2015 6.2L run without oil for 30sec-1 minute, maybe more.
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05-24-2016, 03:03 PM
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They just flat out didn't put oil back in it. Dipstick was bone friggen dry. They did replace the filter, but who knows if the filter was primed, and as in primed, I mean really primed.... filled up repeatedly until it can't soak in anymore clean, fresh oil.
Once I noticed the pressure gauge that was the first thing I did before I even called, was check the dipstick.
Once I noticed the pressure gauge that was the first thing I did before I even called, was check the dipstick.
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05-24-2016, 03:14 PM
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Appreciate all of the helpful information guys. All of this is well documented, even with video evidence of no oil on the dipstick while waiting on a tow truck. I'm going to see what the other dealer has to say about any possible damage after a thorough inspection and move forward from there. I will be in contact with my lawyer soon. I hope I still have confidence in Ford as a company after this incident, because I sure do love their vehicles. An F250 SD has been my dream truck for years. Just my luck that I finally get it and this happens. Oh well, life could be worse I guess.
I understand you're upset, hell I'd be too. Just don't confuse the dealership with Ford the company. There are way too any shady dealers out there.
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05-24-2016, 03:15 PM
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Oh trust me, I'm not. It'll just be interesting to see if they handle this in any way that will still give me faith in them. At the very least punishing the business they authorized to be a dealer for them.
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05-24-2016, 04:05 PM
Problem is even if the dealer says they will fix anything that causes a problem due to this down the road who says that whatever issue arises is from this incident. Kinda screwed I guess. I would run it hope for the best get everything documented and go from there. Maybe see if they will float you a warranty at cost or even below is probably all you will get. Can't sue someone over something that "might" happen
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05-24-2016, 04:07 PM
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Well Lariet, this truck isn't going to get far enough down the road to find out if there is a problem... it's going to be torn down as far as necessary to see if there are any issues from this mishap. I've built engines before, high performance engines, and I know what happens with no oil pressure for a certain length of time, and I wouldn't run mine at all until I have confirmed what is and isn't damaged.
We'll just have to see. I don't want to take anyone to court but these people already have a terrible reputation in the Houston area.
We'll just have to see. I don't want to take anyone to court but these people already have a terrible reputation in the Houston area.
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05-24-2016, 04:49 PM
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I called and told them I'll be taking a 5 quart sample and wanting to keep the oil filter. They weren't too hot about me cutting it open there, but I'll just do it at home with a process that won't produce shavings, document it with video, and make sure I have plenty of pictures and will keep it all in a plastic bag.
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05-24-2016, 05:53 PM
While I worked at a Ford dealership, I once witnessed a tech drain the oil out of a V8 SHO Taurus, then pull it out of the bay, and drive down 6 bays to where the oil guns were and fill it up with oil.
Just a quick story, and my way of subscribing to the thread.
Hope it turns out the way that makes you happy.
Just a quick story, and my way of subscribing to the thread.
Hope it turns out the way that makes you happy.
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While I worked at a Ford dealership, I once witnessed a tech drain the oil out of a V8 SHO Taurus, then pull it out of the bay, and drive down 6 bays to where the oil guns were and fill it up with oil.
Just a quick story, and my way of subscribing to the thread.
Hope it turns out the way that makes you happy.
Just a quick story, and my way of subscribing to the thread.
Hope it turns out the way that makes you happy.
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IF my career choice didn't have me all over the country I would do just that... I can't risk being stranded on the side of the road on my way to a job.
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05-24-2016, 06:03 PM
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