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Engine & Drivetrain
My engine died! Ford say's I need a new one.
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<blockquote data-quote="Gavin Allan" data-source="post: 558981" data-attributes="member: 60736"><p>The burden of proof is on Ford to prove that you didn't properly maintain your vehicle. Receipts and service documents might be helpful, but you are not required to keep this information to maintain your warranty coverage. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It sounds to me like your engine siezed because of lack of oil. Now, you will have to determine what caused the lack of oil. Did a part fail (like the pump or pickup tube)? Did a road hazard (rock) puncture the oil filter or oil pan? Did you run it low on oil? </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If a Ford part failed, they should cover the repair.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If the aftermarket oil filter failed, you will have to try to recover damages from the oil filter company.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If a road hazard damaged the oil filter or oil pan, you will have to see if your comprehensive auto insurance will cover it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you ran the engine with a low oil level or knocked a hole in your oil pan or oil filter when you went four wheeling, all I can say is "you poor bastard". <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gavin Allan, post: 558981, member: 60736"] The burden of proof is on Ford to prove that you didn't properly maintain your vehicle. Receipts and service documents might be helpful, but you are not required to keep this information to maintain your warranty coverage. It sounds to me like your engine siezed because of lack of oil. Now, you will have to determine what caused the lack of oil. Did a part fail (like the pump or pickup tube)? Did a road hazard (rock) puncture the oil filter or oil pan? Did you run it low on oil? If a Ford part failed, they should cover the repair. If the aftermarket oil filter failed, you will have to try to recover damages from the oil filter company. If a road hazard damaged the oil filter or oil pan, you will have to see if your comprehensive auto insurance will cover it. If you ran the engine with a low oil level or knocked a hole in your oil pan or oil filter when you went four wheeling, all I can say is "you poor bastard". :( [/QUOTE]
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