raymondo

Hi all, To all of those that have had to listen to me b**ching about my car, and for those who helped with some ideas to get ford to fix it and to those who helped me find who could fix the turbo for less than ford would...THANK YOU. I finally traded the thing in for $24K, and managed for them to trade it based upon my verbal description and made some story about it not been able to be viewed as it was in getting its 45,000 service done. I just hope they don't drive it...I cross my fingers. It cost only 2 K to get the turbo charger rebuilt versus the 3.5K ford said it would... or a new one for 5K, by getting a local turbo specialist rebuilding it. So just again.....word of advice, never buy a car from South Melbourne Jefferson ford.....they are sh*tful. Cheers RAY PS....and yes I have put my slippers, smoking jacket and old mans drivers hat and gloves on and purchased a new VW passat....very slow...but fingers crossed reliable.

sorry guys, the only mod it has is a small dent on the side, and of course the new; brakes radiotor speed sensors battery intercooler radiator computer heat shields xr6 signs that some one stole ....and the rest of the items I cannot remember...casue when you have 23 warranty claims you loose count... and as a bonus they get a hand brake that has not worked since we have owned the car. But don''t worry I am not providing the rego number, casue this baby is a complete lemon....thus it is been sold !....and I am off to BMW or AUDI....and yes I know I will not get the performance...but I will (hopefully) some service and respect......but as with all companies it is a lottery. Cheers RAY

Hi all, My XR6 Turbo will be up for sale in a months time. It will be just out of warranty by a week or so. Purchased in April 2003, it is has done 46k's, is automatic, in silver and just has the basics. Does any one know how much I should be asking in order to rid of it and also what is the best way to sell it privately ? Cheers RAY

Thanks, I have been quoted 1.5K at worst to rebuild it and then installation & removal, so will probably let that one go....but thanks for looking into it for me. Cheers RAY PS....perhaps I should buy it as a spare....just joking

Hi all, Thanks for the support...I have found JPC in Thomastown who will do the rebuild for less that 3.5K Cheers RAY

To all that asked. I have done nothing to it, the car is a complete sh*t box....& I haven't got enough room on this page to describe or explain the issues. It has everything except the motor replaced. Because it has had in excess of 23 warranty claims and about 8 of them were around the 30,000 k mark, I assumed that the 30 K service was done....simply casue I was in their bloody work shop so much...and course they didn't tell me it wasn't. Anyway at 45k's the turbo started making a funny sound so I asked them to look at it when they did the 45 K service. They said the turbo is rooted and will cost 5K for a new one. Ford then also informed me becuase I neglected to have the 30K service done that they would not honour the warranty. I have yelled and written to everyone even Tom Gorman the president...but they simply say bad luck. Ford...NEVER EVER AGAIN !

Need help !! Urgent !! My 2003 XR6 turbo has a blown turbo, Ford will not honour the warranty as usual !...that's another story....just never go to Jefferson ford ! Strapp ford are quoting $5,260 for a brand new unit, or $3,730 for a rebuilt one. I need to get me wheels back so I can get it sold asap as everything is falling to pieces on it ! Can any one tell me what I should be paying for a rebuilt turbo, and what company in Victoria would do it. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers RAY

same as my staff at work...it has become the local joke....and that is 30 people who would never touch one !....pitty cause if and when it works it is a great car....but try telling 30 staff members that when it has been into the dealership for more than 20 plus warrnaty claims....and it still is not fixed....and they say there is nothing we can do.... Anyway....I move on....I am saving for something European !

A reply from a person that has also been shagged by a sh*t ford dealership. (sth Melb jefferson Ford to name it....don't go there !!!) I have had all that plus more with my xr6t, and I cannot wait to get rid of the s__t box when I can afford to buy something else other than a ford. I have written to current affairs, complained to the ford service line, written to the ceo of ford, threatened the dealership with everything (in writing & in person). Nothing....I cant punch them in the head cause I have kids, and dad would look stupid in court. So for all the lovely thoughts and ideas....forget it...Ford sell sh__tloads of these cars, and one angry customer is like a needle in a haystack......and the story is not sexy enuff for TV or radio. Just go down pick the car up and get someone else other than Ford to fix it. South Melbourne ford couldn't fix mine and I finally sent it to Herrod and they finally fixerd it at my expense....not perfect but better than the backfiring, no hand brack, squeeling brakes car that we had before. Legal action is not worth it as the value of the issues do not weigh up to the value of the car. MOve on......and no I am not a Expensive Daewoo advocate....just a realist that think ford & Expensive Daewoo sell too many cars to give a dam. Cheers & best of luck Raymondo !

