I had mine fixed a month ago and so far so good. Took 10 minutes or so for the mechanic to change. He said this is not a common problem and they have only done my car so far. Big dealership in Manchester.
Thanks all for your input. I will happily pay for the key or repair, or will do a DIY. However, I wouldn't have expected a key to break when dropped and it has never happened to any cars I have owned before. I do think the standard of key is sub-standard. But no big deal - was just gathering...
I know I dropped it but I think it shouldn't have broken, keys should be resistant to knocks to a degree, hence I think it should/could/might get replaced under warranty. I will obviously pay for the part if available but not going to get a new key for now.
I accidently dropped my key only a couple of feet on tiled floor and shock horror the boot opener bit has snapped in two and came off. I have dropped numerous keys in the past by accident and no key has ever broken, they are usually very tough.so very disappointed!!
I have the spare key but...
I have a auto GT which I picked up in January. A couple of weeks later I had a phone call from the dealership to book my car for a recall fix. However a day before I was suppose to take my car I had another call to say that there is another part which needed to be fitted. So to avoid bringing...
Two questions
I picked my GT on 9th of Jan. Not heard anything from Ford about the recall. Should I actively chase the dealer or if I don't hear from them I don't have to worry?
Also this subject may have been covered before but do I check which software I have on sync 2? And how to upgrade...
I picked up my car last week. I was given the option to extend the warranty to extra 2 years but that need to happen with in first 12 months of ownership. If renewed after 12 months then you only get a normal used car warranty Not the policy you get with a new car.
Sync 2 is quite good and not...
Hi all
Picked my GT 5 days ago - have been driving carefully. However is there official line on running in of the Engine? there is nothing in the manual. Is it advisable or waste of time to go easy for say first 1000 miles?
Aamir
Yes my name is Aamir - managed to get this plate many moons ago in an auction. Hopefully the Boxer Aamir Khan will buy it off me some dayfor big money!!:headbang:
It gives you the option Full guard and something like partial guard. Difference is partial guard switches off motion inside the car. I suppose useful if leave someone or a dog in the car I guess