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04-16-2011, 01:04 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Lemonade out of my Lemon...
It looks like my truck being in the shop for 30 days this time around, plus if I add the other trips to the dealership for fixes, may qualify for the Missouri Lemon law.The law states if you are without the vehicle because of repairs for 30 days, or they can't fix it after repeated attempts, it qualifies. The first site I read mentioned a time frame of the first 18 months, but when I went to the Missouri Attorney General site, it did not have the time frame in it, just as long as the warranty was still in effect.
The same General Manager of the dealership is working at my dealership now that worked at the Chevrolet dealership in Liberty Missouri where I bought a new Chevy truck, that dealership could not fix a drive-line defect (or just gave up on it, stopped trying to fix it.) Anyway, I took them to court under the Lemon law and won my case, I made them buy me out, then bought a Ford...
I will go over today, start my complaint and see where it goes.
Yesterday, the service-writer called and told me the Ford engineer was not back in town, but when he comes back in town, he will work on my truck with the mechanic.
Does this big screw sticking out of my back make me look fat?
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04-16-2011, 01:12 AM
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Montana Master
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Does YUGO make trucks?
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04-16-2011, 01:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Albuquerque
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M.O.C. #235
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Ozz now I know why you do so many mods. to your 5er! You been waiting to get truck back and you need to be in control of somthing. Sorry about your truck. Jack
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04-16-2011, 02:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
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Ozz,
Sorry to hear about your truck. It can be very frustrating when they are unable to fix the problem. Maybe it's time to go back to a Chevy.
Jim
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04-16-2011, 02:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Grrrrrrrrrrr-- on the other hand it's just plain Mooooooooo, the way we sometimes get herded around.. Hope the plan comes together, "Capt Smith."
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04-16-2011, 03:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
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Jim,
Stick your arms straight out from your side and take several steps.
I want to see if you are rolling or waddling.
Really sorry about the circumstances. If it's any consolation, Earlene named the SOB, "Citrus." She was trying to be polite.
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04-16-2011, 04:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arroyo Grande
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M.O.C. #6460
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Ozz, I must have missed it. What troubles are you having with it? Bill
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04-16-2011, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
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M.O.C. #5980
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Bill, here is the thread on it, but there is, what I think a rear Turbo defect, no loss of power, just a mechanical noise that has increased over time, now it is really loud. Their mechanics were baffled, the dealership called in the factory engineer/expert. He is probably somewhere in a neighboring state working on someone else's problem now.
While my truck sits on the back lot.
Here's the thread: http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ad.php?t=43741
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04-16-2011, 05:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
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Wow...TWO lemons in such a short time span?
Maybe time to move into a Dodge! (sorry couldn't resist!)
Hope you get the issue resolved soon, must be very frustrating!
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2011 Montana 3580RL, Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, Progressive HW50C, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, B&W Turnover ball,
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04-16-2011, 05:20 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #5980
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Well, we have gone through the Yugo, Chevy and Dodge, I guess there is GMC and Honda, the big HD trucks.
I don't think I will live long enough to try them all, I think when I buy one, it amounts to the Kiss of Death for the truck. It's not that I abuse them, I even get the work done at the brand dealership of the truck I buy.
When we meet, keep me away from your TV....
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04-16-2011, 05:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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Thanks for the laugh about the big screw sticking out of your back! The situation, however, is anything but funny. I'm happy with my Dodge Ram ... hey, what do you have to lose at this point? Hope this gets resolved to your satisfaction.
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LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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04-16-2011, 05:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
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M.O.C. #10966
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Ya, I will be saying.."Nice to meet you! Please step away from my truck!"
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2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, B&W Turnover ball,
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04-16-2011, 05:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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M.O.C. #2283
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Ozz what do think is wrong with your truck? A bunch of DAs fixing it?
Lynwood
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04-16-2011, 05:59 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mlh
Ozz what do think is wrong with your truck? A bunch of DAs fixing it?
Lynwood
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As a businessman, I think the mechanic working on it has a good idea of what is wrong, but is restricted by the Bean-counters on spending time going in that direction. They probably have been 'bitten' in the past, by spending time and parts when it did not need them, to fix the problem. By deferring to the factory Ford engineer, the ball is in his court now. They are not sticking their necks out on it.
Or.... they could be a bunch of D.A's.
I think the next step is to remove the chassis from the frame, a labor intensive and drastic step required by having the rear of the engine kissing up to the A.M. F.M. radio location in the dash....
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04-16-2011, 02:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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M.O.C. #2283
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You can't really blame then for protecting their asses but how long do you go without your truck. I have always found the way to make money is to do what is right and forget about the bottom line.
Lynwood
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04-16-2011, 03:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
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M.O.C. #2780
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Ozz, is this the same truck that left you sitting in the rain on the way to Branson?
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04-16-2011, 03:28 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #5980
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jpkelpe
Ozz, is this the same truck that left you sitting in the rain on the way to Branson?
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Nope, I got rid of that one shortly after that trip
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04-16-2011, 04:12 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #6333
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OZZ, are you saying your Fix Or Repair Daily has turned into Found On Road Dead???? Just a little friendly levity. What next? a Dodge!! Good luck whatever you end up with......
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04-17-2011, 01:15 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #5980
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Nice.
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04-17-2011, 01:30 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Cresco
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OZZ:
Have you checked out Toyota????? or do they make one big enough?? At least you know that they are known for their recall practices..... ....JB
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