Hey, all:

Well, I've really enjoyed my truck since I got it about a month ago. Last week, I drove it down to Gulf Shores and back for some vacation, and all went smoothly (including oil change, switched to Mobil 1 5W-30). Well, now I'm at 33800mi, and I'm taking my truck in to the service department on Friday and to the Ford body shop next Wednesday to get some stuff done. Here're my lists:

Service Dept:
-Hot CD player (hope to get one with cooling fan)
-A/C (or something) making passenger floor damp
-Power Steering squeak at low speed/stop
-"Service Engine Soon" light came on over vacation (before oil change). I have noticed no performance changes.

Body Shop:
-Sliding Rear Window leak/water damage to headliner
-Roof gutter paint cracks
-Crazing (spider webs) all over the place (hoping for complete repaint)

Here are my questions:
1. Can I get them to install a Pitman arm with grease zerks on it, or what do they usually do about PS squeak?
2. Is it likely that I can get them to repaint the whole truck? I have the spider webs on the roof, hood, one front fender, both rear quarter panels, tailgate and at least 2 of 4 doors. Some have one or two small spots while some have a lot (hood/roof) as well as some large (1"+) spots.
3. What else should I check/ask for? The truck runs like a dream and looks great aside from the spider webs and a couple of bumper dings from previous owner.
4. How do I get the dealer to do what I want? I didn't buy the truck at this dealership. (Actually, I bought it on eBay.)

Thanks, guys/gals.

 

Well, I took the truck in for Phase 1 of warranty repairs this morning. They are supposed to fix the CD player heat issue, the A/C draining into the floorboard, the SES light, and the PS squeak. They say I should have it back by this afternoon. We'll see how it goes.

 

Well, I got my truck back at about 3:30 yesterday. The SES light was triggered by a fuel sensor, which they replaced. They cleaned the A/C drain line out so it won't drain into the floorboard anymore. They said there is no cooling fan replacement for the single disc CD player, only the 6-disc changer, so I have to live wth the heat or change it to the 6-disc or aftermarket. They "could not duplicate" the PS squeak. And, actually, after I left, neither could I. Oh, well... If it returns, back we go. So, I got some stuff fixed for free, and that makes me happy. On Wednesday, I'm taking it to their body shop to examine the crazing and hopefully drop it off for some repainting.