Originally Posted by Will2005!

Engine failed on my 06 crossfire at 65k...blowing smoke, massive amounts. Dealership scratched their head and said they had never seen a crossfire engine fail. They also said that they would not be willing to tear down, investigate and rebuild. Warranty expired.... My buddy is the Service Manager of the local Ford dealership (same chain as Chysler) and he offered to get me a new engine at cost...$17,000. Holy crap! So I bought a used engine with low miles for $1,400. Engine change on the crossfire is a piece of cake! Gotta love when an engine is designed to account for removal and replacment. No special tools and all touch point were easy access. Took about 10 hours.