100acrehuphalump
Explorer
I personally didn't know this when I bought the truck and of course my dad loves ford and kicked me down $10,000 towards it. I wanted a Tacoma but I am 6'9" tall.
Steering gear computer module fried
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FordGuy1
Adventurer
You are going to see this in almost all vehicles and trucks.......We are running out of time!
100acrehuphalump
Explorer
SUPER SPECIAL THANKS TO FORDGUY1 !!!
So because I have a decently high LTV score of 75 with ford and because I made a call to the main office and started a case with them I was able to save half of the larger bill. It was reduced from $1,500 to $750. So that's awesome! It is a crappy design and you need to remember that when installing after market accessories, one must first remove the battery terminals prior to adding or installing any battery connected devices. Otherwise you can fry your Steering Gear control module. The part was $1,100 and labor $400. If you are near the end of your 36,000 mile warranty, you might want to add an additional warranty above and beyond. Mine was just an oil change past warranty and I still had to pay a big chunk of my expedition money. Better here than on the road.
So because I have a decently high LTV score of 75 with ford and because I made a call to the main office and started a case with them I was able to save half of the larger bill. It was reduced from $1,500 to $750. So that's awesome! It is a crappy design and you need to remember that when installing after market accessories, one must first remove the battery terminals prior to adding or installing any battery connected devices. Otherwise you can fry your Steering Gear control module. The part was $1,100 and labor $400. If you are near the end of your 36,000 mile warranty, you might want to add an additional warranty above and beyond. Mine was just an oil change past warranty and I still had to pay a big chunk of my expedition money. Better here than on the road.
surlydiesel
Adventurer
I'm a laid back guy when it comes to mistakes and such but I think the shop owes you the rest of the repair money. Anyone working on a vehicle in a shop in regards to wiring up new components, should always disconnect the battery first. If they did not disconnect your battery while doing the repair/install, I feel they did not do due diligence on their part and caused your current repair bill. They should be able to submit it as an insurance claim or just eat it as a mistake they will never make again. Just saying. Glad you're road ready again.
-jorge
-jorge