I think it was me in the heat of the moment. I rang the tv station and got the contact details and was going to send thru the details but it just didn't sound that sexy or concerning. I couldn't see Ray Martin talking about an old ford that farts around corners. So as usual my mouth is bigger than my actions.....so I took the car to herrord....I will cross my fingers that it is fixed. Cheers RAY

I dropped the car at Herrod and they advised that the car stalling and farting has nothing to do with the tyres. Anyway they drove the car and tested it. The fix was to replace the plugs cause they reckon this was the problem. I picked the car up and it appears to be running better and no farting or stalling with traction control on. My wife drives it during the week and she reckons it is heaps better, but I will test it this weekend with a few donuts and corner accelerations. For anyone that is interested I will advise. Cheers RAY PS Jefferson Ford and Ford Geelong Engineers are full of cat dung !

Hi Brett.....I agree with your words EXACTLY...and even my wife agrees and she hates the C bomb ! Hi Matt, of my 23 warranty claims (excluding normal services) to date none have been the electric windows.....but fair to say I have had everything else break or not work. Cheers RAY PS....I gave the guys at Herrord Sports in Melbourne a call today and they reckon they can fix the problem...so before I go totally Fu_ken bananas I am going to give to them to have a go at...

I wouldn't advise getting all the new bits that my car has had...cause it does not fix it. The ford guys are adament that it is a traction control issue, not a motor or similar issue. Have alook at your traction control light when it starts stalling. Also check to see if the problem happens when you have traction control turned off. Anyway...I hope for you it is not what my car has cause Ford are very un-interested in it, and also no one is going to buy my car with its service history and the way it runs. Best of luck, and don't take any Bullsiht from your dealer. Cheers RAY

If your engine flutter is what mine has gone thru then you have problems...cause mine does it badly around corners at low speed when accelerating(especially when cold)....it has been into Ford over 8 times and also I have had Geelong ford technicians look at it. They have now said the problem is the tyres and have asked that I replace the tyres at my expense...even though they are roadworthy. I have sent the issue to Ford Australia and asked for their formal response cause they cannot fix it. Their response is...we have done everything but we think your tyres should be replaced....God knows why.....I am awaiting for their response in writing cause I am not happy. Anyway...I have had the following replaced to date..speed sensors....radiator...pipes...computer...abs...traction control..pump, brakes. I have also had two computer software updates and this did nothing So I would be keen to hear what the exact problem you are experiencing is...cause Ford advise no other car has this problem. Just for your information I am presently trying to get my car problem sorted out thru the media cause Ford are no longer interested. Cheers & best of luck ! Ray

Dear unhappy FORD person. I am in the same boat, moved from Expensive Daewoo to the XR6 T. I love the car but the problems have been going on and on. I just cracked the sh_t at them this week at the dealer and hopefully it may solve it...but this is what I have done. 2 weeks ago I scheduled it to go in for another attempt for them to fix the ongoing problems up. I asked for a replacement vehicle at the same time. When I dropped the car in last Monday this week, I asked at the same time for; 1. a print out of all my service records for the car cause I am Fu__ed off. 2. they asked when do I want to collect my car...my response was NEVER, not unless they have fixed all the problems. 3. I also said if it is not resolved I am taking all my documentation and woes to the media. It is now Saturday, I am still driving their car, they have only rang me once to say they have not fixed it and are still working on it and will call me it is done. I will ring them on Monday (a week later) to see if it is ready....but I am not collecting it unless it is fully fixed. If they say it is and it is not then I will ask for money back or a new one (which they won't) ...then I will make a complete dick of myself on talk back radio at the 5pm drive home shows so erveryone knows what a bunch of Fu witts jeffreson ford are (sth melbourne). Then....I have no idea what to do ? So I will tell you if this startegy works.....you can only try. Cheers & best of luck RAY