10.0

really awful
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0 / 0
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0 / 0
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problem #1

Jan 012020

F-450

  • miles
The vehicle air bag dash light warning lamp started to periodically come on and stay on, when it should have been off after the initial start cycle. When the air bag light is on, it reflects a defect in the system. Vehicle is not safe to drive with malfunctioning air bag system. The vehicle has a warranty on safety issues until 60,000 miles. We have confirmation of the issue in writing with Seth Wadley Ford dated March 12, 2020 with mileage recorded as 48,444. The service order number is 323328. It was again noted at Seth Wadley Ford dated July 6, 2020 with mileage recorded as 51,064. The service order number is 331898. Ford Motor Co. opened a case CAS-29479403. January 26, 2021 vehicle was dropped off at Seth Wadley Ford for repair. Ford Motor Co agreed to pay for the repair. The vehicle was in the shop until March 22, 2021. Service invoice number 348793 shows replacement of module, wiring asy main, sensor asy air bag, module seat heater control, and module seat heater control. November 2021, problem started recurring. February 21, 2022 went to Seth Wadley Ford with the light on to document recurrence of problem. Ford Motor Co. opened new case CAS-35533984. Seth Wadley Ford was unable to take truck in for repair until May 9, 2022. Vehicle shows DTC code for passenger air bag. Dealership cleared code and fault lamp recurs but does not show any code. Recommended replacement of air bag and pigtail. Ford Motor Co indicates repair is not under warranty. June 24, 2022, I contacted Ford Motor Co regarding repair, as this is a recurring problem related to initial complaint and repair. CAS-35533984 had been closed. A representative of Ford Motor Co. re-opened a new case CAS-37340218 Ford Motor Co offered to split repair 60/40. With additional extended warranty to include air bag/safety items at no charge. July 11, 2022 To date repair authorization has not been issued. Repair has not been completed.

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