Ford Falcon

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I have just been quoted $2000 to repair the automatic transmission in my 2004 BA Falcon, which was damaged by water that traveled back from a split cooler in the radiator. The car has traveled 114,000 km and is out of warranty and Ford said they wouldn't do anything because the car is too old. Is there anything else I can try, or do I just have to suffer the cost due to Ford's manufacturing fault?

Answered by CarsGuide

12 April 2011

AMANDA BLAIR

It’s a design fault in the BA Falcon that has been well documented and I don’t believe you should have to bear the cost of repairing the transmission. Go back to Ford and again ask that they cover the costs. You could well argue that their product was not fit for the purpose for which they sold it to you. If Ford again shuts the door in your face go to the consumer affairs people in your state and enlist their help.

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