A weird question... - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Mach 1_7 · 06-17-2003, 11:11 AM

I recently bought a Mach 1, my first Mustang, and I have a strange quesstion. I have been looking at a lot of people's pictures online and noticed the Mach 1 logo on the rear of the car. Mine doesn't have one. Should it? I probably sound like the biggest idiot ever, but I have been wondering about it.

L.B. · 06-17-2003, 11:19 AM

Ummmm...yes, yes it should

I would double check to make sure you aren't missing anything else, like, say...a 4V 4.6L engine...

Mach 1_7 · 06-17-2003, 11:31 AM

No, I may sound like an idiot, but I'm not that big of an idiot. It's the real thing. Ha-ha. I knew someone would suggest that I was some dope that was duped. It really doesn't have one, and I thought it was strange.

Mach 1_7 · 06-17-2003, 11:40 AM

See...

MACH & ROLL · 06-17-2003, 11:44 AM

That is one good looking fake. Might as well get the rear emblem to complete the package!:LAUGH:

bullitt922 · 06-17-2003, 12:39 PM

Probably built late on Friday afternoon and the guy thats supposed to put that emblem on was gone for the day! You know how those @#$% UAW workers can be. Come to think of it, I might've left a few parts out of that last Jeep tranny I built the other day. (oh well!) ((Just kidding!!!))
John

Vic229 · 06-17-2003, 01:10 PM

"Quality is job 1" except on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

TRMach1 · 06-17-2003, 01:31 PM

It's easy enough to get one, just ask your dealer to slap one on there, they like putting emblems and decals and things like that on cars!:THUMBSUP: Otherwise, just order one from the myriad of people selling them on the internet, and stick it on yourself.

mufftang66 · 06-17-2003, 02:53 PM

some jag-off probably popped it off late one night while the car was at the dealership, then went home and stuck it on his 'modded' Honda Civic :LAUGH:

Shaker Dan · 06-17-2003, 09:55 PM

Yep, what mufftang66 said. Look for the Honda around town with the Mach emblem. Or maybe you are from the same town as the guy who saw the Focus with a Mach badge on it........

lk2drvmach1 · 06-17-2003, 10:41 PM

The Ford dealership has them in stock down here for around $10. But, if I were you I'd take it back to the dealer and have them put it on.

Rob

Tanklawyer · 06-17-2003, 11:28 PM

You're not an idiot for asking at all. While we all love our cars and are thankful that Ford has brought back this legend, we've noticed a little bit of quality control here and there. Little stuff mostly, like Cobra brake calipers, Cobra steering wheels, mismatched rocker panels, incorrect rear seats. You know, little stuff. I think the idea of making these things on the same production line as the GT sounded good, but at times has been a little rough in execution.

My favorite was the photocopy of a handwritten note that was taped to the plastic wrap on a lot of our front seats, reading "Mach 1 Part." They spend millions on computer controlled just-in-time inventory, and it still takes a hand-written note to sort that out!

That being said, I'm sure some jerk popped your Mach logo off your trunk during shipment.

Walt · 06-17-2003, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by Tanklawyer
You're not an idiot for asking at all. While we all love our cars and are thankful that Ford has brought back this legend, we've noticed a little bit of quality control here and there. Little stuff mostly, like Cobra brake calipers, Cobra steering wheels, mismatched rocker panels, incorrect rear seats. You know, little stuff. I think the idea of making these things on the same production line as the GT sounded good, but at times has been a little rough in execution.

Well, aren't the Mach 1's made on the same line as not only the GT's, but also the V6's and the Cobra's????

I don't remember seeing GT, V6, or Cobra owners having as many, percentage wise, errors of having the wrong model parts. If you think of it, for every Cobra part on a Mach 1 means there is a Mach 1 part on a Cobra (a "swap"). I mean, that Mach 1 rear seat had to end up somewhere, most likely in the car who's rear seat ended up in the Mach 1.

I don't consider the items you mention as being "little stuff". The "little stuff", to me, are those Mach 1's with the wrong door lock soldiers.

And don't forget the missing side stripes, the missing hood stripes, the one Mach 1 with only 1/2 a hood stripe. I think someone even gotten the wrong springs too, no?

I wonder the percentage of cars with errors is for the Mach 1? 25%??

