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Old 13-09-2018, 08:20 PM   #1485
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Default Re: 2018 Ranger Raptor

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Originally Posted by BENT_8 View Post
Thats right, so why would the DP's thoughts matter?
What you're suggesting is that because the Raptor costs 3 times as much as a dodgy Focus the DP will get more assistance from Ford if and when something breaks.
Probably so....here's why,
The issue with the Powershift is something inherently flawed with the transmission
an issue that ford has struggled with and really only has a partial cure.

A warranty issue on a Raptor is probably going to be more like a one off instance
and easily fixed / expedited with the assistance of a DP greasing the wheels..
I'm sure that many here have had positive outcomes to tricky situations but
I'll be the first to admit that some people have suffered terribly and slipped
through the cracks.


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All 3 cars are sold with comprehensive warranties which must comply with consumer law but apparently the more you spend the better chance you have of getting a sympathetic ear.
I wouldn't call that sympathetic, i'd call it pathetic to be fair.
So getting back to warranty,
no one is going to cover a RR owner for damage caused by jumping their truck
or obvious indications of abuse that would not normally be covered by warranty.
The ACCC will not help you in this situation as you're outside of any reasonable claim.

In this situation, sometimes a sympathetic DP can intercede on behalf of the owner and get
parts / repairs done at a very reasonable price, I've seen situations like that in the past...
others probably have similar stories.

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