If you haven't checked your spare tire in your Mach 1 yet... - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

ronbo · 10-28-2003, 11:51 PM

Take a look to make sure it's OK. I had a flat tire this weekend and when I pulled out the spare, it was completely deflated.

Luckily I have AAA, so I had our Mach 1 flatbedded to Goodyear. Afterwards, I noticed two puncture marks on the back side of the tire. Upon checking the bottom of the trunk, I noticed two rivets sticking through which match the holes in the spare perfectly (see the attached picture for details). Evidently the spare tire was already in the trunk when the rivets were applied.

Hopefully this is an isolated occurrence and no one else has this problem.

Ron

ronbo · 10-28-2003, 11:52 PM

Here's a picture of the trunk which shows the two rivets.

codymach · 10-28-2003, 11:56 PM

Thanks much, good post. Make sure you get a new one from Ford!

Bill Hamilton · 10-29-2003, 12:01 AM

ouch.....sounds like a justifiable warrantee item to me. Those "mini" spares are EXPENSIVE.:THUMBSUP:

COOLTOOL · 10-29-2003, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the heads-up!

2Machs · 10-29-2003, 12:08 AM

Checked mine, spare was OK. No rivets sticking up through the trunk floor like your picture shows. Someone must of skipped a step on yours.

Thanks for the heads-up, no fun finding the spare is flat when you need it.

farmboy · 10-29-2003, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the information. I will check it out as soon as it stops raining.

Great Photo's

Ford should make the spare good but that does no good when you need a spare and the spare is flat.

Numach14me · 10-29-2003, 12:25 AM

That is truely jacked! Ford quality at its best!

03BlkMachOne · 10-29-2003, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ronbo
Take a look to make sure it's OK. I had a flat tire this weekend and when I pulled out the spare, it was completely deflated.

Luckily I have AAA, so I had our Mach 1 flatbedded to Goodyear. Afterwards, I noticed two puncture marks on the back side of the tire. Upon checking the bottom of the trunk, I noticed two rivets sticking through which match the holes in the spare perfectly (see the attached picture for details). Evidently the spare tire was already in the trunk when the rivets were applied.

Hopefully this is an isolated occurrence and no one else has this problem.

Ron

That sucks. I will check mine tomorrow.

It's good that you have AAA, but doesn't the Ford Roadside Assistance cover such mishaps? I know it did on my wife's Focus when the fuel pump went out and on my Ranger when the chip in the key failed. They came out and towed both times. I guess I better check to be sure the Machs have the same coverage.

Thanks for the heads up.

Mustanganatic · 10-29-2003, 03:29 AM

ronbo,
Thanks for taking the time to take those pictures and posting them, nice job. What the heck were those rivest doing there anyways? Someone playing with the rivet gun? I'ld call the CAC, file a formal complaint and ask for an explanation.

robh · 10-29-2003, 07:21 AM

Geee if it isn't one thing it's another!!! That was truly sloppy workmanship! Thank you for shareing your headache and taking the pics. I would defenitly file a complaint to ford. Let us know if they repley and what there excuse for the rivets.

Bullitt2371 · 10-29-2003, 07:47 AM

Thank you Ron, for making the time to post this information! Thanks to you, others won't have to find that their spare was flat when they really need it, like your experience. :THUMBSUP:

I will check my spare today.

moodym · 10-29-2003, 09:36 AM

It's information like this that makes this site so valuable.

Thanks for posting this. I will check my spare. Guess these are the rivits (for the bad welds) that Machs were being held for late last year. Sorry to hear you had this damege. Definately go back to the dealer.

V/R, moodym:THUMBSUP:

pfdel · 10-29-2003, 09:50 AM

Ron, In case you don't know already, when you use the jack to raise the car be very careful because the jack handle does not have enough clearance away from the car and you can easily scratch the rocker panels.

Angus66 · 10-29-2003, 10:05 AM

Spare? There's supposed to be a spare in the trunk???

Mach1 EH · 10-29-2003, 10:16 AM

Ronbo:

Thank you very much for taking the time to share this unfortunate occurance.

When I get my car back from the dealership this Friday (stripping and repainting my hood) I will definitely check for this.

Wow.

:THUMBSUP:

Walt · 10-29-2003, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ronbo
Here's a picture of the trunk which shows the two rivets.

Maybe you need another one of those mysterious black bags (one is shown at the very bottom of your picture) to be placed over the two riviets?

VANILLAMACHSHAKE · 10-29-2003, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Walt
Maybe you need another one of those mysterious black bags (one is shown at the very bottom of your picture) to be placed over the two riviets?

Has anyone figured out what is under that black patch thing? I kinda poked at it, and it seems to be covering some kind of large hole.

