Ford finally put out a Bulletin on the exhaust noises. I had it performed, it did nothing. It was simply two clamps. I took the vehicle back and as we knew, the root cause is the flex pipe and mesh covers below the driver and passenger seats. Ford says they have no fix and would do nothing further. However, through a very good service advisor and tech at the dealership, they modified the exhaust by simply cutting out the flex pipe and mesh covers, replacing with straight hard pipe. The vehicle has 22K miles and sounded awful. With the conversion...bad vibration gone, annoying rattling gone, very smooth and quiet, and the performance remains the same. Since Ford warranty would not cover, I did pay $70 for the fix, but would have paid $300 I was so disgusted. Could not be happier with the result.
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Well, I am dealing with the dealer right now. They are taking the car in on Monday for a second time after the TSB "fix" to potentially replace the RH exhaust pipe but they are looking for a permanent fix. The welding solution with the flex removal, they don't want to do as it is voiding the factory warranty I am told. Not sure if it's true or not. Originally, they really weren't interested to help but after pushing a bit I can see some cooperation there. They compared with an another ST and seems it wasn't present so they took back their "normal operation" bullshit and they will have a closer look for a repair. It's so much fighting with them it's unbelievable. I really love the car, it has many flaws (as many other brands including premium ones) but this rattle and vibrations I cannot stand them so doing everything to get it fixed. I'll keep you guys posted. And BTW @Yungty718 your black ops style ST look sick, really like it!
