Newbie needs help :) - Possible safety issue
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Newbie needs help :) - Possible safety issue
I have a 1997 Expedition with only 48,000 miles. The ford dealer says that my brake lines and fuel lines are "rusted bad." Is it possible that ford would use anyting other that non corroding materials(Aluminum, plastic, etc) for these lines?
Is this a real safety issue for a 7 year old car or is the dealer trying to scare me into purchasing a new car?
By the way, I phoned Ford's so called customer care and asked for help and they say too bad, 7 years is enough to expect from a car.
Is this a real safety issue for a 7 year old car or is the dealer trying to scare me into purchasing a new car?
By the way, I phoned Ford's so called customer care and asked for help and they say too bad, 7 years is enough to expect from a car.
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From: SW Ontario
7 years is about right for the lines to go. They are steel lines and prone to condensation/salt/road grime. I gotta 92 crown vic (my daily beater) and I replace my lines as needed(when they blow) it's usually 5 years or so. Take your vehicle to a non-dealer and have a second opinion if your that worried. you could get stainless lines, but it would cost you a arm and leg.
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From: All over Texas
I guess it all depends on where the vehicle is used. I have a 36 year old Texas pickup truck with several original lines in fine condition (I replaced all the rubber lines and a couple steel lines during a renovation).
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Yes it is VERY possable that the lines are rusted. It is one of the problems that happen to cars that don't get driven much.
Lines are steel & subject to condensation. If you drive the car it will keep the moisture from being a problem.
Lines are steel & subject to condensation. If you drive the car it will keep the moisture from being a problem.
