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Jan 30, 2008 | 05:54 PM

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jayc3169

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Question for all you buyers out there.....

My warrantee doesn't activate until 30 days after vehicle purchase. (Not a Ford Warrantee) The dealer won't pay the $987.87 repair bill. Does this fall under Lemon law. The dealer should pay for the repairs, currect?

Jan 30, 2008 | 06:13 PM

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From what I believe, lemon laws differ with each state. good luck.

Jan 30, 2008 | 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jayc3169

Why would the dealer repair for free? I don't see any liability on their part. If your original warranty has expired, Ford won't pay, so the dealer would eat it. Lemon law? No way.

That's a lot of bread for a coolant pump replacement. I would shop around on that. Or do it yourself. Either way it's on your dime.

Bill

Jan 30, 2008 | 06:18 PM

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bpounds

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Here's a picture of the water pump. It's a little different that the typical Ford or GM assembly. Looks easier actually. Except for getting to it.

http://dan.prxy.org/Truck/6L_bible_h.../Page_019.html

From your symptoms I'm not convinced the temp sensor is bad. I would do the pump first and then see if the guage settles down.

Bill

Jan 30, 2008 | 10:31 PM

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Temp sensor is only about 60 bucks.I replaced my waterpump in about 4 hours and two beer.

Jan 31, 2008 | 06:56 AM

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jayc3169

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Well thanks guys, the dealer ship already completed the work, I pick her up today. I was fighting with the warrante company about forking up the money for the repairs. The dealer is working with them to get this done. Normally I would just pay and leave it be but I'm PCSing (changing station) Monday and money is tied up. If they don't pay, I'll just cancel that warrantee and get a Ford warrantee.

Feb 16, 2008 | 03:04 PM

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angelbach

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I got a LEMON. Customer Care Phone Numer

i am about to lemon my 450 08. radiator replaced 5 times. there were holes in the seams, etc. they said at first that it was a manufacturing defect of the line of that particular radiator and that a soft recall was in effect. it is in the shop again, and leaking from a totaly different radiator component. My truck has made the same exact sounds you described. if you bought yours new call for customer care 800-392-3673. they will research it an document it. I don't know if it may help to do this. It is still a ford agency. if it happens again get lemon law educated for your state.

Mar 5, 2008 | 09:02 PM

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Ford dealer said that the water pump isn't flowing and a temp sensor is busted. I thought when the water pump goes out it leaks, I found no leaks neither did they.

So did the new water pump fix it? I have the same problem to the tee. I posted and was directed to look for my answer here. Thanks