What Do I Do With This 2008 F450?
06-23-2009, 08:04 PM
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This is a terrible story, and it feels like you have just ran into one a-hole after another in dealing with this.
Have you tried other dealerships, hoping for someone who values a customer who drops that much coin?
06-23-2009, 08:13 PM
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They're covered. The judge approved that motion on day 1.
This is a terrible story, and it feels like you have just ran into one a-hole after another in dealing with this.
Have you tried other dealerships, hoping for someone who values a customer who drops that much coin?
This is a terrible story, and it feels like you have just ran into one a-hole after another in dealing with this.
Have you tried other dealerships, hoping for someone who values a customer who drops that much coin?
06-23-2009, 08:25 PM
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I'm not really mad at the dealer, although I did ask if the owner would put in a call to someone with a real position at Ford and they wouldn't. Ford built the truck and Ford is the one responsible for making sure the truck performs as promised in their ads and literature.
06-23-2009, 09:26 PM
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Here's my suggestion. After you do a Lemon Law on the Ford. Look for a good low milege Dodge with the Cummins or buy a Sterling while they still make them. The Sterling is a 4500 or 5500 series Ram with the Cummins and heavy duty setup. This is my 03 Ram 3500 pulling a Formula 357 SR1.
06-23-2009, 09:28 PM
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Here's my suggestion. After you do a Lemon Law on the Ford. Look for a good low milege Dodge with the Cummins or buy a Sterling while they still make them. The Sterling is a 4500 or 5500 series Ram with the Cummins and heavy duty setup. This is my 03 Ram 3500 pulling a Formula 357 SR1.
How much does the boat and trailer weigh? I'm surprised you're not towing with a dually.
06-23-2009, 09:32 PM
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Dodge Or Chevy Will Be A Big Disappointment After Pulling With The Ford Not To Mention The Ford Is All Around Better Truck. Not All Fords Are Having These Problems So Hopefully You Will Get A New One From The Lemon Law. Thats My 02 As Ive Been Around Them All And The Ford Rules.
Good Luck Chuck
Good Luck Chuck
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06-23-2009, 09:47 PM
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Chuck,
I just saw this thread. I am so sorry you are having these problems! Something has to be going on with this truck and it should be "fixable." I would be glad to trade with you. I don't have any in stock right now but could find one for you. The trucks are normally great. I think your dealer could go to bat for you. If you send me your v.i.n. I will pull a warranty history and contact our rep for you. I am not sure how or if we can do anything since we have never seen it????? Our reps are pretty good about taking care of our customers the best they can but since you aren't "our" customer, I don't know? My email is: [email protected] or cell is: 910-787-4101
I just saw this thread. I am so sorry you are having these problems! Something has to be going on with this truck and it should be "fixable." I would be glad to trade with you. I don't have any in stock right now but could find one for you. The trucks are normally great. I think your dealer could go to bat for you. If you send me your v.i.n. I will pull a warranty history and contact our rep for you. I am not sure how or if we can do anything since we have never seen it????? Our reps are pretty good about taking care of our customers the best they can but since you aren't "our" customer, I don't know? My email is: [email protected] or cell is: 910-787-4101
06-24-2009, 06:38 AM
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You will get no place with Ford. You will have to drive it through based on state law. The dealers just know that Ford is resisting any changes. My less then one year old car they refused to fix some body parts that had peeling paint. It would have cost them 150 bucks to fix it and they could have had a happy customer, instead they have some one that payed almost 40K for a car that will not likely buy another. Saab bought back a car from me and I never even asked them to do so. They did not charge me milage or anything. Just swapped out the car with a brand new one model year newer car! That is customer service.
You may be better off looking for an older 7.3 liter that has low miles and is in good shape. I know that tell these guys get their acts in gear that is what I will be doing. If it has a tranny issue just send it off to Brians Truck Stop and then you can chip it and have a blast with the thing.
You may be better off looking for an older 7.3 liter that has low miles and is in good shape. I know that tell these guys get their acts in gear that is what I will be doing. If it has a tranny issue just send it off to Brians Truck Stop and then you can chip it and have a blast with the thing.
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06-24-2009, 07:48 AM
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Yea ok thats why 80% of big boats are pulled with a ford. all vehicles have there lemons and i mean all ive been in this business for 22 years and ive seen it all, the problem chuck is having should not be happening and the right dealer wouls and should take care of the problem.
