Should you buy a Mustang GT350 in 2024? Two Year Owner Update - 45k Miles On The Odometer

My two year update on ownership of my 2019 Mustang GT350
0:00 - Intro
03:25-06:00 Engine Replacement
06:01-07:34 Charging Error (Alternators, Wiring Harness)
07:35-09:05 Air Conditioning and Purge Valve CEL
09:06-12:17 Ford ESP
12:18-16:16 Transmission, Clutch, Flywheel, Throwout Bearing
16:17-20:38 - Estimated Costs, Words of Wisdom

[@VS666]

Charging System Error CEL/Warning came back on today! 😮‍💨🤨🤬 Edit: Car has been fixed, for now, got a new PCM. 6/12

[@pjbiggleswerth8903]

My gt500 throws codes almost daily for charging bs.

[@KEN-du2iz]

I'm only 3 minutes into this video and I already like this guy just shoot a straight man! Lol. It's refreshing to see a real review I get so tired of seeing every single vehicle that comes out being the best of the best

[@Officialjimibaur]

This is how all reviews should be!

[@clm652]

Nice sober, no BS review. In the market for one and the number of these similar stories has me hesitant. Great info on the extended warranty, thanks!

[@potranco999]

Good video! I bought my gen2 2019 in late 2020 with new tires and 6k miles for $58k from a Ford dealer as a CPO car. I daily’d it for first two years and I still love the car and use it once or twice a week. After reading stuff about the car on forums, I purchased a ESP warranty from a Ford dealer out east before the 3/36 warranty expired. I got the Basic one (drivetrain, major electrical/alternator, all a/c components, all suspension and steering components, brakes, minus pads and rotors covering until 2029 or 100k miles for $1,700. Great deal, I think. . It developed a vibration on the clutch pedal at 16k miles. Dealer got Ford to put in new flywheel, clutch, pressure plate and slave cylinder bearing under warranty. Fixed the vibration. At 25k miles a high pressure a/c line burst (common, I hear). Nothing else, so far. I’m sure the a/c compressor will eventually go. I change oil every 5k miles… consumes less than a quart during that time. I don’t track it, but a couple times a year it gets the curvy hill country treatment and will rev to 8k on occasion. I’m not selling it anytime soon; has 30k miles now. Just too satisfying to drive.

[@midnight347]

The days of killer mustangs like that are behind us. You're wise to hang on to it. It trumps any of the s650s hands down.

[@kbk9535]

Not even in the market for one, but absolutely loved the honesty and the whole vibe of this. Well done!

[@jrceja6074]

These cars are a hit or miss. I have a 2018 gt350 46k miles gen1 still going strong. 👍🏻

[@Jack-ox9iz]

Thank you for making me feel better about my 2014 GT. 😂 sorry to hear about your issues. Beautiful car though.

[@myvalium1]

Great video. My head is spinning from all of the issues you’ve experienced. I had a ‘16 I bought new. I loved it, but dumped it before anything happened… I don’t have the stomach for major failures, and seemed to me it was only a matter of time. Good thing you’ve had the warranty in place. Enjoy yours for as long as you can. Definitely a fun driving car!

[@brianmcmahon5815]

Can’t wait to see more from you thanks for the extra warranty info. I didn’t realize you can extend an already extended warranty lol.

[@BabyBlue82121]

Thanks for making this video man, I purchased a 2017 350 back in October. I’ve had that anxiety driving it since I bought it and knowing the issues with the engine. I ended up getting an extended warrant just so I can sleep at night haha. Thanks for all the info.

[@ryanschwingel6781]

Excellent video, he absolutely nailed every point. I own a 2017 Gt350, bought used from a local dealership. I bought the car with 25k miles, and it is my daily driver at the moment and currently has 55k miles on her, 7k miles being “new engine” miles. Bought a similar if not the exact same warranty about 2 months into ownership, as i had read the horror stories before and after purchasing the car, and the only people who were saved and still enjoying their cobras were the people with the warranty!!! And its a good thing a did, oil consumption issues on the Gen 1 w engine. Took 5 months to sort everything out with the ford dealership and warranty but new Gen 2 engine and radiator for a $100 deductible and the cars been fantastic ever since. Even with the crazy gas mileage and insurance (insurance is not even that bad tbh), i hope i always retain this car and jeep it running, and eventually garage it, and with proper maintenance and care, i believe that can be possible. Lookin forward to more videos!

