Throttle Body Assembly-Backorder

luiselsla

Own a 2004 Explorer XLT with 64000 miles, under Ford ESP warranty. It spent 2 weeks for a transmission job and when I finally got it back it stalled after 20 miles of driving it. Took it back to the dealer and they say the Throttle Body Assembly needs to be replaced. 5 days later they can not locate the part anywhere in the country and will take 4 to 6 weeks to get it although they don't know for sure. In the mean time they want heir loaner back and I am suppossed to be without a car. This is my 6th Ford and hade never had a problem like this. I just read a similar tread under the Ford Freestyle and there was people ther with their cars in the shop for several months. This seems to be a known issue that he dealership and Ford should know about. Anybody else experiencing this. How do I get Ford to pay for a rental. ESP says they cover only 10 days and Ford customer service says they will look into it.

racerj

Hi I have a 2004 Eddie Bauer Explorer with power pedels. The servo is bad on the gas pedal and the dealer claims no parts avai!l Any body have any suggestion? Maybe a used assmb is out there some where. Im glad ford didnt ask for a bailout but what about all the suppliers that had to close down??? We are in trouble here

luiselsla

I don't have a solution for your problem, you may try after market parts or used parts. What I can tell you is that you are not alone. I am still waiting for the throttle assy and now they say it will come at the end of January. In the mean time I was able to convince FORD to pay for a rental until the part arrives.

jmiller440

just wondering if you've been able to get your throttle assy. I have a 05 F150 that went down this morning. I was told Feb 25th more that likely March 8th "possibly" Quality is job one?

jmiller440

I hope you were able to get the throttle body assembly. I have a 2005 F150 that went down this morning. My mechanic, who left the Ford dealer I purchased the truck from, called me to let me know the part in on national back order and won't be available until March 8th.

luiselsla

No, the part has not arrived yet, last Iheard was Jan 30, but that is past and gone, Ford is paying for my rental after I bitched and jelled. I have a call into customer service for an update. willlet you know.