I don't know how to do a Poll on here, but I wish everyone that had had a problem solved by our "resident" tech's would speak up and say thanks. As much as I know, I've discovered I don't know as much as I thought I did--lol. There's always one around to correct me or help me and it's proven invaluable over the last 4 or so years. We currently have at least 3 very very good knowledgeable guys that frequent almost every day to them I say.........Thanks!

 

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Very cool, and a worthy thread.

 

May I be first to second that motion?? THANKS GUYS!!

 

THANK YOU...

 

Very knowledgeable group, I have learned a lot.

Thank You, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks guys, your knowledge is valued!!

 

Thanks guys

 

Know could one of you transfer to my local dealer?

 

Last week had my front and rear differential fluids changed at the dealership. I got to watch the tech do all the work and we (I think he did) enjoyed our conversation and having me watch.

I like knowing that it was done according to what I learned here at FTE and learning how it is done or maybe how I could do it next time... and his advice on service intervals... regardless fo the manual.

For example.. the manual states that '03 Excursion rear-end is a "lifetime synthetic fluid"... which he stated "no way... change every 60,000 miles and nevber worry about it. If it has limited slip and you tow, consider 40,000 - 50,000 (max). He is their "rear-end / tranny guy" and he is sees the good and the bad!!!

Bottom line.... get to know your service writer.... get to know the techs if your able to and ask to speak to them if you have any questions or concerns... they are like doctors... but just for your car.... so do not be afraid to ask to speak with them and pick their brains.

I believe that the techs at my dealership enjoy the exchange of information and the opportunity to share their training and insite with customers... it is just that many customers donot ask or the advisor shelters them??

By the way... I use Shawnee Mission Ford in Shawnee, Kansas!!!!

 

I knew more about my truck in the first week on this site than I did about any other vehicle I owned (at least the ones that were running when I bought them).
Y'all are the best!

 

Great job by all, some of you have worked thru challenges w/ me as well.

 

Agreed! A big "Thank You" for all the information and insight. Give 'em rep points when they help you or provide good information, they certainly deserve it, IMO.


I can think of four of them, but my memory isn't so sharp so I won't name them and take the chance of leaving out a contributor. Anybody want to hazard a guess?

 

i think i am speaking for all of us techs when i say thanks for saying thank you. it really makes the job tough when ford cuts labor with a chainsaw and makes us say "thank you sir may i have another". yes these trucks keep me busy sometimes but i love what i do because i love vehicles, engines, power!!!! but most of all it makes me love my job even more when i can please a customer, usually they just scream at me because they are so impatient.

 

Yeah Thanks even though I'm new here I already got help!!! Great.....