[@ctvette1318]

Damn that was interesting! Thanks for the insight

[@Boblib1970]

Aaaaaand this is why I am in the process of trading my 2018 GT350 for a 2022 Mach 1. I've never had any problems, but my ESP warranty will expire in June of 2026 and there's no way I want to own it out of warranty. Just like you, I will be riddled with anxiety and not able to enjoy the car. The good news is that I timed in almost perfectly. I paid 49k in July 2020 just before everything went crazy and I am getting 56k on trade. The dealer is taking my car, giving me the Mach 1 and a $3,000 check. Cancelling my ESP warranty should yield another $800ish. So, my car and almost 4 grand and I get a Mach 1 with 3500 miles.

[@VS666]

Happy for you it worked out that well!

[@lilkoreangirl6940]

Fun video, thanks for sharing. I bought my 2016 Hell Cat used with 9k miles, and after learning the supercharger was 8k by itself, I got the bumper to bumper coverage with Mopar. Only issue so far was the backup camera.

[@vancity_5.0]

You have a new subscriber!! I have a very short attention span and I watched your video right to the end. I always wanted one of either the '19 or '20 GT350s since I thought the Gen 2 engines fixed the issues the Gen 1's had. Thanks for insight that anything can happen with these and having a warranty can save your ass. I think I'll stick to my modified '14 Mustang GT now since it's payed for and don't want anymore headaches with payments. Looking forward to more of your videos. Jay from Vancouver B.C. Canada.

[@CarsAcrossTexas]

Was looking at a Gen 1 vs. a 23 Mach 1 vs. a 13-14 GT500.. thanks for talking me out of this

[@stephenrogers5593]

I’ve been having the same thoughts. You can get a pretty nice 13 or 14 GT500 and do a few minor bolt ons and make good power! Plus I like straight line so the live axle is a plus for me. The GT350 sounds and looks a lot better but not worth all the headaches some of these owners have been having, blah.

[@JC-ew2mn]

Excellent advice about starting with a good car under warranty and getting a ESP from a good dealership.

[@stringsattached67]

Man that car was hammered on hard before you bought it. Beautiful car BTW.

[@Trapezius_God]

Wow. Very different from all the WOT 350 videos, makes me a bit more cautious about buying a 350.. Thanks for this.

[@svtpower03]

Great video! I bought a 2018 gt350 a year ago with 12k miles on it. I’ve put about 2k miles on it and so far it has been great. The engine isn’t consuming oil thankfully and it drives and shifts awesome. About 6 months ago I did buy a powertrain warranty for it though through ford just for piece of mind. I can deal with any other issues myself. It’s such a fun car to own and drive though I love it.

[@VS666]

Good call!

[@midnight347]

The main thing is keep a check on the oil. The issues come from consumption and people not checking their oil and running it hard low on oil. That is what pops these motors 95% of the time. You keep oil in it and maintain it it'll be fine.

[@vincenta1652]

Best down to earth review on a used GT350, well worth the watch, especially for the ESP info, was looking for an extended warranty for my F250, you just saved me $700! Just dumped a 2020 Dodge ScatPack, currently considering a 2022 used GT350 under 10K miles or a new DarkHorse with track package just under MSRP. Don’t plan to track it much, I have a 2004 Z06 that is my primary track car, would be interested to get your view on a choice, Thanks!

[@VS666]

I’d say just take the initial depreciation hit on a new dark horse and send it. Those things box stock are incredible and if you are tracking it all you need to worry about are consumables which will not void any warranty. I would go as far as making sure you put Motorcraft oil in it every oil change so if they do end up replacing the engine, there is no evidence of any other oil being used, not that you have to but better safe than sorry.

[@JL-sw3qp]

Man, great video. The video helps to ease the grief that I have from selling my 2019 GT350 just two days ago. Mine had 13.5k miles on it, was garage kept and was by far the most satisfying vehicle I have ever owned or probably will ever own. The only had two issues that were fixed under warranty; a shifter recall, and a rear half shaft boot had a tear in it. I toyed with the idea a few times about installing a supercharger, but held off for a variety of reasons such as potential resaleability, warranty compliance, and reliability. In the end, I only sold it to cover the cost of a new vehicle. If I would have kept it, I would have definitley purchased an extended warranty. To me, the car actually exceeded my expectations so selling it was very bitter sweet. Regarding your GT350, I know you have no evidence of it, but to me, the types of catastophic failures you have experienced would lead me to believe that your car had been supercharged at some point and then later reversed to maintain resale value. However, it sounds like you should be in good shape now. Thanks for the video!

