Gd dam sob mutha fuker! #2 (BIITCH)

[--->>405<<---]

well Job im one upping you my man! i dont know if i told yall or not but last week or the week before the tension mechanism in my elliptical was acting up so i called a buddy who i knew had a new one that he never used to see if he would sell it to me. well he did for 100bucks. pretty good deal i thought.

well i needed to use my truck to pick it up and bring it to my house. needless to say "my truck" has been my wifes truck for about a year now cuz i bought the honda to save on gas and traded hers in cuz it was a POS. well when i got in it to drive over there and get it i noticed unsurprisingly it was dirty as a mofo inside, the steering wheel was cocked to the left even though i was going straight and there was a humming noise coming from underneath the truck! id also like to note she had been complaining the tranny was slipping out of gear periodically.

long story short the fVcking thing is gonna cost $6000 to fix!!!!! needless to say now i have to buy a new fVCKING car!!

im PISSED!!! so much for my fVcking yard! DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!

[wh1spa]

ahhhhhhhhhhhh fvck. bad luck 405 it seems, and right before Christmas \=

[Eddie_m63]

well Job im one upping you my man! i dont know if i told yall or not but last week or the week before the tension mechanism in my elliptical was acting up so i called a buddy who i knew had a new one that he never used to see if he would sell it to me. well he did for 100bucks. pretty good deal i thought.

well i needed to use my truck to pick it up and bring it to my house. needless to say "my truck" has been my wifes truck for about a year now cuz i bought the honda to save on gas and traded hers in cuz it was a POS. well when i got in it to drive over there and get it i noticed unsurprisingly it was dirty as a mofo inside, the steering wheel was cocked to the left even though i was going straight and there was a humming noise coming from underneath the truck! id also like to note she had been complaining the tranny was slipping out of gear periodically.

long story short the fVcking thing is gonna cost $6000 to fix!!!!! needless to say now i have to buy a new fVCKING car!!

im PISSED!!! so much for my fVcking yard! DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!

I bet you went to the dealer?

[--->>405<<---]

I bet you went to the dealer?

i did but even if it were half the price id still be in the same boat. im done with that piece of shiit! i will never buy a ford ever again! NEVER!

in case i didnt make it clear enuff:

FORD SUCKS PEEPEE!!

[lovbyts]

405 I'm not sure I understand this phone. You say your wife has been using the truck for 1 year. Is that your wife or ex wife? I'm asking because I don't understand how is it is your wife you have not looked at the truck until now.

I also would like to know where you got the 6000 dollar quote from. That sounds extremely high even to replace a transmission and get an alignment or even have some fun and damage fixed. I had a complete transmission rebuild recently and it was under 3000 dollars for an automatic.

[MickeyKnox]

Yeah bro, 6k sounds a bit high. I had my transmission done last year and it cost 2100$CAD for a chev 4x4 and i found that a bit high. But i was out of town at the time and was handcuffed so to speak.

I would get a couple of opinions and quotes from other mechanics.

[RaginCajun]

ouch 405!

how long ago did she wreck it?

i mean, when did you wreck it? hehehe

did she blame it on the hound?

[diesel101]

405 what year and what model of ford?I am a mechanic and that sounds like a complete screw job, if youre gonna pay that kinda money I will come and pick it and fix it for you

[--->>405<<---]

405 I'm not sure I understand this phone. You say your wife has been using the truck for 1 year. Is that your wife or ex wife? I'm asking because I don't understand how is it is your wife you have not looked at the truck until now.

I also would like to know where you got the 6000 dollar quote from. That sounds extremely high even to replace a transmission and get an alignment or even have some fun and damage fixed. I had a complete transmission rebuild recently and it was under 3000 dollars for an automatic.

its my wife and i dont ride in the truck with her cuz i know she keeps the inside like crap and itll piss me off! the new vehicle i buy will not end up this way or i will be taking the keys. she never takes it to car wash, rarely changes oil. typical woman. drives it and puts gas in it and thats it.. LOL..

theres more that needs repairing than the tranny. also some front end wheel bearings they say is 1000bucks and alignment and some other BS.. the truck is shot no doubt about it. even if it wer 3k i would get rid of it..

[--->>405<<---]

405 what year and what model of ford?I am a mechanic and that sounds like a complete screw job, if youre gonna pay that kinda money I will come and pick it and fix it for you

2007 ford explorer sport track

[--->>405<<---]

and yeh i know its high.. he said something about some housing that tells it to shift gears and bla bla bla to repair it it would cost as much as a new tranny??

