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2014 Ford Focus
Mileage
128,631
Service Date
11/5/2024
Services Performed
Road tested & verified complaint, checked for voltage & ground signals at horn & found them to be both present. Horns are positive ground & unplugged horns to install positive ground emulator. Tested vehicle electrical & locking circuits & found to be OK, leading to horns being defective. Advised customer & authorized repair. Removed existing horn assembly & installed replacement unit. Plugged in electrical contact & road tested, vehicle now working as designed.
Front tires set to 35 PSI, rear tires set to 35 PSI.
Paritosh K. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/8/2024
2014 Ford Fusion
Mileage
172,001
Service Date
3/25/2024
Services Performed
Verified complaint, tested vehicle battery & found the following results: Battery tested 12.1 volts, 325 CCA (rated 450 CCA) (recharge & retest) Connected vehicle to jump starter & attempted to start, vehicle starter clicks but no-start. Examined hybrid battery main fuse, found minimum corrosion at terminal ends. Cleaned off corrosion & checked vehicle main grounds for continuity. Found corrosion at main engine ground from hybrid battery to chassis. Removed ground strap & cleaned off corrosion. Removed battery terminals & cleaned corrosion. Attempted to start vehicle (started properly). Called, advised customer & authorized repairs on 3/25/2024 @ 9:48 AM for additional $ 95. Removed ground straps for engine, hybrid, main battery, and body electrical (all tied to chassis). Cleaned off electrical contacts of corrosion & reassembled with dielectric grease terminal protectant. Connected vehicle to Ford Digital Assistant to perform diagnostic, found stored fault codes for low vehicle voltage at battery control module but nothing current. Cleared fault codes & reset vehicle adaptations. Road tested vehicle from mileage 172,001 to 172,011, operating through 2 cold-to-hot drive cycles. Vehicle now starts & operates as designed.
Jorge M. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/26/2024
2006 Ford Mustang
Mileage
125,380
Service Date
10/24/2023
Services Performed
Verified complaint, connected vehicle to Ford Digital Assistant & performed diagnostic. Found the following results Battery tested 10.7 volts, 110 CCA (rated 600 CCA), dead cell, replace Starter tested 10.95 volts when connected to battery jumper & started (normal, OK) Alternator measured 11.25 volts no-load (minimum 13.95 volts required, alternator not charging) Called, advised customer & authorized repair. Released belt tension to remove drive belt. Removed alternator battery cable & pick-up wire. Removed alternator from vehicle & installed new unit. Reassembled. Removed battery & installed replacement battery. Road tested, vehicle started on its own power, charging at 14.3 volts, operating as designed.
Front tires set to 35 PSI, rear tires set to 35 PSI.
Rob S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/25/2023
2016 Ford Expedition
Mileage
115,934
Service Date
8/30/2023
Services Performed
+ Perform Vehicle Inspection + Drain Engine Oil & Remove Oil Filter + Refill With Fully Synthetic Motor Oil + Replace Oil Filter + Test, Check, & Correct Coolant & Brake Fluid Levels + Correct Windshield Washer Fluid Level + Check & Correct Power Steering Fluid Level (most cars) + Check For Leaks At Engine, Cooling, Transmission, & Differential Systems + Set & Correct Tire Pressure + Inspect Brake Pads & Rotor Condition + Check Hydraulic Brake Lines For Wear Issues + Check Suspension & Tire Components + Complete Vehicle Road Test & Check For Drivability Issues + Reset Vehicle Service Indicator
Front tires 38 PSI, Rear Tires 38 PSI
Amanda N. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/31/2023
2018 Ford Fusion
Mileage
44,102
Service Date
1/3/2023
Services Performed
+ Perform Vehicle Inspection + Drain Engine Oil & Remove Oil Filter + Refill With Fully Synthetic Motor Oil + Replace Oil Filter + Test, Check, & Correct Coolant & Brake Fluid Levels + Correct Windshield Washer Fluid Level + Check & Correct Power Steering Fluid Level (most cars) + Check For Leaks At Engine, Cooling, Transmission, & Differential Systems + Set & Correct Tire Pressure + Inspect Brake Pads & Rotor Condition + Check Hydraulic Brake Lines For Wear Issues + Check Suspension & Tire Components + Complete Vehicle Road Test & Check For Drivability Issues + Reset Vehicle Service Indicator
Front tires 33 PSI, Rear Tires 33 PSI
Chris Z. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/7/2023
2017 Ford Escape
Mileage
70,098
Service Date
8/22/2022
Services Performed
+ Perform Vehicle Inspection + Drain Engine Oil & Remove Oil Filter + Refill With Fully Synthetic Motor Oil + Replace Oil Filter + Test, Check, & Correct Coolant & Brake Fluid Levels + Correct Windshield Washer Fluid Level + Check & Correct Power Steering Fluid Level (most cars) + Check For Leaks At Engine, Cooling, Transmission, & Differential Systems + Set & Correct Tire Pressure + Inspect Brake Pads & Rotor Condition + Check Hydraulic Brake Lines For Wear Issues + Check Suspension & Tire Components + Complete Vehicle Road Test & Check For Drivability Issues + Reset Vehicle Service Indicator
Front tires 33 PSI, Rear Tires 33 PSI
Jim D. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/23/2022
2013 Ford Explorer
Mileage
160,049
Service Date
2/2/2022
Services Performed
+ Perform Vehicle Inspection + Drain Engine Oil & Remove Oil Filter + Refill With Fully Synthetic Motor Oil + Replace Oil Filter + Test, Check, & Correct Coolant & Brake Fluid Levels + Correct Windshield Washer Fluid Level + Check & Correct Power Steering Fluid Level (most cars) + Check For Leaks At Engine, Cooling, Transmission, & Differential Systems + Set & Correct Tire Pressure + Inspect Brake Pads & Rotor Condition + Check Hydraulic Brake Lines For Wear Issues + Check Suspension & Tire Components + Complete Vehicle Road Test & Check For Drivability Issues + Reset Vehicle Service Indicator
Front tires 33 PSI, Rear Tires 33 PSI
Jim D. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/3/2022
2016 Ford Expedition
Mileage
87,825
Service Date
6/25/2021
Services Performed
Verified complaint, connected vehicle to Ford Scanner & found the following fault code: P0299- Turbocharger underboost Performed smoke test & found small leak coming from turbocharger boost pressure valve. Called, advised customer & authorized repair on 6/23/2021 @ 3:45 PM for $ 295 as first step in diagnose. Removed lower gravel shield, disconnected lower air charge pipe & removed existing turbocharger boost pressure relief valve. Reassembled with new valve & cleared check engine light. Road tested, OK now. Further advise customer to monitor & see if check engine light returns.
Front tires set to 32 PSI, rear tires set to 34 PSI.
Amanda N. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/25/2021
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