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ShooterMcGavin
06-02-2009, 09:46 AM
a friend of mine is going through some rough times right now, and on top of it, just found out yesterday that her '05 ford escape is big time fucked up. don't have the detailed info yet on exactly what's wrong with it but she was told by them yesterday that somethings wrong with her rods and that she should expect to shell out $6000+ for a new engine.

just wondering if anyone here knows of a good mechanic or dealership service dept that she'd at least be able to get a good 2nd opinion from.

thanks in advance. :goodjob:
X-Runner
06-02-2009, 10:17 AM
Gwinnett Place Ford, talk to Chris Stines.
ShooterMcGavin
06-02-2009, 10:34 AM
cool i'll pass that on, if she gives him detailed info she gets from the dealership her car's at now think he might have an idea on if it's legit or not? only reason is bc i'm not sure if the vehicle can make it all the way out there at this point.
X-Runner
06-02-2009, 10:37 AM
Most likely, he is very good. I was a tech there with him as well as at another Ford dealership.
Ran
06-02-2009, 10:54 AM
How'd she mess up the engine? Another NOS Energy Drink incident?
ShooterMcGavin
06-02-2009, 11:12 AM
How'd she mess up the engine? Another NOS Energy Drink incident?
absolutely not, just went bad i guess. said it'd been sounding weird for a while.
Red_Phoenix
06-02-2009, 11:17 AM
if the car could make it out here you could take it to my mechanic. he rents a unit from us and is the only guy i will let touch my merkur. He charges way less and brings you in the back to physically show and explain to you what is wrong with your car and cuts deals if you pay cash.
Nemesis
06-02-2009, 11:35 AM
Wayne, hit me up on AIM to chat. I have only one dealer that I trust. My mom knows all of them as well, and they dont fuck around with asian moms. lol
ShooterMcGavin
06-02-2009, 12:01 PM
if the car could make it out here you could take it to my mechanic. he rents a unit from us and is the only guy i will let touch my merkur. He charges way less and brings you in the back to physically show and explain to you what is wrong with your car and cuts deals if you pay cash.
where are you again?
Red_Phoenix
06-02-2009, 12:17 PM
where are you again?

Suwanee/Buford
collins
06-02-2009, 01:09 PM
so is it knocking? you said something's wrong with the rods... only a few things could be wroing with rods...
1. bent, causing it to come into contact with the cylinder walls,
2. broken (oh you'd know lol), and
3. spun bearing again compromising clearance
ShooterMcGavin
06-02-2009, 01:17 PM
so is it knocking? you said something's wrong with the rods... only a few things could be wroing with rods...
1. bent, causing it to come into contact with the cylinder walls,
2. broken (oh you'd know lol), and
3. spun bearing again compromising clearance
i really don't know, haven't heard it myself or anything but if it had to be out of those 3 i'd guess either 1 or 3...
Nemesis
06-02-2009, 01:21 PM
Can you check and see if its the 3 liter Duratec in it? If so, I know of a tsb/recall on a faulty oil sump that could pull some weight.


Would be good if she has solid maint records too.
ShooterMcGavin
06-02-2009, 01:23 PM
Can you check and see if its the 3 liter Duratec in it? If so, I know of a tsb/recall on a faulty oil sump that could pull some weight.


Would be good if she has solid maint records too.
i'll check. as for the maint records she's working on putting it together. apparently she bought an extended warranty through her insurance so they might cover this if she can get everything together and they approve.
Nemesis
06-02-2009, 01:24 PM
i'll check. as for the maint records she's working on putting it together. apparently she bought an extended warranty through her insurance so they might cover this if she can get everything together and they approve.


Thats her best bet then. Build her case and then negotiate if it isn't covered.
IndianStig
06-02-2009, 02:23 PM
this is why i won't buy a ford truck/suv in v6 form, they fuckin suck. best of luck to her, but yeah, i have heard great things about Gwinnett place ford.
Nemesis
06-02-2009, 02:31 PM
this is why i won't buy a ford truck/suv in v6 form, they fuckin suck..


Blanket statement that has thousands of other variables that come into play.

I know a guy with a V6 Ranger with 600k miles on it and only had the tranny rebuilt once.
DriVaH
06-02-2009, 02:44 PM
"Good (Ford) mechanic/dealership" had no idea thoes existed.... LOL J/K...
Init2winit
06-02-2009, 08:51 PM
Gwinnett Place Ford, talk to Chris Stines.That would be a negative.
X-Runner
06-02-2009, 09:06 PM
That would be a negative.
Please back this statement up with facts.
One_Bad_SHO
06-03-2009, 02:46 PM
I highly recommend these guys.

http://www.fordspecialists.com/

Ford Performance Specialists Inc.
351 Six Flags Pkwy SE
Mableton, GA 30126

Phone: (770) 949-7191

Yeah, they are more about performance but they do GREAT work and have GREAT customer service. "Ford" Specialists. Good luck to your friend! :goodjob: