Ford Archives - Archers Auto Repair

2007 Ford Pickup
Mileage
245,889
Service Date
11/7/2024
Services Performed
Recommend taking to a Diesel repair shop that is set up for Cab Removal and Head Removal. Water Pump is noisy but not leaking, Cyl 1 and Cyl 7 have coolant in the cylinders.
Testing and Diagnosis- Includes testing and inspection of electrical circuits and components as needed. Connect scan tool or other test equipment to determine cause of failure. Removal of components as needed for access.
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
ZACKERY C. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/8/2024
2015 Ford Explorer
Mileage
102,390
Service Date
9/30/2024
Services Performed
TECH FOUND CODE P0430 FOR CAT SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD (BANK 2) TECH TEST DROVE WHILE WATCHING O2 SENSOR DATA AND THERE IS A 150-200 DEGREE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BANK 2 CAT AND BANK 1 CAT. NEEDS BANK 2 CAT AND BOTH O2 SENSORS.
Testing and Diagnosis- Includes testing and inspection of electrical circuits and components as needed. Connect scan tool or other test equipment to determine cause of failure. Removal of components as needed for access.
TECH REMOVED AND REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BOTH PRE-CAT AND POST-CAT O2 SENSORS DUE TO CODES ON PREVIOUS VISIT. TECH DID WARM UP CYCLE AND TEST DRIVE PER MANUFACTURE SPEC. NO FURTHER ISSUES AT THIS TIME.
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Shelley K. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/30/2024
2013 Ford Explorer
Mileage
227,210
Service Date
9/26/2024
Services Performed
Need to replace the Waterpump and timing chain when doing repair. Also with repair the Valve Cover gasket, Intake Gasket, and oil change with repair.
Testing and Diagnosis- Includes testing and inspection of electrical circuits and components as needed. Connect scan tool or other test equipment to determine cause of failure. Removal of components as needed for access.
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
REPLACED TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY AND WATER PUMP. REFILLED FLUIDS, BLED COOLING SYSTEM AND TEST DROVE. CHECKED FOR COOLANT LEAKS TO VERIFY REPAIR.
Engine oil and filter change. Drain engine oil and replace filter. Fill to correct level with new oil. Check and top off all fluids. Check and adjust tire pressure. Reset maintenance reminder.
APRIL E. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/26/2024
2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage
143,633
Service Date
9/17/2024
Services Performed
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
CUST STATES THE REAR PINION SEAL IS LEAKING CHECK AND ADVISE.
REMOVED REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND REAR PINION FLANGE TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING PINION SEAL. REPLACED WITH NEW SEAL AND SET PINION FLANGE AND NUT TO FORD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMED DRIVELINE SERVICE TO SPECIFICATION
Engine oil and filter change. Drain engine oil and replace filter. Fill to correct level with new oil. Check and top off all fluids. Check and adjust tire pressure. Reset maintenance reminder.
REMOVED OLD FILTER AND REPLACED WITH NEW.
Crystal M. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/18/2024
2007 Ford Pickup
Mileage
160,558
Service Date
9/12/2024
Services Performed
Guest just replaced his ac compressor and filter bag. would like us to evac and recharge the system and verify proper operation.
Complete inspection of A/C system. Evacuate system, replace schrader valves where applicable and recharge with A/C Leak detection dye and up to 1 lb of R134A refrigerant. Recheck for leaks after charging. *Additional R134 refrigerant billed at $2 per ounce.
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER – Remove & Replace – F150
MICAH S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/12/2024
2013 Ford F-150
Mileage
157,628
Service Date
9/6/2024
Services Performed
REPLACED REAR BRAKES THAT WERE WEARING UNEVEN. TECH FOUND BRAKE CALIPER SLIDES TO BE STUCK AND NOT ALLOWING CALIPERS TO RETURN TO REST WHEN RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. UPON REMOVING REAR BRAKE ROTORS, TECHNICIAN NOTATES THAT BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES ON BOTH SIDES ARE WORN TO METAL AND WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL COMPLETE TEAR DOWN. PLEASE ADVISE GUEST THESE CAN BE REPLACED AT ANOTHER VISIT DUE TO GUESTS TIME CONTRAINTS FOR TODAY. THERE IS STILL A ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM RIGHT REAR DUE TO THIS, HOWEVER MAIN NOISES ARE GONE AND CONFIRMED NO LONGER PRESENT.
FOUND FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS WORN AND CLUNCKING.
Guest states had to jump start the vehicle this morning, we replaced battery last time in, around MAY. please test system.