[@user-yf3ww5el9u]

thanks for the comment i never thought about someone putting a supercharger then taking it off for resale value ughgghg . I met someone who purchase a gt350 with supercharge whipple . I wonder now if he having problem with the gt350 now .

[@osunaxz]

exactly was I was thinking. it sounds like the car was producing more heat and had more power than stock. the tranny problem says it all.

[@markr.9626]

Sorry to hear about all the costs you've endured. I bought my 20 in March of 21. Tasca Ford here in R.I. sent me a letter suggesting I purchase an extended warranty. They deal with Triton. I had 13K when I purchased the extended warranty, which is good till 2030 and 113K miles. It cost me $4200 I had no inspections done prior, because Tasca performs all the work on this car. The AC compressor went at 16K and it was covered. I am up to 23K miles and have had no issues.

[@SlammedZero]

Great watch. Bummer to hear about your issues. When you buy your desired "race car", it's suppose to bring you joy. With that said, it reminds me of the adage "cars are pain", so I guess it just comes with the territory sometimes. Hope it's better for you here on out! One thing is for sure, those GT350s are damn good looking cars.

[@franklinlewis9280]

I’ve had my 2017 GT350 since new. 7 years and 40k miles with no issues. It’s been a great car. I’m sorry you’ve had these issues. What a bummer and it would definitely sour me.

[@rafaelmeneses5066]

Great job I have an R that I will buy an ESP on soon

[@lawrenceh.8728]

Bought a 2019 and love it. Always wanted a Mustang since I was a kid, but just never did until I was 59. I purchased a Ford ESP a week before the original warranty expired and I'm so glad I did! No issues yet, but I do have the loud A/C compressor issue so I'll be taking it into Ford to fix that. Never tracked it and I drive it fairly easy except for a few pulls every so often. I just love driving it on windy mountain roads. On my 2nd set of Sport Cup 2's and about to buy my 3rd set at about 17,200 miles. It's never been driven in the rain.

[@-Wreckanize-]

This was my dream car. But it was going to be my daily as well. So I got a Mach 1 instead. No regrets.

[@quintschumable]

Good information!

[@titaniumfrost302]

Great review and love the honesty! I bet a braptor review would be a hit also.

[@VS666]

So far so good, this thing takes and beating and keeps on eating!

[@SweenyTodd53]

Just the way you describe it, it sounds like nothing but a toy for fun! lol. That one line you said is like how I feel everytime I ride my Fourwheeler, about getting anxious when you hop on thinking “ ugh what’s gonna break this ride or will I make it home without a flat” lol

[@gtrance3567]

Great video and Kudos to you for being so transparent. A couple years back I was in the market and settled on a Camaro SS1LE. It was more affordable and has tons of low torque, perfect for me because I don’t like to ring my car out. Your car is beautiful though!

[@razerginn]

Love my 2018 gt350 gen 1. Put 8k on it so far. Does burn some oil. Solution..check your oil. This is a race car, ya gotta take care of it.

[@aesir0784]

Strange - I own a 19 GT350 - 21 GT500 - 24 Dark Horse etc. NEVER had any issues with any of them. I surely hope it works out for you. Mine have been truly flawless.

[@kdcurrington421]

Great video I have a 2018 and had engine replaced at 20k. Had the charging issue and the A/C issue.

[@VS666]

Small world! Was the charging after the engine replacement or before?

[@Scuderia_Ferrante]

Thanks for sharing.

[@212helpdesk]

Wonderful review, you know your stuff. Sry you had to go thru all that. I hear you about now you are feeling nervous driving it after all you have been thru. A friend of mine was talking about getting a gt350 or gt500 while I only have a GT. I warned him about the engine issues with the Predator motor.

[@VS666]

Thanks my man, I appreciate the kind words

[@jeepingcolorado]

Thank you for making this video. I have never owned a Ford and was looking at the GT350/500 (more the 500). Not sure if you just purchased a Friday car or just bad luck. Doing more research to see if there are more situations like yours. I may have to get another Corvette due to not having any issues at that mileage...and I tracked it. Good call on the warranty and sounds like it paid for itself.

