Got the truck back last night, new engine totally covered by the Ford Warranty
Drove it around a bit, up and down a few good grades and were relieved when everything worked as expected. Left our campground very, very early this morning and drove for a couple of hours before we stopped at a rest stop so I could get my regular day job done. We'll be on the road again tonight, heading north. Trying to drive early AM and in the evenings to avoid the very HOT afternoon temperature. We didn't want to leave the Laughlin area at 3 PM right as the temps were hitting triple digits so we're driving when my work allows and stopping along the way.
Thanks for all the words of encouragement over the last month as this ordeal has been resolved!!
DebbieM said
06:31 PM Apr 30, 2015
Awesome, will you still be at Town Center for the Art Show? If so, maybe I'll see you there!
Hdrider said
07:47 PM Apr 30, 2015
That's great news!!! Here is hoping for no more problems (clink).
dianneandsteve said
07:20 AM May 1, 2015
Sweet! Safe travels as you head north.
el Rojo and Pam said
07:27 AM May 1, 2015
Great to hear. Did they ever tell what went wrong with the engine?
Safe Travels.
Red
TRAILERKING said
08:03 AM May 1, 2015
What's their recommended "break-in" procedure?? Do some heavy pulling??
PIEERE said
08:49 AM May 1, 2015
It's really great when a plan comes together!
Fergizmo said
08:59 AM May 1, 2015
Excellant! Another bump in the road behind you. Stay safe.
BiggarView said
09:02 AM May 1, 2015
Woohoo!
NWescapee said
09:30 AM May 1, 2015
Thanks All, it's a huge relief to have this bump in the road behind us.
@Debbie, yes, we will be at the El Dorado Hills Art and Wine festival, relieved that we didn't have to cancel the art show. Would love to see you guys again. Maybe we can enjoy a glass of wine together
Regarding the question of what went wrong, I'm not the most mechanically inclined, my understanding is that basically 2 of the 8 pistons just blew apart, they found lots of bearings in our oil pan. Engine was replaced with a remanufactured engine.
We asked about the break in time / process, the diesel mechanic's reply was to "drive it like you mean it". So we're driving 2-3 hours at a time, trying to drive in the cooler parts of the early morning and evenings. First time I've ever spent time working in a truck stop, I think I want to avoid that again, it's a little too noisy to concentrate
Barbaraok said
04:16 PM May 1, 2015
Glad to hear that you're on the road again.
Barb
Curtis and Rhandi said
07:23 PM May 1, 2015
Oh fantastic!!!! So happy for you guys! I know this has been tough on you both from reading through the posts! Congrats and be safe out there!
Camper Chronicles said
04:16 AM May 2, 2015
So happy everything is ok.
Bill and Jodee said
12:08 PM May 2, 2015
Wonderful news! You have to be so glad to get out of the wind and climbing heat. Great to hear that Ford covered everything, even though it took sooooo long
Safe travels, enjoy being back on the road.
Jodee
cherylbrv said
02:26 PM May 3, 2015
My happy dance goes out to you as well. Finally getting a much deserved break! Safe travels.
Got the truck back last night, new engine totally covered by the Ford Warranty
Drove it around a bit, up and down a few good grades and were relieved when everything worked as expected. Left our campground very, very early this morning and drove for a couple of hours before we stopped at a rest stop so I could get my regular day job done. We'll be on the road again tonight, heading north. Trying to drive early AM and in the evenings to avoid the very HOT afternoon temperature. We didn't want to leave the Laughlin area at 3 PM right as the temps were hitting triple digits so we're driving when my work allows and stopping along the way.
Thanks for all the words of encouragement over the last month as this ordeal has been resolved!!
Sweet! Safe travels as you head north.
Safe Travels.
Red
What's their recommended "break-in" procedure?? Do some heavy pulling??
Woohoo!
Thanks All, it's a huge relief to have this bump in the road behind us.
@Debbie, yes, we will be at the El Dorado Hills Art and Wine festival, relieved that we didn't have to cancel the art show. Would love to see you guys again. Maybe we can enjoy a glass of wine together
Regarding the question of what went wrong, I'm not the most mechanically inclined, my understanding is that basically 2 of the 8 pistons just blew apart, they found lots of bearings in our oil pan. Engine was replaced with a remanufactured engine.
We asked about the break in time / process, the diesel mechanic's reply was to "drive it like you mean it". So we're driving 2-3 hours at a time, trying to drive in the cooler parts of the early morning and evenings. First time I've ever spent time working in a truck stop, I think I want to avoid that again, it's a little too noisy to concentrate
Barb
Safe travels, enjoy being back on the road.
Jodee