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I am fairly certain my SVT frontend is in need of repair. Would like another SVT owner to drive my car and compare the response to their own SVT. Since I have had the problem from the get-go, and have never driven another SVT, I really don't know if the condition is normal. Left it with a dealer recently, they kept for three or four days, put 14 miles on it, and said they could not find a problem. I am looking for a little validation on the problem and maybe some help in describing the problem. I have the Ford premium extended warranty ($50 ded), but I don't think Ford is motivated in finding the problem. If anybody can help me with this, let me know ... Thanks, Russ
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but I don't think Ford is motivated in finding the problem Talk about your understatements 
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Fords extended warranty is only good for motor, tranny, and paint.
From my experience of dealing with alot of dealerships - they only care about a paying customer.
Get another shops opinion after going to Ford.
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Actually, depending on the warranty, it may be covered. "Wear" items like the clutch and brakes are not, but everything else (On mine...Platinum Warranty) may be. Take it to John Griffith @ Pioneer on 75th ave and I-10. He will get you straight. I gaurentee it. I know that it is a haul from you, but it is worth it. 
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russ can you discribe it/
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Jason, sounds like you have had good luck at Pioneer. I am going to try them. Actually, my warranty covers about everything. It has a short list of things not covered. If I drive over a sizable bump, such as a rounded curb, forward or backward, the noise is very loud (clunk). Also experience a loud noise when making hard right turns at slow speeds, like when pulling into a parking spot, with or without brake applied. Sort of a groaning noise. Also, loud noise after going from reverse to forward. Sometimes I wonder if last problem is a result of brake recalibration during reverse (old cars used to self-adjust in reverse). I also have this annoying wha-wha noise while driving. No shaking, steers straight, just an irritating resonance adding a lot of cabin noise. Have new front brakes and rotors turned. Previous owner got a four wheel alignment.
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Russ, I'm no expert, but I've seen others complain of these symptoms and the common consensus seems to be wheel bearings.
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I spoke to John Griffith today (I was picking up a "special" part.. heheheh). He said that you contacted him about the problem. I told him to give you the "Treatment"... I think that D might be on to something though. Keep us filled in.
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