Screwed by FORD

[Banshee]

I’ve been looking for a new and badly needed tow vehicle. I tried to buy a new Ford F-250 XLT with an extended cab and an 8’ bed. 4X4 with a gas engine (no diesel’s). None of the local Ford dealers have one in stock, especially this late in the model year. But the dealer I went to found one for me at another out of state dealer and I negotiated a deal with them for it. I put down a deposit, signed a sales contract and even arranged financing through them. That was Monday 8/5 and I was scheduled to pick it up on Friday at 4:00. When I called them on Friday morning to confirm that everything was all set they told me that my salesman called in sick that day so I asked for the other one that assisted me and after checking with his manager he told me that they found out on Tuesday that the dealer that had the truck sold it to another customer. The thing is they didn’t even call me to tell me that it fell through. If I wouldn’t have called them I might have shown up to pick up my new truck only to find out that the joke is on me. Needless to say I’m pissed. I’ve been working on a long letter to Ford about what happened and I’ll have it ready to send on Monday morning.

[Tinkerer]

I had a similar thing happen to me at a local ford dealer ( I now drive CHEVY ) and will probably not go back to FORD.

[lambertjr]

Banshee, Are you pissed at Ford or at the Dealership.
My opinion,you should be a little torqued with both. The manufacturer for the lack of production and the dealer for just plain stupidity.

[HammerDown]

Banshee, I would hold out for the NEW FORD MODEL change, Its for 2004 but will be out early next year. Diesel all the way for me. I'll be getting that new Ford F250 4x4 Crew Cab 6 foot bed Diesel when it comes out. I've got over 150.000 miles on a 7.3 Diesel Ford F250...an the things still rock solid, not a rattle or squeek. And the motor runs better than ever.
Chevy motor for my Daytona...but when it comes to a Pick-Up...its a Ford!

[Dimarco Kid]

You couldn't hear a rattle or squeek in that truck if you wanted too with that diesel runnin! LOL I did hear a "ribit" and a "croak" come from under the hood at Anna!
D Kid

[Rickster]

I smell a lawsuit...."GOT LAWYER?"

[VanDeano]

Dimarco Kid,
You ain't kidding!

[HammerDown]

Ahhh never mind.
[ August 12, 2002, 08:30 AM: Message edited by: HammerDown ]

[SmartMoney]

HammerDown....I'm with ya! This shit goes on at all dealerships. I've been screwed by many. Ford "Diesel" the only way to go for the Rig. But give me the Chevy block for the Boat.

[dallas]

first. you have to understand how a car dealer works. the dealer is not at fault they can not help that the dealer sold the truck. it is un fortunate for you. im sure they can find you another. if not e- mail me me i run a ford dealership in wi, i can probebly help you. dallas@merr.com