06-09-2005, 10:25 PM
Hello all.
Just wanted to blow off some steam.
2002 Focus ZX5 liquid Grey
Automatic Transmission
98,000kms
So I get my car back from the dealership.
Here's a list of the warranty items fixed (supposedly...ehem)
1. Transmission - the car seemed to bucking in upon acceleration around 3rd gear...had them check it out and they replaced a seal, and someother things ..dont know exactly...on it the invoice is said overhauled..urggg..
2. Sunroof - wouldnt close properly
3. Front passenger door lock - wasnt working
4. Wiper-stopping mid stream...(3rd time in for service...1st time they thought it was the relay, 2nd time they replaced the motor, 3rd time replaced the relay and seemed to work ok.
5. Door latches - Recall item
6. Had them check the tensioner for the accessory drive belt. Making a screaching noise on cold start....they lubed something and noise was gone...said the belt was okay...no cracks and the tensioner wasnt seized.
So...i get home after a 50km commute one way...and sure enough in my driveway the car lets out a small cloud of burnt transmission fluid....i look under the car and sure enough theres transmission fluid leaking on my driveway....theres fluid in the wheel well..all over....
call the nearest Ford dealership...bring it in...they're checking it today..
End of the day...im just frustrated that i had to get another rental car and waste my time again.. Dont get me wrong...the cars been great to me...just these annoyances get to me..
Im also worried that the car wont run the same anymore.
Thanks all for listening...sorry for the long post.
Just wanted to blow off some steam.
2002 Focus ZX5 liquid Grey
Automatic Transmission
98,000kms
So I get my car back from the dealership.
Here's a list of the warranty items fixed (supposedly...ehem)
1. Transmission - the car seemed to bucking in upon acceleration around 3rd gear...had them check it out and they replaced a seal, and someother things ..dont know exactly...on it the invoice is said overhauled..urggg..
2. Sunroof - wouldnt close properly
3. Front passenger door lock - wasnt working
4. Wiper-stopping mid stream...(3rd time in for service...1st time they thought it was the relay, 2nd time they replaced the motor, 3rd time replaced the relay and seemed to work ok.
5. Door latches - Recall item
6. Had them check the tensioner for the accessory drive belt. Making a screaching noise on cold start....they lubed something and noise was gone...said the belt was okay...no cracks and the tensioner wasnt seized.
So...i get home after a 50km commute one way...and sure enough in my driveway the car lets out a small cloud of burnt transmission fluid....i look under the car and sure enough theres transmission fluid leaking on my driveway....theres fluid in the wheel well..all over....
call the nearest Ford dealership...bring it in...they're checking it today..
End of the day...im just frustrated that i had to get another rental car and waste my time again.. Dont get me wrong...the cars been great to me...just these annoyances get to me..
Im also worried that the car wont run the same anymore.
Thanks all for listening...sorry for the long post.
2002 ZX5 - Liquid Grey Stock [commuter car 100kms a day]
206,000km Automatic transmission
206,000km Automatic transmission