White2003Mach1 · 06-18-2003, 01:21 AM

depending on whether you want to install the honetcomb panel ,i'd wait
no sence paying for something that you might take off in a little while

TX MACH 1 · 06-18-2003, 01:29 AM

This is not something you should have to pay for. It was missing when you bought it so dealer should pick up the tab. But White made a good point. If you put the honeycomb panels on it's less hassle to leave it off for now.

~Erin

305PNYS · 06-18-2003, 01:47 AM

I think someone took 'em off for souveniers too. There's a couple of us who's cars came with crooked lettering. My 1 looks like it's slowly sliding off and the rest have about a 10 deg. tilt. I think the dealer had to replace them and stuck them on by hand. Your dealer probably didn't notice they were gone.

Cheryl

starscream · 06-18-2003, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Walt
Well, aren't the Mach 1's made on the same line as not only the GT's, but also the V6's and the Cobra's????

I don't remember seeing GT, V6, or Cobra owners having as many, percentage wise, errors of having the wrong model parts. If you think of it, for every Cobra part on a Mach 1 means there is a Mach 1 part on a Cobra (a "swap"). I mean, that Mach 1 rear seat had to end up somewhere, most likely in the car who's rear seat ended up in the Mach 1.

I don't consider the items you mention as being "little stuff". The "little stuff", to me, are those Mach 1's with the wrong door lock soldiers.

And don't forget the missing side stripes, the missing hood stripes, the one Mach 1 with only 1/2 a hood stripe. I think someone even gotten the wrong springs too, no?

I wonder the percentage of cars with errors is for the Mach 1? 25%??

I think 25% is way too high. I've seen about a dozen Machs before delivery and none of them had any errors. Based on the number of known problems reported here and the number of members, I would guess it's more like 5%. But, that's just my guess.

CrissyCobra · 06-18-2003, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bullitt922
Probably built late on Friday afternoon and the guy thats supposed to put that emblem on was gone for the day! You know how those @#$% UAW workers can be. Come to think of it, I might've left a few parts out of that last Jeep tranny I built the other day. (oh well!) ((Just kidding!!!))
John

Holy Crap! I was half way through your message and was thinking he must be from Kokomo!!! I'm from Kokomo too! We're
heading up there for a 2 day race at Grissom on June 28-29. You
should stop by!

02mach1 · 06-18-2003, 05:35 AM

Sound like another cut backs at Ford.:LAUGH:

Mach 1 (boom) · 06-18-2003, 07:28 AM

Also i wouldnt consider a v6 with Mach brakes or seats or ....... an error it would be a "buy it quick before they notice" :THUMBSUP:

06-17-2003, 11:11 AM	#1
Mach 1_7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere, MA Posts: 18	A weird question... I recently bought a Mach 1, my first Mustang, and I have a strange quesstion. I have been looking at a lot of people's pictures online and noticed the Mach 1 logo on the rear of the car. Mine doesn't have one. Should it? I probably sound like the biggest idiot ever, but I have been wondering about it.

06-17-2003, 11:19 AM	#2
L.B. The Lounge Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orange County Posts: 435	Mock 1? Ummmm...yes, yes it should I would double check to make sure you aren't missing anything else, like, say...a 4V 4.6L engine... __________________ L.B. Novi Blown '03 Mach 460 RWHP 408 RWTQ (SOLD)

06-17-2003, 11:40 AM	#4
Mach 1_7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere, MA Posts: 18	See... Attached Thumbnails

06-17-2003, 11:44 AM	#5
MACH & ROLL Gone but not forgotten Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 524	That is one good looking fake. Might as well get the rear emblem to complete the package!:LAUGH: __________________ Dave 03 Mach 1 VIN# 349977 White Auto with IUP Built 11/22/02 Sold 9/1/07

06-17-2003, 01:10 PM	#7
Vic229 1 Bad A$$ Blue Mach 1 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange, California Posts: 1,262	"Quality is job 1" except on Monday, Wednesday and Friday __________________ 03 Azure Blue Mach 1 Intercooled KB 1.7 / VT Block / FR500 Cam Kit / Promotion 3650 / AND OTHER GO FAST GOODIES 450 HP / 400 TQ at 8psi Corner Carver Not A Drag Queen

06-17-2003, 11:31 AM	#3
Mach 1_7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere, MA Posts: 18	No, I may sound like an idiot, but I'm not that big of an idiot. It's the real thing. Ha-ha. I knew someone would suggest that I was some dope that was duped. It really doesn't have one, and I thought it was strange.

