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I would also like to track my vehicle once it is turned over to the rail system. What were the instructions for getting that accomplished???
Please, would someone be so kind as to re-post that information.
As always, thanks to everyone for their help and advise.
SHOTGUN1: Just a question--- are you decoding your last 8 digits of the VIN NO. properly?? ie. 8 digits suddenly turn into 11 digits when done right on the VOPC system. I'm assuming the same procedure is in effect on the rail tracking system.
My experience with any extended warranty from anyone besides the manufacture has not been good. It seems that loopholes are more important than customer service/satisfaction to these other companies. I am buying a Y2K CC/PS/Lariat/LB/4X4 which is to be delivered this week. I do not intend to buy any extended warranty since the motor is warrantied for 100,000 miles. If I were to purchase one, it would be from Ford.
I wasn't aware that the PSD came with the 100k warranty. I have been told that since I am going with the Automatic transmission that the extended coverage was probably a good investment.
I'm getting a F350 PSD but for a few dollars more I'll have the extra coverage. believe me it came in handy on my last truck. Hope this helps>
John
myself and my friend both ordered trucks from anderson ford in clinton il. we both got $100 over invoice. both of us got our dora's. my truck from order to delivery took just over 3 weeks.these guys deal alot of trucks. if you need any more information about this dealer let me know.
RBW69...I did purchase an extended warranty from FORD. Like the truck, these are also negotiable in pricing. The original quote from the finance guy was $1250.00, I told him $1000.00, we settled on $1027.00 for an extended 4-year 70,000 mile LEVEL 4-GOLD. This is the top warranty you can get from them.
Kermode, not sure if I asked you where you live before or not, but how far from clinton do you live...I live in Normal. I am also jealous that you were able to get your truck for $100.00 over invoice. The best they told me when I checked with them was $400.00. They also were about $2000.00 off of the trade-in value I got for my car from Mangolds.
Seen something rather obscene this week. It would appear one of our 'brothers' has some excess cash burnig a hole in his pocket and did not think that a stock truck standing 7-foot tall was big enough. This guy has added about a 9-inch lift kit to his rig, a 99 F350 V10 4x4. The bottom of the door sills are at about my chest level..I'm 5'7". Must say it is quite a sight going down the road.
With the PSD, only the engine is warranted for 100k miles, not the rest of the powertrain or truck. The folks on ford-diesel.com will confirm this if you want verification..
Tom18,
I'm fairly sure that any dealer (no matter how poor they are), will give you the order number if you order the truck from them.. If your willing to wait 6months (and it sounds like you are), then I wouldn't be too hung up with who you order from.. In fact, you should pick the dealer who your most likely to take it to for normal service.
If you order your truck from a ford dealer, you will get it. The only reasons to search different dealers are: a. allotment (so you can try to get it quicker), b. service c. price
The dealer wants your money, you'll get your truck.. Ford is better about this than chevy/dodge folks..
In mid 99, chevy just up and told several folks who had trucks on order that they didn't get them made for 99, so they'd have to resubmit their order for 2000 (starting from ground 0).
Ford however, kept the line going, and customers who ordered 99's got automatically bumped up to 2000's without loosing their place in line, no price increase either.
Slos:
Your right, the telescoping TT's only go in 2" or so from 'standard' position.. This is still 1" wider than the regular (non TT), mirrors.
It appears that the design point of the telescoping feature is mainly to go much wider to handle the large campers/trailers better, not to go narrower to fit in your garage better..
My last p/u was a 84 f250 sc/ diesel. The dealer sold me an extended warranty that was bumper to bumper. It was NOT a Ford Warranty. I did not read my paperwork well enough. When I went to make a claim, the company had gone bankrupt and left me with the repair costs. The dealer from El Paso where I bought it refused to help.
gossamar,
Was that a total of 4 years from new or after the 3 year/36 mile warranty? I assume that for $1027 that it was from new.
There is a dealer in Anson, Texas that will sell any Ford or Chevy for $100 over invoice. Lawrence Hall Chevrolet or Lawrence Hall Ford. They take orders over the phone and have sold vehicles all over the country. I bought my 97 Suburban LT from them with no trouble at all. I would have bought my F250 there except that I have a brother who works for Ford and I was able to buy locally on the A-plan....
All... yep. the VOPC is back up. note that when the thing goes down & you still get thru to them you may have a bogus message. that's what happened to us. our truck still locked to build week 11/22 (the "as of" date has been moved to ll/22 though, which is different from past status so looks as though they've updated the system).
think the TT telescoping mirrors are designed to sight a little further out than the non-telescope. they're a later design & probably took in the fact that most coaches built nowadays are 8' 6" wide (called "wide body" in the RV industry). just my .02 worth.
Bfriesen, let me correct myself....the warranty was purchased at FORD, but is actually administered from NORTH AMERICAN WARRANTY SERVICES, INC. The term starts AFTER the 3/36 warranty from FORD runs out. Basically, my truck is covered for the next 7-years or 70,000 miles. I wish the $1027.00 was broken down over 7-years, but alas only 4-years. That is still roughly $250.00 per year or about $21.00 per month during that 4-years. I did some checking on the 'net and a similiar contract was running $900.00. I believe there is a 'chat' topic about warranties in this group somewhere, that is where I found the information on websites selling extended warranties.