[--->>405<<---]

i think the labor to get to the part would cost as much as a new one is what he said.. something like that. mechanics on vehicles is not my forte

[--->>405<<---]

oh and id also like to add this would be the 3rd tranny in the truck and it has a new engine cuz the freaking thermostat got stuck one morning on the way to work and all the water came out or something and the engine valves got bent.. its been a nightmare!

[lovbyts]

its my wife and i dont ride in the truck with her cuz i know she keeps the inside like crap and itll piss me off! the new vehicle i buy will not end up this way or i will be taking the keys. she never takes it to car wash, rarely changes oil. typical woman. drives it and puts gas in it and thats it.. LOL..

theres more that needs repairing than the tranny. also some front end wheel bearings they say is 1000bucks and alignment and some other BS.. the truck is shot no doubt about it. even if it wer 3k i would get rid of it..

This is why I take care of all the maintenance myself as in oil changes and such.

No that's still too much even with needing ball joints and tie rod ends. If you are mechanically inclined at all do them yourself and then get an alignment it's easy. If you have never gone wild joints before find someone who has because they can be a little tricky without the proper tools.

If you're not going to do any of the work yourself then get some more estimates and definitely stay away from any dealership.

[--->>405<<---]

LOL.. what im trying to say is that POS is out of here!

[Lunk1]

Any chance of trading her and the truck j/k

I'm lucky...my wife gets the oil changed, cleans my truck (does like to leave the tank empty when I end up having to drive)

[lovbyts]

2007 ford explorer sport track

That's pretty new I cannot imagine tie rods for ball joints being bad at this point or worn out. I don't think there's anything and alignment should not be able to fix and the only thing that could be bent if she hit something hard enough I would be a tie rods and only 1.

Before getting a transmission repair be sure to check the fluids because most of the time when its lips it's only low on fluid. I took mine to 4 shops before I decided what 1 I wanted to fix mine. 3 of the 4 did not even go out to look at the car and just wrote up an estimate form rebuild. The 1 I chose the guy took the time to take the truck out and test drive check the fluid, and put it up on the rack before writing up an estimate.

[GirlyGymRat]

car problems are worst then man problems. at least with man problems, i can get in my car and drive away......feel for ya 405

[diesel101]

If its the 6 speed it should run about 3500 installed at a ford dealership and 3000 if its the 5 speed.
Or you could threaten to beat him like a MMA fighter and see if they lower the bill.

[lovbyts]

oh and id also like to add this would be the 3rd tranny in the truck and it has a new engine cuz the freaking thermostat got stuck one morning on the way to work and all the water came out or something and the engine valves got bent.. its been a nightmare!

WTF? 3rd transmission? Did you have to pay for the other transmissions also? Why did they go out? If it's do to me and then you definitely need to get on a regular maintenance schedule and take it in when it needs it. Actually if it was me I think I get rid of it because it sounds like a lemon.

[lovbyts]

car problems are worst then man problems. at least with man problems, i can get in my car and drive away......feel for ya 405

Not if you were driving 405 truck. LOL

[canesfan804]

I have a Expedition and the ac compressor went out at about 29,700 and I didnt make it into shop till about 30,200. They wanted about $2000 I think to fix it. Also had fuel pump go at 40,000 on a S-10. Now I have a Toyota Tundra, best money I ever spent. Better gas mileage and more HP than that Expedition has. Even more leg room.

[JJ78]

Sounds to me like, your wife is to blame not Ford.

I have a '07 Ford F150 with 70K miles on it and the only thing I have done to it is Put 4 new Tires on it and oil changes. There are no strange noises, nothing rattles. even though I have run it through the desert a few times.

Nothing wrong with it at all. I love it.

[canesfan804]

Oh yea but I guess what I spent on the fuel pump for S-10 I saved in tires. I got 100k miles on factory tires......UNIROYAL TIGER PAWS!!! Best tire EVER.

[FONZY007]

its my wife and i dont ride in the truck with her cuz i know she keeps the inside like crap and itll piss me off! the new vehicle i buy will not end up this way or i will be taking the keys. she never takes it to car wash, rarely changes oil. typical woman. drives it and puts gas in it and thats it.. LOL..

theres more that needs repairing than the tranny. also some front end wheel bearings they say is 1000bucks and alignment and some other BS.. the truck is shot no doubt about it. even if it wer 3k i would get rid of it..

Both wheel bearings you can pick up for under 200 and pay someone under 200 to put on..

I paid 60 each and paid a friend 40 each and had a wheel alignment done.. Dealer fücking you!!

2007 is pretty new.... Shouldn't the tranny be under warranty? Normally if you buy from the dealer, they give you 3 year 36k mile warranty

[FONZY007]

LOL.. what im trying to say is that POS is out of here!

