15,000 kms fuel lines blocked (corrosion)
15,000 kms engine noise
30,000 kms brake shudder
60,000 kms brake shudder
100,000 kms brake shudder
The XR6 Turbo is a super responsive car, yet there is one fundamental issue with it. The BA Series 1 has a serious brake rotor issue. I know a few drivers who have the series 1, and all have reported the brake shudder issue. The rotors have been machined twice, and the issue has returned each time.
The car is now out of warranty, and Ford want nothing more to do with it. The rotors have been machined so far down previously, that they are close to being undersized. The brake shudder is an issue that was there under warranty yet not resolved satisfactorily. The car has full Ford service history, yet they will not contemplate fixing the fault.
Service costs are astronomical They charge me almost $500 per service.
I do not recommend the BA to anyone.
Ever thought of getting different rotors??? And all BA's are VCT.
Ford brakes have always been a bit dodgy, e.g.very little feel and not high performing.
The shudder is common in almost every turbo falcon and even the normally aspirated models. Don't forget, these cars weigh in at around 1700kgs, add passengers, and you need a lot of stopping power to pull the beast up.
Quite simply Ford needs much bigger brake setups, all that owners can do now is spend a small fortune and upgrade to much better aftermarket setups. Goodluck with it.
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