I have a 1999 3.8L V6 convertible "35th Anniversary" Mustang that I bought used in 2000 with 17,000 miles on it. Back in late January I got into an accident and my car wound up bouncing off of a guard rail on the drivers side. Here's my problem - I brought it to a local body shop who contracted the alignment out to a Midas. Well, the Midas guys called me up and said the alignment couldn't be done without customizing the car. The issue? Subframe supports on the bottom of the car. There are 2 that run parallel with the body on both sides and one large one underneath the engine. I did not put these on and I highly doubt that the previous owner did as that was a rental car company. The Midas refused to do the alignment and then the body shop owner contracted the job to a Monroe Muffler who also refused to do it. I got my car back on Monday and the alignment still isn't done. I can tell it's out of whack and I'm taking it to a Ford dealer on Friday to get the alignment done with the body shop footing the bill. Does anyone know if these subframes are OEM? I don't see how they wouldn't be as it's a convertible car and it would make sense to have them to keep down body flex.

in 2000 with 17,000 miles on it. Back in late January I got into an accident andmy car wound up bouncing off of a guard rail on the drivers side. Here's myproblem - I brought it to a local body shop who contracted the alignment out toa Midas. Well, the Midas guys called me up and said the alignment couldn't bedone without customizing the car. The issue? Subframe supports on the bottom ofthe car. There are 2 that run parallel with the body on both sides and one largeone underneath the engine. I did not put these on and I highly doubt that theprevious owner did as that was a rental car company. The Midas refused to do thealignment and then the body shop owner contracted the job to a Monroe Mufflerwho also refused to do it. I got my car back on Monday and the alignment stillisn't done. I can tell it's out of whack and I'm taking it to a Ford dealer onFriday to get the alignment done with the bodyhow they wouldn't be as it's a convertible car and it would make sense to havethem to keep...

Are subframes OEM on 1999 Convertibles?

Mar 17, 2005 21 Replies

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DevilPaul 21 years ago

Thanks for the info people. I am never taking another vehicle to that shop again. They do great on simple body work like painting, etc but showed no competence in the other aspects of the repair. Plus, when I when into the shop there were mostly young kids (18 - 24) working on the cars. I don't trust them.

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Dinsdale 21 years ago

Glad to add to the knowledge base....Happy Motoring.

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