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Old 07-04-2008, 06:58 AM   #14
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Well, talk about irony.

So, I've done all of the maintenance. I had that major service done probably in March of this year. The major miles we put on it were going to Yosemite twice. Other than that, it mostly sits when I am not working.

Yesterday I am running to the bank for my mom and the motor/engine light comes on. I call the Roadside Assistance and they say it is emissions and I can drive it to the dealer. Well, actually, no, because I have a car full of people I need to drop off at their house. With a load of perishable groceries. So, I call from there to have the car towed. They said I could drive it, I don't think so. It sounded pretty bad by this time.

Now, I am pretty p'od because, according to this wonderful check up, everything should have been clean and clear. Another time my car broke down not too long after I'd had an inspection, a major hose broke. Luckily we weren't on a road trip. Which if we had the money we'd have been yesterday.......

Having service done by Firestone is acceptable to the warranty? I think I will find the closest one. A friends husband works there. Oh, wait, probably not covered by my extended warranty for repairs?

Ya know, I am pretty disappointed with these problems. Sure, I've been towed and safe but I've been lucky.

Anyone else have problems with an Escape? I love it but I am not happy with these issues. It seems to have these issues when I don't drive it, but, only for a couple of weeks, how can a car get that messed up that quickly?

{sorry BTD for hijacking your thread...}
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