daftdesigner
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We picked up a 2016 Ford Expedition EL a couple of weeks ago, and it was just in to replace its second alternator after "check charging system" messages started lighting up the dash.
We bought the Expy to tow our travel trailer ahead of a 6 week road trip - just me and my 4 kids - through Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Washington before returning to Portland.
30 miles outside of Meridian, the dash threw the same "check charging system" message. I spoke to our dealer and a couple of local Ford shops and am trying to sort out what to do:
1. Local dealers can't get me into for a week or more... so lie in wait and pray for the best.
2. Hobble home and get the dealer to work on it again. Tricky as the last time we spoke there were no alternators around.
3. Discuss a trade either here in Boise or after hobbling home (and praying for the best).
My kids and I are heartbroken about this - just not sure what is the best plan of attack.
We bought the Expy to tow our travel trailer ahead of a 6 week road trip - just me and my 4 kids - through Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Washington before returning to Portland.
30 miles outside of Meridian, the dash threw the same "check charging system" message. I spoke to our dealer and a couple of local Ford shops and am trying to sort out what to do:
1. Local dealers can't get me into for a week or more... so lie in wait and pray for the best.
2. Hobble home and get the dealer to work on it again. Tricky as the last time we spoke there were no alternators around.
3. Discuss a trade either here in Boise or after hobbling home (and praying for the best).
My kids and I are heartbroken about this - just not sure what is the best plan of attack.