That's the opposite if that Ford commercial where the dealer shows up at the house to take their car for service. It would be funny if the commercial just had the guy drop off oil and a filter then leave.Maybe you can bring the defective horn and they can give you the warranty replacement and you can change it yourself?
I was going to replace my Mercedes horn with a train horn until I found out the front end had to come off. You would think on a truck it wouldn't be so buried.Would a rental car for 2 days to get to work be less expensive than missing work? Sucks but sometimes you just make the best of it.
Hard to imagine 3 hours to replace a horn (where did they put it??) . I'd give it a hard look to replace myself and if that looks impossible maybe be glad it happened under warranty. Sorry for you problems, you buy new hoping to avoid stuff like this.
That seems unlikely. My Alero is recalled for an alteration of the key. I said I was fine just bringing them the key and the recall card, but the dealer isn't interested because the dealer is fishing for other work.Maybe you can bring the defective horn and they can give you the warranty replacement and you can change it yourself?
I wasn't able to find the US version, but it is my understanding that it works in the same way.Ford didn't mention a caveat for warrantied parts.
Dealer work is usually 12 mo/ 12k miles on stuff like that.My above XLT is going back to the dealer. This time at 34,980 miles my horn gave out. It squeaks and sounds high pitched, but with a very low sound produced. I figure since it’s going in I’ll also tell them to please replace the fake leather material that surrounds my e-brake. That is shredding due to the poor quality Ford puts in their material.
Does anyone know if Ford extends (or renews) the warranty on the horn since it’s being replaced just prior to the 36,000 mile warranty? It already has gone through 1 fuel pump as well.
*Sigh…
That’s good. Honestly once (if) this happens again, I’ll just throw a much louder horn on myself.Dealer work is usually 12 mo/ 12k miles on stuff like that.
Oh, it’s very much so buried!I was going to replace my Mercedes horn with a train horn until I found out the front end had to come off. You would think on a truck it wouldn't be so buried.
Would a rental car for 2 days to get to work be less expensive than missing work? Sucks but sometimes you just make the best of it.
Hard to imagine 3 hours to replace a horn (where did they put it??) . I'd give it a hard look to replace myself and if that looks impossible maybe be glad it happened under warranty. Sorry for you problems, you buy new hoping to avoid stuff like this.
Stick some Hellas on it. My Subaru is blaring with them. Make sure you use at least 12ga wire for power and ground though.That’s good. Honestly once (if) this happens again, I’ll just throw a much louder horn on myself.
Parts replaced under the NVLW in which the customer does not financially participate have a 12mo/12K mile service part warranty.There's a 2 yr warranty on new Ford parts.
It's a Ford though, so it needs one of those Model T "ah-HOOO-gaaa" horns.DIY the horn, this is a great opportunity to upgrade to one that plays La Cucaracha.
Love it when I know the policyParts replaced under the NVLW in which the customer does not financially participate have a 12mo/12K mile service part warranty.
That's the way it is with many major brands.Unfortunately it’s not just that. I can’t drop it off and they have never provided me a loaner as they don’t have but a few available “due to the vehicle shortage.” The repair for this includes approximately 3 hours of work for the horn according to them and then another hour for the fake leather. Since it’s “more than 4 hours” of work, they are keeping it 2 days. That’s 2 days of not being able to work because of Ford’s poor quality. Yet again..
It went in 3 times for the fuel pump until they fixed that and now this. For a $42,000 vehicle, this shouldn’t be acceptable! Especially with it only having been on the road since 1/2022 and 35,000 miles.
They had to clarify it a couple years ago again with batteries replaced under the NVLW. You don't get the, at the time, 3yr full 10mo prorate, warranty on those batteries. The labels were changed to have the warranty info be on a pull-off label over another label saying to refer to the warranty manual for coverage. Lots of angry people, but this is Ford's playground and we are just tossing their sand around.Love it when I know the policy
Why would you have to rent a truck? Turo has cars for rent for cheap.Rental puts me out $250 or $400 if I want a small truck like mine. I would just replace the parts myself in that case.
Spot on. It sure isThat's the way it is with many major brands.
Its not OK, but it is reality.
I have a Jeep Cherokee bought on trade, knowing it had a back ordered part due in July '23. Latest update from my Parts Dept is January 2024. With the automakers strike involving parts distribution, it may get pushed even further back.
My input, expect a vehicle to need warranty repairs, expect it to be down multiple days. Buying a manufacturer warranty may get you a rental while your car is down.
Pick your poison.
Car industry is a mess right now.
For towing our trailer.Why would you have to rent a truck? Turo has cars for rent for cheap.
Or just get a Uhaul pickup for $19.95 a day plus 69 cents a mile.
Just curious, is this for work?For towing our trailer.