Originally Posted by bajaman

DuPont Registry as well as other specialty sales have several of these, nice trucks...looks like going price for low mileage is ~$75K. One would assume that yes, an engine replacement, even one from Ford and with full warranty etc would have some effect on value. Vehicles like this rely on a host of (ridiculous to most of us) things to keep the highest value, but frankly if you've driven it one mile, it has lost 'prestige' to some of the snooty types, lol. While not 'rare', they are fairly unique and thus have their following. Not too often you find a 700 hp pickup truck!

You say "Ford is going to start a motor break down":. Who is "Ford"? Hopefully not the same dealership you have had problems with? I've had vehicles that eclipsed the ability of normal service departments simply due to rarity of the vehicle due to age, features, etc...and one simply HAS to find the right place to do the work. If I had your Shelby, you can bet I'd not trust it to just anyone.
Keep us posted on the progress and good luck!

Originally Posted by hemistar757

once this all over and your on the road again I would love to see that truck in person. Until then, patience will be your best guide. A lemon buy back is not gonna happen, you would have to have a recurring issue/defect that Ford could not fix in a timely manor. The engine tear down will result in a fix or replacement but it will take some time. Your truck will still have a high value even with new or reman parts. 50 years from now you and I probably won’t be around to worry about concours condition or matching numbers but I feel your pain, you have a special truck and the attachment is real.

Good luck and keep us posted on the progress, 700 hp..wow!!!!!