Busted Truck

So on Moving day the O/D (Overdrive light) on our 2002 Ford Explorer start flashing rapidly and it shifts funny.

I had the mechanic who is a neighbor to our office diagnose it and the solenoid on it is toast. The parts alone are $355. What a bummer. He mentioned that since the vehicle has such low mileage I could call Ford customer service and ask about some financial assistance. So I called, 1-800-521-4140 and spoke with a support rep there.

She said they 'might' help me, but I wouild first have to tow it to an authorized Ford dealership who would need to diagnose it. I already spent $140 on the diagnosis. Theoretically speaking, if I paid to get it towed to the dealership, paid for an additional diagnosis, factored in the more expensive labor for repairs at the dealership and Ford gave me that parts for free, I would break even with the estimate of letting my local mechanic take care of the problem.

Talk about frustrating. So for the past 5 days, we have only one vehicle and I have left my wife stranded at our house with 2 busy kids! I just pray this $800 I need to spend is the last of our car problems for a while.

Moved in!

What a blessing to be in our new house! We spent two weeks before moving in painting, packing, and tearing down the aviary. Moving in has been just as hard! But we count all our blessings, especially those friends that helped us out with packing, moving, or baby sitting. Thanks to you all!