by The Tragic Story of a Mustang Dark Horse Owner
The Mustang Dark Horse is not just another version of the iconic car with a flashy name. It was positioned as the most race-ready and powerful variant for public roads. Even now, this model remains a dream for brand enthusiasts, offering high performance without the cosmic price tag of the top-tier GTD version.
However, for one owner from New Jersey, the story turned into a real drama. He paid above the recommended price to get the Dark Horse as one of the first, but just four months later, his car burned to the ground. After that, Ford did not make contact for almost a year, and then unexpectedly sent… a welcome kit.
Fire, Silence, and Strange Gifts
“Since the incident, no one from Ford has contacted me,” the owner wrote in a viral post. “Only voicemails and letters that no one responded to… Now I can’t even get insurance for a new car.”
The problems started during a drive when the car’s clutch failed and it caught fire. Although the exact cause is unconfirmed, it might be due to a defect in the hydraulic clutch line, which could have overheated. After the insurance payout, the owner tried to seek compensation through the courts but received only $800.
And then that very kit arrived — brochures, posters, a keychain with the VIN, a gear shift lever, and a flash drive with 230 images.
“It would have been cooler if I still had that car,” the owner commented ironically.
Ford traditionally takes care of its customers in similar situations, which makes this case even stranger. Was it a communication error, or did the company truly ignore the problem? Either way, the belated “gift” is unlikely to help the owner feel that justice has been served.
This story has caused widespread resonance, with many pointing out how big brands sometimes “forget” about their customers after the sale. Even the most expensive cars can become a source of disappointment if the manufacturer is not prepared to uphold its reputation.
