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.
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02-25-2014, 05:02 PM #1GRADSGuest
Found On Road Dead
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02-25-2014, 05:15 PM #2Senior Member
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That sucks!
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02-25-2014, 05:19 PM #3GRADSGuest
Yes, I'm a little butt hurt right now.....or sorry wrong thread.
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02-25-2014, 07:44 PM #4Member
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02-25-2014, 07:52 PM #5GRADSGuestYep, that would of solved my problem. I guess every Ford owner should carry one.
Originally Posted by RVR SWPR
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02-25-2014, 08:05 PM #6Senior Member
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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".
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02-25-2014, 09:04 PM #7Senior Member
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Easy fix, Tow it to a Chevy dealer and trade it in.
Believe 1/2 of what you see and nothing of what you hear.
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02-25-2014, 09:05 PM #8GRADSGuestI'm not going to lie, the thought has crossed my mind more than once. Originally Posted by SBS933
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02-25-2014, 09:09 PM #9Senior Member
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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.
Believe 1/2 of what you see and nothing of what you hear.
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02-26-2014, 01:22 AM #10Senior Member
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Lol. Damn I own a Ford again so I now I get to get made fun of again. Originally Posted by SBS933
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