Brand new 2013 SHO going back in the shop AGAIN (Oil Leak)

SHOdded · December 23, 2014, 11:24:10 AM

Dealer's into spinning yarns, it looks like ...

MEANSHO · December 23, 2014, 12:29:03 PM

Quote from: PokerMunkee on December 23, 2014, 09:33:06 AM
You should be able to get 2 or 3 months of payments paid for by Ford Corp. It's the least they could do. What a cluster. It wasn't wrecked or stolen was it?

I see a couple new 2013 SHOs in San Diego still......guess don't buy a 2 year old car that's still new...

You would think they would compensate me some how but the Ford CRC manager flat out told me they will not compensate me at all. That's fine but I'll be telling everyone about my experience with Ford and I guarantee they will lose at least a few sales from my family members, Friends, and any future new car sale from myself.

Yeah steer clear of those new 2013 SHO's sitting on the lot a Galpin Ford in CA they have three still last I checked.

Quote from: ZSHO on December 23, 2014, 09:34:33 AM
That is just a pile of B.S,is this the same dealer you purchased from? nice way to ruin the holiday spirit,hopefully you get compensated for all the troubles,happy holidays and good luck on a speedy resolution.

Yeah it does suck but i'm done getting upset about it now that time has past. I'm just letting the lawyer take care of it now. It was putting me in a bad mood and it wasn't fair to my family to have to deal with that. Happy holidays to you also!

BiGMaC · December 23, 2014, 12:34:25 PM

Definitely a terrible experience!

Maybe 2 years is too long to "just sit" for a car. I bought my '13 SHO new in in Sept of '14... paperwork showed it to have been built 9/13 and shipped to the dealer where I purchased.... I have had a good experience, and like you, saved about 10K on the deal.

MEANSHO · December 23, 2014, 12:45:08 PM

Quote from: BiGMaC on December 23, 2014, 12:34:25 PM
Definitely a terrible experience!

Maybe 2 years is too long to "just sit" for a car. I bought my '13 SHO new in in Sept of '14... paperwork showed it to have been built 9/13 and shipped to the dealer where I purchased.... I have had a good experience, and like you, saved about 10K on the deal.

That's a good point I know in the aircraft world you don't want jets even brand new jets to sit for the same reason they start forming problems they never even had when they were flying daily.

I'm glad you have had a good experience I just seem to have gotten a lemon I don't blame the car design at all as I see numerous posts from you guys/gals who love your SHO's and I can see what the car can be.

MEANSHO · December 23, 2014, 07:27:46 PM

So the ford engineers think fluid is getting into the PTU from the trans causing the PTU to go over serviced and leak. So they are going to put dye in the trans and then check the PTU fluid for traces of dye? IDK sounds pretty ridiculous to me.

SHOdded · December 23, 2014, 08:41:49 PM

Commonly known as the PTU seal leak in Ford Edge circles since 2007. Needed a Ford engineer for that???

MEANSHO · January 29, 2015, 11:47:29 AM

So Just thought id update you guys again. The car continued to leak oil after the last visit so it's back in the shop. This time they drained the PTU into a filter and said it was full of metal and that the PTU failed internally. So now the car is getting a new PTU at only 4,000 miles. My car has been in the shop for a total of 20 days now combined once it passes 30 days its an automatic lemon law and I really hope it gets to 30 days at this point i'm so fed up with this POS.

wasinger3000 · January 29, 2015, 12:28:56 PM

I hope it gets to 30 so you can get out of that car. No one should have to put up with that.

SHOdded · January 29, 2015, 12:55:00 PM

So sorry you have to go through this, man! Maybe you should get a certified SHO? IDK ...

BiGMaC · January 29, 2015, 03:06:37 PM

Hate the experience you've had... Bet your SHO was a Mon, Fri, or Sat build. The sad part, beyond the obvious and justified frustration, is that you haven't been able to do the things that make this car really fun to drive. If you don't get to 30 days and keep the car I hope the saga is over for you following this. You deserve to have some fun driving.

IHeartGroceries · January 29, 2015, 03:37:01 PM

If all else fails, it could always just burst into flames, like that one dude's here.

wasinger3000 · January 29, 2015, 05:01:19 PM

Quote from: IHeartGroceries on January 29, 2015, 03:37:01 PM
If all else fails, it could always just burst into flames, like that one dude's here.

That would be so unfortunate... lol

MEANSHO · January 30, 2015, 09:37:53 AM

Thanks for all the support guys. I can see that these cars are fun and I know I just got a bad one. But sadly all these maintenance issues have just ruined the whole experience for me and i'm scared to mod the car when I have to take it to the dealer every other week. I'll keep you guys updated i'm kind of waiting for the Feb 3rd Focus RS debut if that thing look promising I may hold out and trade the SHO in on one of those. Thats provided the RS is AWD and 330-350 hp as they are saying.

wasinger3000 · January 30, 2015, 10:31:59 AM

Quote from: MEANSHO on January 30, 2015, 09:37:53 AM
Thanks for all the support guys. I can see that these cars are fun and I know I just got a bad one. But sadly all these maintenance issues have just ruined the whole experience for me and i'm scared to mod the car when I have to take it to the dealer every other week. I'll keep you guys updated i'm kind of waiting for the Feb 3rd Focus RS debut if that thing look promising I may hold out and trade the SHO in on one of those. Thats provided the RS is AWD and 330-350 hp as they are saying.

Keep us up to date. I really want the RS as well. Just hope it doesn't cost 50k.

PokerMunkee · January 30, 2015, 10:42:44 AM

Your SHO needs to be lit on fire and driven off a cliff.

The RS Has potential. I really like the new Golf R with DSG. I could totally rock one of those. Looking at least $40K with the basics.

If I had to replace the SHO right now, it would be tough. I'd probably go for a MKS or another SHO. Nothing beats the value and luxury for $30-35K range for a slightly used 2013+ vehicle with under 15k miles. I love the 2015 Legacy but it needs the 2.0T. If it gets the WRX's engine again, I'll probably get one.