GOODBY!!

[zakatooi2012]

Sounds dramatic doesn't it.!

In my over 60 years of owning vehicles, including 5 or 6 Ford products, I have learned many things....especially about FORD products.

I've loved everyone I've owned, mostly for their drive-ability. I like the handling, the performance, style, and comfort of all of them.

 

I've owned two Edges. The most recent was a 2019 SEL.  My first, in a very long time, 4 banger. I think that the Turbo made all the difference. I enjoyed driving that car. 

I decided that since my age was getting up there, I would really maintain that car. I was very motivated to keep it a long time. Much so that I had the transmission fluid changed at 89,000 miles. That was a $500 maintenance item. Also a new battery about a year ago. Lastly, new tires six months ago. 

 

Here is where the story changes...at least for me (us). 

In the past, I've had issues with one Ford over Wheel Bearings. Seemed to be the rage back then. I believe it was an Explorer. 

Then was the Expedition. LOVED that vehicle. But it seemed to always have an issue. Not huge, just some little thing going wrong. 

Then one of my first Edges. That one was actually relatively trouble free. Just the 'normal' things happening.

Now, this last one. The one that I just traded.  The one where I put new tires, battery, and TRANSMISSION into. Yup, the one that I kept serviced to the 9s!  At 89,000 miles the transmission went out!! The mighty 8 speed transmission, kaput!.  $7000 to replace it!

Fortunately, I had bought an extended warranty from ROUTE 66, through my credit union. I say fortunately, because when I bought the car at my "LOCAL" Ford dealer, they offered my any one of three extended warranties. FORD, CHRYSLER, AND ZURICK.  All of these were just too expensive. 

So, when it came time for the transmission issue, I went back to my purchasing dealer. THEY REFUSED(at first), TO TAKE THE ROUTE66 policy.

They eventually agreed to take it, but it was TO LATE!! I took it to another dealer who had no trouble taking the Route66 warranty!

So, after buying something like 5 vehicles, in 20 years,  at the "local" dealer, our relationship ended!

 

I was also pissed that the vehicle that I maintained so well, was starting to nickle and dime me to death!!

The transmission was just not acting right (the replacement did have a 3yr, unlimited mileage warranty). I just did not want to deal with it anymore. Also, the windshield washer decided to act wounded. I researched how to change it out ($70), or have it done, ($180hr plus the part). Research showed me that the inner fender had to be removed for access!. 

Then the rear power hatch or door or whatever it's called, would every so often get a mind of it's own. I probably was looking at it wrong but it just was thinking of becoming a problem. 

All this was very frustrating......BUT, the real kicker........Whenever we went to our local Hardee's for breakfast, I had to back on the far side of the parking lot!! Yup, something would affect the wireless gremlins inside the critter so that the Keyless entry system would not work. I could not lock or unlock the car, nor, on several occasions would it start. Frustrating...for sure. The dealer's input, it's Hardee's drive through WIRELESS system that was messing up my Edge. Part further away! ( me with two bad knees and a handicap plate!)

 

In conclusion.....I got rid of that Ford Edge! After 80 years, I bought my FIRST FOREIGN car. A SUBARU FORRESTER. 

 

I have remained pretty much in the background in these forums. Occasionally posting but mostly watching and learning for many of YOU.

THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU. ADIOS!!

Edited June 9 by zakatooi2012
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[enigma-2]

Oh man, sorry you had such bad luck. ($500 for transmission fluid change...? Outch.)

 

Anyway, best of luck on your new  Subaru Forester. Great car, bet you love it.

 

BTW, this could still be a domestic. If I'm not mistaken, some Foresters are still made in Lafayette, Indiana. (As well as in Gunma, Japan.)

 

P.S. I've heard other similar stories about these aftermarket warranties. While my MKX was below 125k miles iv always carried a OEM warranty on it. Got most or more than what I paid a couple of them. A new PTU plus several smaller (but ridiculously priced) repairs. One repair one warranty cost them over $300 for a vacuum hose....! 

 

Semper Fi

 

 

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Edited June 9 by enigma-2