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2020 Ranger Fx4 Lariat front left half shaft failure, anyone else?
RedDakooter05
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Yes, I've seen a couple other people with the issue.
@rydfree has been dealing with the same issue for quite a while.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/need-a-left-side-cv-axle.15735/
Kind of odd it's the driver side on lariat trim's...
@rydfree has been dealing with the same issue for quite a while.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/need-a-left-side-cv-axle.15735/
Kind of odd it's the driver side on lariat trim's...
SWI
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Thank you Jake. Interestingly, the dealer should have told me it was only my model and not other Ranger models. Makes sense though and after reading the other owners issue, I feel that I'm in the same boat, but when they first ordered the part; they said the part was going to be available to them at the end of August, then told me October 20 or 21. So maybe at least I could be one of the first to get one..? Been all bad dealing with Ford CS; people there tried to do a Lemon-law by back through corporate (I said really?). Two days later the rep called me back saying "denied" (I would have guessed that). There are NO loaners and no surrounding rental companies had cars. The CS mgr found me a Hertz rental car that I've had to pay for and they said I'd me reimbursed. I was able to get a company car from my employer so I turned in the rental and that was 2.5 weeks ago and submitted my receipt (over $1,000) and they won't even call me back! I have bought several Ford vehicles over the years, paid cash and NEVER had problems like this. The CS people sound totally untrained and very young....
Rp930
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If you bought it new, look up the Lemon law for your state, follow the guidelines and formally request a buyback. You can’t lose.
Rp930
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You need to file with the state. Don’t expect Ford to hand over a new truck.
https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/lemon-law
Joeiconic
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The are a few threads like this. I’m curious how the lemon law will apply in situations where the manufacturer cannot remedy the situation because they are unable to procure parts from their vendors.
RedDakooter05
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Pretty sure one of the stipulations is the dealer must repeat the same repair attempt more than like 3 times, but if they can't even attempt due to inventory supply I don't think they're liable.
At this point I think I would bite the bullet and have independent shops(specifically drive-line shops) take a look as I simply cannot fathom how a simple part like an cv axle cannot be remedied via repair or replacement...
At this point I think I would bite the bullet and have independent shops(specifically drive-line shops) take a look as I simply cannot fathom how a simple part like an cv axle cannot be remedied via repair or replacement...
rydfree
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Oh my , I'm beginning to think this may be a Lariat issue and coincidence that it happened a few days after I installed the spacers. Has yours been leveled out ?
Yesterday I talked to the parts manager at the large dealership that my Bronco is ordered thru and he says his information shows the middle of November now . He also was concerned that it would get pushed out further
The notation on the backorder said delayed due to excessive demand . Sounds like there is a widespread issue to me .
Rp930
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As far as I know Lemon Laws have not been changed. One peculiar part of the Texas law is if they give you a “comparable” loaner it does not count towards the 30 days. Good luck.
SWI
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Yes, mine has had some work done but I was watching all of it and done professionally and no need to pull the half shafts all the way out (I have seen that mess before). Here she is...Oh my , I'm beginning to think this may be a Lariat issue and coincidence that it happened a few days after I installed the spacers. Has yours been leveled out ?
Yesterday I talked to the parts manager at the large dealership that my Bronco is ordered thru and he says his information shows the middle of November now . He also was concerned that it would get pushed out further
Rp930
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I hate to be the one to say it but those modifications probably killed any chance of Lemon Law.
SWI
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I certainly will once this thing is concluded (however it goes). About the upgrades; it's basically a Tremor Ranger now but with different parts. I didn't want to go too high because of warranty and center of gravity issues. The dealer said it was all warranty (excluding non-Ford parts). So when/if they ever get the part in, they'll take it.
Will keep you all in the loop!
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