It's a strange world. I just bought a 2001 Screw from Mooney Ford in Tuscola, Illinois. They ordered just what I wanted, gave me a good trade, and were very attentive while the truck was being built. Jon (Sales Manager) was/is extremely pleasant and helpfull anytime I go in to ask a question. I couldn't really ask for a better experience than I have had buying this truck (ordered mid Feb., recieved Apr 9). I had tried to buy a truck from them back between Christmas and New Years and could not get them to deal with me. I got a better deal by waiting the 2 months. I guess the stock market taking a dump helped me.

I bought a new 2001 F150 from Crystal Ford in Silver Spring Maryland. I will never deal with them again! Just after signing the deal and going outside to get in the "just detailed" truck I found scratches all over it, and damaged from bumper (really obvious too!). They were in such a hurry to get us out of there without doing the final inspection. Good thing I looked. When the truck was brought back in for the undercoating they oversprayed it all over the lower part of the body as well.

I also caught them in several boldface lies about the truck. When I confronted the manager, we (wife & I) were told to come back another day so the general sales manager could talk to his people and have everyone at the scheduled meeting to discuss it. When we came back in we were shifted to the sales manager who said he couldn't do anything. When we asked to speak to the General Sales Manager, he said we needed to make an appointment!!! What a crock!

There are several other issues with this dealership concerning the lies that were told. I'm not going into them here (legal issues).

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND AVOID THIS DEALERSHIP. THESE PEOPLE SEEMED GREAT BEFORE THE SALE. THERE ARE TO MANY FORD DEALERSHIPS IN THIS AREA TO HAVE TO VISIT THIS ONE.

I currently have a complaint in with the BBB, Ford Customer Service, and an in-process complaint with the Maryland Consumer Affairs.

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2001 F150 XLT Supercab Flareside "Sport"
Black
5.4
Smittybuilt step bars

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Bought my 97' Explorer XLT, and my current 00' Expy 5.4L XLT from Bob Davidson Ford in Baltimore, Maryland. I can highly recommend them for the sales AND service. I've been back for service and warranty items, and have been satisfied every time. They even take care of the rental, if applicable.

Guess that's why they got the BlueOval Service stamp of approval...



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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter

MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
Ventshade Window Ventvisors (3/4/01)

Sheehy Ford, Springfield, VA ...

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97 F150 Lariat - Black with gold trim
4.6L V8 automatic (never did learn how to drive a stick, maybe one of these days...)
3.55LS, P265/75R16 BFG AT/TA KOs
Chrome Ford nerf bars
Soft bed cover
DEBIAN vanity license plates (VA) - Go Linux!

Lake Elsinore Ford in.....you guessed it.....Lake Elsinore. Did not purchase my truck here (they had not opened yet) but I bring my truck here for service. They have been quick to get me in each time and have actually given me advice (hence, a Service "Advisor"). Will definitely purchase my next Ford from this dealership.

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1998 Silver XLT Supercab
4.6 Triton V8--tow pkg.
2-Chamber Flowmaster
HF Alarm w/ Remote Start
Front clear corners
Rear Altezza lights
Billet grilles
Line-X bedliner
Sony X-plod CD player
6-disc MiniDisc changer
Dual 10" Crystal subs
Flame window tint
Flame guages

Dallas Texas Area - Allen Samules Ford, in Duncanville, great friendly service. They call the next day to ask if you received the exact service you wanted and were satisfied.

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Mine:2001 1/2 F150 Super Crew, Lariat, Oxford white w/silver lower accent and Med. Gray Leather Captain Chairs,4x4 ORP, 5.4L, 3.55LS, 17" Chrome wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Westin Chrome nerf bars, Seat Savers and Husky mats for hunting, bed liner, white tail light lens covers.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...1294&a=3025874
Wife: 1999 Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999

Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HiPo, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, 72 Datsun PU,'74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '81 F150, '83 Bonneville, '84 Gran Marquis '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L, '97 F150 SC XLT, 4x4 ORP

GENE EVANS FORD in union city, ga--sw of atlanta-just off of I-85 & ga. 138. see bill miller, the sale mgr. talked to him on phone first--agreed to xplan on a new lightning-with no proof on my part. they did exactly what they said they would and added nothing. signed the papers, handed over the checks--adios. tried to buy the L in macon but the svt dealer would not go for the xplan price. plan to have service work done at brannen ford in byron, ga.(see paul's earlier post)--it's near my home- gene evan's is 100 miles away. btw, gene evans is the only dealer in the atlanta area that has been awarded the president's award.

