Truck is supposed to be repaired by mid-morning Tuesday according to Bill from Babbitt Ford. It seems the EGR and engine oil cooler melted together, what ever that means. Water and oil mixed, not good, but the engine is OK. Of course the extended warranty I paid way too much for doesn’t cover the repairs because there was a Technical Service Bulletin. Guess it is a standard problem with the 6 liter diesel. However Bill tells me that the bulletins are considered a shortcut for mechanics often saving them time troubleshooting a problem and shouldn’t be used as an excuse—although clearly written in the contract—for not covering repairs. Plus Ford has their own extended warranty that I’m going to look into, after I fire the first one with money coming back. This is not the first time Direct Buy Warranty has screwed me, but will be the last.
I stayed in all day at Flagstaff KOA because of a head cold which I probably brought on with stress. Geez, when will I learn. It sure looked like a pretty day out there, people walking their dogs in shorts and T-shirts while I sat in front of the heater and later took a nap.
I’m really hoping to be on the road again tomorrow and stay Wednesday night at Lee’s Ferry where my friend Lyn from desertsong studio is the artist-in-residence (AIR) at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. I met weaver extraordinaire Lyn a couple years ago when she was an AIR at the North Rim. Please check out her blog to see examples of some of these magnificent weavings, especially the life size condor which will hang in our visitor center.
Don’t expect to have internet after leaving Flagstaff until I get to the North Rim, where hopefully my phone and internet will be on.
And one more thing, if you like to travel you’ll truly enjoy visiting serrasue at My Life in Photography as she heads to Point Reyes National Seashore.
So sorry about your truck woes…I never buy extended warranties for anything and so far I’ve come out on top. What a pain….
I’m sorry about the truck! I bought an extended warranty once too and I don’t think I ever will again.
Sorry that you are having problems. Nigel’s Dad always buys these extra warranties and they have never done him any favours. Nigel just refuses and I think we have gained on the deal! Hope that you are soon on your way. See you when you get there. Diane
Ooh yeah I tend toward skepticism with extended warranties already, so I’ll definitely cast a wary eye on Direct Buy – thanks for the heads up there and I hope you’re safely (and cheaply) back on the road soon!
I really hope you can get a pro-rated refund from that jerk of an extended warranty company. We bought an extended warranty from the Ford dealership when we bought our used truck. We had to use it one time so far, but it only cost us $100 for the work that was done using the warranty. Don’t forget to ask at the service desk about the Ford one, as I do believe if you had a warranty that would pay it would save you a ton of money.
Oh that is too bad and a cold to go along with it. I think you are right about the stress. Hope you get back on the road soon. Take care.
Sorry about the junk warranty! I think buying directly from a dealership, Ford in your case, is a better idea. the catalytic converter went out on my Chevy TrailBlazer that I had bought used 2 years before was totally covered by the original Chevy warranty! Good Sam covered the tow and took us to RV Park while TrailBlazer was getting repaired! Good Sam has always been a good deal !!! Glad they treated you right too!
Hope you are feeling better and on your way to North Rim! Enjoy Lee’s Ferry!
Hope you are feeling better and on the road tomorrow. What should have been an easy trip for you has turned into anything but.
Wow, you would think if it is a common problem with that type of truck, the extended warranty would cover it.
Hope you get on the road again soon and are feeling better quickly.
I was so afraid of that when I read yesterday’s post (the extended warranty crud) because (um, personal experience). Safe and break-down free travels and hope your cold is gone soonest.
Grrrrrr…..car repairs. And the costs sure stink:( I think once your around friends and secured into you area, the stress will evaporate:) I’m the same way. I don’t like being on the road alone in isolated areas or out of reach from familiar people:) Crossing my fingers for a nice smooth and enjoyable ride tomorrow.
A new blog! I like your Header. It’s a bummer about your truck repairs not being covered by warranty. I hope you and the truck are better now and will be on your way soon. Safe trip, Gaelyn. I leave for Mary’s April 27.
aw, gaelyn, so sorry about your truck woes. that sucks.
i really hope you get on the road tomorrow and are feeling better really soon.
big hugs!
I never buy extended warranty. Do they deliver what they promise?
For sure, I’d be stressed too.
Take care.