[@brianwilson483]

Great video man. I've had my 2017 new. Got a gen2 motor from Ford, replaced starter. But other than that 60k miles and 35k of them boosted and no issues yet and hope no others. Ac still fantastic, and I live in south TX so I need it.

[@VS666]

Glad to hear! Keep rocking it!

[@lakelandprof001]

I was going to buy a used GT 350, but because of issues like you had I decided to get a new Dark Horse. Love it. Great video!

[@NatetheGR8PC]

cause of 1 guy huh?

[@chronjon]

Dude great review. I appreciate it. I have a 2017 and I have so much anxiety every time I go for a rip. I try to tell myself to chill and enjoy it but Its always in the back of my head😂

[@VS666]

I appreciate it! I talked to a guy that sold his 2018 last year locally and I was considering selling it since he managed to get 55 for his and it was an original Gen 1, lower miles but not mint by any means

[@RSProduction18]

Its not a question if it blows up but when. All GT350 engines are flawed from factory.

[@potranco999]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@RSProduction18 I don’t agree with that statement. Many are out there with high mileage. If you let the oil warm up to 175° before revving, it will last. It you track or run it hard install the oil balancing lines to get better lubrication and cooling to cylinder 8.

[@RSProduction18]

@@potranco999 What is high milage to you? Every 5.2 engine will vibrate its self to death, its a design flaw. The engine is not balanced like the 5.0

[@revmatic32]

@@RSProduction18 I've seen gen 1s north of 100k miles. The engine has flaws, and a lot of people who bought these cars did not maintain them. It's not a regular mustang, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Change the oil, monitor the oil, and let it come up to temperature.

[@VchaosTheoryV]

Thank the gods is right. I have a Mopar and don't have any warranty on it. No issues on my end but it's not a matter of if but when. This review got me to start thinking about some stuff lol

[@jrk936]

Great video, I was in the market for either a used GT350 or manual Zl1. Both cars used are around the same price. Drove both. After doing my research and seeing how crazy reliable 19+ Zl1s are, I bought a 2019 Zl1 6 speed for $57k with 12k miles a few months ago. Tons of stangs where I live, not many Camaros. Love both cars, just one handled better, has 150hp more, and is more reliable..The 350 sounds better though!

[@VS666]

Hell yeah brother congratz! I would have went with a ZL1 if they were that cheap a few years ago! Good to know though, I'll give the Shelby another year or two... who knows

[@user-yf3ww5el9u]

great thank with advice on warranty

[@stangmanshelby5330]

I bought new an early 2016 GT350. Died on the test drive, sales manager said “it’s just out of gas don’t worry”. Take delivery 5 days later it died again with 18 miles on the clock. 6 weeks in the shop and tracked issue down to a jbad wiring harness. At 2000 miles the oil dipstick was dry, was the famous oil consumption issue. At that time Ford said this was normal due to it being a high performance engine and just top up the oil at every gas fill up. At 3000 miles the active exhaust failed, got an all new exhaust system. At 3500 miles pistons rattled sounded like a VW Jetta diesel at cold start. Ford again said this was normal in some GT350’s. After two years of issues I sold the car. The Worst part of the experience is I traded in my Dodge Viper for a newer / better car and regret doing that every day.

[@VS666]

Goddamn dude I’m sorry to hear that, sounds like they were panicking when Gen1 issues started rearing their heads

[@Vosovogalsyncope]

🤯 yoo not the Viper.

[@carsandcorvettes]

In my experience the extended warranty is 100% worth it. Bought a C5Z a few years ago. I bought a bumper to bumper 3yr/36k mile warranty with it. Let’s just say the car isn’t stock anymore and most of the labor was covered under warranty. The warranty was well worth the 3k I paid and even was worth the price of the car in terms of labor and parts replaced

[@appleiphone69]

So glad I only spent 37k on a slightly used (13k miles) 2019 GT vert in 2019. MSRP was $53,200.

[@user-ig9ws7fx8n]

Omish own 350’s pretty sick 🤘

[@EvansWS6]

Im not really into these cars but it does look good. I love the way you describe "owning your hero" Mine is a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6. 75k miles and it rips.

