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#529 of 1707 The Media's Focus on Ford by alex93

Sep 23, 2001 (1:59 pm)

I have to laugh at the attention and scrutiny the media continues to give Ford SUVs. For example, the same week that CNN made headline news of the investigation into Expedition stabilizer bar links, there were 9 other investigations, including one on Toyota, two on BMW, and one on Mercedes-Benz. All 4 had larger defect rates than the Expedition investigation.

For a more balanced view on things, check out this story from Automotive News on the BMW X5...and have a look around the Automotive News website...

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BMW sport-ute recalled 3 more times
September 10, 2001
By Harry Stoffer
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The Ford Escape took a beating for having five safety recalls in the first few months after its introduction. Now the BMW X5 is up to nine.

To read more about this topic go to http://63.236.108.16/article.cms?articleId=35806

For news headlines throughout the business day, go to: http://www.automotivenews.com
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#530 of 1707 Too many repairs!!!! by jjmd1

Sep 26, 2001 (11:45 am)

I recently got into an accident. Took the car into the shop. I also needed to have the side view mirror motor replaced, the front passenger side window motor replaced, the check engine light replaced, and the fuel filter replaced. The dealership (different from one in which I bought the car from) todl me that it was th original fuel filter and brake pads still on the car. I purchased the car with 33,000 miles and I now have 48,000 miles. I love the car but cannot keep up with the repairs. In addition, I have alos had the four wheel drive replaced, the alternator replaced, and I cannot get the dealership to replace my tires (it has been over four months). If Ford is going to replace all of these tires, they should have had a much better distribution plan. I have had nothing but headaches with the dealer, they are basically useless. Now, I have seen that the resale value has fallen so quickly. I now realize that I am stuck with this lemon.
JJ

#531 of 1707 4.6 versus 5.4 engine by lesser

Sep 26, 2001 (1:42 pm)

Today is Sept. 26th, 2001. I am looking at the exp2001 with the 4.6 versus 5.4 engine. I live in a flat area, no snow, and will do some very light towing 1,000 lbs. max only on occassion. Test drove both, I found the large 5.4 to be very nosiy. Also in 2001 on the 5.4 engine the intake manifold is made of plastic. The 4.6 is still metal. Also does tthe 17' tires mad ethe ride more loose versus the 16" ones. I know they add an inch to height? People with the 4.6 are you satsified with the performance and gas mileage?

#532 of 1707 16" versus 17" tires by lesser

Sep 26, 2001 (1:43 pm)

Doies getting the 17" tires made the handling more sloppy?

#533 of 1707 Load leveling by lesser

Sep 26, 2001 (1:44 pm)

Anyione had any problems with teh air load leveling on the xlt regular 4x2?

#534 of 1707 by alwaysfords

Sep 27, 2001 (5:42 am)

jjmd - your car is not a lemon becuase you bought it at 33k and it has the original brake pads and fuel filter after 48k. You wouldn't expect to have those replaced at 33k, so if they haven't been in the last 15k miles, that would be your fault, not Ford's. It is also not a lemon because you got into an accident. You are so vague with the details of what you describe as problems it really is hard to address everything you've spoken of. What does "replaced the 4wd mean"?
 
lesser - 17" tires raise the height (all other things equal) by 1/2" not 1".

#535 of 1707 Is X Plan Price really a good one? by traciaross

Oct 01, 2001 (8:50 pm)

Looking to purchase an Expedition in the next few days. Have picked out a 2002 EB with Rear Ent. System, Heated seats, Prem. Package (moon roof +), and skid package. Leather captains chairs in first and second rows. On the invoice MSRP is 44,970 minus various discounts of 2,955 for a revised MSRP of 42,015. The X Plan price is 36,700. I believe there is another $1000 rebate bringing our price to 35,700. With the discounts for some options I believe dealer invoice is approximately 36,500. Can we do better negotiating on our own, or is this a good price? How much will the dealer negotiate on a 2002 when many of the lots here in Minneapolis don't even have the 2002 in yet?
Thanks in advance for any and all input.

#536 of 1707 re: load leveling by eran1

Oct 02, 2001 (9:57 pm)

no problems here. 98 5.4L w/ towing pkg. when we load it down w/ folks and cargo, however, it rises up too much, imo. what kind of probs are you having?

#537 of 1707 X Plan by ejz

Oct 03, 2001 (6:23 am)

I bought our 2001 EB 4X4 with the same equipment as yours with heated front seats instead of the skid package. Through the X-Plan after the $1500 rebate which they had at the time final price was around $35,100. The absolutely no hassel aspect of this approach made me not want to buy a car any other way in the future. Down side is they will not give you much for a trade in (wholesale at best). I don't see how you could do better negotiating but I might be wrong. Remember that the advertising fee disappears when you use the X Plan.

#538 of 1707 Getting Happier by frankno1

Oct 08, 2001 (7:25 pm)

Have this great 2001 5.4L expo XLT with 6000 miles on it and its beginning to get broken in finally. Last two tanks of gas with in town driving averaged over 13.5 to 13.8 mpg. I don't know if it will ever get any better in town but it ought to average 17 to 18mpg on the road. Always seem to have a car load going somewhere so how does that count on mpg. It will hold 9 people as long as two of them are little ones in the back. Thats a lot of people. Maybe this vehicle was made to be a people hauling machine. Really love the 5.4L engine what a torque r. No problems yet. I really don't hear a lot of complaints about the expedition.
Frankk.

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