I'm at 53k (bought it at 48k) and (knock on wood) 0 issues other that it loosing connection with my iPhone
Correct me if im wrong, but doesnt the FE have the 2.0? Mine is the 1.5 so that may make sense why my experience has been different than yours.... I apologize if this was taken as a low effort post. I'm just genuinely curious if those of us with the 1.5 are just going to accept replacing these components every year. Seems like class action territory to me, but maybe not since water pump issues aren't as common as I thought after reading responses here. Im just one of the unlucky select few.
Unless you have a long-standing relationship with yours, and you have confirmed they charge reasonable rates for labor and parts.
The question you asked, I thought , was in general for the whole model. Either 1.5 or 2.0. There are other "items" not related to the engine choice that effect all models. My reply was about my own Sport experience. I looked at the MY25 offerings and disappointed to say the least. Its like FORD is forcing the 1.5L engine. You may have a case for the Lemon Law.
Hopefully you changed the gear oil in the RDU. I did mine recently, wasn't low or dirty at 23k miles, but good preventative maintenance given some have reported failures.
Per my dealer, a new part has a warranty but it’s only for a year and you still have to pay diagnostic. I took my current water pump in right before warranty expired and they told me it was “an air pocket” so they refilled. But it’s low again, and now out of warranty. I’ve seen reports of 2024 models also having all the same issues as the older models. I guess my issue and question is, are we just kinda expected to keep paying to replace this part? Regardless of what the cost is, this seems excessive for a brand new car.
you still have a case for warenty replacment as the initial "issue was raised before the warenty was up. because they misdiagnosed it doesn't end the issue there.
Exactly… and several owners reported their dealership covered the failed 1.5L water pump under the powertrain warranty but other owners said they had to pay. Why the inconsistency?
