i bought a 2000 f 150 sat parked it at 1.15 sun at 3 am it was burned to the ground,faulty cruise control circut, ford says so sorry we will do nothing but---- they would have fixed it and refused to let me drive off before they fixed it so if you own one i would get it checked out.
2007-02-25 02:05:49 · 7 answers · asked by divesharksnemo 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Truthfully, yes it in a way is Ford's issue but at the same time, if you bought the truck and it goes and burns that soon, I'd go after who ever sold me the truck as they probably would have gotten the paperwork on the recall if they held the truck any length of time. (I'm gathering you bought the truck on saturday and on sunday it burned)
Ford has had a recall on these parts for over a year and owners were notified by letter and in the media numerous times, so even though you can still get money possibly from Ford over it (call their Ford customer assistance for more info), I think if you bought the truck from any dealer or possibly even a individual, you can still possibly have some legal recourse through them for not fixing the fault if they were notified about the problem.
I read in another post you contacted Ford.. did you contact a dealer or Ford motor company themselves? Because Ford motor company usually is real good about handling recalled part damaged vehicles...
2007-02-25 04:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by gearbox 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Old recall has been out for about a year now. Ford will not replace the truck. It should have been repaired by the previous owner.
The pressure switch on the master cylinder fills with brake fluid if the diaphram fails and shorts out the cruise control circuit. The recall installed a fusable link inline.
2007-02-26 10:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go after the previous owner. He propably sold you the vehicle as is, but I believe he has a responsibility to get all safety recalls fixed before selling a vehicle. Also, contact Ford themselves, they are actually pretty good people and they may be able to assist you. They may not pay for damages, but they can help you take the correct course of action against the previous owner.
2007-02-26 01:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by atvman_400 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dude there has been a recall out for that for awhile now. the previous owner obviuosly didnt get the recall done. thats what you have insurance for. dont sue ford its not their fault the previous owner didnt fix it. well at least you get another vehicle from the insurance money. put that money down on a brand new vehicle.
2007-02-25 13:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by I race cars 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont be afraid to research a USED vehicle prior to buying it...You should have known there was a recall, and found out if it was fixed or not.
2007-03-01 02:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by stu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wasn't there a recall on this not too long ago? did you get a notice? did you take it in to get it resolved?
2007-02-25 10:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you bought it from the delaer they have what is called lemon laws. Take the delaer to court
2007-02-28 06:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by smoothconcord20062000 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