DSW
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Some historical context: I have about 35k miles on my 2017 GT 6MT and have had NO issues with my clutch throughout ownership.
A few weeks back, I started to hear a noticeable squeal when engaging my clutch. No problems with shifting or anything of that nature, just a noticeable squeal when I'd engage the clutch. Immediately I thought clutch throwout bearing so I scheduled my car to get looked at a local Ford dealer. Went in and they confirmed they could replicate the sound, but told me it was normal so they added some lubricant, annotated the issue, and sent me on my way. I can confirm the squeal has stopped and I haven't had any issues since.
I don't however have a warm and fuzzy given the problems I've seen others have had with Ford's clutches. Im also very near the end of my factory warranty, which they pointed out to me at the dealer (literally in a few weeks). Couple that with everything going on with the pandemic, I'm somewhat convinced they did not want to cover the work. I hate to automatically jump to that conclusion but I've heard some horror stories about Ford's service.
I thought of taking to another dealer, or even taking to a local shop to get a second opinion. With my factory warranty coming to an end, what exactly are my options? I just feel as their solution was to put a bandaid on the issue since I was already at the end of my factory warranty anyway. Thoughts?
A few weeks back, I started to hear a noticeable squeal when engaging my clutch. No problems with shifting or anything of that nature, just a noticeable squeal when I'd engage the clutch. Immediately I thought clutch throwout bearing so I scheduled my car to get looked at a local Ford dealer. Went in and they confirmed they could replicate the sound, but told me it was normal so they added some lubricant, annotated the issue, and sent me on my way. I can confirm the squeal has stopped and I haven't had any issues since.
I don't however have a warm and fuzzy given the problems I've seen others have had with Ford's clutches. Im also very near the end of my factory warranty, which they pointed out to me at the dealer (literally in a few weeks). Couple that with everything going on with the pandemic, I'm somewhat convinced they did not want to cover the work. I hate to automatically jump to that conclusion but I've heard some horror stories about Ford's service.
I thought of taking to another dealer, or even taking to a local shop to get a second opinion. With my factory warranty coming to an end, what exactly are my options? I just feel as their solution was to put a bandaid on the issue since I was already at the end of my factory warranty anyway. Thoughts?
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