cholmes1
400lb Gorilla
Friday was a sad day...just prior to the Labor Day weekend my 302, with only 4100 miles, decided to have the starter motor die. I have no idea why this occurred given the low miles and that the car has never even seen rain or a carwash, but it clearly is a faulty part. Fortunately, the car is under the PremiumCARE extended warranty through 1/2020 so it will be gratis for towing and replacement. A huge headache to be certain given the great weekend and weather I missed out on, but I will be very happy to have the 302 back under my roof when the work is complete. Being Ford warranty work and having the front splitter attached, I assume it will be at least a week or two.
Very unlikely, but is there any way to prevent such an occurrence in the future or way to start the car bypassing the starter motor? In my younger days, I would have 'popped the clutch' on a hill to get it running and back to my garage, but not knowing enough about the sensitivity of modern cars I chose not to and let it sit.
As a note, for those of you that have to have your Boss' towed and you have lowering springs and the splitter it is possible, but you will need several pieces of lumber and a competent tow man. Fortunately, mine died in the Lowes parking lot so lumbar was at hand.
Best to you all for a good week ahead...
Very unlikely, but is there any way to prevent such an occurrence in the future or way to start the car bypassing the starter motor? In my younger days, I would have 'popped the clutch' on a hill to get it running and back to my garage, but not knowing enough about the sensitivity of modern cars I chose not to and let it sit.
As a note, for those of you that have to have your Boss' towed and you have lowering springs and the splitter it is possible, but you will need several pieces of lumber and a competent tow man. Fortunately, mine died in the Lowes parking lot so lumbar was at hand.
Best to you all for a good week ahead...