Gan6660

I bought a 2010 V6 back in September and it had a problem where it would shake when braking. No big deal they shaved the rotors down and I was on my way. Now that braking problem is coming back, the front right wheel is "thumping" while braking. The other issue is that when I put the car in reverse it won't always move, Ill press the gas and the engine just revs but the car won't move. I have to put it back in park wait a fews seconds and then put it back in reverse. Hopefully its not a big problem but Id rather get it fixed under warranty than have to pay down the line. Now these problems are nothing more than a nuisance now but when the warranty runs out there going to add up. Anyone else have something similar?

Chromeshadow

Sounds like one of the brake calipers is not releasing properly. If you jack up the car, at least one may not turn by hand easily. I think this caused the rotors to warp when you got the car and just got worse over time. Shaving the rotors (imo) makes the problem come back sooner, and much worse, as the rotors are smaller and weaker than they were when they were new. It doesn't address the source of the problem. Turning the rotors can take out scratches, but is pretty worthless long term if the rotor warps.
BTW, I'd never allow a dealer to turn(shave) the rotors under warranty, I'd have them replace parts in matched sets, both front and/or both rear, along with new pads and new calipers if needed. Rotors are actually pretty cheap, they are usually about 2x the cost of turning. I always just replace them if they need to be turned (shaved).

07BLACKGT

As for the shifter problem, you may just need to have your shifter linkage tightened up. Mine was doing that a while back.. indicating that it was in D when it was actually in 3, etc.

Gan6660

Thanks. I was going to push for them to replace everything this time around not just the front ones. The calipers are pretty rusted so Im not sure if that is out of the ordinary?

Thanks. After talking on the phone with the dealer they were saying it could be anything from low fluid to having to drop the whole transmission and that kind of had me worried. Is the transmission covered under a longer warranty than the bumper to bumper?

Gan6660

Anyone ever hear of rotors only being covered once under warranty? I took the car in today and the guy was like you already had them shaved once so I don't think its covered anymore.

BigDinTexas

Well, in my slightly deranged mind, my thought process tells me that what they did before did not fix the problem. The rotors being warped and shaved is not a repair. They should replace them. Do you have another dealership reasonably close? Contact the Ford Service Rep here on the board. Maybe they can help.

Don

Gan6660

It was working fine and then just started happening again a few weeks ago. I actually brought it to a different dealer today because it was closer than the other but they were saying that the brakes/rotors aren't covered because it was worked on by a different dealer. They also said the shifting issue might be a "transmission update" which isn't covered under warranty, now I don't know much about cars but Ive never heard of a "transmission update". Lastly I told them how my Sync won't connect to my phone over bluetooth unless I manually tell it to every time. This was the only problem they weren't complaining about but saying they may have to replace the whole radio. Ill hear from them by 5 apparently so Ill see what they say and go from there. It just doesn't make sense that service performed by a Ford dealer negates the warranty anyway else.

ski

Heh, they're really giving you the run around. The tranny is covered by a 5 year/50K mile warranty.

Gan6660

I figured. Apparently theres nothing wrong with it and now Im being charged a diagnostics fee. Is a shame to, I really like this car and was looking forward to future ones. I guess what most people say about Ford is true.

BigDinTexas

I don't know what people have said that is true, but I think the service advisor you are dealing with may be screwing you.

Hopefully the FordCustomerService person will chime in here soon to see what can be done. I personally think that Fords are great. Their dealerships are not. There are great ones out there, but they are few and far between.

Don