REAR UPPER BRAKE LIGHT LEAKS WATER PAST WARPED CASING AS WELL AS BOTH REAR DOORS ARE MISSING UPPER RUBBER STOPPERS. THIS IS CAUSING WATER TO BYPASS DOOR SEAL AND FILL INTERIOR OF DOOR ON LEFT REAR DOOR. TECHNICIAN ALSO FOUND DOOR DRAIN PLUGGED WITH PINE NEEDLES AND NOT ALLOWING WATER TO DRAIN. TECH CLEARED DRAINS AND GOT ABOUT 48OZ WATER DRAINAGE FROM LEFT REAR DOOR.
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
REAR BRAKE PAD AND ROTORS
STABILIZER BAR CONTROL LINK – Remove & Replace – Both
David W. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/6/2024
2010 Ford Pickup
Mileage
174,722
Service Date
7/19/2024
Services Performed
Complete inspection of A/C system. Evacuate system, replace schrader valves where applicable and recharge with A/C Leak detection dye and up to 1 lb of R134A refrigerant. Recheck for leaks after charging. *Additional R134 refrigerant billed at $2 per ounce.
guest states blows warm in warm weather. Believes needs a compressor. test and advise.
MICHAEL C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/19/2024
2015 Ford Mustang
Mileage
43,989
Service Date
7/12/2024
Services Performed
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
Engine oil and filter change. Drain engine oil and replace filter. Fill to correct level with new oil. Check and top off all fluids. Check and adjust tire pressure. Reset maintenance reminder.
DAVE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/12/2024
2008 Ford Pickup
Mileage
82,424
Service Date
6/7/2024
Services Performed
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
Complete inspection of A/C system. Evacuate system, replace schrader valves where applicable and recharge with A/C Leak detection dye and up to 1 lb of R134A refrigerant. Recheck for leaks after charging. *Additional R134 refrigerant billed at $2 per ounce.
Tech verified customer complaint of the A/C system not blowing cold. Tech connected A/C machine and recovered 0.52 Lbs of R-134A. Tech replaced both schraeder valves and added leak detection dye to the A/C system. Tech recharged A/C system and ran A/C for 30 minutes. Tech checked for leaks with U/V light and found no leaks at this time and A/C was blowing 35.1 Degrees. Tech turned vehicle off and used the sniffer to check for leaks and found no leaks at this time.
Drain and refill. Replace oil filter.
Tech removed and replaced the center support bearing for the driveline.
REPLACED BOTH FRONT SHOCKS AND VERIFIED
Tech performed driveline service.
Flush entire cooling system with flush machine, Valvoline Cleaner and conditioner. Fill system to required amount with new coolant.
Brake fluid dirty and contaminated. Flush brake system and fill with up to 1 Qt of new, clean brake fluid. Bleed system.
BOB G. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/10/2024
2011 Ford Explorer
Mileage
127,633
Service Date
1/10/2024
Services Performed
Inspect vehicle and note body damage and lights operations (warning, indicator, exterior, interior). Test drive vehicle and check all systems including brakes, steering, engine performance, and account for visible leaks.
Includes testing and inspection of electrical circuits and components as needed. Connect scan tool or other test equipment to determine cause of failure. Removal of components as needed for access.
PERFORMED ROAD TEST TO VERIFY CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF GRINDING NOISE ON ACCELERATION. TECH CONFIRMED THE CONCERN AND NOTATES THAT THIS VEHICLE AT THIS TIME IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE ON THE ROAD AS IT CAN LOCK UP THE FRONT AXLES AND CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND/OR PERSONS. PUT VEHICLE IN THE AIR AND HAD SECOND TECHNICIAN OPERATE THE ACCELERATOR AND TRANSMISSION WHILE TECHNICIANS UNDERNEATH EXAMINED CAUSE OF NOISE AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRONT POWER TRANSFER UNIT HAS INTERNALLY FAILED AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE SIGNS THAT THE PTU SHAFT HAS BEEN LEAKING AND THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION CAUSING PREMATURE COMPONENT FAILURE. TO PINPOINT THE EXACT REASON UNIT FAILED, THE UNIT ITSELF WOULD HAVE TO BE DISASSEMBLED. RECOMMEND REPLACING FRONT POWER TRANSFER UNIT AND REQUIRED HARDWARE AND REASSESS AFTER REPAIRS ARE MADE. CONFIRMED CUSTOMER CONCERN OF GRINDING NOISES FROM FRONT END. UPDATE: REMOVED OLD PTU, FILLED NEW PTU WITH FLUID AND INSTALLED PTU. TEST DROVE VEHICLE; CONCERN AND NOISES ARE NO LONGER PRESENT.
Tech removed old PTU and replaced it with a new factory PTU and added correct level of fluid. Tech test drove vehicle and there is no longer a noise and the wheels don't act like they want to lock up anymore.
Brittanyana D. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/10/2024

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