$900 for 60,000 mile maintenance checkup...?

[SyndicateZ]

So I just contacted my local Ford dealer to schedule my 60,000 mile maint checkup as described in the service book and they quoted me $900 for this. I said "why does it cost so much?" "the 60,000 checkup just list things to inspect and no actual "work""" he said that the checklist includes new tranny fluid, Plugs (im assuming spark plugs) etc. lol Are they just saying they will replace the tranny fluid/plugs but wont actually do it and am I being scammed because the plugs aren't even part of the 60,000 checkup according to my Fordpass and manuel lol

 

[JasonH]

Sounds like typical dealership ripoff job. Call around for quotes from other dealerships and independent mechanics. Specify exactly what you want done to get an accurate quote.

 

[SyndicateZ]

Sounds like typical dealership ripoff job. Call around for quotes from other dealerships and independent mechanics. Specify exactly what you want done to get an accurate quote.

Indeed . I think it's blasphemous they quoted me $900-$1000 when I asked how much the 60,000 maint service is. and charging for unnecessary services. I doubt they would have even installed new plugs or changed the fluid. Plus, $900 to change out plugs and tranny fluid is a rip off on its own. Crazy

 

[GixxerJasen]

$900 will be cheap once they start "Finding stuff" that needs fixing.

 

[SyndicateZ]

$900 will be cheap once they start "Finding stuff" that needs fixing.

I have esp so whatever they found and told me about would prolly be covered under the Esp anyways

 

[JExpedition07]

Sounds like too much to me, a transmission fluid service and plugs with a checkup should run about $400-500. They won’t be with your vehicle more than 2 hours. If that’s what things are going to cost when I’m at 60,000 miles you’ll find me doing it myself in the driveway on a weekend. I may not drive beaters anymore but im not too proud to hop under it for $900 lol.

 

[SyndicateZ]

Sounds like too much to me, a transmission fluid service and plugs with a checkup should run about $400-500. They won’t be with your vehicle more than 2 hours. If that’s what things are going to cost when I’m at 60,000 miles you’ll find me doing it myself in the driveway on a weekend. I may not drive beaters anymore but im not too proud to hop under it for $900 lol.

lol indeed. Im just shocked that they tried to scam me. The service advisor didnt even know that 60,000 shouldnt include new plugs and tranny service. I had to try to educate him before he was quick to get off the phone with me as he knew once I was questioning and knew i wasnt another victom of their tactics

 

[keny01998]

So I just contacted my local Ford dealer to schedule my 60,000 mile maint checkup as described in the service book and they quoted me $900 for this. I said "why does it cost so much?" "the 60,000 checkup just list things to inspect and no actual "work""" he said that the checklist includes new tranny fluid, Plugs (im assuming spark plugs) etc. lol Are they just saying they will replace the tranny fluid/plugs but wont actually do it and am I being scammed because the plugs aren't even part of the 60,000 checkup according to my Fordpass and manuel lol

I will run away from that dealer asap. They will do mostly pencil whip and charge $600

 

[stars_fan]

Ford does recommend plugs and transfer case fluid change at 60k if you look at the special operating conditions.

 

[SyndicateZ]

Ford does recommend plugs and transfer case fluid change at 60k if you look at the special operating conditions.

Thats if your vehicle is operated in that environment. The ford dealer should know we aren't in the desert..?