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2017 Ford Escape
Mileage
38,488
Service Date
8/31/2021
Services Performed
Remove and reinstall four wheels to inspect brake condition, front brakes pads are at 3mm, front brake rotors measured at left side 24.91mm, right side 24.69mm minimum thickness is specs on front brake rotors is 23mm.
Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures. Engine air filter is dirty, cabin air filter is reccomended also recommend wiper blade replacement and 3-tires with alignment.
Replace front brake pads, machine front brake rotors. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle.
LARRY O. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/31/2021
2018 Ford Transit-250
Mileage
43,501
Service Date
8/27/2021
Services Performed
QUALITY TOWING
Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
INSPECTED ENGINE COOLANT AND NOTICE NO COOLANT ON VEHICLE. TOP OF COOLANT AND PRESSURE TEST COOLANT SYSTEM AND DID NOT FIND ANY LEAKS. AND TESTED THE VEHICLES FAN AND NOTICE THEY WHERE OPERATING PROPERLY COMMAND THEM WITH SCANNER TO SEE THE SPEEDS OF THE FAN WORKING PROPERLY. DID NOTICE VEHICLE WAS STARTING TO OVER HEAT AND ENDED UP PERFORMING A BLOCK TEST TO VERIFY IF HEAD GASKETS WHERE BLOWN ONCE TESTED COOLANT SYSTEM IT IMMEDIATELY FAILED THE BLOCK TEST CONFIRMING THAT ENGINE HAS BLOWN HEAD GASKET ALSO DID NOTICE THAT COOLANT SYSTEM HOSES ARE MIXED WITH OIL AND WATER.
DON D. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/28/2021
2006 Ford F550 Super Duty
Mileage
51,371
Service Date
7/30/2021
Services Performed
Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
TEST CHARGING SYSTEM CUSTOMER STATES AT TIME THE VOLTAGE AT THE CIGARRET PORT SHOWS 11.5 VOLTS TO 12.4 VOLTS EVEN WITH ENGINE RUNNING, AT TIME HAS HARD TIME STARTING ENGINE NEEDS TO USE HOUSE BATTERIES TO START ENGINE – CHECK AND ADVISE
CHECK RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER JACK CUSTOMER STATES IT DOES NOT STAY DOWN HWH CLASS "A" MOTOR HOME
CUSTOMER WOULD LIKE TO ADD A LED LIGHT STRIP TO BACK OF RV CHECK AND ADVISE
REPLACE FAILED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY
CA BATTERY DISPOSAL FEE
REASSEMBLE LEVELING SYSTEM CUSTOMER TO BRING VEHICLE BACK
JERRY H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/30/2021
2010 Ford Pickup
Mileage
206,115
Service Date
7/24/2021
Services Performed
SUN ROOF CABLE & SLIDE ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – F150 Crew Cab – [Includes: Lowering Headlining Assembly.]
WINDOW REGULATOR – Remove & Replace – F150 Back Glass,Crew Cab – [Includes: Lowering Headlining Assembly.]
RANDY H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/27/2021
2013 Ford F-150
Mileage
210,752
Service Date
5/13/2021
Services Performed
Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
Removed and replaced radiator assembly road test vehicle and monitor temps, Found temp not exceeding 202 degrees fan no longer running at max. Advise customer due to radiator condition other cooling system concerns may be present, water pump, tstat etc.
Upon inspection found incorrect coolant in vehicle, green installed and vehicle requires motor craft gold, Inspect hoses and clamps. Pressure test cooling system. Flush engine, radiator, and heater core in both directions. Bring antifreeze to -35 degrees. PH balance coolant to between 9.8 to 10.5. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation.
