Morning All
Just an update for anyone keeping track...
Tuesday we picked up a 07 Limited, Carbon Clearcoat Metallic (love it, havent seen many this color) 84k miles, black leather inside, moonroof, folding drivers mirror and has HEAT! Our 2000 Expy hasent had heat in years...
Last owner changed the head and tail lights to LED and its sitting on 22 inch American Racing rims (all of which I dont know if I love yet but a solid truck was my main goal) Interior is pretty minty. All in all its appears to be a good truck
Drives like a champ, lot of power, hit the gas and it goes. Hell of a difference from our 2k Expy even feels like its bigger than the 2k
End of the day, this is what we could afford and wanted something with low miles (naturally)
No pics yet cause, its back at the dealer :-(
Picked it up Tuesday night and drove it home. When I hit the brake I noticed it pulls to the right and the brake pedal was stiff. It took a second for the bakes to kick in. Which originally when I test drove it thought it was an alignment issue and it simply needed new brakes which I told them I wanted done. They did do an alignment and now it straight, except when you hit the brake (if that makes sense) and the brakes have a lot of meat left (verified by my mechanic).
Went to my mechanic Wednesday morning and had him check it out. He said driver side front caliper and line need to be replaced. Went right back to dealer and explained my findings. "No problem Matt, have a seat I'll get my guy on it right now" Sat for 2 hours and was told it was finished, test drove and still, pulls to right, not as bad but still...
Dealer mechanic said caliper seized up a bit and made some adjustments to free it up (to me that means sprayed brake cleaner) drive it around and see if it gets better.
Later that day I got a call from the owner of the dealership asking how its going, told him it still the same. Had explained that I had my mechanic check it out and the problem was front left caliper and line need to be replaced.
Got the feeling that the owner didnt believe me or that I was just looking for free repairs. I simply explained that I wanst trying to be a PITA and know its a used vehicle, but just want a properly working truck. He did say to have my mechanic call him Friday (yesterday) and they would discuss it and figure it out.
Went back to my mechanic 8am yesterday and asked to double check that and check out the whole truck... He did and said thats what it is with the brake, otherwise outside of a little rust and some small paint bubbles its good to go.
Drove back to the dealer by 9:30 and left the truck, the owner wasnt in yet. Left my mechanic's number and explained my case once again and offered to take someone for a drive so that I can show them. No one wanted to go (even the guy who sold me the truck).
Eventually had someone drive me to the train so I can get to work...
By 4:30 I get a call saying they replaced the left caliper but the pull was more noticeable and that the right caliper needed to be replaced, not the left.
At this point I was just annoyed and said I just need it repaired... They asked if I wanted the truck back for the weekend cause the mechanic is off till Monday. I declined and said keep it till its repaired. I've drove from Queens to Babylon, Long Island more than I care to.
We do have a warranty (3rd party) which seems ok according to my mechanic which I will use if the dealer cant get this done.
Woooosaaaa... Needed to vent... Sorry for the long read.
We like the truck... Ill love it once this is all over...
I've learned that next time if it isnt from a Ford dealer (or any mfgr dealer) Im not doing it...
The truck does not have bluetooth or back up camera... If anyone can suggest a replacement head unit Id appreciate it. I was on crutchfield for a but but there are so many choices.
Pics once the truck comes back, Im still excited about it.
