Compensation for extended vehicle down time?

[I3lackRose]

Just wondering if anyone is aware of if FORD would offer some kind of compensations for a vehicle that has been down an extended period of time? Currently closing in on 30 day mark without my Bronco due to manual transmission issues. Parts have been rumored to be back ordered, till April even "rumors" suggesting a long as a year out. No one knows, FORD is leaving us in the dark. Some kind of compensation, extended warranty, points for the problems would be nice.

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[Karl_in_Chicago]

That sucks. What's the manual transmission issue you have?

 

[Marsalad]

While I don’t have direct experience with Ford I did have a Jeep that was down for two months due to parts availability. I was financed through Chrysler Credit and they reimbursed me for the two payments I made while the vehicle was out of service.
I have had co-workers opt for an extended warranty/service contract under similar circumstances.
You may also have the option of returning the vehicle under the Lemon Law but then you wouldn’t have a Bronco anymore.

 

[ar1]

In many states this circumstance would definitely make you eligible for a buy-back under "lemon law" rules. That may be undesirable to some but you might want to look in to the availability of broncos at MSRP and evaluate if its a good option for you. Definitely takes a lot of elbow grease to make it happen though (as was my experience in VW).

 

[I3lackRose]

While I don’t have direct experience with Ford I did have a Jeep that was down for two months due to parts availability. I was financed through Chrysler Credit and they reimbursed me for the two payments I made while the vehicle was out of service.
I have had co-workers opt for an extended warranty/service contract under similar circumstances.
You may also have the option of returning the vehicle under the Lemon Law but then you wouldn’t have a Bronco anymore.

Yeah lemon would be the worst case scenario for me I do want to keep the vehicle.

 

[Deleted User 5719102]

Have you talked to ford about any compensation extras?

 

[BigRed13]

In many states this circumstance would definitely make you eligible for a buy-back under "lemon law" rules. That may be undesirable to some but you might want to look in to the availability of broncos at MSRP and evaluate if its a good option for you. Definitely takes a lot of elbow grease to make it happen though (as was my experience in VW).

Same, and same. Thankfully finally got out of my wifes VW Atlas after being denied three times. If you're interested in the Lemon Law route do a google search, most do it for free as theyre reimbursed through the manufacturer.

 

[smiths65]

Mine was at dealer from 12/13 to 3/1...TSB for transmission & new hardtop.
Ford presented PremiumCARE offers:
3yr/45k 5k interval maintenance plan
5yr/75K extended warrantee

 

[I3lackRose]

Have you talked to ford about any compensation extras?

Not yet. I am just curious and I know I have seen others ask.

 

[I3lackRose]

Mine was at dealer from 12/13 to 3/1...TSB for transmission & new hardtop.
Ford presented PremiumCARE offers:
3yr/45k 5k interval maintenance plan
5yr/75K extended warrantee

I did buy 8yr/100k esp. wonder if they would add to it?

 

[Stlrfan152]

Ive been curious about the warranty be extended. Im temped to go the lemon law route. Mines been down since new years and i get told nothing about status or a possible time it could be back.

 

[JD11937]

Scary to hear other people are having long term issues like this. My Bronco has been at the dealer for almost three weeks and no one seems to know what the problem is, even scarier.

 

[BigRed13]

Ive been curious about the warranty be extended. Im temped to go the lemon law route. Mines been down since new years and i get told nothing about status or a possible time it could be back.

The nice thing about it is they pay you back what you paid for the vehicle, taxes, and payments made while in the process. Theres a mileage deduction for use subtracted and its all over. Just a heads up most will deny you on their own, once you get a lawyer involved it becomes another story, especially if it can be deemed a safety issue.

 

[Stlrfan152]

The nice thing about it is they pay you back what you paid for the vehicle, taxes, and payments made while in the process. Theres a mileage deduction for use subtracted and its all over. Just a heads up most will deny you on their own, once you get a lawyer involved it becomes another story, especially if it can be deemed a safety issue.

I was just going to trade it in, but i didnt get offered much. This sounds like it would be better, i dont think id even bother unless i had a lawyer.

 

[Area51BS]

At the very least, manufacturers should add some warranty on the back end for a vehicle that was unusable for an extended period.

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