Unfortunately, it says specifically on the report that the owners name must match the name listed on the report in order to use the extended warranty. He had to have lost quite a bit of money, but I'll ask.
c3saving wrote: Oasis report checked. The Service lady would not give the service records like oil changes due to privacy act.
That is the usual song and dance, but they will normally tell you what is in the service order.
There have been no warranty work done on it. The only thing that needs to be done is the PCM and Nox sensor module recalibaration.
It was a PITA problem, took a long time to fix.
It's something that was put out mid-April for 2011/2012 6.7L engines. The fix is free. This vehicle is not at a Ford dealership.
What dealer is it at? Gives you a clue what / why the previous owner traded for.
I did learn that the previous owner purchased the vehicle new from Ford and purchased the extended warranty.
Is it a 3rd party extended warranty? Is it transferable?
I was thinking I would purchase the extended warranty directly from Ford and perhaps just take the vehicle directly to my most convenient Ford dealership to have fuel filters and oil change done.
Nooooooooo
Track down the top diesel tech in your nearby Ford dealers.
Rule of thumb is 3/4 dealers are not staffed with a top diesel tech.
The only other thing I can do is possibly walk in with the purchase paper work and ask about the oil changes. Seems to me the previous owner would have brought it to the dealer for any maintenance since he paid so much for the extended warranty.
Because mileage is so low, maintenance is not a big issue.
As far as the service schedule is concerned -- I take my gas cars to my mechanic for oil changes every 3500 miles. The diesel maintenance schedule seems fairly spread out.
Honestly ask your regular mechanic does he know how to service this very specialized and finiky diesel.
I'd say, he cannot possibly have the specialized tools available (mostly only at dealer), and even routine oil and fluid changes have their tricks.
Key thing he cannot do: software updates that are steadily coming out.
c3saving wrote: Unfortunately, it says specifically on the report that the owners name must match the name listed on the report in order to use the extended warranty. He had to have lost quite a bit of money, but I'll ask.
The question revolves back to why it was traded and for what.
Armed with the VIN, it is not hard to track the previous owner down.
I'd say buy it IF OASIS do not show warranty voided.
If it does not show emissions tampering.
No signs of tuner.
No evidence of biodiesel use (except legislated minimum that may be unavoidable).
Before you buy, have an attorney write in a contract clause that states clearly that the vendor represents the vehicle as not been modded or tuned, and that the factory warranty on it is completely valid and not voided by Ford, and if it is, you get your money back.
How do I find out if biodiesel is used, emissions tampering, signs of tuner?
I have the name of the previous owner, but am hesitant to call him. If you sold/traded your car, would you mind if someone tracked you down to talk about the vehicle especially if you fell on hard times? I found two owners in the area the truck was originial titled. One was age 64, the other 44. Don't want to intrude on someone's privacy.
This vehicle is at a Carmax dealership. NO FLAMING PLEASE!! Everyone has an opinion. Chevy/Ford -- Diesel/Gas -- New/Used -- Carmax/dealership. The question remains... not sure why the truck was sold to Carmax except for a possible change in need of vehicles, health issues, or payment which is a whopper?
My last vehicle was purchased from Carmax with extremely low mileage. Our experience was a good one. I purchased the extended warranty worried I was buying a lemon. 2 1/2 years and 16K miles later, I have had no problems. The car still has less than 25K miles on it. We are considering selling them back the car I purchased from them because we need the truck for towing. They are offering a private party selling price for the car. And - BONUS - I get the unused portion of the Max Care extended warranty back too.
For the nay sayers- Someone stole the money tree out of our back yard, so buying a new truck is absolutely out of the budget. The used price is still higher than what I would like, but we are going to make it work. In 19 years (I'm in my 40's), I can count on one hand the number of cars I have owned. I don't shop for vehicles often.
I will miss my sporty little car, but I thorough enjoy traveling with the TT and am willing to give up my fun car for a comfortable & relaxed ride pulling our TT vice the "white knuckle, encouraging the present truck to keep going" ride we are presently experiencing. We will be selling our present truck as well. Since it is 12 years old, Carmax would give us nothing for it.
The chances that the truck you are looking at had a tuner is between slim and none.There are few tuners out there for the Ford 6.7 and most people wouldn't put one a new truck.
In the unlikely event that there was a tuner installed at one time, Ford can tell you. The owners manual says that Ford has some sort of data logger and can tell if you or someone else has modified the engine.
Of course if they find that a tuner was used, they will void your warrenty.
c3saving wrote: How do I find out if biodiesel is used, emissions tampering, signs of tuner?
Biodiesel is the toughest bird ---
Ford does it with fuel sampling, examination of filters for telltales of biodiesel, and destructive examination of the fuel pump if it failed.
In this case, you have to take their word for it.
Though I would make sure Carmax stand behind their warranty on this issue.
Once you buy it, keep every fuel receipt, never put biodiesel in it (minimum) and only buy from name brand, high volume dealers.
Emissions tampering --- take it to a Ford dealer and have them verify it is all there, working, and yes, dealer can tell you if it was ever tuned --- in this case you are in good shape I feel the likelihood is low --- unless the car is jacked up, heavily modded etc.
I have the name of the previous owner, but am hesitant to call him. If you sold/traded your car, would you mind if someone tracked you down to talk about the vehicle especially if you fell on hard times? I found two owners in the area the truck was originial titled. One was age 64, the other 44. Don't want to intrude on someone's privacy.
Understand -- though quite often I find the prev owner, now off the hook, will talk quite freely about the plus and minuses.