[@MetalZone_]

I hope to buy an 19 or 20 GT350 by the end of the year if not by next summer 💯

[@rickbailey1339]

I bought a 2016 with 45k miles last August. I just rolled 53k yesterday. So far I haven't had any issues. It had a check engine light for an evap leak that I haven't fixed yet but other than that it's been fine. I had an oil change at about 50k and it looked good. No oil burning issues unless I run it hard and then it's about 1/2 quart. I do have the whining noise you mention and the AC goes out intermittently so I may have to have it serviced soon. So far it's been a fun car. I think I will invest in the ESP though, just to be on the safe side

[@VS666]

You can’t buy an ESP for a 2016. It has to be under warranty still.

[@JDM_MSK]

I had a 2017. I had all kinds of electrical problems wire harness replacement, engine replacement, multiple AC compressor replacement, starter replacement. I know exactly what you’re talking about. I love the car but I’ve never trusted it and that’s could not enjoy it so I got rid of it. I complained to Ford so much about it they gave me a seven year hundred thousand mile transferable bumper to bumper warranty. That made me feel better about selling it. That being said I would definitely like to on one of these cars I just don’t know if I would ever do it outside of a warranty.

[@matt-ts8cx]

The GT350 is such a beautiful car and i was dead set on buying one until i started researching all the issues. I ended up going with a Mach 1 thinking the Coyote will be more reliable. Hopefully I am right.

[@19hundoc47]

Ya I got rid of my GT350 and got a 23 manual Supra, nice not having the anxiety of driving the Shelby anymore

[@VS666]

I have been eying those since they did a manual, such a good looking car 🤔😎

[@19hundoc47]

@@VS666 It’s a great car, try one out!

[@Jamesbaker123]

Great video - fellow owner here of a 2017 but only about 18k miles on it so far. I had an issue with the pistons/cylinders also and new heads were needed on mine, again thankfully it was under warranty like yours. Other than that there has been no other issues. Do you think that the charging system issue is related to the new engine job on yours?

[@VS666]

Who knows, I was talking to a guy on Facebook last year that was having the same issue but original engine

[@pjbiggleswerth8903]

I have a 21 gt500 from hennessey. Waaay more than I can afford. But it's so fast. The dct is soooo good. Just so much $$.

[@JohnBrown-vn2qw]

sick color

[@luisgrou1888]

Nice...not too shabby! Still mostly covered by the manufacturer...have you have owned a BMW? Well... I can tell you in advance that mostly of the repairs will be previously known problems from the manufacturer and will not be coved by warranty. Have a nice day dude.

[@VS666]

Sounds like a BMW motorcycle warranty as well…

[@revmatic32]

This is valuable information for perspective owners. I personally don't think theres a whole lot of difference between the gen 1 and gen 2 engines. I daily my 2016, its been great and I haven't had any issues but a warranty is something that you should heavily consider when you buy one. You also have to treat this car differently than other cars, it needs to warm up before you drive it.

[@VS666]

Correct, very sensitive to proper operating temperatures and oil types (and more than routine changes if tracking it regularly)

[@ricardolopezdevictoria1109]

Wow!!!

[@JerryCecco]

KEEP that WARRANTY!!!!

[@amac8487]

Damn, you have had some bad luck with that car lol. I own a 2018 that I bought brand new. I have 30,000 miles on it, 2 track days , and have never had a single issue. I do have that whine from the AC compressor and I’m just waiting for that to fail but so far it’s still blows cold air. I do all my own maintenance and oil changes every 5000 miles. I just recently had all the other fluids fully flushed since the car is now six years old. I recently purchased the ESP warranty as well, because the engine is just north of $25,000 to replace if out of warranty. That is completely something I do not want to feel like dealing with so it’s better safe than sorry.

[@KarlBuckley-bw3vc]

In 2019 I really wanted a GT350 but the prices here in Canada started to climb rapidly and I just couldn't justify the purchase. I ended up factory ordering a 2019 Challenger Scatpack manual with the Shaker hood instead. I got my Challenger for $60,400 plus taxes and PDI etc.. a new GT350 would have set me back around $75-82k as a comparison.

[@DonkeyEvo]

NVH kills everything, I've owned a gt350 and 350r before picking up a 500. Ford switched their road race programs back to a cross plane crank after 2 seasons because literally everything was buzzing off the engine. They did their best at trying to minimize the vibrations that we feel, but they are still there and it effects everything attached to the engine. The dual mass flywheel was their effort to reduce that vibration to the trans, it isn't enough.