06-17-2003, 12:39 PM	#6
bullitt922 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 43	Probably built late on Friday afternoon and the guy thats supposed to put that emblem on was gone for the day! You know how those @#$% UAW workers can be. Come to think of it, I might've left a few parts out of that last Jeep tranny I built the other day. (oh well!) ((Just kidding!!!)) John

06-17-2003, 01:31 PM	#8
TRMach1 Once Bitten-Twice Shy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware USA Posts: 3,370	It's easy enough to get one, just ask your dealer to slap one on there, they like putting emblems and decals and things like that on cars!:THUMBSUP: Otherwise, just order one from the myriad of people selling them on the internet, and stick it on yourself. __________________ Mach1Registry.com Member #7 MCA Member #52787 Nice to meet you, my name's Jim 03 Torch Red Mach 1, 5-speed, IUP *Sold on July 21st 2012!* 2011 Shelby GT500, Ebony Black, Silver Stripes, 6-speed 550hp 510tq Purchased July 23, 2012!

06-17-2003, 02:53 PM	#9
mufftang66 Mach-A-Roni and Cheese! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond, Ky Posts: 904	some jag-off probably popped it off late one night while the car was at the dealership, then went home and stuck it on his 'modded' Honda Civic :LAUGH:

06-17-2003, 09:55 PM	#10
Shaker Dan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 2,191	Yep, what mufftang66 said. Look for the Honda around town with the Mach emblem. Or maybe you are from the same town as the guy who saw the Focus with a Mach badge on it........

06-17-2003, 10:41 PM	#11
lk2drvmach1 Ford fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 165	The Ford dealership has them in stock down here for around $10. But, if I were you I'd take it back to the dealer and have them put it on. Rob __________________ Speed kills...oh well, we've all gotta go some day! '03 Mach1 Azure blue/5sp/IUP #380654 Magnaflow cat back MAC Prochambers K&N Steeda comp springs Steeda LCA's Steeda offset rack bushings MGW billet stuff Silver antenna (it's a retro thing)

06-17-2003, 11:28 PM	#12
Tanklawyer Long Live Mach Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 413	You're not an idiot for asking at all. While we all love our cars and are thankful that Ford has brought back this legend, we've noticed a little bit of quality control here and there. Little stuff mostly, like Cobra brake calipers, Cobra steering wheels, mismatched rocker panels, incorrect rear seats. You know, little stuff. I think the idea of making these things on the same production line as the GT sounded good, but at times has been a little rough in execution. My favorite was the photocopy of a handwritten note that was taped to the plastic wrap on a lot of our front seats, reading "Mach 1 Part." They spend millions on computer controlled just-in-time inventory, and it still takes a hand-written note to sort that out! That being said, I'm sure some jerk popped your Mach logo off your trunk during shipment. __________________ Bill S. 2003 Mach 1 (Torch Red 5-sp with IUP) VIN #344918 Built 11/12/02 Delivered 12/3/02 Sold 3/13/06

06-18-2003, 01:21 AM	#14
White2003Mach1 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: midwest city,Ok Posts: 1,666	depending on whether you want to install the honetcomb panel ,i'd wait no sence paying for something that you might take off in a little while

06-18-2003, 01:29 AM	#15
TX MACH 1 Baby Haulin' Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 1,758	This is not something you should have to pay for. It was missing when you bought it so dealer should pick up the tab. But White made a good point. If you put the honeycomb panels on it's less hassle to leave it off for now. ~Erin __________________ Erin \| 2006 Trailblazer SS \| aka Baby Hauler Looking for another Mustang \| This thing ain't cuttin' it!!

06-18-2003, 01:47 AM	#16
305PNYS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area CA Posts: 378	I think someone took 'em off for souveniers too. There's a couple of us who's cars came with crooked lettering. My 1 looks like it's slowly sliding off and the rest have about a 10 deg. tilt. I think the dealer had to replace them and stuck them on by hand. Your dealer probably didn't notice they were gone. Cheryl

06-18-2003, 05:35 AM	#19
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06-18-2003, 07:28 AM	#20
Mach 1 (boom) Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tulsa Posts: 97	Also i wouldnt consider a v6 with Mach brakes or seats or ....... an error it would be a "buy it quick before they notice" :THUMBSUP: __________________ 67 coupe 289(306) sleeper deluxe 73 Torino 351c(4v)(put 350,000 miles on her finally had to put her down ) 74 Mustang II(totaled on freeway hit retaining wall at 70) 02 GT(gave up for Mach) Azure blue 390532

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