So update. Dealer says it needs a new engine and new starter. Corporate is denying engine. They say the oil plug fell out and the engine drained, then I refilled it to make it look good. So I did drain and refill oil hopping somehow that would reset computer to allow starter to engage. I even have old motor oil still.. I know Longshot but these computers controll everything.
I gave receipts for oild changes, fumoto oil drain valve and woolwax,. Provided maintenance history (shory since only at just under 25,000 miles) oil changes every 4000 to 4500. Along with diff fluids air cleaners etc. Dealership is in Everett, wa.
The reason they say it was drainedof oil and plug fell out is 1. There is an aftermarket fumoto drain plug in pan as with all vehicles. And 2 the underside was coated with woolwax for winter and they claim that is engine oil. It's straw colored woolwax, looks and feels nothing like motor oil.
Be ware anyone who wishes to rustproof under there car or use fumoto oil valve. Dealership says they know rust proofing and it's hard not oil like. I even provided receipts, pics of 5gal bucket and picks of what woolwax looks like along with their web sight.
Ughh. I may have to get an attorney or eat what they say will be over 10,000 for a new engine on 2 year old truck. I can't let it sit with no engine, and keep making payments. After this I'm tempted to get engine in and trade in on a Ford. Between this engine failure and the chronic lifter / Cam failures with lack of corporate standing behind their product I'm just not sure it's worth it. I waited to get a power wagon for years now itslooking like a huge mistake. I only put 8,000 miles on it. Bought 1 yr old with 17,000 miles from dealer
