2011 truck problems
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From: Knoxville Tn
I would like to add that the hill start assits will hold the brakes for 3 seconds or longer after you take foot off the brake pedal.Could that have been the transmission problem? Also,I am very sorry to hear about your loss and that your new truck is a lemon.
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You can't say this is a lemon yet. There are specific criteria that must be met before a vehicle can be considered for lemon law type remedies. It's not cut and dried as some may think
New York Lemon Law Statutes
New York Lemon Law Statutes
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Idaho Lemon Law Consumer Guide
pretty similar to the Wisconsin protections where I live. Dont take their posturing for a final answer. Get a lawyer on them.
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You are not automatically eligible for a refund or replacement vehicle just because a repair shop has made a number of unsuccessful attempts to fix your vehicle. You must first write to the manufacturer, zone representative, or authorized dealer notifying them of the problem and giving them one opportunity to cure the defect. Specifically state that your car is a lemon and that you want a buy-back under the lemon law. Send your notification via certified mail with return receipt requested, so you have proof that the manufacturer has received your letter. This notification does two things:
pretty similar to the Wisconsin protections where I live. Dont take their posturing for a final answer. Get a lawyer on them.
"...
You are not automatically eligible for a refund or replacement vehicle just because a repair shop has made a number of unsuccessful attempts to fix your vehicle. You must first write to the manufacturer, zone representative, or authorized dealer notifying them of the problem and giving them one opportunity to cure the defect. Specifically state that your car is a lemon and that you want a buy-back under the lemon law. Send your notification via certified mail with return receipt requested, so you have proof that the manufacturer has received your letter. This notification does two things:
- It gives the company an opportunity to repair the defect (the manufacturer gets one chance to repair the defect after notification); and
- It lets the company know of your intention to use Idaho's lemon law if the defect is not properly repaired. ..."
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Quite an interesting thread, you do have to excuse those who first responded given the nature of the thread. With that said, set down calmly, and write Ford a letter explaining your situation with facts backed by documented events. You may be surprised.
You were not seeking legal advice from the forum as we do not offer legal advice. I hope things work out for you, keep us informed.
You were not seeking legal advice from the forum as we do not offer legal advice. I hope things work out for you, keep us informed.
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I think he was jumped on early because these guys love their trucks and have heard nothing but good stuff so bad stuff is unbelieveable.
I hope Gunny gets his due. I traded in my 08 due to lot's of coolant issues for a 6.7 but to have a new truck only a short while then to think about off loading it is really tough. I'm nervous about signing the dotted line tommorrow for the 6.7 as at that point I own it for good or bad.
I hope Gunny gets his due. I traded in my 08 due to lot's of coolant issues for a 6.7 but to have a new truck only a short while then to think about off loading it is really tough. I'm nervous about signing the dotted line tommorrow for the 6.7 as at that point I own it for good or bad.
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With the new emission standards, it does raise a question on purchasing any of the Big 3 diesels at this point for me. Spending upward of 60K for a new vehicle is a very real concern for many owners. I remember back in 1975 when my dad bought a new truck for $4,500.00, he wondered what the world was coming to.....
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From: Isanti, MN
With the new emission standards, it does raise a question on purchasing any of the Big 3 diesels at this point for me. Spending upward of 60K for a new vehicle is a very real concern for many owners. I remember back in 1975 when my dad bought a new truck for $4,500.00, he wondered what the world was coming to.....
Seriously, they aren't all that expensive. I was a budget-minded buyer when I bought both my '08 as well as my '11. My '11 came with every feature I wanted and almost nothing I didn't, and I paid less than $50K for it.
My '08 had an MSRP of $46K and my '11 is $51K. But my '11 has more features, is quieter, rides better, and delivers huge gains in fuel economy.
My extra $44 monthly payment is offset by the reduced fuel costs.
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From: The Thumb, MI
so your diesel exhaust fluid is getting in to your engine? hmm... It looks like a nice truck from looking at the window sticker and the options. I don't think ford will mess this one up, they will do what they have to do to keep the first years customers happy. It says the truck was transported by rail, i'm wondering if it had a mishap during that time, especially with the broken window and windsheild. Hopefully they get er figured out for ya.
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From: The Thumb, MI
Heres a question? Wondering if someone put the DEF in the fuel tank and not in the regular DEF tank. Sounds to be that way. Motor would for sure miss and run rough. DEF should not even be close to the motor, its completely different system altogether. Have them check that and see, its been done around my area already and has failed some engines because the def was put in the wrong tank. burning and etc makes sense then.
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From: Gilbert
Maybe I missed it in another post, but has Ford/dealership offered to put a monitoring device on the truck? They've done this with other ill-behaving trucks, and should offer it with yours. When the driver starts to encounter the issue, they press a button and the data logging occurs. After a period of a few days, you take it back to the dealer and they roll through the logs (hopefully discovering what the issues are).