GT350 is down…again…and it’s bad. (New motor needed)

The #shelby #GT350 is down again. Probably going to be another month before I get it back 😩 #ford #fordmustang #fordperformance #fixorrepairdaily #carenthusiast #cars #auto #racecar #gt500 #gt350 #shelby #roush #shelbygt350 #ford #fordperformance #mustang #shelbymustang #carguys #carenthusiast #porsche #porsche911 #chevrolet #chevy #camaro #corvette #corvettezr1 #camaross #mustanggt #mustangv6 #fordgt #fordgt40 #fordshelby #shelbymustang #amerca #viper #dodge #dodgedemon #dodgehellcat #socalcars #losangeles #whittier

[@MarkRespress]

My Gen2 is predator block.

[@ericpiotrowski8645]

2017 GT350 Gen 1 owner here. First off, I'm sorry you have had to deal with so many issues but, as you have ponted it out it was most likely due to the previous owner mistreating the car and not maintaining it properly. The good news is, you'll most likely get a new block from Ford and once it is installed (along with new clutch) you wil be able to enjoy this amazing vehicle like you should have been able to do from the start. These cars are phenomenoal machines but they need to be taken care of (getting the oil up to proper temps before you rtev it out and checking the oil level dilligently). Mine has 23k and runs strong with no oil consumption. Will my !st gen VooDoo last? Can't know for sure, but then again nothing is guaranteed in life. I am cognizant of the possibility that it may granade itself at some point, but that still doesn't stop me from driving and revving this thing to 8250rpm. I have thought about replacing this car with something else but, honestly no other car in this price bracket gives you the visceral experience that GT350 does. I hope your journey will have a happy ending. Get an extended warranty from Ford along with the new engine and enjoy driving it. Cheers

[@MarkRespress]

I hope an extended warranty is in place. I must say Gen 2 is solid as fuck.

[@drewsky1967]

If anyone has a gen 1 voodoo and it’s eating ANY oil at all. It will slowly get worse in time and it needs to be replaced with a g2. Some do and done don’t. Not all gen 1s are bad. Just passed my 2nd year with my gen 2 and can confidently say not a drop of oil eaten. Such a relief !

[@myvalium1]

After watching your earlier vid regarding the vibration issues, I was going to say you’re lucky if that’s the worst issue. Sadly, what has become a bigger issue for you is the fear with the GT350. I owned a Gen 1 from new for 3 years. The flat plane crank is the reason we buy it - and it’s the reason we sell it. It’s a fun car to drive - but only when you rev high. Sadly it’s not a car to keep for the long haul unless you don’t mind dealing with inevitable issues. Ford didn’t quite get this motor right. Time and failed motors have proven this. Enjoy it for a while, and then move on. Good luck.

[@heavenhelpus479]

Had my gen 1 for 7 years. Zero oil consumption in 25K miles, but only 8 track days so far. (I'm busy).

[@dbrabas]

I've heard it is a hit or miss. I'm glad you didn't get the dreaded oil consumption issue. My Gen2 has been problem free.

[@MarkRespress]

It's always cylinder #8 that goes bad on Gen 1 voodoo

[@drewsky1967]

True ! Always #8

[@justinshurley2035]

My 350 would consume exactly 1 quart of oil approximately every thousand miles, some thing I had to keep an eye on. Continue to check the oil consumption with your new engine and best of luck. I’ve come to the conclusion that some oil consumption is normal with these engines And just needs to be monitored and maintain

[@Ed-kv6yw]

me too i consume 1 quart in 1000 to 1500 miles im @ 29,500 miles same gen 1. what year do you have and are you still on gen 1? how many miles do you have?

[@marcosspenner8418]

I'm sorry that happened to you that's why i made sure to buy a 2019 10 to 15 k more than a 17 or 18 but the peace of mind is worth it also i bought extended warranty

[@MarkRespress]

The dealer and Ford knew that car needed a motor before you purchased it.

[@dbrabas]

I agree - shitty dealership - don't go to Ken Grody

[@cvlrymn]

Wow. I hear about many of the Gen 1 engines having issues and being replaced by Ford with Gen 2 engines. Hope they do that for you. I wonder how many engines have been replaced.

[@dbrabas]

I've heard something wild like 6 in 10 Gen 1s

[@jacobjohnson5248]

will ford put in a gen 2 motor at no additional cost?

[@drewsky1967]

As long as it passes the oil consumption test then yes.

[@dbrabas]

If you have a warranty and can prove the Gen 1 has a defect, yes