My car! AAAAAGGGGG!!!! About This Page:

[RobinKay6573]

Last year at this time I had just put about $400 into my Ford Explorer and pondered buying new tires (at a cost of $500!) hoping it would last another 2 years. I decided to give up on the SUV and buy a new car thinking I would have to deal with less repairs.

I just got my oil changed and I was told I have a leak in a seal or gasket or something like that and I am leaking oil. Oh great. My car has 15,000 miles on it! At 8000 I had to have an oxygen sensor replaced now this. Yes it is still under warranty but that doesn't mean it is convenient. Now I have to drive the car all the way to Grand Ledge and take the shuttle to work and hope I will make it on time.

The worst thing about it is I live in the LAND-O-GM so Ford is often bad mouthed. I also have several friends that work for GM so I hear it all the time. I have heard all the acronyms! Yeah people like it REALLY matters!

Sorry just needed to vent!

[RobDVC]

The manifold gasket or head gasket should not be leaking at 15,000 miles. It better be covered under your warranty, especially for a car that's relatively new.

[lauren-roxy]

Sorry you are having such problems with your car Robin. I'm glad it's all covered by warranty though!!

[GoofyMom]

Well, that's what you get for buying a For... (I'm kidding, I'm kidding)

for your repairs and I hope you aren't late for work, Robin!

[GATechGal]

Yuck. I've got to get the car into the shop as I can't get any AM radio stations. I think somehow the connection with the antenna is broken, but there's a panel in front of it under the hood. Course it's Bible school this week and Choir camp next so I'm out another week at least.

[Jenny Pooh]

I hate cars!

[2princessmom]

I am so sorry! Sometimes I just hate cars!

[CRCrazy]

Don't let your GM friends make you feel bad about your Ford!

I've had the same type of problems with my new Pontiac Vibe! I've had them check out a bad smell 3 times already! 1st time - just because it's new, the catalytic converter is just burning in. 2nd time - (the check engine light was on - AND it stunk!) - replaced the O2 sensor. 3rd time! - still stinks - failed inspection - they replaced the catalytic converter! I'm waiting to see if it makes any difference!! Also - the tailgate doesn't shut unless you very gently press it shut with two hands!

So much for the GM name - even if it is made on a Toyota assembly line????

[loobyoxlip]

Gotta love car repairs. Hope you get it back soon, Robin.

[DawnDenise]

Hope you get your car back soon!

[DrDolphin]

I just put 500 into mine too RObin... Hope you get it back soon and it is all better....

[DANAinSACTOWN]

I used to work in the auto parts industry and at that time, I was a dyed-in-the-wool "buy American" kind of guy. But I have since seen the light. With the exception of my older (70's and earlier) GM cars (65 Buick Special, 72 Chevy Impala 2dr, and 72 Buick Skylark convertible), every American car I've owned has had issues. I've been driving Mazda's for the last several years (my wife has a Honda Accord)and have never had to spend money on anything other than normal repair resulting from wear and tear. Moral: Buy Japanese, they do cars right!

[dcothern]

Robin,
If your car is that new you should request a loaner. Most car companies have them. They don't promote them or offer but since it is so new request one and see. I worked for Ford Motor Company for years and I too know all of the acronyms but I always replied with:
First on Race Day!
Good luck

[Colexis Mom]

Sorry for all the problems Robin

[LizardCop]