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GRADS
02-25-2014, 05:02 PM
Well my Ford finally did it to me....it left me stranded. Although I can't really blame the truck as much as I can the Ford dealership. I was headed out to the lake today when suddenly I smelled something really bad and then as soon as I realized what the smell was it started raining antifreeze on my windshield. I pulled over immediately only to find antifreeze pouring out from the engine compartment.

Some of you might recall that I had $5000 worth of repairs done at the dealership last week, well it turns out they forgot to tighten the hose clamp on the radiator. Luckily I was close to the shop I have my boats serviced at so I had them bring me a screw driver and I tightened it up.

When I called Ford they first said that it must have worked loose somehow. I told them it was pretty obvious that their mechanic had forgotten to tighten it. They are still kind of not believing me. I have an appointment with them tomorrow morning. I can't wait to show them how loose it was with this video.

Meanwhile my truck smells like coolant and the sticky shit went everywhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si9sIq74Zvo

Eli
02-25-2014, 05:15 PM
That sucks!


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GRADS
02-25-2014, 05:19 PM
Yes, I'm a little butt hurt right now.....or sorry wrong thread.

RVR SWPR
02-25-2014, 07:44 PM
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GRADS
02-25-2014, 07:52 PM
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Yep, that would of solved my problem. I guess every Ford owner should carry one. :D

Stainless
02-25-2014, 08:05 PM
I don't think they will give you much argument when they see your video. I've never seen a hose clamp just "loosen up".


CH3NO2

SBS933
02-25-2014, 09:04 PM
Easy fix, Tow it to a Chevy dealer and trade it in.

GRADS
02-25-2014, 09:05 PM
Easy fix, Tow it to a Chevy dealer and trade it in.

I'm not going to lie, the thought has crossed my mind more than once.

SBS933
02-25-2014, 09:09 PM
I can tow to the river with or without my boat, Air running or not and burn 1/2 a tank. I love my Chevy. My Dodge sucked, my Ford sucked I'll stay with the comfort of my Chevy. Fords are good for beating up as a work truck.

niceguyeddie
02-26-2014, 01:20 AM
That sucks.

I care a bag of tools in my car, my truck and have one in my boat. Never leave home without tools. Imagine if you were in the middle of nowhere and had to wait hours over one dumb ass tool you didn't have? I even toss a light weight floor jack in the bed anytime I plan on towing a trailer.

niceguyeddie
02-26-2014, 01:22 AM
Easy fix, Tow it to a Chevy dealer and trade it in.

Lol. Damn I own a Ford again so I now I get to get made fun of again.

GRADS
02-26-2014, 10:32 AM
Well, I showed them the video. They are being very helpful. :)

GRADS
02-26-2014, 10:39 AM
.... And I'm already out of there. The mechanic even came out and personally apologized and gave me a candy bar. :)

Stainless
02-26-2014, 11:12 AM
Good deal, I assume they washed it also. ;)


CH3NO2

GRADS
02-26-2014, 11:18 AM
Good deal, I assume they washed it also. ;)


CH3NO2

No, the rain did that. ;)

GRADS
03-01-2014, 12:50 PM
Wonderful. One more thing to take it back for.
35088

Stainless
03-01-2014, 01:13 PM
Wonderful. One more thing to take it back for.
35088

That's cold...


CH3NO2