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Ford will require ‘clean room’ at dealership­s to service the GT

Unique equipment, special transport trailer also among required service investment­s

- Jason Siu AutoGuide.com

Ford dealership­s will have to make a sizable investment in order to service the Ford GT.

Since it’s the most expensive car the company has ever sold, Ford is making sure its owners feel like it is worth the price. According to an internal dealer document acquired by All Ford Mustangs, dealership­s will have to invest at least $38,887 in unique equipment and a specialize­d transport trailer in order to service the Ford GT. Only certified Ford GT service dealers will be able to purchase repair parts or submit warranty claims, and there will even be a possibilit­y that a Multimatic “Fly-in Doctor” is called in to troublesho­ot or service the car.

For major repairs, the car will actually be shipped back to Multimatic’s vehicle assembly and repair facility.

Only Master Ford technician­s will be eligible for Ford GT technical training at Multimatic’s facility in Markham, and for warranty work, dealers will be required to pick up and deliver the car with a specialize­d transport trailer.

In unique circumstan­ces, a certi- fied technician may be required to perform repairs at the client’s home.

But the list of shop requiremen­ts is eye-opening, with a “clean room” work area being necessary for Ford Performanc­e vehicles.

“This area should be limited to the Ford GT certified technician and the Ford GT designated member of service management when a Ford GT is being serviced,” read the internal memo.

As for the unique equipment, a set of four GoJak 4520 wheel lift dollies with a rolling dolly rack will be necessary to service the Ford GT, and that sports a $1,944 price tag. A transmissi­on jack adapter will cost $907 for dealers while technician training is variable.

 ?? MARK RICHARDSON ?? A Ford GT takes shape at Multimatic’s Markham plant. Only Master Ford technician­s will be eligible for Ford GT technical training at the facility.
MARK RICHARDSON A Ford GT takes shape at Multimatic’s Markham plant. Only Master Ford technician­s will be eligible for Ford GT technical training at the facility.
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