This vehicle is at a Carmax dealership. NO FLAMING PLEASE!! Everyone has an opinion. Chevy/Ford -- Diesel/Gas -- New/Used -- Carmax/dealership. The question remains... not sure why the truck was sold to Carmax except for a possible change in need of vehicles, health issues, or payment which is a whopper?
Carmax gives a warranty, which can be extended.
I don't see a problem with that.
My last vehicle was purchased from Carmax with extremely low mileage. Our experience was a good one. I purchased the extended warranty worried I was buying a lemon. 2 1/2 years and 16K miles later, I have had no problems. The car still has less than 25K miles on it. We are considering selling them back the car I purchased from them because we need the truck for towing. They are offering a private party selling price for the car. And - BONUS - I get the unused portion of the Max Care extended warranty back too.
Take it!
For the nay sayers- Someone stole the money tree out of our back yard, so buying a new truck is absolutely out of the budget. The used price is still higher than what I would like, but we are going to make it work. In 19 years (I'm in my 40's), I can count on one hand the number of cars I have owned. I don't shop for vehicles often.
I will miss my sporty little car, but I thorough enjoy traveling with the TT and am willing to give up my fun car for a comfortable & relaxed ride pulling our TT vice the "white knuckle, encouraging the present truck to keep going" ride we are presently experiencing. We will be selling our present truck as well. Since it is 12 years old, Carmax would give us nothing for it.
Make sure you document all oil and fluid changes AT A REPUTABLE DIESEL QUALIFIED FORD DEALER. Take the time to find them --- they are out there!
Make sure you have low deductible Comprehensive coverage.
Make sure you are aware of the very small risk (low single digit percent) of CP 4 pump failure.
Once you buy it... take it to the Ford dealer, and get all filters and fluids done immediately.
Fuel filter (2 changed)
Oil filter --- I'd go synthetic diesel oil, motorcraft brand
c3saving wrote: For the nay sayers- Someone stole the money tree out of our back yard, so buying a new truck is absolutely out of the budget. The used price is still higher than what I would like, but we are going to make it work. In 19 years (I'm in my 40's), I can count on one hand the number of cars I have owned. I don't shop for vehicles often.
You need to understand then that on this newer diesel truck, repairs out of warranty can be big $$$. Ask ricatic, poster on this forum, about his out of warranty repair on his 2011 6.7L Superduty, the bill was over $10k, IIRC, for a failed high pressure fuel pump that Ford did not cover even though ricatic's warranty was still intact. But regardless if you get screwed on a situation such as ricatic's, can you afford to fix the truck if the same thing happens once you reach 100k miles?
I'm not trying to talk you out of this truck, just feel you need to consider all angles before you jump in. If money could potentially be an issue, maybe a gasser 3/4 or 1 ton would be better for you?
I have done more detective work then any one should want to do. But have encountered the Ford service people to be some of the nicest folks and more than willing to help. I found the originial dealer that sold the vehicle. Apparently, some sort of grease from the adjustable gas/brake pedals fell on the floor mat, so at 2300 miles a warranty claim was put in to replace the mat. Everything else was fine. At 5123 miles the first oil change was done. That was the last service done at the original dealer.
Definitely will take it directly to a Ford dealership (a reputable one) to have the oil/fuel filters changed. And coolant tested.
As for the low deductible comprehensive coverage - are you talking an extended warranty from Ford?
The originial owner purchased the 7 yr/ 100,000 mileage Premium Care Extended coverage. It can be transferred for $75, but the original owner must sign a waiver though. Otherwise the cost to extend out 3 more years/total of 48K miles on the parts that are only covered for 3yr/36miles (expiration next September) on the manufacturer warranty will run $1600. (Engine covered on manufacturer warranty for 5 yrs/100K miles) Still trying to decide on the extended warranty through Ford.
c3saving wrote: I have done more detective work then any one should want to do. But have encountered the Ford service people to be some of the nicest folks and more than willing to help. I found the originial dealer that sold the vehicle. Apparently, some sort of grease from the adjustable gas/brake pedals fell on the floor mat, so at 2300 miles a warranty claim was put in to replace the mat. Everything else was fine. At 5123 miles the first oil change was done. That was the last service done at the original dealer.
Definitely will take it directly to a Ford dealership (a reputable one) to have the oil/fuel filters changed. And coolant tested.
As for the low deductible comprehensive coverage - are you talking an extended warranty from Ford?
The originial owner purchased the 7 yr/ 100,000 mileage Premium Care Extended coverage. It can be transferred for $75, but the original owner must sign a waiver though. Otherwise the cost to extend out 3 more years/total of 48K miles on the parts that are only covered for 3yr/36miles (expiration next September) on the manufacturer warranty will run $1600. (Engine covered on manufacturer warranty for 5 yrs/100K miles) Still trying to decide on the extended warranty through Ford.
My warranty issues with Ford demonstrated just how low Ford will sink to protect crooked dealerships. It also demonstrated how difficult it is to deal with the total dopes at Ford customer service.
Having a great relationship with a dealership will only travel so far when the warranty chips are in play. Fuel system issues with the 6.7 Ford diesel have been frequent enough to cause concern. Ford's deplorable policy on repairing these failures results in a $10,000 plus bill being handed to the stunned owner....BTDT...and I have a difficult time understanding how purchasing an extended warranty will help. FOMOCO is denying standard warranty repairs...what makes anyone think the same dopes at FOMOCO will honor the extended warranty under similar conditions...
Caveat emptor...
Regards
I would contact the original purchaser...he likely will tell all...especially if he felt he had been screwed.
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