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#1762 of 1900 marcar1021 by marcar1021

Jul 22, 2012 (3:06 pm)

We have been dealing with Ford for many years and never had a problem until this Freestar 2004.
Two years ago, the engne light came on and I had to take the van into Ford.....I cannot stand dealerships....I had a extended warranty on the van...After a week they told me that the radiator had leaked water into the transmisiion and was rusting it out.....they would replace it with a new transmission.....What a crock that was....they installed a rebuilt transmission., the cruise control was not working and the traction light would not go off. I was told by the service advisor if I wanted it checked out, it would cost me $90 to look at it and then whatever charge would apply to repair this problem...Told him they had my van for three weeks and I had to pay $600 over the warranty charge....did he care????what a joke...it also costs me $650 to rent a car as they do not provide courtesy cars....My van only has 56000 miles.....and now I get this friggin letter about a recall? I am going to drive this van into the ground and then never buy another Ford product
Now I cannot find the recall letter...does anyone know if the dealership has a copy????
I purchased my van in CT and then moved to NC..Perhaps I should go back to Ford Corporate..............

#1763 of 1900 Re: Reimbursement post-sale [akachas] by akachas

Jul 23, 2012 (7:34 am)

Replying to: akachas (Jan 12, 2012 1:26 pm)
Updating my own story here...I just visited the dealer (Watertown MA Ford) and they took my receipt and attached it to an official-looking request form, saying there were going to submit it to Ford today. The service manager felt I would be getting something, but probably only in the neighborhood of $400. His reasoning: it was 3.5 years ago that the torque converter was replaced with rebuilt part at out-of-state AAMCO. I told him I had already traded van. He seemed to slump over a little at this news, as if maybe it would not be a high priority for them. But I persisted and said I wanted to claim the full amount of the rebuild of $2,400 (although I will be satisfied if I get the $1,450). I will be following up on their progress and posting updates.

#1764 of 1900 Re: Reimbursement post-sale [akachas] by shocked1

Jul 23, 2012 (2:09 pm)

Replying to: akachas (Jul 23, 2012 7:34 am)
I took my receipt in to Ford dealer...He tells me also i may not get exact 1450.00 I said ," THEN I'LL GO ANOTHER 3 1/2 YEARS AND GO TO COURT!!!! Mine was $1495.00 I Will not take less then $1450.00. He says they "done" extra work, dont want pay for that....I told him TUFF!!! I never wanted a recall van either, but got one!! Dont allow them feed you that 3 1/2 yr bull!! It took them 4 yrs to do a recall!!Here in OHIO, you get the check OR repaired again...told them no thanks, mine's got over 108000 miles, i'll junk if goes out again.. Stay on them, shouldnt matter WHEN transmission went out, all that matters is, IT WENT OUT!!!!! GOOD LUCK. suppose see check in 60 days for 1450.00 If not, Ill go court. ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU GET ORIGINAL RECEIPT BACK!!

#1765 of 1900 Re: Ford Recall of 2005 Ford Freestar [trimadsco] by shocked1

Jul 23, 2012 (2:18 pm)

Replying to: trimadsco (Apr 11, 2012 10:13 am)
I WOULD NOOOOO WAY SEND MY PAPERS THRU MAIL.....ONLY WAY TO DO IT ,IS HAND IN PERSON, DEMAND THEY MAKE THEM A COPY. security tried get me to call customer service while I sit on lot!!! NO way!! I went in, didnt take 10 mins. You have talk up to them. It's THEIR mistake, THEY need take care of it.......

#1766 of 1900 Re: Partial Refund is Unacceptable [bluejaygirl] by shocked1

Jul 24, 2012 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: bluejaygirl (Jul 22, 2012 5:52 am)
YOU WON'T BELIVE IT!!!!! (I DIDNT) Only thru prayer..... I went yesterday, DIRECTLY to FORD dealer here in columbus, Ohio. RICART FORD. I simply told the I WILL not settle ANY LESS then $1450.00. ( I paid $1495 for tranny repairs 3 1/2 yrs ago) Did receipt page, etc, said will get check in 60 days. I came home thinkin, right, "SURE" I will. lol 19 hours later she called me to come back & get my check!!!!!!! $1450!!!!!! Dont give up, hope you DEMAND they make themselves a COPY of receipt, DO NOT give original. Hope everyone gets their $$$$$.. I thank God for ours.

#1767 of 1900 Re: Refund from Ford [jccrawford] by shocked1

Jul 24, 2012 (3:52 pm)

Replying to: jccrawford (Jul 13, 2012 1:50 pm)
GOT MINE IN 19 HOURS!!!!

#1768 of 1900 Re: Refund from Ford [johntopo] by shocked1

Jul 24, 2012 (3:56 pm)

Replying to: johntopo (Jul 19, 2012 8:31 am)
NO SIGNING DREA 3005, BUT DID SAY $$$$ or REPAIRED NOT BOTH.

#1769 of 1900 Re: Partial Refund is Unacceptable [shocked1] by lynn1102

Jul 24, 2012 (5:18 pm)

Replying to: shocked1 (Jul 24, 2012 3:49 pm)
Just curious - was the check you got from the dealer or from Ford Motor Company?
 
Lynn

#1770 of 1900 Re: Ford only reimbursing up to $1450 [lak3] by lak3

Jul 25, 2012 (6:39 am)

Replying to: lak3 (Jul 09, 2012 6:19 am)
This is a follow-up on my last post [July 9]. I finally was able to find the guy who did the actual work on my transmission and he found his billing statement while I was on the phone. He then faxed it to me; it had the magic words ‘torque convertor’; my Ford dealer thought the paperwork was sufficient, sent it into Ford, and yesterday I rec’d a check for $1450.
Glad that is over! Hope many of you are equally successful.

#1771 of 1900 Re: Partial Refund is Unacceptable [lynn1102] by trimadsco

Jul 25, 2012 (6:57 am)

Replying to: lynn1102 (Jul 24, 2012 5:18 pm)
How did you get it in 19 hours? Did they mail you the check or did you have it sent to the dealership??

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