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Replying to: tervmom (Apr 29, 2009 11:13 am) Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD |
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We need a letter writing campaign to start. Government officials need to be aware of the danger this vehicle poses to those driving them and other vehicles who may smash into them when they stall on the roadways. Ralph Nader's book The Lemon Book is dated, but it still provides very helpful information on dealing with the dealership, small claims court, and consumer protection units. I checked one out from the library along with twenty other books. His web site also explains how NHTSA under the previous administration lacked with it responsibilities, but now that we have a new administration, we need to get our voices heard. I believe that we need to put some more force on NHTSA to do something. Yesterday, I phones some dealerships looking for a new vehicle. They are quite aware of the problems with the vehicle, and when I asked them what they would do with it as a trade in, they commented that if it was sell able, they would put it on their lot-problems and all. No need to disclose. Something is just not right with that situation. My letters are almost complete!
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Replying to: nadineb (May 02, 2009 4:12 am) Who is your senator? If you would like, you can either include my name and hometown in your letter or I will write a separate letter. Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD
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Replying to: jgenovese (May 04, 2009 5:24 pm) I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau because I do believe that there is fraud on the manufactures part, and the dealership sell these vehicles knowing full well that they have major safety faults that could seriously injure or death. You want to hear something not so funny? The other day I called a car dealer, and told them that I was thinking about getting a new vehicle. I told him that I was not interested in trading in my vehicle, but he wanted to know the model and make so I told him. When I asked him what he knew about this vehicle, he stated, "I know that they have a lot of problems." Then, I asked him if I did trade it in what he would do with it, and he said that as long as it runs he would put it on the lot for sale. Contact your senators, congressman, the Board of Directors at Ford, your Attorney General Office, and Consumer Protection units. To Ford, I am writing a demand letter for restitution. One letter can be sent many places. The cost of postage is well worth informing them of this serious situation. I travel along roadways at night with many tractor trailers, and personally, I do not want to be rear ended by one of those hugh vehicles because I may not be able to walk away from an accident with one of them. |
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My wife bought a 2004 freestar brand new and has been nothing but problems since. It has been in the shop a half dozen times and hundreds of dollars later it still isn't right. Last nite we were a mile from home and the tranny went out again. Tired of putting more and more money into something that Ford can't build right. I emailed Ford and told them what they could do with their company and their Freestars. I should of traded it in 2 months ago like we planned
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Replying to: turtle45 (May 06, 2009 11:56 am) Called Ford today. They told me that there were about 200,000 of these vehicles produced in two years. She also told me that she could not disclose the process that Ford uses to issue recalls. Emailed NHTSA and asked for a hearing. I would suggest that you do the same. Under Title 49 of the United States Code 301, we are entitled to this. I am contacting my attorney generals office, senator, and all the rest of those involved to petition for a hearing. On March 5, 2009, the Committee on Energy and Commmerce held hearing about consumer protection in the used and subprime car market. I would suggest that anyone interested should read this. The Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) presented testimony. I wonder how much money is made by just re-sellling these vehicles over and over again by the dealers and how much is made by fixing them over and over again while human beings are being subjected to the risk of death or injury by auto accident? Anyone ever read the transcripts from the "Pinto" hearings? Wasn't it Ford that quoted, "It's cheaper to let their customers crash and burn?" What happens when they run out of customers?
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Replying to: momtobclt (Apr 26, 2009 2:34 pm) 
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Replying to: turtle45 (May 06, 2009 11:56 am)
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Replying to: nadineb (May 06, 2009 12:54 pm) You are exactly the type of consumer we need to help keep this thing going until Ford or NHTSA steps up and does the right thing. Please continue to keep us posted on your progress and let us know if there is anything we can do to help or become more directly involved. If you get a hearing date, please let us know the date, time, and place. This would be an excellent opportunity for us to get together as a group and be heard as a group. I personally would be willing, schedule permitting, to join you at the hearing and would be willing to bet that others would join you as well. Kepp up the good work. I support you 100%! Jim Genovese Annapolis, MD |
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