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#136 of 300 Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [blsdmomof2] by abessenger

Jun 23, 2010 (6:54 am)

Replying to: blsdmomof2 (Oct 21, 2009 9:18 pm)
What is the number? My throttle body on my used 2005 Ford Freestyle that I bought in Nov, needs to be replaced and even though I bought the extended warranty they said it was not covered. What's the point in buying an extended warranty if problems of their doings, not mine, has erupted? Sounds a little fishy to me. Who do I fuss with about the problem? With all of these people complaining about the problem, it looks like a recall ought to be put in place.

#137 of 300 Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [abessenger] by madden322

Jun 25, 2010 (10:24 pm)

Replying to: abessenger (Jun 23, 2010 6:54 am)
I have a 2006 - and my throttle body WAS ABSOLUTELY COVERED by my extended warranty. I will find my receipt or get a copy from the dealership if you need it. That is complete baloney - but I have heard that they have, in the past, been on backorder (so be prepared for that).
 
Talk to the service manager, ask to see your complete extended warranty contract if you cannot get your hands on it.
 
Good luck -

#138 of 300 Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [madden322] by bobw3

Jun 29, 2010 (11:32 am)

Replying to: madden322 (Jun 25, 2010 10:24 pm)
There are always different levels of extended warranties, so just because it was covered for one person doesn't mean that it's covered under every extended warranty.

#140 of 300 Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [bobw3] by stevedebi

Jul 06, 2010 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 29, 2010 11:32 am)
"There are always different levels of extended warranties, so just because it was covered for one person doesn't mean that it's covered under every extended warranty."
 
Correct in general, but I think most people are speaking of the Ford extended warranties, NOT aftermarket. I believe all those warranties cover the engine and transmission at the minimum. The more expensive ones will cover more items, but those two are in all of them. After that it is a matter of what deductible the owner pays.

#141 of 300 Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [stevedebi] by bobw3

Jul 07, 2010 (7:22 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 06, 2010 5:38 pm)
Even under the Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP) there are different levels, and while some components of the transmission are covered under one level, a more extensive list of components are covered under the more expensive level. And if it's determined that a particular module is a maintenance item, than it's not covered at all.
 
I had an experience with one of the sensors going bad in the transmission. It wasn't covered by my ESP, but ended up being one of the components covered by the 80,000 mile standard emissions warranty.
 
It's all way too complicated.

#142 of 300 Re: Throttle Control- Please HELP!!!! [bobw3] by stevedebi

Jul 07, 2010 (9:49 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jul 07, 2010 7:22 am)
"Even under the Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP) there are different levels, and while some components of the transmission are covered under one level, a more extensive list of components are covered under the more expensive level. And if it's determined that a particular module is a maintenance item, than it's not covered at all.
  
I had an experience with one of the sensors going bad in the transmission. It wasn't covered by my ESP, but ended up being one of the components covered by the 80,000 mile standard emissions warranty. "
 
I did some checking and you are correct, the more expensive plans DO cover more. The URL below lists ESP coverages. I'm using PremiumCare for my 2008 FEH, so it doesn't really matter to me, but people should check the coverages they want before purchase. Thanks for the heads up.
 
ESP Transmission Coverage

#143 of 300 Please HELP!!!! throtle body by alexapf

Jul 08, 2010 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: madden322 (Jun 25, 2010 10:24 pm)
I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle with a throttle body that needs to be replaced. The 3/36 warranty expired in March 2010. My vehicle has had many issues in the past that were covered by the 3/36 warranty. I bought the ESP Elite Plus, paid $1998 and now I am being told that because the throttle body is part of the emissions it is not covered.
 
To make matter worse I am being told that the item is in National back order. Now, in order to order the part I had to pay for it up front but they don't have it!!! and they had to know they did not have but now they have my money.
 
I bought this car in part because one of my best friends who has young children like me bought a 2006 Freestyle and I drove it and liked it. My friend relocated I called him today and guess what? he had the same acceleration issue that required a throttle body replacement. He had to wait four months to get the part!!!!!
because the item was in National back order in 2009 s well!!!
 
PLEASE HELP how did you get them to cover the throttle body and how do I make them pay for a rental or give me a loaner I am afraid to drive the car the acceleration is getting worse
I wonder with the amount of complaints with this part, this vehicle, and with the scams with the ESP if any legal agency or attorney would be interested in collecting the data and file lawsuit on behalf of all of us!!!!!! for deceitful practices

#144 of 300 Re: Please HELP!!!! throtle body [alexapf] by stevedebi

Jul 09, 2010 (1:14 am)

Replying to: alexapf (Jul 08, 2010 10:28 pm)
"have a 2007 Ford Freestyle with a throttle body that needs to be replaced. The 3/36 warranty expired in March 2010. My vehicle has had many issues in the past that were covered by the 3/36 warranty. I bought the ESP Elite Plus, paid $1998 and now I am being told that because the throttle body is part of the emissions it is not covered.
  
To make matter worse I am being told that the item is in National back order. Now, in order to order the part I had to pay for it up front but they don't have it!!! and they had to know they did not have but now they have my money."
 
ESP Elite Plus? When I bought the ESP warranty for my FEH last year, they only had 4 types
    * PremiumCARE
    * ExtraCARE
    * BaseCARE
    * PowertrainCARE
 
But maybe they are different for the Freestyle or have changed since 2007. I don't see "Throttle Body" in the current PremiumCare list, but maybe it is exclusive to the CVT.

#145 of 300 Re: Please HELP!!!! throtle body [stevedebi] by mrachedi

Jul 12, 2010 (4:37 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 09, 2010 1:14 am)
We had wrench dash light come on three times couple of weeks ago. We had extended ESP with ford. Mileage + 73198.Throttle body replaced and covered under extended warranty. Cost was our $50 deductible with total cost over $600 to ford warranty coverage.
 
We were told part was on back order but KC MO suburban dealer found part and after four hour wait drove off same day we took it in for problem.
 
9926A E29 42 throttle body air intake replace 9E926
12650D Quick test diagnosis
12650DX1 Quick test diagnosis
6F9Z 9E926 A Kit throttle control
 
TEST AND REPLACE THROTTLE BODY

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