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136 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 9:35 AM
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Replying to: freealfas (Aug 27, 2007 5:14 am)
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Replying to: dnash (Aug 28, 2007 5:35 am) |
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Replying to: vicenac (Aug 23, 2007 12:01 pm) I'm sure I would not get one as bad as this one, But... The main problem was the dealers. Like in many other stories here, they limit their investigations to reading the codes. I tell them "the engine's idle speed fluctuates in 100F+ heat". It's 80F outside; they still connect the computer and tell me there is nothing wrong. I'm sure there is a pressure sensor in the intake manifold that could be malfunctioning, there is an electronic throttle that could be flaky in extreme heat. They should test for these things... Did I tell you that for my first three visits I had to show the tech how to read the odometer? I took once a Honda Accord to a Honda dealer. A tech came out and told me a bunch of staff about my car that I did not know. Then proceeded with a quick investigation and told me what was going on about my problem. I'm afraid to buy another Ford because of their dealerships. Hmmmm maybe I'll lease one, and if it works fine I'll buy it, how about that?
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Replying to: vicenac (Aug 28, 2007 2:53 pm) But it's true that if you can get good service after the purchase, then that will have a big impact on making a purchase.
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Replying to: bobw3 (Aug 29, 2007 9:11 am) |
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2005 FWD FreeStyle SE 27,500 miles (12,500 on replaced transmission) 8/30 drove daughter to grad school in New York City. Supposed to be a 3 hour drive but really took 5 hours with stops to eat, and 90 minutes to cross Geo Wash Bridge - 162 miles total one way. FS was totally packed with just enough room for a driver and two passengers. FS ran great. Did not miss a beat at 70+ miles per hour for long stretches. Then totally bumper to bumper crawling city traffic. FS had no issues at all. As you can tell, I am totally happy with the vehicle on this trip. I cannot really comment on Ford service as my wife usually takes it in for routine service. I did get involved with the transmission failure and found our dealer's service department to be knowlegeable and sensitive to our needs. 
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Replying to: iandog (Aug 15, 2007 10:54 am) Whereas some manufacturers (like Ford) offer financial incentives and extra recognition to dealers with outstanding feedback from customers many dealers do not attempt to qualify. Look for a dealer with with a high ranking to get your vehicle serviced at, it doesn't matter whether you purchased the vehicle from them. You mention great experience with Volkswagen - I can tell you that I went through three dealers in Northern NJ and all were incompetent and overpriced - couldn't wait to get rid of the VW and will not buy another.
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Replying to: sportman (Sep 24, 2007 7:46 am) Ditto for me. As my name would suggest, I once owned a 2002 Passat that was a maintenance nightmare from day one. The VW dealership involved in this mess treated me like I should have felt privileged to do business with them. The happiest day in my life was when I traded that POS in for my '05 Freestyle. My experience with both the Freestyle and my Ford dealership have been night & day different. Lesson learned. |
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Replying to: bohemia1 (Jul 08, 2006 2:26 pm)
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Replying to: ccsandy (Dec 15, 2007 10:47 am) We are now above 30,000 miles (15k on the new transmission). I had to replace the brakes recently though. Not happy with that since my '01 Civic's brakes were still original at 84k when I traded it. I really like the FS design, it is just a shame Ford messed up the execution. |
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