Totoland Mach · 10-29-2003, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MACHSNELL03
Has anyone figured out what is under that black patch thing? I kinda poked at it, and it seems to be covering some kind of large hole.

I asked about this 2+ months ago....nobody knows. Maybe it's an MRE for the driver while they are waiting for the Roadside Assistance vehicle

VANILLAMACHSHAKE · 10-29-2003, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Richard Seward
I asked about this 2+ months ago....nobody knows. Maybe it's an MRE for the driver while they are waiting for the Roadside Assistance vehicle

O I C: I thought it was a condom

somckinney · 10-29-2003, 09:24 PM

A prevous poster is correct, Ford Roadside Service will take care of you, bring you gas, tow you, whatever, all at no cost.
Why do you need AAA when you have this for the length of the warranty?

h8 2b l8 · 10-29-2003, 11:42 PM

I just checked my car and tire is fine and I don't have any of the
rivets as your photo shows. What do they support under the car?

Oval rubber gasket can be removed to let water out if needed.

Is you car original or did someone add something to underside ?

Are we sure we should blame Ford for this?

Steve :HALLOW:

Schaner78 · 10-30-2003, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Is you car original or did someone add something to underside ?

My question excatly, what are those rivets holding to? What is there purpose?

ronbo · 10-30-2003, 05:54 PM

I'm not sure what the rivets are for yet as I haven't had a chance to get under the car this week.

I'll post another message after I have a chance to check it out.

Ron

h8 2b l8 · 12-05-2003, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ronbo
I'm not sure what the rivets are for yet as I haven't had a chance to get under the car this week.

I'll post another message after I have a chance to check it out.

Ron

Ron, Have you had a chance to find out whats under
the car where the rivets are?

Thanks in advance !!

10-28-2003, 11:51 PM	#1
ronbo Self Employed Mach1 Owner Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15	If you haven't checked your spare tire in your Mach 1 yet... Take a look to make sure it's OK. I had a flat tire this weekend and when I pulled out the spare, it was completely deflated. Luckily I have AAA, so I had our Mach 1 flatbedded to Goodyear. Afterwards, I noticed two puncture marks on the back side of the tire. Upon checking the bottom of the trunk, I noticed two rivets sticking through which match the holes in the spare perfectly (see the attached picture for details). Evidently the spare tire was already in the trunk when the rivets were applied. Hopefully this is an isolated occurrence and no one else has this problem. Ron Attached Thumbnails __________________ _____________ 2003 Mach1, 5-speed, UIP, Black Ordered on: 12/07/02 Build date: 5/12/03 Deliv date: 5/23/03

10-28-2003, 11:52 PM	#2
ronbo Self Employed Mach1 Owner Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15	Picture of trunk with rivets attached Here's a picture of the trunk which shows the two rivets. Attached Thumbnails __________________ _____________ 2003 Mach1, 5-speed, UIP, Black Ordered on: 12/07/02 Build date: 5/12/03 Deliv date: 5/23/03

10-28-2003, 11:56 PM	#3
codymach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,840	Thanks much, good post. Make sure you get a new one from Ford! __________________ SUPPORTING MEMBER MODIFICATIONS: Bassani Mid-Length Ceramic Headers Bassani X-Pipe with cats SS Bassani Cat Back SS Meziere Electric water pump PHP Intake Spacer KN Filter Hurst Retro Shifter, T-handle Bullitt Fuel Door Bullitt Anthracite 18x9 wheels Goodrich g-force T/A KDW 265/40/18's Hurst Equipped Emblem Mach 1 I.D. Plate Shock tower covers Raised the shaker 2003 Mach 1 Torch Red 1965 Rambler Marlin 287 (Slowest car in the West!) 1951 Mercury (still in the field) 1966 Ford Galaxy 500, 352 cu. in. 4v 1994 F-150 4x4 2001 Focus

10-29-2003, 12:01 AM	#4
Bill Hamilton Mustang owner since 1970 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 6,248	ouch.....sounds like a justifiable warrantee item to me. Those "mini" spares are EXPENSIVE.:THUMBSUP: __________________ Bill SUPPORTING MEMBER USAF Retired My 1970 Mach 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I---Black w/5-speed --- gone but not forgotten 2011 Shelby GT-500 --- Ingot Silver Metallic and 6-speed (Sold and Now Terrorizing the residents of New Zealand) 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1---White w/351C-4v Shaker Hood scoop and T-5 tranny 2014 Shelby GT-500 --- White/red stripes and 6-speed 2019 Mustang Convertible Premium Package w/automatic ___________________

10-29-2003, 12:08 AM	#6
2Machs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 27	Checked mine, spare was OK. No rivets sticking up through the trunk floor like your picture shows. Someone must of skipped a step on yours. Thanks for the heads-up, no fun finding the spare is flat when you need it. __________________ Kevin 03 Mach 1 - "R" code - DSG 69 Mach 1 - "R" code - Acapulco Blue Other Stangs in family 97 GT - Son's 00 V6 Coupe - Other Son 00 GT Vert - Traded in on 03 Mach better half has a JGC.... had to be different.

