Mac Dude Member 4 Member For: 17y 10m 15d Posted 02/07/07 10:36 AM Share Posted 02/07/07 10:36 AM Hi guys.My 1st post here, please be gentle I have an October 03 XR6T which has just clocked over 48,000. Yeah I know, that's reallybugger all.This is the first service where it's been out of warranty, and so it's time for me to pay, throughthe nose it looks like. 2 items came up this time :* The old favourite, brake shudder - on-car machining required but now at my cost* and one out of the blue - the radiator needs replacing - it's leaking through the seamsNow if I'd had a rock or something go through the radiator, I'd be pissed off, but this is not thecase. The service dude assured me it wasn't leaking through a hole, but through the seams.They advised me to call ford customer relations, which I did and they said they would 'review the situation'. I got a call today and they told me in the interest of them being nice (or some such comment), they would cover 60% of the parts and labor required.I have to say I was somewhat underwhelmed.The vehicle has not done a huge number of miles, and it's been serviced by the book by the dealer who sold me the vehicle.Are my expectations too high, should I just accept their good will jesture? How long should a radiator last?Should I take it further?Tonight I started to look back over the service sheets to see what work had been carried out under warranty. I am concerned - it's constant and now it's going to cost me... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
YPURV4 KILL,KILL,KILL,DIE,DIE,DIE, Member 2,813 Member For: 19y 13d Gender: Male Posted 02/07/07 10:42 AM Share Posted 02/07/07 10:42 AM The radiator has been an issue with BA models. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-550969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV TRANNY Im the one and only Donating Members 3,557 Member For: 20y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: In my house Posted 02/07/07 10:42 AM Share Posted 02/07/07 10:42 AM Mate alot of these cars sufferd dodgy radiators from factory.Mine being one of them and countless others that a know about.Id tell them aleast cover the cost of the new radiator and you pay for the labour or do it yourself. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-550970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 02/07/07 10:45 AM Share Posted 02/07/07 10:45 AM 3 years is 3 years mate. Km's isn't an issue.On some things it can be pushed but I think 60% is a good deal.It's a shame you've done buggar all km's. If you had of done more the brake shudder would of happened more times and you would of got the new rotors and the revised pads under warranty I'd guess. FPV TRANNY said: Id tell them aleast cover the cost of the new radiator and you pay for the labour or do it yourself.I wouldn't do that.There's a fair bit involved in doing a radiator on a T. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-550972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Dude Member 4 Member For: 17y 10m 15d Posted 02/07/07 10:58 AM Author Share Posted 02/07/07 10:58 AM Adam said: 3 years is 3 years mate. Km's isn't an issue.That's what I was wondering - I can kind of understand that a radiator is deteriorating just sittingthere... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-550977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottsy44 Member 19 Member For: 17y 11m 23d Location: Sydney Posted 02/07/07 11:29 AM Share Posted 02/07/07 11:29 AM maybe you should of gotten extended warrenty if you worry about things like this.alternatively, buy a new car with new car warrenty. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-550992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenaz Member 51 Member For: 17y 10m 28d Posted 02/07/07 11:32 AM Share Posted 02/07/07 11:32 AM I would be happy with the 60% offer, but I'm easily satisfied Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-550997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbute Member 95 Member For: 18y 2m 28d Location: NSW Posted 02/07/07 11:37 AM Share Posted 02/07/07 11:37 AM Mate, Out of good will is there text book saying. Bought a BF Mk2 XR6T at 5000km's lots for a 1 straight month to a D%*Khead dealer who wouldn't have a clue cause the computer bugged up, Treated me like it was my fault finely got it back after the month.No Loan car, No Cab charges & no car from the dealer becuase I ddi not buy it of him even though I bought a Brand new Patrol wagon of him the year before & made him lose 5 customers so far to a good dealer amazing what word of mouth can do in a small mining town.I have to little kids to get around & I'm out of pocket ! At the end they sadi out of good will I get a free 15000km service, thanks Ford ! Makes me wonder it the third ford I have owened & maybe the last.Love my car thought ! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-550999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 21y 3m 27d Location: Melbourne Posted 02/07/07 12:44 PM Share Posted 02/07/07 12:44 PM I think mine is leaking too but not sure where from there is a wetspot on the passengers side under the radiator anfd that strong warm coolant smell, but the funnything is the coolant in the coolant reservoir hasnt really droped. You can buy a radiator on ebay apparently 26mm thick direct replacement but its for a manual or an auto that has bypassed the radiator. Probably what I will end up doing. Mine is also a couple months out of warranty. But I dont really want ford touching it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-551044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markxr6t Member 476 Member For: 20y 6m 17d Location: Perth WA Posted 02/07/07 01:37 PM Share Posted 02/07/07 01:37 PM Whilst 60% sounds fair, with my experience of Ford service I'd be asking "60% of what?"They'll only machine the discs and the brake shudder will soon return - you're better off with after market ones. Maybe negotiate to see if they'll do 100% of the radiator (supply and fit) at their cost and you'll fix the brakes yourself???? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/36311-how-hard-do-you-push/#findComment-551049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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