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I think it’s more the factory than the production time. I think mine was built in Chicago plant and apparently that has had the most issues with labeling. But I could be wrong?
 

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ChefMAC283 said:
I think it’s more the factory than the production time. I think mine was built in Chicago plant and apparently that has had the most issues with labeling. But I could be wrong?
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Well…they’re all built in Chicago so…
 

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Well…they’re all built in Chicago so…
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Well that would explain it that. Lol.


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racial unrest, angry workers and refusal to build police cars, wokeism, quality is job zero thats the Chicago plant
 

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Dark Knight said:
racial unrest, angry workers and refusal to build police cars, wokeism, quality is job zero thats the Chicago plant
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Sad, but true for MANY blue states…
 

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Mine was built in March in Chicago with only 1 bolt.
 

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My 2021 built in august of 21 (possibly in the window of the recall) was built with the 3 bolt subframe. I’m nervous to tune knowing this information and will likely talk to my ford service department And see if they’re willing to do anything about it. If not and no recall, I’ll be looking for a subframe bracket solution.
 

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Jan2021 build here with a 3 bolter. I’m about to move my family cross country from CA to SC the end of December. Was planning on towing a small uhaul trailer, wish me luck.

Edit: adding that I have a 2021 model. I bought it end of March.
 

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Fiya2021 said:
Jan2021 build here with a 3 bolter. I’m about to move my family cross country from CA to SC the end of December. Was planning on towing a small uhaul trailer, wish me luck.

Edit: adding that I have a 2021 model. I bought it end of March.
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Where in South Carolina?
 

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Chrispw24 said:
They replaced with the two rear bolt one!!
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You wouldn't by chance have a copy of the repair invoice would you? If you do, would you mind posting it?
 

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That had to be a pretty expensive repair for Ford to eat.
 

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That had to be a pretty expensive repair for Ford to eat.
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Just saw another one posted on the FB page. Talked to my sales guy today and as soon as their transmission guy comes back, Im getting mine replaced. I see a recall in the near future!
 

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That had to be a pretty expensive repair for Ford to eat.
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I’m sure it was not cheap. They wouldn’t tell me what the dollar amount was.
 

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I consider myself one of the unfortunates and nothing would make me happier than to see a recall on this. That said I don't see it happening. Manufacturers make running changes all of the time and until I read about some very late model 21's having the 2/4 bolt set-up I'm thinking that's exactly what they've done. Everything I've read about these being produced since about last March has indicated they have the 1/3 setup. It's not like they had a bad day at the plant it feels to me like they found a place to save a buck and have changed direction.
 

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I made a Facebook post about all this and it’s getting a lot of attention, seems like a lot of people have the issue


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Anyone with the 2 bolt subframe have issues with one of the bushings twisting? I'll try to get a pic of my early '21, but noticed while installing exhaust, that the passenger side rubber isolator bushing appeared to have started to twist.
 

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I made a Facebook post about all this and it’s getting a lot of attention, seems like a lot of people have the issue


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I've seen posts where people are getting the sub-frame replaced. This could turn into a recall the way things are looking.
 

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