I have to post a star to get my review posted. Should be a negative 3. Oddly the first post is 5 stars and 4 years old, how convenient. The next 6-8 are current and one star. I am 65, 3 years of advanced automotive in high school, not mechanically stupid, similar to David in Anna.
Davids's post 2-1-22 documents lies and deceit.
Candy's post 3-21-22 documents delayed, too slow, or no service.
Rick's post 2-17-22 documents broken appointments
Justin's post 2022 documents deceitful paperwork processes
Rachel's post 1-7-21 documents incompetence and deceit.
ALL document little to no communication effort from the dealership.
I already had my truck assessed at my local shop, who is almost as trustworthy as God. They told me I needed a new timing chain but did not want to do the work because it also involved turbo chargers and they did not feel qualified to do the work. THAT my friends is honesty!!! Said cost should be around $2K. If you are near Sherman TX, Ellis Auto is the bomb for mechanical work!!!! INCREDIBLY TRUSTWORTHY!
I went to Utter, (documented for upcoming BBB complaint) August 23, 2021 for the fix. Roy, in a somewhat arrogant manner said will be at least $22-2500. After a 27 point inspection (which I did not request), I needed a new timing chain, a new right side turbo charger, a new vacuum pump, and because they had to remove the water pump for the fix, I should put a new one on. Again, 3 years of advanced automotive, I actually agreed with this one. Would be stupid to put a 145K mile water pump back in.
In addition to all that, I also needed new rear brakes. Not sure how that plays with needing a new timing chain. $$$ Eight months later, no new rear brakes, and no squeal, let alone grinding.
Took nearly a week to get it looked at, cost me $700 in rental fees because I work from a vehicle. I authorized all but the brakes.
Two weeks later, we came to head because they had no answer and I needed a vehicle. I went up front and suddenly they realized they needed to do something. To their credit, they did keep me in a loaner so I could work. I won't gripe that the "loaners" were vehicles for sale, and I had to change out 3 times because the vehicle I was driving was sold.
Week 3, work done, testing vehicle, cannot get new turbo charger to boost. Need a new turbo charger now on the left side. Gave me a quote of $5700 out the door. I had no choice at this point.
Week 4, truck sitting outside. Inquired of status, "we're working on it".
Week 5, second turbo in, cannot get either turbo to boost. They swapped sensors from one to the other and back after no improvement. I suggested they bring in someone from Ford service. Told them I was not paying for 2nd turbo. Was told by both Roy and David, would not be charged. WAS charged for it. On my invoice, headed to BBB.
Week 6, still unable to find the problem. Bringing in new advanced field tech. New tech unable to find the problem, initially. Then found the problem. A bad wire connection inside the connector. FACE TO FACE, EYE TO EYE, I asked service manager David Pryor what was the function of this wire. Looked me right in the eye and said, "tells the turbos when to boost". Why did I wait 6 weeks, and pay for untold unnecessary parts and labor because of a wire connection?
Week 7, they were wrapping up. They took my truck to wash it and fill it up. Quit on them on the way back. David Pryor told me they were going to install a new engine wiring harness at no charge.
End of week 7, truck in on 8-23-21, picked up truck on Friday 10-21-21. EIGHT FREAKING WEEKS. Drove my truck home, very happy to have it back, parked it in my driveway.
Week 8, Monday 10-24-21, driving my truck to work, half mile from my house, pull out onto a busy HI way, truck stalls, goes into "idle" Ford calls it. Pull over, park, turn off, turn on, truck runs fine. Drive to Utter, they say throttle body bad, would be my second in less that 2 years. Told them I would not pay for, OK. Off I go.
Seven months later, and a myriad of nuisance electrical issues, oil sensor says no flow at idle one day, but goes weeks before doing it again, starter won't engage first time or two, then does, running boards won't lower, but then do, never a pattern to put your finger on. Multiple electrical problems, inconsistent and intermittent. If it does not do it at the shop, they will not find the issue. ALL after the wiring harness was replaced.
Month 7, truck finally would not start one day. Purchase a new battery, $220, no start. Called Ellis, they advised give it back to Utter. Had truck towed from Plano to Sherman 5/2. Jason service writer. Explained all issues, and that David Pryor was very familiar with my vehicle. Asked about timeline for assessment, Jason said maybe tomorrow 5/3 but likely 5/4. Truck still sitting in back lot 5/5. Rental costing me $150 day.
Left message for Jason. Jason responded, other customers in front, don't care about yours. read more