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2001 Lightning, silver, escort 8500, ranger 2950dx dual band radio, wilson 2000 ant., bot/picked up on 05/08/01, 1997 f150 xlt 4.6L 4x2 with: a/f one fipk, superchip, optima battery, bbk 75mm throttle body, edelbrock ias shocks--2001 lightning to come(she came--see above)

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Country Ford in Southaven MS. Salesman Steve Bell. This was my 9th new car/truck purchase from them/him. Very easy to do buss with. Does not play the numbers bull.

Good Dealer
Great Salesman

662 349 4300

Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston,TX!
Great sales guy in the used car dept. John Frisby. My fiance and I were looking at two different trucks a green 97,and a Prairie tan 98 both shortbed ext, cabs.
The 97 was nice,but had a few dents and scratches on it,and a badly faded spray in bedliner. We decided on the tan 98,it was in exceptional condition. The A/C did not blow cold at all though. They sent it to the svc. dept and said we could pick it up two days later. I went alone to pick it up,and they handed me the paperwork. I looked over the work order for the A/C,and they had replaced every part in the system,except the hoses! That sold me on them for life,and I've recieved great svc. from them every time I've taken it back to them. The A/C still freezes me out of the truck two years later. https://www.f150online.com/f150board/biggrin.gif

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT 4x2 Ext. cab
prarie tan/tan int.
Yep,it has alot of stuff installed on it,I just got sick of lugging that huge sig. around,hehe
Come and see my newest pictures@ www.my-f150.com

Everything is shown there,except for the Superchip,Thanks Mike T!!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
http://www.my-f150.com/98screamer/sigpic.jpg http://www.my-f150.com/98screamer/homeLogoRotate.gif
Now,if it only looked like this in real life
http://www.my-f150.com/98screamer/zztopani.gif

Carey Paul Ford, Decatur, GA. Attentive salesman, not too high, not too low sales pressure. I mean, I expect sales pressure at a dealership, but they shouldn't under-do it or over-do it. A Plan on F150 Harley makes me happy. https://www.f150online.com/f150board/smile.gif

Mansfield Ford in Mansfield PA has gone out of their way to make me happy with my
F-150. There service department is tops and their sales people are caring even after they sell the vehicle. Top Notch Operation!

Ron

Freedom Ford, Wise, Virginia.
Great deal, very easy to work with, let me keep the truck for a whole weekend before I decided on whether or not I wanted to buy it, I was hooked after the first ten minutes. Very nice, call to make sure everything's ok, they even send me Christmas cards and a card on my birthday. Now if I could just get them to do something about the door cracks, I'd be sh****n in high cotton!

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1997 F150 Lariat Three Door Extended Cab Flareside 4x4, Two tone Pacific Green w/ Harvest Gold, Tan Leather Interior, Ford Premium Sound w/ CD Changer, Lund Solar Visor, Leather Tonneau Bedcover, K&N Air Filter, VentVisors
Wish List: Lund Racer Back Cab Spolier, Lund Shadow Winshield Wiper Cover, Lund Steps, RhinoLiner Spray-In Bedliner, Vortech Super Charger, Brush Guard, Hidden Winch, Lighted Ford Logo, I'll list more when I think of it...

S&C Ford, San Francisco California.

Amen guys! Thanks for the help and kind service.

im shop where i work at is one great dealership and that shop is
HANSEL FORD SANTA ROSA CA.
THE AUTO GIANT

Mike Bass Ford, Lorain, Ohio
Bought my truck from them and have had great service from them. I will buy from them next time too.