10-29-2003, 12:02 AM	#5
COOLTOOL Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Rosa,CA Posts: 74	Thanks for the heads-up!

10-29-2003, 12:20 AM	#7
farmboy 04Mach1 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gaffney, SC Posts: 281	Thanks for the information. I will check it out as soon as it stops raining. Great Photo's Ford should make the spare good but that does no good when you need a spare and the spare is flat. __________________ 04 White Mach 1 with IUP and 5 spd; Build Date 10-16-2003

10-29-2003, 12:25 AM	#8
Numach14me Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 540	That is truely jacked! Ford quality at its best!

10-29-2003, 03:29 AM	#10
Mustanganatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Blasdell, New York Posts: 681	ronbo, Thanks for taking the time to take those pictures and posting them, nice job. What the heck were those rivest doing there anyways? Someone playing with the rivet gun? I'ld call the CAC, file a formal complaint and ask for an explanation.

10-29-2003, 07:21 AM	#11
robh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Port Richey,Fl Posts: 449	Geee if it isn't one thing it's another!!! That was truly sloppy workmanship! Thank you for shareing your headache and taking the pics. I would defenitly file a complaint to ford. Let us know if they repley and what there excuse for the rivets.

10-29-2003, 07:47 AM	#12
Bullitt2371 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 275	Thank you Ron, for making the time to post this information! Thanks to you, others won't have to find that their spare was flat when they really need it, like your experience. :THUMBSUP: I will check my spare today. __________________ Steve Competition Orange 2012 Boss 302 #2970

10-29-2003, 09:36 AM	#13
moodym Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 252	It's information like this that makes this site so valuable. Thanks for posting this. I will check my spare. Guess these are the rivits (for the bad welds) that Machs were being held for late last year. Sorry to hear you had this damege. Definately go back to the dealer. V/R, moodym:THUMBSUP:

10-29-2003, 09:50 AM	#14
pfdel 2 Machs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Valley Cottage, New York Posts: 85	Ron, In case you don't know already, when you use the jack to raise the car be very careful because the jack handle does not have enough clearance away from the car and you can easily scratch the rocker panels.

10-29-2003, 10:05 AM	#15
Angus66 1/4 Mile Drags Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Guntersville, AL Posts: 2,630	Spare? There's supposed to be a spare in the trunk???

10-29-2003, 10:16 AM	#16
Mach1 EH original owner Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bethany, Ontario Posts: 3,758	Ronbo: Thank you very much for taking the time to share this unfortunate occurance. When I get my car back from the dealership this Friday (stripping and repainting my hood) I will definitely check for this. Wow. :THUMBSUP: __________________ 2003 Mach1 DSG - original owner (1 of 1595) IUP, MGW black locking fuel door, sequential flashers, K&N, Mach1 scuff plates, ID tags, MRT shifter, Borla cat back, Steeda full length subframe connectors, 3pt STB, AFS black chrome Mach1 Heritage 17 x 9 & 17 x 10.5 shoes, MRT hood struts. BIRTHDATE - 04/09/2003 ,<-- thx Donna 2012 Shelby GT500 Perf white, SVT PP (SVT Track Pack), Electronics Package, Borla exhaust

10-29-2003, 09:24 PM	#21
somckinney Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 269	A prevous poster is correct, Ford Roadside Service will take care of you, bring you gas, tow you, whatever, all at no cost. Why do you need AAA when you have this for the length of the warranty?

10-29-2003, 11:42 PM	#22
h8 2b l8 Senior DSG Owner Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 24	I just checked my car and tire is fine and I don't have any of the rivets as your photo shows. What do they support under the car? Oval rubber gasket can be removed to let water out if needed. Is you car original or did someone add something to underside ? Are we sure we should blame Ford for this? Steve :HALLOW:

10-30-2003, 05:54 PM	#24
ronbo Self Employed Mach1 Owner Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15	Checking rivets I'm not sure what the rivets are for yet as I haven't had a chance to get under the car this week. I'll post another message after I have a chance to check it out. Ron __________________ _____________ 2003 Mach1, 5-speed, UIP, Black Ordered on: 12/07/02 Build date: 5/12/03 Deliv date: 5/23/03

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