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- Mar 3, 2013
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When I retired I gave my Cadillac to my older daughter, and purchased a used F150 pick-up. That Caddy wouldn't make multiple trips up my kilometer long dirt/gravel/rock driveway, and I needed a truck anyway.
The truck has been great, have had it 3 1/2 years now, and then the "notifications" began. First was low tire pressure, and I checked air pressure weekly to make sure they were properly inflated.
And then on a long drive to a nearby town, bingo! Got an engine problem notification, and lost control of the gas pedal. Turned around and came back home. The entire distance I drifted in speed, punching the pedal did nothing.
Cranked it the next day and all was well. But it continued to act up. I looked up re-calls and there was one related to the vehicle computer. At the same time my driver side rear turn signal stopped working. Replaced the bulb, still didn't work.
Local dealerships are questionable. So I took it to a different dealership for the re-call, and they stated they'd have to "troubleshoot" the problems.
Now to me, the sucker coming to the door, that sounds like "Cha Ching" = money coming to their door.
This was a more trusted dealer than the local ones.
So, the troubles began anew, growing more serious each time.
I went to a trusted private repair shop, replaced the computer and some sensors. The shop did a great job, the warnings backed off for a while but did return. Cost me some bucks there.
So, again, I'm trying to get my truck trustworthy - I can't even trust it to the end of the driveway at this point.
My repair shop told me I need a part that they've a customer on a waiting list for two months for apparently a sensor mounted on the transmission, so I have to go visit the LOCAL dealer I've been told not to trust.
I did that, the service technician stated I'm covered - on a waiting list, that the company which makes the part doesn't make them anymore.
So, I'm still researching this - I have to borrow Mom's car to go out, and repairs have cost too much already.
Can't sell it, can't trade it. Been pretty frustrating here the last several weeks.
Anyone with experience in this particular matter?
The truck has been great, have had it 3 1/2 years now, and then the "notifications" began. First was low tire pressure, and I checked air pressure weekly to make sure they were properly inflated.
And then on a long drive to a nearby town, bingo! Got an engine problem notification, and lost control of the gas pedal. Turned around and came back home. The entire distance I drifted in speed, punching the pedal did nothing.
Cranked it the next day and all was well. But it continued to act up. I looked up re-calls and there was one related to the vehicle computer. At the same time my driver side rear turn signal stopped working. Replaced the bulb, still didn't work.
Local dealerships are questionable. So I took it to a different dealership for the re-call, and they stated they'd have to "troubleshoot" the problems.
Now to me, the sucker coming to the door, that sounds like "Cha Ching" = money coming to their door.
This was a more trusted dealer than the local ones.
So, the troubles began anew, growing more serious each time.
I went to a trusted private repair shop, replaced the computer and some sensors. The shop did a great job, the warnings backed off for a while but did return. Cost me some bucks there.
So, again, I'm trying to get my truck trustworthy - I can't even trust it to the end of the driveway at this point.
My repair shop told me I need a part that they've a customer on a waiting list for two months for apparently a sensor mounted on the transmission, so I have to go visit the LOCAL dealer I've been told not to trust.
I did that, the service technician stated I'm covered - on a waiting list, that the company which makes the part doesn't make them anymore.
So, I'm still researching this - I have to borrow Mom's car to go out, and repairs have cost too much already.
Can't sell it, can't trade it. Been pretty frustrating here the last several weeks.
Anyone with experience in this particular matter?
