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57 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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Replying to: nofreelander (Sep 19, 2007 4:42 pm) Any information is greatly appreciated!
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Replying to: calidrive2 (Jul 20, 2008 9:04 pm) I bought a 2003 Freelander last spring and two days later the check engine light soon came on. It was taken to the dealership and they said it check out fine and the light never came on for them. Two weeks later the same thing happened again. Finally they replaced a coil pack. Two days later it happened again. Same coil pack. Then one month later it ran hot and something was replaced then. This dealership is 60 miles away. I took it to a mechanic friend and he replaced the the head that the coil pack kept going bad and the car did well for the next several months and then the valves started clicking. Changed oil and used Lucas oil. Sound disappeared for two weeks. Started back everytime it was cranked. The one night my 16 year old daughter (whom the car was purchased for) got in it after her summer job at the local ball stadium at midnight and it wouldn't crank. Had it towed once again to a local mechanic and he tells me that ONE of the timing belts broke and warped the cam and I needed a new engine. Just like most of the postings on this site, I still owe for the car and am looking at thousands to repair it once again. I can't sell it for what I owe. I would be most interested in any class suit that may help or recommendations as to what to do. They are currently searching for a replacement engine. But if the engines were faulty then I am looking at the same problems happening again. This is and has been a nightmare from day one on what I had always heard was a good car to have. Please help...
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I wish I would have read these stories before I purchased a 2003 Freelander for my son. Five months and 10 gallons of coolant later the engine went with 79900, just like every one said....  lots of coolant and lots of $$$$. The dealer where I bought the car for $8,000. ( not Landrover) gave my $3600 on a trade. lost about $4500 0n the deal but was happy to hand him the keys.... If you have one Sell it NOW !!!!!
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Replying to: dkershaw (Oct 18, 2008 7:38 pm)
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Replying to: Chadland (Dec 02, 2008 10:22 am) I would not recommend making the repairs as based on what you said you have the following issues/costs: - Coolant Leak is part of the Head Gasket Failure issue, so new engine for $7000 - Sunroof & Rear Window Regulator cost $700 & $450 - Brake Light (could be the brake light switch which was the only recalled part on the vehicle--- No charge if is that any dealer will do that). Just is not a vehicle you want to keep, see if you can somehow get it back to who sold it to you.
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Replying to: sripley (Dec 02, 2008 12:34 pm) |
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I have an 03 Freelander with about 78k on it. I have to admit that other than a few minor problems it has been fairly reliable. Two nights ago, whilr sitting and idling I noticed that the decline and traction lights had come on. Then I noticed that the shift indicater lights, dome lights, clock lights did not work. The transmission shited out of Park and into Reverse but the only forward gear was 4th. It turns out that the fuse f4 in the engine fuse compartment and another fuse in the inside fuse box had both blown at the same time. Turns out f4 is for the transmission. Replaced the fuses and all was well.......for about an hour when they both blew again. I have no idea what is blowing the fuses. Can anyone help? |
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