So you already had TSB 05-4-8 performed in 05. NOW, you take it in and after 5 days and a 20 mile joy ride (check the in/out mileage on the order 7211 IN - 7231 OUT. Come on.. They didn't drive that far in my GT when it had cracked
control arms.. pfffttt WTF?) they tell you this is "normal"....
I find it difficult to swallow that the federal government with their tight hiney emission controls + vehicle warranty would accept this as being a "normal characteristic" for any vehicle.
You have two ways of handling this based on this affecting you only or this affecting many consumers as well as the environment. 1. The grand pro-active butt kicking for the masses would be write Ford Corporate and send a copy of the work ticket, provide a copy complaint to the NHTSA
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
as well as the EPA. 2. The proverbial "Just Me" approach will be to contact the GM of the dealership and ask he/she HOW is a vehicle that is spewing fuel and vapor emissions due to a faulty vapor venting system inside their ill-designed saddle tank a "normal characteristic"? Let the GM know that you would be interested to see how the federal emission warranty and laws would read their interpretation of this "normal characteristic".
Either way, hold tight and your fuel tank should be fixed in time. This will not fly - NO WAY.. Not on my watch. LOL
Yell if you need help. I have an arsenal of big words and lofty intellectual threats at your disposal.
~J~
Edit Add: Right Now Ford has a similiar issue pending on the Ford Taurus (See Below)
Report Date : February 3, 2007 at 01:29 AM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
YEAR : 2005
Make : FORD
Model : TAURUS
Results : 1 | All records displayed
NHTSA Action Number: NHTSA Recall Campaign Number:
DP06005 N/A
Make: FORD Model: TAURUS
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Year : 2005
Component :
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: DELIVERY
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
RESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Date Investigation Opened : December 4, 2006
Date Investigation Closed : Open