[@davemurphy63C10]

Great information. At what point does the "lemon law" kick in?

[@VS666]

Lemon law is the same fix multiple times without success. I think it’s only the first two year for the original owner too. It definitely crossed my mind 😂🙃

[@user-zr9bx2qi6i]

Sounds like someone beat the living hell out of it

[@17gt350]

Never gonna recover from this. Sitting next to a 80k bronco raptor. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@VS666]

96k* 😅

[@joegotz1971]

I have been looking at a Corvette C6 Z06 and the GT350. I have owned 7 Corvettes and 3 Mustangs (2 of the Roush Stage 3). The C6 and the 350 both have issues so I started looking at the 2024 Dark Horse. I will keep my 2023 C8 Anniversary Edition.

[@VS666]

Used DH are a really good value right now, they’re going for mid 50s

[@cyee2301]

Great video I just bought a 2018 and very interested in the warranty that you got after your bumper-to-bumper ran out. Do you have any information you could share?

[@VS666]

Just head to the link/info I mentioned in the video, the website does a much better job of explaining the ins and outs than I can. Thanks for watching buddy

[@Jb-mp1in]

I had a 2020 gt350 sold it after 2 1/2 years wasn't confident to really put miles 20 -30 k miles on the car

[@ede6539]

I have a 17 R and I have anxiety every time I drive it ! I do have a warranty b2b but I still might sell! It’s so fun though there is oil every so often in passenger catch can ;( it has 9k miles so far …

[@dfigueroa788]

If it makes you feel any better I’ve owners / 2 GT350 and 2 GT500 Different years on both, with that said the passenger side will be the only side you really will see oil on the catch can. I have the catch cans from Ford performance to JLT on the driver side that will never see any oil. You will see oil building up on the catch can just from regular start ups from time to time and that’s completely normal it’s doing its job.

[@markhowarth38]

I was shopping between a gt350 and a zl1 1le. Suffice to say I'm glad I went chevy. Thanks for the great video.

[@Brakelate879]

I’ve owned both and even though the zl1 1le is faster, it doesn’t compare in terms of driving experience to the Shelby.

[@markhowarth38]

​@Brakelate879 I totally hear you. I just didn't want the potential headaches down thr road that seem to be inherent with the voodoo engine... but man those gt350's are sweet!

[@Grasshopper0122]

Good review. It would scare the hell out of me to get a “preowned” Shelby or Hellcat type of vehicle, simply because folks just don’t buy them to drive to church on Sunday……they DRIVE them !!! Out of curiosity, can you retrieve the engine rpm history off the vehicles ECU ? And if so, how many folks actually do ? I know on my 911, if purchased second owner, it is pretty common to do this check. There are certain perimeters that, if the engine has experienced rpm’s in a listed range, purchase is illegal-advised.

[@VS666]

That’s a good question but I’m unsure. High revvs aren’t really the issue, it’s everything else that comes along with that sort of driving 😅 especially proper heat cycling

[@skynetsworld]

It's a shame. Those cars should be built almost bulletproof.

[@user-yf3ww5el9u]

thank for information i will drive mine i got 2016 from ford dealer ship 15000 miles i purchase the bumper to bumper warranty got new tires from the dealer . So i better use the car before the warranty goes out . Fyi the extended warranty was extra 3 year 30000 miles . Cost was 3500.00 uggg i got rip off . my was ford warranty ,

[@allnovieveryday]

I had asked a Ford engineer what they did to fix the flat plane crank engine issues they were having with these and he said, we stopped making them and went back to the good old reliable with a blower on it - we got the GT500 shortly after that. I wonder what Chevy did differently with the c8.

[@VS666]

I agree, there’s no secret to why they only built these cars for five years. I am very interested to see how the C8 reliability turns out as well.

[@GarveyMustangMan]

I feel whole lot better when I went with my 2022 Mach 1 tremec 6 speed, my friend had a 2016 GT 350 and after about 7 months of use the engine started smoking like yours and unluckily had no warranty and to sell it for a fraction.

