2005 Explorer
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2005 Explorer
2005 Ford Explorer with the foolowing problems, maybe one of you has a logical answer to these problems:
1. Steering column locks and won't unlock--Ford said don't leave the tires turned hard right/left. Seems like a dumb answer.
2. Truck sat for 2 weeks, wouldn't start (dead battery)--Ford said battery checks out fine and they can't replace it unless it tests bad.
3. Tire inflation symbol lights up and beeps. Tires have 35psi.--Ford couldn't duplicate problem
4. When A/C is on the vents on the floor, right side, blow cold air and freeze your ankles off. We stuff them with tissues--Ford said that't the way it is.
Truck has 9,500 miles and is less than 18 months old.
Any input?
1. Steering column locks and won't unlock--Ford said don't leave the tires turned hard right/left. Seems like a dumb answer.
2. Truck sat for 2 weeks, wouldn't start (dead battery)--Ford said battery checks out fine and they can't replace it unless it tests bad.
3. Tire inflation symbol lights up and beeps. Tires have 35psi.--Ford couldn't duplicate problem
4. When A/C is on the vents on the floor, right side, blow cold air and freeze your ankles off. We stuff them with tissues--Ford said that't the way it is.
Truck has 9,500 miles and is less than 18 months old.
Any input?
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Las Cruces, NM
No, No, No, that's not the way it is. Take it back and get them to fix all of the items on your punch list. Talk to another service writer, or the service manager. These are all fixable items.
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Baltimore
Battery problem may be something that is discharging/draining the battery when it sits. It should all be covered under warranty, so make them fix it. Also, make them give you a loaner as an incentive for them to get right the first time.
