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Originally Posted by steveb19
Fishy?.
It is a 2006 E450 Ford Super Duty with ForestRiver motor home body.
It did 2000 or so miles in the USA before coming to the UK.
Ford USA have put it in writing that the warranty (100,000mile,5 years) is valid but have no Official agent in UK. After three months they have finally agreed that an independant they have done business with for many years in Mildenhall (250 miles away) can do it, but here is the catch. They want me to pay for the low loader down there ($1750+) pay the agents to remove and strip engine and send back to the USA, pay for the new engine and shipping and installation. (The cost of this in Europe is in excess of$30,000. And THEN in the fullness of time they might agree the engine! The engine let go in the South of France with 5800 miles total on the clock (before it had even reached the first service!)and it has already cost $7000 to recover to UK.A French garage had a quick look , the oil was burnt in the sump and they reckon at least one piston is holed .
Ford Uk say they are embarrased by the poor service and have talked to Ford USA a lot, but neverthe less the truck is still not roadworthy.
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At that point, it is probably a bunch cheaper to ship the truck to the US and get the warranty work done there.
Mike
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04 E-350 Ext. 6.0L PSD 4.10LS 9700# w/driver
D70 Full floating rear axle from a cutaway van
Sportsmobile camper conversion w/penthouse top
140A Alternator. 125W solar panel. Sportsmobile off-road trailer.
96,258 miles. 16.63 mpg average
From Cal to Alaska, Key West, Labrador/Newfoundland and points in between
Salem Kroger coil spring 4wd conversion - 4" lift
05 F350 front axle and aluminum wheels 275/70-18 tires.
46 Gal tank - harpooned pump vent tube.
Scangauge. DieselSite Coolant Filter@72K. Fumoto valve. Amsoil dual remote oil filter setup.
176 days in the shop - not counting the 4wd conversion time - Replaced front springs, 2 injectors, Trans housing, 3rd gear, Reverse planetary assy, Turbo, Alternator, another Alternator, Turbo hose fitting, Block Heater, Door lock, Front axle seals - all under warranty. AC hose, 1 injector, Batteries not under warranty.
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