Heard from the dealer today. They are saying it's the lead frame in the transmission....same part that's under recall just not for my build date. So looks like I'm gonna be out a nice grand
This is what I was saying in post #26. I don't think ford can exactly tell you what serial number EVERY time that is or is not affected.
Be out a grand my ass.
I'd drive it through the dealer ship building first.
FORD made a BUNCH of bad parts and the know it and there is a recall.
If yours is even close to the dates or serial numbers it's the SAME problem and they need to fix it with the recall.
The dealer can't because they only get paid if it is in the computer under the exact codes adn parameters.
STOP NOW!!!
You have been through HELL and been in actual safety jeopardy from this DEFECTIVE vehicle.
Contact FORD regional office or whatever you have too NOW!
DO not deal with a dealer on this yet.
Get someone upstairs involved since it is obvious this should be included with the recall.
Be nice, unlike me, but fully explain what you have been through and how long this vehicle has been almost inoperable.
All that is needed is for someone with the authority to enter it in a system and you get it done and let's face it....your vehicle deserves it!!!
Did you buy this new? Have you bought other ford new vehicles. History should matter.
Explain that if they can't take care of the same exact part problem on yours as the recalled ones despite it being before of after fords expected affected units....then you can have no good faith in the company to purchase or own any of their products and you want to stay with them as they are the only real American car company left and on;y one that didn't take bailout.
Then send me a nice birthday gift with part of your savings.
I have a friend who is a lunatic but a lifelong GM worker and retiree. Owned many many GM cars and Cadillacs.
She kept buying Caddies even though other GMs and Lincolns were such more dependable and repair free cars. I don't think the discount was that good + a Buick/ Pontiac/ Olds was better car with NO 4.9 or Northstar and still discount.
She is OCD perfectionist and run out of dealer to go to since they all have scratched car, damaged leather, soiled carpet or floor mat, gotten grease on interior or steering wheel... washed car and swirled (all black cars) when told repeatedly to NOT WASH, to fix wash mistake sent to have detailed (buffed) and swirled it to high heaven.
She was ready to pour gasoline on it and light it.
But the SQUEAKY wheel gets the grease.
She is picky but not unrealistic in her expectations of them servicing a 65,000 car. She also has an expensive Mercedes black sedan too. I think they do a much better job for her.
I have seen the whole experience as to what GM will do IF you contact right people.
They will refund bills for botched or unneeded or ineffective repairs. They will authorize repairs and replacements to get it finally fixed....
Dealer is useless though.
They have to be TOLD what to do and authorized to do it by FORD.
GOOD LUCK. I need a nice gift card...
