Driving home the other night all of a sudden engine dies an goes into limphome mode. Noise was v/loud. Took to Fords tell said not coverd on warrenty due to neglete but there has not been ANY warning signs NONE. they say that its was caused by a waterpump fault an it has been leakin for some time but how is that so if i only fill it up once a month with just a cup full of water.? Can anyone help?..
2007-02-23 11:44:29 · 11 answers · asked by dazza.13@btinternet.com 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a second opinion, if the warning light is faulty that should be covered by the warranty, the warning light is there just to avoid this kind of thing, so get another opinion to check that the light works or if it is faulty, the AA can check this for you if you are a member, or another garage.
2007-02-23 13:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, if you are filling anything in your car up once a month, there is a leak. I am assuming what the dealer is saying is that the leak has been there a while and you let it go to the point where it caused a failure, hence them using neglect as a reason, which is bs! Your waterpump is a VERY important part. It can cause an engine to sieze from it failing and not cooling the engine. If it is a ford warranty, take it in and demand to talk to the dealership owner. Do not settle for a shop manager. You request that he honor the warranty as he promised when you bought the car or you will report him to the state attorney general. If that does not scare him into action, actually call the attorney general. They handle this sort of crap all the time and will be able to help you. Their number should be available in your phone book. They definitely should fix your car! Good Luck!
2007-02-23 11:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should not have had to add anything to the coolant system on a weekly basis. If you told the dealer that story, then you actually gave them an excuse to deny your claim for not bringing the car in for service earlier. Try taking the car somewhere else and tell them........ it overheated, you pulled over, and had the vehicle towed for repair.....End of Story! If you are still in warranty it should be covered unless the dealer you already visited entered the info you already gave them into dealer wide computer database. If thats the case.....sorry but this will not be a cheap fix.
Never Ever Drive a car making the noises you described or with a blown hose or with oil light or temp light on. Driving while any of these things happen will only make it worse......way worse.
2007-02-23 12:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by aer_tech 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a second opinion from another garage to prove there was a fault in the coolant system which im sure is covered in the warrenty.
2007-02-23 14:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by theemadmonkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 04:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by libbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend from church couldn't get satisfaction from the dealer so he wrote the PRESIDENT of Ford a REGISTERED letter, The owner of the dealership called, and they put in a BRAND NEW ENGINE, not a rebuilt, at no charge to him....Go get em tiger
2007-02-27 10:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by E. L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact institute of diagnostic engineers ask for a list of members who's expertise is automotive engines and instruct one to evaluate your engine and supply a written report. with a view to instigating c court action. dont accept excuses such as engine or parts not available for examination. keep written record of all corispondance use RD mail get fidiag.e appointed as joint exp witness by court
2007-02-23 19:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by Mick W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest you find a good mechanic. There are a number of reasons a water pump would go out.
2007-02-23 12:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As above. Your coolant system should never lose water. As soon as you noticed, you should have had it checked. If they fitted the part then you may have some chance, just plead ignorance...!
2007-02-23 11:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by Merovingian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get 2014 lol
2014-01-25 17:19:35 · answer #10 · answered by Brandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