Erratic Voltage Problem
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Erratic Voltage Problem
I made a previous post a week or so ago regarding the hill descent, brake system, ABS, traction control, and hill start fault warnings. I finally got a chance to get the truck to the dealer and they're telling me I have an "erratic voltage" signal to the ABS module. Now on my second visit, they still can't find the source of the problem (they cleaned the connector to the ABS module last time, which didn't work).
I contacted Ford and let them know what was happening. I am also submitting a "lemon law" notification letter just in case. The same "erratic voltage" problem was noted on the repair invoice when they replaced the throttle body, and knowing this kind of problem can impact virtually every electrical and electronic system in the truck, I'm not confident they will find the source of the problem in a reasonable amount of time (4 visits or 30 days per MD state law).
Maryland law requires you to notify the manufacturer in writing about the problem as a first step in the process. Basically lets them know if they don't fix the truck, they are subject to the MD lemon law. I hope they can actually find and fix the problem, but if not I want to make sure I'm prepared to pursue a replacement vehicle or buy-back if necessary.
Too bad these problems have popped up. I'm 8 months and 15K miles into ownership. Otherwise I love the truck and would prefer to keep it as long as the problems are fixed. Ford thus far is being responsive, but obviously they're not on the hook for a new vehicle yet, so I guess we'll see.
I contacted Ford and let them know what was happening. I am also submitting a "lemon law" notification letter just in case. The same "erratic voltage" problem was noted on the repair invoice when they replaced the throttle body, and knowing this kind of problem can impact virtually every electrical and electronic system in the truck, I'm not confident they will find the source of the problem in a reasonable amount of time (4 visits or 30 days per MD state law).
Maryland law requires you to notify the manufacturer in writing about the problem as a first step in the process. Basically lets them know if they don't fix the truck, they are subject to the MD lemon law. I hope they can actually find and fix the problem, but if not I want to make sure I'm prepared to pursue a replacement vehicle or buy-back if necessary.
Too bad these problems have popped up. I'm 8 months and 15K miles into ownership. Otherwise I love the truck and would prefer to keep it as long as the problems are fixed. Ford thus far is being responsive, but obviously they're not on the hook for a new vehicle yet, so I guess we'll see.
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I have to assume the dealership has. I won't be assuming any liability for these repairs. I want everything executed and documented by the dealership. Electrical and electronic issues have a way of never fully resolving, so it is all on Ford to fix this problem.
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I agree gremlins are very hard to find I got a laugh at work the other day when I saw a guy with a 200ft extension cord and a blow dryer heating up under his dash to start his car I was crying I would burn the car before dealing with that