[@VS666]

😞😭

[@ernestomcgrew8246]

This is why I’d probably get a GT and just upgrade suspension and maybe slap a super charger on it.. you never hear these problems on coyote engines

[@ShadyGrady3]

the C8 Z06 is going to be the same thing….not a car you will want to own outside of warranty

[@itsumisepi]

I watched the whole thing. Thanks for making this, currently wanting to purchase a Bullitt and realizing I should be much more prepared than I thought.

[@2003evodave]

LOL,,,,the Bullitt is no where close to a 350. And yes I know I have Bullitt #3612.

[@itsumisepi]

@@2003evodave of course it isn’t, that’s self evident. The idea of preparing for maintenance would still be a sound one, even though the 350 likely requires more. You owning one, what has your experience been with the bullitt?

[@2003evodave]

@@itsumisepi bought new with only 7 miles on it back in 2020. Zero issues, only do oil changes at every 2000-3000 miles. There are ultra low mile units for sale on line I believe because mostly older people bought them. People with disposable income and appreciate the subtle looks but who also just let them sit in their garage. These are the unmolested units to buy.

[@Calibur43]

A 2016 track pack just popped up near me, been eyeballing it, 83K miles, they’re asking $40K. I’d think oil consumption issues would have manifested by now if they were going to. Worth it? Or keep looking.

[@VS666]

Sounds like a 40k car with a 30k ticking time bomb! Hard pass!

[@17gt350]

I have a 17 gt 350. Check oil every drive and it’s been perfect. People drive these like a normal mustang it isn’t it’s a race engine.

[@williamrose7184]

It’s a GT 350 yes, it is a fucking street race car. That’s why you buy it

[@snipersteve378]

Great video do you think bad fuel took out that piston?

[@VS666]

No, that was an AN fitting(technically sweating, not leaking) that I replaced an E85 sensor with because I didn’t want them to find that. It was a CA car that probably ran E85 some time in its life from what I found about the previous owner he lived near several gas stations that sold it. It’s a great way to combat heat when tracking the car but I wanted it to be 100% stock when I took it in.

[@TTyote]

I've heard gen 3 coyotes having oil ring issues when trying to push over 800hp. I wonder if this is a common issue from ford. I know the gen 3 yotes have piston slap too which makes a weird tick because my gen 3/1heads has a weird chatter from 2k-3500k which drives me nuts because my gen 1 shortblock didn't make that sound. I love the coyote platform which is essentially what the voodoo with a floatplane crank but they are sloppy with the details. When you saidbyou had a charging issue I was like damn that's me. My 14 was burning up power steering and rad fan pigtails and causing the 02 sensors to drop voltage under load. Replaced so much shit and had my tuner do some magic so it hasn't happened lately but still frustrating some of the dumb shit I've had to endure for no reason. Coyote/voodoo/predator is one of the greatest engines ever made but it's annoying having to treat a car like a small child and constantly have to keep an eye on everything and worry everytime you drive it that something might break. 😢😂 Still great video and love your car. Nothing sounds like a gt350! 💪

[@eurly93]

WAY too many engine problems with these cars to buy out of warranty it's insane

[@drunkpolack7612]

Damn guess ill have to settle with a 10r 5.0

[@speedfiend925]

This Ford warranty extension you are speaking of is it only available via a Ford sold at a Ford dealership? 🤔

[@VS666]

Correct

[@TheLoopy989]

Don’t you think based on these problems it more closely indicates your car was boosted? Anyone should chime in with more evidence of this with no charging

[@Jb-mp1in]

These transmissions are known not to hold power seems like someone boosted it for the trans to do that

[@VS666]

Gears were not broken, it was a bearing

[@grant4stephenson]

Would you recommend getting a 2014 gt500 instead?

[@VS666]

They are not similar driving experiences. I wasn’t impressed with that GT500 and is not considered a good Shelby collectively by the community

[@DC-ke8qp]

How many miles did it have before you bought it? Sounds like previous owner beat the shit out of it.

[@VS666]

34k miles when I bought it

[@tkostang]

@Varg so what I’m hearing (being an automotive tech with a degree) you had Ford replace an engine and after ripping everything apart (all the stuff they had to disconnect) you started having more issues. These issues normally are caused by collision or by humans. I truly believe Ford should have picked up the bill on everything. They caused your parasitic loss and your A/c issues. I was busy typing so I’m not sure if they paid for it.

