Jeff wrote:
> Freddie wrote:
>> Hello all...
>>
>> I have a 2003 Lincoln LS with 24K miles that I've brought to the
>> dealer****p this week for transmission problems. The same problems
>> that I've brought it in for in the past to the same dealer****p. Now
>> I'm being told I need a new transmission. However, the car is 4 days
>> outside of the warranty period. Ford is offering to pay for half of
>> the repair ($3000 total). Some is better than none. But they say
>> that's all they will do. I've been on the phone with Ford twice now
>> about the problem pleading with them to pay for the entire thing.
>> They say it's non-negotiable and they are done and that I should refer
>> all correspondence to the service manager of the dealer****p.
>>
>> I plan on doing that.. but does anyone else agree that Ford should be
>> responsible for the entire amount? Any ideas of what to say or do?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Fred
>
> I would pay 1/2 of it like they suggest, then, once the repair is made,
> sue them in court. Make sure that you have proof that return the car to
> the them for the problem in warranty.
>
> Jeff
As an alternative, paint something on the car like "Don't buy cars here.
The dealer****p doesn't fix warranty problems." Park it legally in front
of the dealer****p. Contact your local papers, radio stations and TV
stations.
Jeff


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