Posted by Stenesha
Angry Ford Vehicle owner,
10/19/16
My power steering goes out each year, displaying on my dashboard to "service advancetrac" and service power steering. I have been having this issue for 3 years now. It is very difficult to turn the steering wheel. The first time this issue occurred, I paid Metro ford ( located on 6455 S Western which is where I take my vehicle for service), five hundred dollars to repair my vehicle.
The second time this happened, I bought the car back, I was told this time the problem is much more severe and I will have to have my entire power steering unit replaced, which could cost between $2,000 - $3,000. I could not afford it. I drove around an entire year with a dysfunctional steering wheel. I received a letter in the mail stating to bring my vehicle in for a inspection, so I did. The inspection was complete and I was told, they also had reset the car (which solved the power steering issue).
This is now the third time this is happening, I called in and made an appointment to bring my vehile in for a resetting and also explained the situation. The rep I spoke with was very understanding and booked my appointment. When the car arrived I waited, they never got a chance to get to my vehicle that day so I was told come in the next day. I bought the car again, just to be they could look at it on that practicular they so me now made another appointment for sure this time. I had to explain the issue of power steering problem. I am being told again the problem is much more severe and I will have to have my entire power steering unit replaced, which could cost between $2k - $3k all over again. I explained this is a ongoing issue to several reps in the service department. They never attempted to reset the car, they were dismissve of my situation, and just keep insisting I pay $2K-$3k. Please accuse any typos or run on sentences. I am frustrated as I type this. Sorry!!!
I have been told by a rep. there, they do not reset vehicles there, but I have documents stating that the vehicle was reset. The reps continue to dish out prices reassuring me my power steering unit needs to be replaced, but when I ask did anyone attempt to reset the car, I was told NO, I am so frustrated I have to keep dealing with this , let alone have to deal with a dishonest company, trying squeeze more and more money out of me each yearr. Its unfortunate, I loved Ford cars until now.