Ford Archives - Dakotas Auto Repair

2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
87,370
Service Date
5/5/2025
Services Performed
WIPER MOTOR – Remove & Replace – F150 Assembly (Complete)
VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP – Remove & Replace – F150,3.5L Eng
WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN PULLING VEHICLE INTO SHOP. BRAKE PEDAL HARD TO PRESS AND PULSATES. FOUND BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPLIED DIRECT POWER AND GROUND TO PUMP AND IT DOES NOT OPERATE. RECOMMEND INSTALLING NEW BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP AND RECHECKING.
CHECKED FUSES/RELAYS. CHECKED GOOD. ACCESSED WIPER MOTOR. FOUND NECESSARY SIGNAL TO MOTOR. RECOMMEND REPLACING WIPER MOTOR.
Joseph P. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2025
2016 Ford Mustang
Mileage
799,361
Service Date
4/2/2025
Services Performed
FOUND CLUTCH FLUID PIPE FROM MASTER TO SLAVE HAS COME APART AT TRANSMISSION. CLIP TO RETAIN PIPE INTO SLAVE CYLINDER MISSING. REMOVED PIPE AT CLUTCH MASTER PIPE AND USED RETAINER FOR MISSING SECTION AT LOWER SLAVE PORTION. RE INSTALLED PIPE AND FOUND CLIP TO RETAIN UPPER PORTION AT MASTER CYLINDER PIPE. CLEANED BRAKE FLUID MESS. TOPPED OFF FLUID WITH CUSTOMER SUPPLIED IN CUP HOLDER. APPEARS SOMEONE HAS SERVICED/REPAIRED TRANSMISSION RECENTLY AND USED EGREGIOUS AMOUNT OF SILICONE. SHOULD ANY OTHER TRANSMISSION ISSUES ARRIVE IN NEAR FUTURE, RECOMMEND RETURNING TO DEALER FOR WARRANTED REPAIR.
Jacob P. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/2/2025
2017 Ford Expedition
Mileage
107,024
Service Date
3/24/2025
Services Performed
driver side caliper is stuck on needs to be replaced recommend both front calipers and hoses
CALIPER – Remove & Replace – Front,One Side – [Includes: Bleed Brake System and replace Pads (if necessary).]
BRAKE HOSE – Remove & Replace – One – [Includes: Bleed Brake System.]
Paul C. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/24/2025
2014 Ford Escape
Mileage
134,094
Service Date
2/26/2025
Services Performed
COOLANT FULL. PRESSURIZED COOLING SYSTEM AND FOUND PLASTIC HEATER HOSE CONNECTION LEAKING ON D/S OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPLACING HEATER HOSE ASSEMBLY.
DL CONTACTED CARSHIELD 2/24/25 1:10PM CALL ENDED 1:25PM HEATER HOSE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED UNDER CONTRACT. VALVE COVER GASKET REPAIR RECENTLY WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BUT DUE TO CLAIM NOT BEING STARTED DURING REPAIR, WE ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE ANY MONEY TOWARDS REPAIR.
HEATER HOSES – Remove & Replace – One – [Includes: Bleed System.] – [NOTE: Deduct 0.2 when used in conjunction with Radiator Hose(s) – R&R.]
Nancy C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/2025
2018 Ford Escape
Mileage
101,917
Service Date
2/12/2025
Services Performed
NCSI
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT – INSPECT – [After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.] MULTI-POINT INSPECTION (RECOMMENDED) – PERFORM CABIN AIR FILTER – REPLACE – [The cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the filter.] ENGINE COOLANT – REPLACE – [Initial replacement at 100000 miles (160000 km) or 72 months; every 50000 miles (80000 km) or 36 months thereafter.] ENGINE OIL & FILTER – REPLACE – [Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.] SPARK PLUGS – REPLACE OIL LIFE MONITOR – RESET – [Reset your oil monitor system after each engine oil and filter change.]
Advised estimate of manufacturer recommended maintenance; customer approved. R/R Plugs, cabin air filter and coolant
Coolant drain/refill
SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – 2.0L Eng
CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
Tom Y. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/2025
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
131,534
Service Date
2/21/2025
Services Performed
Dakota felt symptom in passenger front axle when customer stopped by last week. Waiting for customer to see if he can provide part number since axle was recently installed at another local shop.
FOUND FLUID A LITTLE LOW. FLUIDS ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE SERVICED EVERY 30K MILES.
AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – F150 Halfshaft,One Side – [DOES NOT include alignment. NOTE: For Independent Suspension Type Axles, Axle Shaft Assembly consists of Axle Shaft, Boots and Joints.]
DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace-REAR
TRANSFER CASE FLUID – Drain & Refill
FRONT DIFF COVER RESEAL
Tyrone S. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/22/2025
2016 Ford Flex
Mileage
134,379
Service Date
1/23/2025
Services Performed
Scanned for codes and found: p0300 random multiple misfire, p0301 misfire on cylinder 1 p0302 misfire on cylinder 2. first checked for any air leak or leaking vacuum lines that my be causing the code p0300. also check the fuel trim levels to make sure they were in range. fuel trims were in range. check for valve cover and spark plug tube seal for any leaks, not leak found pulled cylinder 2 spark plug out, spark plug was in ok shape but had a little bit of carbon build up on the end. rec replacing all 6 spark plugs and all 3 coils on bank one as they are under the intake and need to come off with doing the spark plugs. also rec doing a upper induction cleaning service to help clean the top end of the engine.
SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – Normally Aspirated – [Includes: R&I Upper Intake Manifold.]
UPPER INDUCTION CLEAN SERVICE
Susan B. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/4/2025
2013 Ford Edge
Mileage
132,054
Service Date
1/2/2025
Services Performed
change ptu fluid and rear dif fluid
David H. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/2/2025
2014 Ford Escape
Mileage
131,712
Service Date
12/6/2024
Services Performed
NCSI
Top off fluids/tire pressure
Nancy C. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/7/2024
2014 Ford Escape
Mileage
203,570
Service Date
12/5/2024
Services Performed
ADDED APPROXIMATELY 1 GALLON OF WATER TO FILL COOLING SYSTEM. FOUND WATER OUTLET ASSEMBLY LEAKING ON DRIVERS SIDE OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPLACING AND RETESTING. SERPENTINE BELT HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN BELT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
COOLANT OUTLET – Remove & Replace – 1.6L Eng Connector Assembly,w/Vacuum Filling and Bleeding – [Includes: R&I Cowl Panel.]
WIRE IN NEW BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR/CONNECTOR
Donna C. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/5/2024

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