Engine died at idle no start

[madweazl]

If they send a short block on your car you will be the first.

Lucky me...

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[JAJ]

Realistically, a short block is unlikely. A broken spark plug would damage the cylinder head as well as a piston, and chances are good that something else broke the spark plug, like maybe the head of a broken valve rattling around in there. It's all speculation until the work's done.

 

[Tank]

Realistically, a short block is unlikely. A broken spark plug would damage the cylinder head as well as a piston, and chances are good that something else broke the spark plug, like maybe the head of a broken valve rattling around in there. It's all speculation until FORD COMES CLEAN.

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[DCShelby]

Even quantum theory won’t predict Ford coming clean, even the smallest chance. On a side note, looks like I’ll need another AC compressor, as the AC did not work for 10 minutes and when it did I caught the faint whiff of a burning clutch on it and I could hear a whirring sound with the radio off. So it’s going to be my third one.

 

[madweazl]

CSR contacted me today and they did order a long block. No idea on arrival or completion though.

 

[madweazl]

Regional CSR contacted me again today and informed me that the engine has an estimated delivery date of July 2. We spoke for a while and I ultimately requested another buy back. We'll see what their decision is next week.

 

[madweazl]

Got a $10 check from the dealer because I over paid tax/title apparently. I'm almost whole...

 

[madweazl]

Finally got the estimate to repair what the towing company screwed up:

rear bumper panel & rear shield has scratches and rivets broken off
shield $379.92 (part # FR3Z-6P013-D)
bumper panel $925.13 (part # FR3Z-17F828-AB)
labor $585.00 (4.5 hours)

front under panel has scrapes and rivets broken
$504.40 part # FR3Z-17626-E
$65.00 labor (.5 hours)

TOTAL $2495.45
plus tax & ss

Final estimate is $2613.81

 

[Voodoo Velocity]

Finally got the estimate to repair what the towing company screwed up:

rear bumper panel & rear shield has scratches and rivets broken off
shield $379.92 (part # FR3Z-6P013-D)
bumper panel $925.13 (part # FR3Z-17F828-AB)
labor $585.00 (4.5 hours)

front under panel has scrapes and rivets broken
$504.40 part # FR3Z-17626-E
$65.00 labor (.5 hours)

TOTAL $2495.45
plus tax & ss

Final estimate is $2613.81

Yikes.

The dealer will charge back that to the Towing Company's insurance. Expensive ticket to re-train an employee.

Now the bill for the Voodoo rehab?

I admire you patience.

 

[madweazl]

I was contacted by the CSR today and the engine has arrived at the service station but they need a few more parts (1 time use bolts and o-rings apparently) that wont arrive until the 10th. No update on the buy back decision at this point.

 

[madweazl]

Our claim for the damages incurred by the towing company was approved today and they're cutting a check for $2613.81. I asked about hidden damages not in the estimate and it sounds like the process for that is fairly simple if there are some (I'm not expecting any).

 

[madweazl]

Buy back was denied this afternoon. I've asked for clarification on why exactly; currently stated as the "Buyback request it does not meet state guidelines."

Code of Virginia 59.1-207.13. Nonconformity of motor vehicles.
Sub-section B paragraph 3. The motor vehicle is out of service due to repair for a cumulative total of thirty calendar days, unless such repairs could not be performed because of conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers, including war, invasion, strike, fire, flood or other natural disasters.

I'm curious if COVID-19 has been used to mitigate time the car has been sitting in a state of rest and is being considered part of the "conditions beyond control..."

Edit: It has been sitting at a dealership for 35 days now (split time between two since the first couldn't get to it for an extended period). Eight days at the first and 27 days at the second.

 

[JAJ]

Buy back was denied this afternoon. I've asked for clarification on why exactly; currently stated as the "Buyback request it does not meet state guidelines."

Code of Virginia 59.1-207.13. Nonconformity of motor vehicles.
Sub-section B paragraph 3. The motor vehicle is out of service due to repair for a cumulative total of thirty calendar days, unless such repairs could not be performed because of conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers, including war, invasion, strike, fire, flood or other natural disasters.

I'm curious if COVID-19 has been used to mitigate time the car has been sitting in a state of rest and is being considered part of the "conditions beyond control..."

It'll be interesting if they respond with that - it's basically the force majeure clause, which is usually interpreted as an "act of God". Covid 19 is an act of someone - opinions differ - but it's going to be hard to lay it at the feet of a deity.

 

[Voodoo Velocity]

There is plenty of lattitude for them to use Covid 19 as an out.

Per FEMA, COVID is a disaster delcaration:

On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to Sec. 501(b) of Stafford Act to avoid governors needing to request individual emergency declarations.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 territories have been approved for major disaster declarations to assist with additional needs identified under the nationwide emergency declaration for COVID-19. Additionally, 32 tribes are working directly with FEMA under the emergency declaration.

https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/disaster-declarations

 

[madweazl]

There is plenty of lattitude for them to use Covid 19 as an out.

Per FEMA, COVID is a disaster delcaration:

On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to Sec. 501(b) of Stafford Act to avoid governors needing to request individual emergency declarations.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 territories have been approved for major disaster declarations to assist with additional needs identified under the nationwide emergency declaration for COVID-19. Additionally, 32 tribes are working directly with FEMA under the emergency declaration.

https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/disaster-declarations

I'm not sure it stands legally but I'm curious what their response is going to be. I'm not counting on them replying at all but I'm hoping so.

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