[@VS666]

Yup! They have made good on everything

[@5.0_meatballmarinara]

Have to go 2019 no gen 1 voodoo

[@TTyote]

I remember getting in my 14 and everything was stock but there was a gopro mount on the windshield and i have went thru so many issues and a engine so you never know. Also the amount of people i know who have putba car back to stock and traded them in is ridiculous also the amount of people i know that have discovered the car had been modded once they dug deep is more common than you think. Keep on trucking tho bro part of owning a fast car and beating on it is expecting things to break. 😂

[@beerwrenchgarage]

Big difference between replacing the Coyote in your 14 and the Voodoo in the 350. Every salvage yard in America has used S197 Coyotes for $3500. Voodoos, not so much.

[@TTyote]

@@beerwrenchgarage well first off its not a big difference because it's the same architecture. The voodoo is the coyote 100% so you could do whatever you wanted they are like Legos. Also I didn't get my gen 3 shortblock from a junkyard I paid 2800$ brand new from ford and I will gap that gt350 like it ain't shit. BTW don't try to turn that thing past 8k it's not making anymore power past that despite what these fools try to say. You are not going any faster and just wearing out more shit for no reason.

[@beerwrenchgarage]

@@TTyote So, Im going out on a limb here, but Im guessing you WERENT the captain of the debate team. You wrote a paragraph to essentially prove my point - which is: you can thrash a Coyote relatively worry free, because if it pops, you can have another used replacement engine for $3-5K and be up and running in a week. The average Joe can stomach that cost. If the Voodoo pops, you are out $15-18K just to get a used engine to your door. So with all the little odds and ends: gaskets, bolts, and what not, you can easily be over $20K to source a USED Voodoo. I have no idea what a new one costs or if they are even available as crate motors still. Point is, a person will be a lot more worried about popping a Voodoo than a Coyote.

[@speedfiend925]

Question: There seems to be discussion online about how the original owners (you were not the 1st owner obviously) were not familiar with how important and sensitive to lack of timely maintenance on these vehicles are and that this is what is causing the engines to have issues not any inherent defect. What is your take on this? 🤔

[@VS666]

I would say with confidence the owner previous to me took phenomenal care of it but also probably did the most track work. The receipts in the glovebox indicate he paid for a full detail with ceramic coating and PPF in a few spots, front camber plate install and alignment, Gyrodisc front rotors and track pads (still new in box) and was kind enough to throw all the stock parts in the trunk for the next owner. He most likely was good with maintenance but drove the car hard.

[@panther1135]

DAMN…., SELL IT OR KEEP THE WARANTY!

[@mrprfct7069]

What’s the name of the dealer who you purchased the esp warranty from?

[@VS666]

Zeigler Ford I believe, it’s on the screen

[@mrprfct7069]

@@VS666thanks. Ziegler only offers up to 6yrs and must have a deductible. I found floodford offers 10yrs with zero deductible. Again thanks for the video. I have a late build 2020 that’s still under warranty for 2 more months. Sadly it’s got 4400 miles. Just no time to drive but you are correct about the drive engagement.

[@awwwwwyeahhhhh1110]

Are normal GT’s this bad? Going to order my 24 GT in a few weeks and this video scared the hell out of me 🙃😕

[@VS666]

I don’t think anyone knows just yet. You won’t have motor problems though, Gen 4 Coyotes are 🤘

[@JerryCecco]

Remember, the hype and HUGE dealers ADMs on this car.......I do.......I did NOT buy

[@robfarolino3021]

It sucks that your car gave you so much grief. Your experience however might put to rest the thought that the gen 2 motor is less prone to issues that the Gen 1. Lets face it, the "upgrades" to the gen 2 were heftier bits that were going to be used on the GT500, ultimately reducing the cost of manufacture for Ford. If you plan on boosting that's great. If you think you can run and rev this race engine without proper warm up or without checking and changing oil your're SOL, gen 1 or 2. Probabl ywhat happened before you owned it. Running AC at 8300 RPM ? What could go wrong ? While I'm at it , who drank the cool-ade when Ford told us that the cheaper solid rotors on the 19-20 were "better"? Did the engineers working on the $500,000 Ford GT not get the memo...lol? This is an exciting and rewarding car. Once you get it sorted I wish you many years of enjoyment.

[@Jack-ox9iz]

Fords quality has gone to shit. My 2018 f150 just got a new motor due to oil consumption. At least they covered it under warranty.