Yea after ready more dump it sorry bro

[gixxerboy1]

Both wheel bearings you can pick up for under 200 and pay someone under 200 to put on..

I paid 60 each and paid a friend 40 each and had a wheel alignment done.. Dealer fücking you!!

On that truck i dont think u can replace the bearing. U have to replace the whole hub

[--->>405<<---]

i appreciate all the input! i wasnt really looking for help mainly just wanting to vent my frustration.

part of what i think is the problem is my wife has to drive down a 4mile long dirt road every day both ways to get to work. she could go the longer way (12minutes extra) and stay on pavement. i dont give a crap what anyone says driving down a dirty ass bump pot holey dirt road at least 400 tims a year is not good for any vehicle and i already told her shes gonna have to take the longer way from now on!

[--->>405<<---]

i know the dealer can be a rip but i didnt know at the time what was wrong and i dont have a lot of confidence in "mechanic shops".. this is why i always drive a new vehicle. i wanted to make sure it was properly diagnosed so i could weigh out the deal..

its weighed out and its outta here!

[gixxerboy1]

Id burn it to the ground, insurance pay off is probably alot more then u would get trading it in.

[FONZY007]

On that truck i dont think u can replace the bearing. U have to replace the whole hub

Even then it's 200 for the pair

[Lunk1]

Still never answered me...can ya trade them both

[gixxerboy1]

Even then it's 200 for the pair

not even close. I dont know where you get a wheel hub for a $100

here is just a quick search for one for his truck

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...0573_461303_0_

[--->>405<<---]

Still never answered me...can ya trade them both

LOL.. sometimes id like to! shes a good woman.. shell be a pissd woman if i take the keys which i will do!

[FONZY007]

not even close. I dont know where you get a wheel hub for a $100

here is just a quick search for one for his truck

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...0573_461303_0_

Site didn't give prices? I purchased 2 for my expo paid 120 for both

[lovbyts]

I HATE dealers and most shops but especially chain mechanics.
Ive never had the dealer do anything I didn't have to re do myself.
Midas wanted $1200 to do the brakes on my Stealth. I did all 4 with new rotors for $250 in under 1 1/2 hrs
Dealer wanted $1000+ to change wheel bearings. I bough New OEM for $80 each and did them both in 1hr.
Lower ball joints $1200+ saying they only came pre pressed in the A arms. $40 each and 2hrs.
Plugs dealer charged me 1st time $15 per plug. I can get them for $3 Plug wires $120, I got them for $40 and better.
The list goes on.
If the dealer has not done the work yet go get the truck. DONT let them do it.

[alexISthrowed]

I work for my families construction company and we have had plenty of trucks from ford, gmc, and doge and they get used heavily. The only fords worth a damn are the old 7.3 diesels, we're still running a 2000 f350 with 200,000 miles and I plow with it. The things a tank. All new ford trucks are garbage especially the new diesels. We just got rid of our 2008 f450, it was the biggest pos ever. We got our first dodge, one ton manual with a cummins. Clutch went out at 30,000 which is a well known weakness but other than that the trucks great so far. For the most part we stick with gm, they are by far the most reliable. My trucks a 2007 2500hd with a 6 litre and besides the terrible gas mileage it's been a great truck. Flywheel broke in half at 70,000 but that's it. If you get a newer diesel invest in a turbo back exhaust, good programmer (we use Spartans), and a cold air intake. The new diesels are pathetic with the particulate filters and what not. You will pay off the parts in a year if you drive a lot. we get 16mpg in our one ton dodge in the city if it's empty. Stock it would get about 12.

[DSM4Life]

What do you expect when you buy a car made in America!?

[songdog]

I know wat you mean.I let my sister and her 20yr old son move in.We get him in school collage and he gets a job.Well I only have 1 vehicle my wife gave her jeep to her father.Thats another story.Well no one has drove the trk but him.Other than store run 1 mile down the road.I get in the truck start it up.You can hear the lifters tapping.I shut it off and check the oil.Very little on the stick.May sisters reply I shouldve checked it.I told her he walks from now on.People are so fukin STUPID!

[Lunk1]

I know wat you mean.I let my sister and her 20yr old son move in.We get him in school collage and he gets a job.Well I only have 1 vehicle my wife gave her jeep to her father.Thats another story.Well no one has drove the trk but him.Other than store run 1 mile down the road.I get in the truck start it up.You can hear the lifters tapping.I shut it off and check the oil.Very little on the stick.May sisters reply I shouldve checked it.I told her he walks from now on.People are so fukin STUPID!

I have sneaking suspicion nothing good will come from this arraingment!