Today at 3:07 am
I usually use a dealer a couple of towns south for service, but I decided to use the guys in town today for convenience. Wanted oil change and get the several recalls cleared up, easy peasy, right? 37K miles on a 2021. I'm a teleworker, so don't drive very much.
Got the inspection report and seven "Needs Immediate Attention."
1. Motorcraft fuel injection service $249.95 (this is BS if you use top tier gasoline, which I do, Chevron and 76, mostly)
2. Front Differential Service $225.00
3. Transfer Case Service $199.95
4. Rear Differential Service $289.95
5. Transmission Service $289.95
6. Coolant Service: Replace Coolant $254.00
7. Power Steering Service (eh, no idea, the thing doesn't render anymore)
I mean, we're looking at about $2,000 in services here - something must be seriously wrong with my Bronco.
So, I ask the guy, why?
"It is the recommended service at your mileage/time interval and I don't have any history of it being done. It is 30K or every 5 years they recommend those."
So, I sent him a photo of the maintenance schedule posted at Ford, which says inspect and asked, did you inspect?
""Yes, the only thing you can't inspect is the transmission since it is a sealed system."
I asked was there a problem discovered in inspection or was this intended as a prophylactic measure?
"The fluid just looks dirty, but no problems with the systems were discovered. It is a preventative measure. Just to help take care of your vehicle."
Thanks, but no thanks. And why did it "Need Immediate Attention."
Guess I'll be driving the way a couple of towns south from now on. Lesson learned, you find an honest shop and stick with them. I just pity the people who get fleeced on this stuff.
Got the inspection report and seven "Needs Immediate Attention."
1. Motorcraft fuel injection service $249.95 (this is BS if you use top tier gasoline, which I do, Chevron and 76, mostly)
2. Front Differential Service $225.00
3. Transfer Case Service $199.95
4. Rear Differential Service $289.95
5. Transmission Service $289.95
6. Coolant Service: Replace Coolant $254.00
7. Power Steering Service (eh, no idea, the thing doesn't render anymore)
I mean, we're looking at about $2,000 in services here - something must be seriously wrong with my Bronco.
So, I ask the guy, why?
"It is the recommended service at your mileage/time interval and I don't have any history of it being done. It is 30K or every 5 years they recommend those."
So, I sent him a photo of the maintenance schedule posted at Ford, which says inspect and asked, did you inspect?
""Yes, the only thing you can't inspect is the transmission since it is a sealed system."
I asked was there a problem discovered in inspection or was this intended as a prophylactic measure?
"The fluid just looks dirty, but no problems with the systems were discovered. It is a preventative measure. Just to help take care of your vehicle."
Thanks, but no thanks. And why did it "Need Immediate Attention."
Guess I'll be driving the way a couple of towns south from now on. Lesson learned, you find an honest shop and stick with them. I just pity the people who get fleeced on this stuff.
BuckYeah