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And the car industry is not immune from being saddled with these potentially damaging problems.Apart from Ford's recent problems with brake hoses and brake booster valves on E-Gas Falcons the other ‘big two’ carmakers have had their fair share of recalls.Holden has had five recalls for its VE Commodore and Statesman range since its introduction in 2006, involving things like fuel vapor lines, fuel lines and defective valves on LPG cars.ToyotaToyota had a range of recalls for its Camry, HiLux, RAV4, Yaris and LandCruiser over the past three years. Most, like a headlight dimmer switch on a Camry, have been minor. Others, like the potential fire hazard stemming from a poorly installed insulator pad on a Yaris, raised alarm bells among some customers.NissanLast week Nissan was forced to recall 11,743 Maximas and 4972 Muranos because of a vibrating air intake in the engine bay.AudiEven the luxury German brands are not immune. Last year Audi had to recall its TT for a piece of rear side trim in its cars that unless fixed, could potentially injure passengers.Mercedes-Benz This year Mercedes-Benz has recalled its M-Class off-roader for a possible glitch in its electric rear hatch. It was also forced to recall S-Class sedans fitted with active body control because of problems with the front lower ball joints on its suspension. On some high-mileage vehicles, the front suspension could fracture on rough roads. Faulty left and right windows in the Viano van also required the replacement.BMWOf the German carmakers, BMW has fared better. It has not had a official government recall since 2006.Volvo Volvo has had three recalls this year of its S80, XC70, V70 and new XC60 for engine cooling fan problems and windscreen wiper problems with the S80 and XC70.JaguarJaguar, once widely ridiculed for its poor quality cars, has come a long way over the past few years. Jaguars these days have no less, or no more, problems with recalls than some of the other luxury brands. Last year it experienced some minor problems with the XF range involving wiring and rear seatbelts.In all cases, recalls by carmakers are handled quickly and responsibly. If you want to check out whether your vehicle has had a recall, go to www.recalls.gov.au
The recall involves all BF Series II and III and the new FG Falcon sedan, wagon and utility fitted with the factory-fitted LPG system, called E-Gas, which are popular with fleets and tradies.The cars affected were built from January 16, 2007 to August 22, 2008.The defect involves the brake booster check valve, which may develop a vacuum leak.Ford spokesman, Justin Lacy, said the valve can develop a leak, leading to reduced power assistance for the brakes.Details of the latest recall surfaced on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's website last Friday, ahead of the holiday weekend but have, until now, slipped under the radar.Worried owners should contact their local Ford dealer or Ford's customer relations line on 1800 503 672.In recent months Ford has been hit with a range of glitches that are damaging its hard-fought reputation.In March it was forced to recall 83,000 SX and SY Territorys to replace front brake hoses after widespread consumer reports of brake failures.The Herald Sun's Carsguide has uncovered a raft of quality problems at Broadmeadows after months of consumer complaints covering everything from brakes to rust and paint.The most recent concerns relate to front balljoint failures on high-mileage Territorys.In addition, Ford last month recalled its Focus and Mondeos to check problem with brake vacuum pumps.The recall for the LV Focus and MA Mondeo, built since last year, only affects those with a diesel engine.Ford says under certain conditions the supply of vacuum to the brake booster may be reduced causing a hard brake pedal and increase stopping distances.Ford is contacting known owners by mail.In March, Ford recalled more than 83,000 Territorys to fix a brake hose defect which was uncovered by Carsguide after complaints from readers.
I WOULD take it back to the dealer you bought it from and ask them to fix it under the warranty but, as it's a problem that goes back to Ford, they might have you take it back to the Ford dealer that sold it in the first place. Don't pay to repaint it yourself, as Ford knows there is a problem and you will have lots of trouble getting your money back once you've outlaid it.
I AGREE with you no car is totally without problem, but to justify problems Falcons and Territorys are suffering by referring to cars that are now up to 30 years old -- as in the case of the HQ Holden -- is silly. Surely Ford is now capable of designing and building better cars than the old models to which you refer? The wear rate on Territory ball joints is not only excessive it's dangerous and we have had a number of reports from readers of ball joints actually failing; we've also heard from an insider who worked on the Territory front end who told us that Ford has known about the problem from very early on in the program. I believe this is a safety issue and warrants a recall just as much as the brake hoses do. Same goes for the Falcon, we have numerous reports of failed front brake hoses and were told by respected members of the trade that front hose failures are relatively common. The issue with Shockwave Blue Falcons is more to do with the inconsistent approach to owners than the paint itself.
IT'S hard to conclusively prove that the Shell LPG was at fault, but I would immediately switch brands and see if the problem goes away. I would also try to contact other owners that have been affected in your area and see if there is a pattern that points to Shell, and contact LPG Australia and report your concerns to them.
FORD has been changing the rear brake hoses on the Falcon for some time, not as a recall, but as cars go in for their regular servicing. The problem is that they miss those cars that aren't, for whatever reason, taken to Ford dealers for servicing. Owners of those cars are driving around with a potential safety time bomb under them. Ford should be owning up to the problem and doing something about it.
WHEN cars are fixed under warranty Ford pays the dealer for the work done, and usually approves the work before it's carried out, hence the dealer's reluctance to go ahead without first getting the nod from Ford. In that sense I don't think the dealer did anything wrong. As for the so-called fix, that's another thing altogether. They clearly didn't fix the problem to your satisfaction, so the first course of action is to take the car back to the dealer and ask them to do what they said they would do when you first took the car in. They accepted the job and told you they fixed it, so to now come up with the excuse that the car had been in a crash and that was the reason for the problem is a bit lame. If they persist with the argument, ask them to show you what is causing your problem and prove that it is the result of the crash.
THE radiators have been a problem for some time, and most owners only find out they have a problem when the transmission starts acting up. That's usually too late and they end up having to pay for an expensive transmission rebuild. The problem is with the cooler in the radiator, which fails, letting coolant into the transmission. At least Ford came to the party and helped with the cost of repairs, even though you might have liked more.
YOU will recover the cost of the conventional system much quicker and start saving money sooner, so if that's your priority that's the best system. The injection system will take longer, 12 to 18 months, before you get back to square one and start saving money, but it will be the better driving and performing system.
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