Apr-11-2022 08:02 AM
Apr-24-2022 05:39 PM
Grit dog wrote:
Nice work way2roll. At least it was super simple and no charge, save for the brain cells you killed dealing with a car dealer service dept!
Apr-23-2022 09:56 AM
Apr-23-2022 09:24 AM
StirCrazy wrote:way2roll wrote:
Finally - the dealership replaced both batteries under warranty. The reason "upon inspection found both batteries to be leaking"
Means they never even looked at it for the 2 days they had it earlier in the week.
I would ask for your money back if they charged you anything for thoes two days. I had an issu with my old f150 where it would die right after it started intermittantaly so I took it to ford. they charged me 300 bucks and didnt find anything. I went on the internet and found in 20 min the IAC valve causes this when it gets dirty and how to clean it. 15 min later truck was fixed. went back to ford and went to the dealership manager and explained this all to him and after a couple threats to go to the media and such they refunded my 300.00
Apr-23-2022 09:23 AM
blofgren wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
The Motorcraft batteries that come with the vehicle are typically pretty good, but the ones you purchase from the parts department are junk.
I've noticed that too....why is that?
The battery in my 2012 F150 work truck is original and going strong. And I got 10 years out of the batteries in both of my Ford diesels and the only reason I replaced them was because I was getting worried due to the age of them. But I have noticed the replacement Motorcraft batteries are not as good.
Apr-23-2022 08:33 AM
way2roll wrote:
Finally - the dealership replaced both batteries under warranty. The reason "upon inspection found both batteries to be leaking"
Means they never even looked at it for the 2 days they had it earlier in the week.
Apr-23-2022 08:05 AM
way2roll wrote:
Finally - the dealership replaced both batteries under warranty. The reason "upon inspection found both batteries to be leaking"
Means they never even looked at it for the 2 days they had it earlier in the week.
Apr-23-2022 06:55 AM
ford truck guy wrote:way2roll wrote:
Finally - the dealership replaced both batteries under warranty. The reason "upon inspection found both batteries to be leaking"
Means they never even looked at it for the 2 days they had it earlier in the week.
Glad to hear you all whole again ! ! ! ! Will look forward to hear how FAST it started today !
Apr-23-2022 06:01 AM
way2roll wrote:
Finally - the dealership replaced both batteries under warranty. The reason "upon inspection found both batteries to be leaking"
Means they never even looked at it for the 2 days they had it earlier in the week.
Apr-22-2022 09:08 PM
FishOnOne wrote:
The Motorcraft batteries that come with the vehicle are typically pretty good, but the ones you purchase from the parts department are junk.
Apr-22-2022 09:08 PM
ford truck guy wrote:way2roll wrote:
Got it back from the dealer and when I started the next morning the start was weaker than it's ever been. It's probably close to not starting at all. Also it's starting to do weird electronic things, like the window going down when I press it to go up and the clock keeps resetting itself to 24 HR. I change it back and the next day it resets. Based on what I've read these are clear signs the batteries are going bad. Having them load tested today at the auto parts store. It's also clear the dealership essentially did nothing. If it's the batteries, can I get them replaced under warranty without the dealership? Do I just bite the bullet and buy better batteries than the motorcraft ones? I'll have to look but I think the batts carry their own warranty but being motorcraft I assume it's through Ford.
IF it were me.. IF the bats came back as BAD after the load test, I would take that truck right over to Ford and have them load test it in front of you.. The issue will be that they will say that bats may not be covered as people can cause harm to them by leaving STUFF on at night.....BUT, It won't hurt to ask / demand....
Apr-22-2022 05:44 PM
Apr-22-2022 12:43 PM
Apr-22-2022 10:07 AM
Apr-22-2022 09:13 AM
ford truck guy wrote:way2roll wrote:
Got it back from the dealer and when I started the next morning the start was weaker than it's ever been. It's probably close to not starting at all. Also it's starting to do weird electronic things, like the window going down when I press it to go up and the clock keeps resetting itself to 24 HR. I change it back and the next day it resets. Based on what I've read these are clear signs the batteries are going bad. Having them load tested today at the auto parts store. It's also clear the dealership essentially did nothing. If it's the batteries, can I get them replaced under warranty without the dealership? Do I just bite the bullet and buy better batteries than the motorcraft ones? I'll have to look but I think the batts carry their own warranty but being motorcraft I assume it's through Ford.
IF it were me.. IF the bats came back as BAD after the load test, I would take that truck right over to Ford and have them load test it in front of you.. The issue will be that they will say that bats may not be covered as people can cause harm to them by leaving STUFF on at night.....BUT, It won't hurt to ask / demand....