined woth the burning smell.
I think I may have had a bad one but ford aren't being helpful with their 'fixes'

 

[Gregs24]

I know this post is old but ive been having issues with my 2024 dark horse since purchasing in April 2025. Im in the UK and the car is the 10 speed auto. I had the clunking sound when lifting off and reapplying the throttle at low speeds. My dealer fitted new half shaft flanges on two seperate occasions but the sound never went away.
They then replaced the entire drive shaft and that did nothing. During this time I noticed a strong burning smell coming from the rear, so ford replaced the differential. After the new diff the smell is still there but the car has now developed a really loud groaning sounds when turning the car. The sound is there at lower speeds but I can hear it when going 50 or 60 mph. Something feels off when driving but im not sure what it is. The car pull to the right under acceleration and doesnt feel like it did when it was new.
Ive done 5000 miles since April 25 because of these issues. Ford are yet to pick the car up to look at the new groaning sound combined woth the burning smell.
I think I may have had a bad one but ford aren't being helpful with their 'fixes'

I think I would be looking to get a replacement car

 

[LouJay99]

@GregS thats what I'm trying to do but ford have sat in this for a month and still haven't collected the car to be inspected. Feels like they're ignoring me because I mentioned a replacement or redusal. Terrible service from ford up to this point

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Outside of a new battery and the stupid water recall, I've had zero issues with my '24.

I have read several threads regarding the clunking noise described above. All those cars have the Torsen diff. Something is going on there.

 

[dusman59]

Zero problems. Did recall inpection myself no intrusion.

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