Just filled my 3rd tank....9.5mpg, all in town driving. Also took the monster to the local truck stop to weigh it.....6680#'s, with 3/4 tank gas, two people....EGAD!!!! It was interesting to note that with a V-10, there was 3860# on the front part of the truck!! Explains the mileage....
Thanks to Bess for confirming that I would eventually get a truck if I signed and deposited my money and was willing to wait - I almost purchased on Saturday - three dealers are in my price range one is a truck only dealer but I got hung up on the DORA requirement with the dealer that I wanted to go with and I did not feel comfortable making the deal until I had my questions answered on this service - I feel much better and thank everyone for the input - I will continue my search tomorrow
More seriously, I would think the warranty price is negotiable. It would be interesting to find out how much the dealership paid for the warranty.. Remember the extended warranties are usually not FoMoCo, but through some other company..
Warranty story:
My 99 windstar had to have a rear oil seal replaced in the engine, after it took the dealership a week to figure out where the leak was comming from. I was very annoyed at the defect and asked the Ford Customer Service 1-800 number, which I called every day after waiting 2 days with no dealer status, that the standard 3/36 warranty be extended since I no long have confidence that the vehicle is sound..
At the time I made the request, the source of the leak had still not been found and it had been a week.
Well, a dealer service rep of some type, called me in reference to the request I made to the Customer Service about extending the warranty, and told me they can not under any circumstances do that..
Yeah, he was a jerk too.. However, before I could make more calls to complain, the service advisor (in the garage) called to say my vehicle was ready to be picked up, and that the regional rep approved extending my warranty to 4yrs/75000 miles, and I received the paperwork to confirm this a week later.
Ok, I diverged.. Morals of the story:
- I think there is some flexibility in warranties
- If you have problems, be sure to call the Ford Customer service 1-800 number.. You'll be convinced that they are doing NOTHING to help you, BUT they are documenting EVERYTHING you say, and if you make reasonable requests, they do respond.
- There's at least one jerk-head working at every dealership in some capacity.. (Ask crazyelvis about his favorite person at a dealership). But for every jerk, there are several folks who want to help you and do the right thing.
Sorry to clog up the board with my long posts.. If my truck would finally arrive, I'd leave ya'll alone..
The most interesting posts were responses to "chrispal" as to why have LS with 4x4.
Let me see if I got this right: If I order a 4x2, I get one wheel drive .... If I order a 4x4, I get two wheel drive .... If I order limited slip with 4x4, I get three wheel drive ..... If I order a dually, I get two wheel drive .... If I order a dually with LS I get 4 wheel drive .... NOW .... If I order a dually with LS and 4 wheel drive is it called a 6x4 and has 5 wheel drive???
Sorry about the nonsense .. just couldn't resist!
Ordered 250 SD CC Lariat short bed 4x4 v-10 auto loaded 9/25. VOPC now says it is sheduled to be built week of 12/6. Bought from Reynolds Ford in Norman Oklahoma for $49 under invoice which also includes $49 paperwork fee. (Although I did have a state fair $200 coupon from the dealer.)
If I go with out of state purchase it would be about a 5 or 6 hour drive what is proper driving procedure on new vehicle - vary speed ? do not go above ? mph ? etc. please elaborate.
the rail car #. if so how do I get that #?
Thanks, Tracy
Please advise
Regards,
Ray Wilson
Has anyone got a quote on the extended warranty with the psd? I would think it would be less expensive since the engine is already covered.
The $3,175 quote is on a PSD. Here are other specs on the truck. 2000 F350 DWR 4x4 4sp Auto.
wish you luck.
Kgrantc... right behind you! truck being born NEXT WEEK! can't wait either, and unfortunately we still have some of "it" to do (waiting, that is).
saw a config similar to ours the other day (except LB & auto tranny). boy is "it" a BIG pickup! must stand a foot taller than our current incarnation (92 Chev 2500) & the thing is so wide (dually) it can not be parked in a single parking place, no way. psd too. it even sounded "bad". REAL, REAL "bad"! still don't see many SD's on the road in our area regardless of config. you see big Dodges, Chevy's, and lots of 1/2 tons. but not many SD's. this was an early build 99 & he was having tranny problems with it (or maybe what he "thought" were "problems" as it seemed to drive away okay to me).
Crazyelvis... you still driving that "free" truck? how are you & the "beast" getting along? ours gets born next week then the "fun" really begins
Oh...and by the way.....the truck is running smooooooooooooooooth!! I've got about 2500 miles on it so far....still getting about 12.5 city and as for hwy....I haven't been doing much hwy....last hwy tank....mixed with city was around 13.8......in that range.....
Good luck with everything from here on in lewac....and steer clear of MIKE aka the idiot!!!
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