Ford 30K Mustang Service Question

"Michael Maguire" (michaelmag25)
06/09/2015 at 10:11 • Filed to: ford, service

Hello everybody, so I am sitting at the ford dealer for an oil change (it’s 95 degrees out and don’t feel like breaking out the ramps on the asphalt of my driveway...).

The service guy proceeds to tell me about a 30K service that needs to be done. I’m at 33,xxx miles ow. This surprised me because when I look in the owners manual, I see this...

This shows nothing about a major service... $400 for a college kid is a major service IMO. I looked at the list and couldn’t find anything warranting $400, but that’s a debate for another day.

Here is what the ford service guy printed out for me...

I can always take the car to my local technician who my parents have gone to for 25+ years. They are a no BS, tell you what needs to be done kind of shop.

I do to know oppo, what are your thoughts on all this? If this was a service REQUIRED, why wouldn't all this be listed in my owners manual? Is it just a ploy to get more money...

DISCUSSION (28)

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:17

Never followed maintenacne squedules for any vehicle i have owned. Never any major issues either

daender > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:19

This is why I prefer to do minor maintenance in a garage with friends, it’s not hard to do most of the time and only a small bit messy. Granted, it’s probably nice having them replace the cabin air filter, top off the fluids, rotate tires, do a quick inspection, oil change, and recharge the AC system all in one spot.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:21

MOA lifetime engine supplement? So they want to add snake oil for 400$?

Ford usually offers “The works” oil change and inspection for I think 70$? Air filter and cabin filter for *maybe* 25 each. More than that and I’d say do it yourself. This is a ripoff. A good independant shop should do it all for 200$ or less. Ford’s dealerships should be doing it for under 200$, even if they are checking things like the A/C although normally you don’t touch the A/C on a two to four year old car unless it has a problem

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:22

That is a money grab right there! Also I would not want solvent in my windshield washer reservoir. It looks like all you need is an oil change, then run down to Autozone and get a new air filter.

Michael Maguire > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/09/2015 at 10:23

These were my exact thoughts! Like really an engine additive that I could probably pick up at the autozone check out counter on sale!? Why the fuck would I pay y'all $400 for this. And the A/C runs fine! It's a brand new not even 2 year old car. Everything is fine. Why a $400 service?

Michael Maguire > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
06/09/2015 at 10:24

Have an airaid cold air intake good for 75000 miles no cleaning, do plan on cleaning it at 50K but it still looks great from a visible inspection.

So literally an oil change...

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:25

http://owner.ford.com/maintenance/se…

40$ for the oil change and basic inspection. Look for “The works” and print off the coupon and go to a better dealer. Watch as your service gets cut in half, or less. Also I’d report to ford that they have a dealership adding unapproved additives. I don’t think the Ford engineers wanted that gunk being used in an engine with 33k on it.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:25

If this is “Recommended Maintenance: Modified (30K2)“, might one inquire what “Recommended Maintenance: Not Bullshit (30K1)“ is instead?

blacktruck18 > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:26

Is it just a ploy to get more money...

Yes.

IMO the manufacturer puts what is necessary in the owner’s manual the dealership is trying to make money of inflated BS.

Michael Maguire > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
06/09/2015 at 10:26

Haha didn't notice that one either

Michael Maguire > blacktruck18
06/09/2015 at 10:27

I'm glad oppo has confirmed my assumptions!

Smoggi - powered by 3 cylinders > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:45

Ask the dealer if it has any effect on your warranty if you don’t complete this service. You could call it more an inspection than a service because what they do is just look at everything on the list and tell you what needs to be done (you can do the looking part yourself probably).

My parent’s Skoda has these inspections scheduled together with the oilchange whenever the car calls for it and in exchange they get a warranty on the mobility of the car (you can call the dealership every single time the car leaves you stranded or something like that and the dealer takes care of everything at no cost for you other than parts).

The Dummy Gummy > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
06/09/2015 at 10:46

^living on the edge

Racescort666 > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:48

It looks like a $400 inspection with no real benefit.

Michael Maguire > Racescort666
06/09/2015 at 10:53

Good I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:58

Idk what a Ford cabin air filter looks like (all my Fords never had one) but I just cut up a HVAC filter to use on my Subaru...

Don't do this for the engine air filter, obviously.

AM > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 10:59

Definitely just trying to sucker you into paying them more money. When I take the wife’s Focus in to the dealer they do all of the inspections and top-ups for free. The only thing I have to pay for is the oil/filter and the air filter.

Michael Maguire > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
06/09/2015 at 10:59

Oh Brian you crazy dog! You drive a prius, remember!?

Michael Maguire > AM
06/09/2015 at 11:04

This was my thought as well! I can too off fluids at my house for free...

AM > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 11:12

Exactly, not worth it at all!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 11:43

wow F that, it’s an oil change that has a few more inspection parts. there’s nothing there worth 400 bucks man. run like hell never go back to that dealership

and I’m wearing a corporate ford polo shirt at work right now

FeistyFieSTa > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 12:54

“The Works”, at my local Ford dealership, is $39.95. It includes most, if not all, of those things like oil/filter change, brake inspection, air filter inspection, etc... There is literally no reason to pay $400 for all of that. My fiancee got her Focus ST an oil change yesterday, and at ~52,000 miles the air filter was looking pretty grubby. $25 for that on top of $36 (discount from the $40 I guess?) for the oil and filter and ‘multi-point inspection’ and she was on her way.

That $400 bill? That’s why people call dealerships “stealerships”.

Michael Maguire > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
06/09/2015 at 13:02

This is where I bought my car...total opposites from new car sales to service.

I’m glad someone at ford can corroborate my BS meter...

I got the works done! Half that stuff should be part of the $40 I just paid!

Michael Maguire > FeistyFieSTa
06/09/2015 at 13:03

Completely agree...the new car sales part was completely professional and did not get the “trying to f you over” vibe.

Service department is a whole nother story

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Michael Maguire
06/09/2015 at 13:19

It sure as hell should be.

And I helped launch The Works in foreign markets (unless you have a coupon or mail in rebate, don’t go get the works, your local shop will check everything they do in The Works for less money man).

Always remember this. Dealerships make money in the service lane - NOT IN THE SHOW ROOM.

The new car sale is there primarily to start a relationship to keep you coming back.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > The Dummy Gummy
06/09/2015 at 14:07

No i just do routine checks myself and replace stuff when needed

The Dummy Gummy > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
06/09/2015 at 14:09

I was just kidding. No worries boss.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > The Dummy Gummy
06/09/2015 at 14:16

Kinja'd!!!