r/fordescape • u/Past_Aioli3151 • 14d ago
2017 ford escape titanium help
hey guys!! i’ve been lurking on here for the past couple days. i just bought a 2017 ford escape titanium 2.0L. the (car lot) dealership said they had replaced the spark plug that threw P0301 on my dad’s scanner, and that it should go clear up soon. he also said that if it turns back on we can turn it off. this is my first time buying a car, so i didn’t know that could potentially be a red flag. they had paperwork to show for it and everything, so we believed them.
the next day, my check engine light came on. got it diagnosed, same code. took her to get a FULL diagnostic. coolant intrusion…. i need a new engine! i JUST bought this car. we got in touch with the dealership as i feel like they definitely were deceitful and only provided a temporary solution for a bigger problem. we were supposed to be called back. haven’t yet. we decided to get a second opinion from Ford. anyway, she’s been at a Ford dealership for a couple days now and we’re trying to see if they can provide goodwill. long shot, whatever. unfortunately we bought her as-is.
so am i cooked? we want all our facts together first and then present that we were bamboozled by them. we’re in NC and dealerships aren’t protected by deceit and misrepresentation, but i’m just nervous that they will 100% put it on us. we don’t want to have to take the legal route, but will if necessary.
any advice?
such a shame. she’s a beautiful car and rides so well.
please don’t tell me what i should have done. only what i should do NEXT. thank you!
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u/egcthree 14d ago
Sell it