Well I took the car into the dealership yesterday to have some stuff fixed and some things looked at. Here's the list:
Running rich on dyno with no CEL (9.5:1 AFR) - Result: MAF was on far end of scale but still within spec, tech replaced the MAF anyway. Other then that they won't do anything else now. I plan on having it dyno'd again and showing them the AFR graph and possibly getting Cats replaced.
Squeaky rear suspension - Result: Couln't find anything wrong.
Door panel rattle - Result: Couldn't find anything wrong.
Plastic piece between steering wheel and dash not installed right from factory and rattles- Result: I had to go out and show the tech what was wrong, still not done.
Look at bubbles on dash - Result: Ford has authorized a new dash!
The last one concerns me. I just bought the car NEW in December. Acording to Fords computer system the dealer I got it from replaced the dash back in June (note the word REPLACED, not repaired...I have no rivets). But after this dealer sent pictures of my new bubbles to Ford, they authorized replacement. So according to Fords system, this will be the 3rd dashboard that this car will see.
Anyone else have this problem. The bubbles look like small blisters on the dashboard. None are bigger then a quarter and there are approximately 8 or so on various spots on the dash. They are actually pretty hard to see unless the lighting is right. Is this how dash warp actually starts?
Tell me what you guys think on all of my issues. I just thought I'd post on what is going on with my car.
