Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbut Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Sweet! Congrats Chris! Are you gonna sleep in it tonight? Edited March 12, 2016 by ironbut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Sweet! Congrats Chris! Are you gonna sleep with it tonight? Ftfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMoney Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Congrats! Edited March 12, 2016 by TMoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 FUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCK GOT IT HOME AND THE COOLANT IS SPRAYED ALL OVER THE FUCKING ENGINE BAY. Dealership sending a tow truck. Hopefully fixed tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GrindingThud Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Fixed a dead actuator in my 2011 Taurus today: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Dreadhead said: FUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCK GOT IT HOME AND THE COOLANT IS SPRAYED ALL OVER THE FUCKING ENGINE BAY. Dealership sending a tow truck. Hopefully fixed tomorrow God damn, that was an amazing biscuit this morning; first one since Colin was here. **BRENT** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I would make them give me a different one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 We will see what they say tomorrow. Fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Lemon law? So much for pre-delivery inspections, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I am sure I can get my money back at this point. I am open to them fixing it. Things happen but if they start dicking me around I will get upset. No sign of that yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 My bet is you'll be fine. Probably something as stupid as a single hose clamp, fitting or something along those lines. Looks great, that's for damn sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiSam Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Just be sure that coolant that hit the hot head, etc... is removed...it can stain aluminum and some other bits. They ought to do something nice for you like offer up a few detailing jobs...don't let them off too cheap if you keep it. HS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Grahame said: Lemon law? So much for pre-delivery inspections, eh? Unfortunately, not yet. They have to be given the opportunity to correct the defect (and fail). Three times in Virginia. (Every place at least once, I think.) Oh hey, look, DMV.org gives you a directory into lemon law lawyers: link. (DMV.org is not affiliated with the Virginia government.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I don't look forward to the day my car finally gives up the ghost and I need to get something newer. Having an old beater from the 80s that never quits and you know inside and out and can easily work on in the driveway is just so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yeah I was thinking a full detail in the bay is definitely required. As far as a sweetener I was going to ask for some money off the install of the Ford short throw shifter kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Sorry for the bad luck, Chris. I wish they reimburse you or give you a new different one. My mother in law and brother in law have diesel Focus, they aren't particularly happy with them, the cars have been needing little fixes quite frequently. Only my MIL's had some serious issue with the clutch and gearshift IICR, fortunately while still covered by warranty. I'm not really a fan of Ford cars, but they're not probably the same in Europe as in the US. Edited March 12, 2016 by Torpedo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 This is a US built one but I expect it to be around the same as elsewhere. Hopefully I am OK after this issue. Maybe I should have gone WRX. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm with Nate. Most likely a loose clamp. Could have happened with any make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiSam Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 It will likely be a loose clamp, a bad thermostat ($20 part) or they overfilled it (unlikely). Can't imagine anything being clogged in a new vehicle. If I were local, I would help you with that short throw install. It is not a big deal. Hopefully they don't charge you more than 2 hours for labor. HS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I would just trade up to a Ford GT if I was you. Better safe than sorry I say. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMoney Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 9 hours ago, Dreadhead said: This is a US built one but I expect it to be around the same as elsewhere. Hopefully I am OK after this issue. Maybe I should have gone WRX. You are going to love the Focus ST. Hopefully a bad first impression doesn't sour you more than it should. Mistakes happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Decided that I want a fun little sport car and this was the most cost effective way to achieve that. It's also very good looking in my opinion. As predicted by many the coolant line clamp in the lower part of the car had not been pushed on hard enough and came off. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Did they detail the engine bay for you? The car looks great. Not perfectly but they did clean up. I asked twice and was assured it was cleaned but by the time I got there I just wanted to get it home so I let it go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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