Verify concern monitor coolant temp while driving noted fans on at full command and temp rising up to 220 degrees. Installed coolant dye and inspect spark plug for coolant none noted, perform block test passed. Test temp of inlet and outlet hoses of radiator found extreme temp difference. Advise customer need to start with radiator then retest
TONY W. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/13/2021
2014 Ford E-450 Super Duty
Mileage
137,099
Service Date
4/22/2021
Services Performed
CHANGED OIL AND FILTER
Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures. PRESSURE TEST SHOWED RADIATOR STARTING TO LEAK, COOLANT HOSES ARE DUE FOR REPLACEMENT, REPLACE THERMOSTAT, COOLING FAN IS WEAK AND NOT WORKING AS DESIGN. AIR FILTER IS RESTRICTED OF FLOW, NO HISTORY OF SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT, SUSPENSION HAS PLAY DUE TO UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT HAVING EXCESS PLAY, ALSO THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS ARE WEAK. CUSTOMER DECLINE REPAIRS AT THIS TIME
INSTALL BACKUP CAMERA AND DISPLAY ON DASH AS CUSTOMER REQUESTED
REPAIR EXHAUST CLAMP AND WELD THE LOOSE PIPE
KIERTEIN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/23/2021
2011 Ford Pickup
Mileage
99,571
Service Date
2/15/2021
Services Performed
Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
DRAIN ENGINE OIL AND REPLACE OIL FILTER, REFILL ENGINE OIL WITH FACTORY RECOMMENDED OIL AND CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS, RESET OIL LIGHT IF APPLICABLE
Inspect hoses and clamps. Pressure test cooling system. Flush engine, primary and secondary radiator, and heater core in both directions. Bring antifreeze to -35 degrees. PH balance coolant to between 9.8 to 10.5. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation. Chec
REMOVED AND REPLACED LEAKING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
REMOVED AND REPLACED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FUEL FILTERS, BLED FUEL SYSTEM TO RELIEVE ANY TRAPPED AIR
Replace rear brake pads and machine rear brake rotors. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle.
ROTATED TIRES FRONT TO BACK AND SET TIRE PRESSURE
SCOTT M. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/18/2021
2004 Ford Cab & Chassis
Mileage
112,736
Service Date
11/25/2020
Services Performed
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS (SMOG) INSPECTION
Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
DRAIN ENGINE OIL AND REPLACE OIL FILTER, REFILL ENGINE OIL WITH FACTORY RECOMMENDED OIL AND CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS, RESET OIL LIGHT IF APPLICABLE
Inspect hoses and clamps. Pressure test cooling system. Flush engine, radiator, and heater core in both directions. Bring antifreeze to -35 degrees. PH balance coolant to between 9.8 to 10.5. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation. Chec
PER CUSTOMERS REQUEST PERFORM THE FOLLOWING SERVICES CHECK AND ADVISE oil change Transmission service Both differtial service Fuel filters Radiator flush Smog
Remove cover. Remove old gasket material, drain old fluid, inspect internals and reassemble with new gasket. Install new fluid to proper levels, BOTH FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS, DRAIN AND RE FILL TRANSFER CASE FLUID.
REMOVED AND REPLACED EGR VALVE RESET KAM CLEAR ALL CODES AND ROADTEST VEHICLE
REMOVED AND REPLACED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FUEL FILTERS
REMOVED AND REPLACED TURBO CLEAR ALL CODES AND ROADTEST VEHICLE
REMOVED TRANS PAN AND REPLACE INTERNAL FILTER , RE INSTALL PAN ALONG WITH NEW GASKET FILL SYSTEM WITH NEW FLUID
RETRIEVED DTCS P0403, P0299 EGR EXCESSIVE FLOW AND TURBO OVERBOOST CODES, PERFORM EGR SYSTEM TEST FOUND VALVE FAILING POSITION TEST VALVE WOULD NOT OPEN COMPLETELY, PERFORM TURBO SYSTEM TEST FOUND TURBO STICKING CAUSING OVERBOOST CONDITION ADVISE CUSTOMER NEED TO START WITH EGR AND TURBO REPAIRS AND RETEST BEFORE EMISSIONS MONITORS WILL RESET
ROTATED TIRES FRONT TO BACK AND SET TIRE PRESSURE
REBUILT TURBO ( 1-YEAR UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY )
WASH AND VACUUM TRUCK
CRAIG F. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/30/2020
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
135,450
Service Date
10/31/2020
Services Performed
PERFORMED VEHICLE INSPECTION. FRONT BRAKES AT 8mm. REAR BRAKES AT 6mm. FRONT TIRES AT 10/32". REAR TIRES AT 8/32". TOPPED OFF FLUID LEVELS. CHECKED BELT AND HOSES. CHECKED AIR FILTER. BATTERY OK. CHARGING SYSTEM CHARGING AT 14.1V. PULL ANY POSSIBLE CODES. NO CODES. A/C SYSTEM WORKING OK. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHT OK. INTERIOR LIGHT OK. RECOMMEND REAR SHOCKS LEAKING. FRONT SHOCKS RUSTED. WASHER SPRAY MISSING. DRIVER'S SEAT TORN. UNDER VEHICLE EXCESSIVE RUST. RH REAR WHEEL COVER AREA WITH A DENT.
MIKE T. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/31/2020
2005 Ford Ranger
Mileage
468,501
Service Date
9/17/2020
Services Performed
VERIFY CONCERN FOUND SEAL AT EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CAT LEAKING , REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAL WITH NEW AND RETEST GOOD
This vehicle's owner gave our service a 5 star review on 9/30/2020

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