Ford Archives - Dakotas Auto Repair

2014 Ford Escape
Mileage
142,375
Service Date
3/30/2026
Services Performed
FOUND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. TRANSMISSION HOUSING SEAM IS SEEPING FLUID. FOUND FLUID APPROXIMATELY .5 QUART LOW. NO TRANSMISSION CODES STORED AT THIS TIME. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS SERVICE IN JULY 2024 AT 127,192.
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Nancy C. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/30/2026
2016 Ford Mustang
Mileage
81,619
Service Date
3/13/2026
Services Performed
NCSI
Jacob P. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/13/2026
2017 Ford Escape
Mileage
103,553
Service Date
2/27/2026
Services Performed
LUBE, OIL, FILTER
Found previous plug leaking; removed and replaced.
Krista S. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/2026
2020 Ford Edge
Mileage
99,065
Service Date
2/19/2026
Services Performed
REPLACE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS
Rod M. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/20/2026
2014 Ford F-150
Mileage
166,923
Service Date
1/29/2026
Services Performed
FOUND COOLANT RESERVOIR LOW. APPEARS WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING HAVE BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY. PRESSURE TESTED COOLING SYSTEM AND FOUND THERMOSTAT CONNECTION LEAKING BADLY. REMOVED FRESH AIR TUBING AND FOUND THERMOSTAT TEE NOT SEATED CORRECTLY. RE POSITIONED THERMOSTAT TEE. PRESSURIZED COOLING SYSTEM. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY OTHER LEAKS AT THIS TIME. ALLOWED VEHICLE TO IDLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS.
Jim T. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/29/2026
2014 Ford Escape
Mileage
141,962
Service Date
1/14/2026
Services Performed
Light not on when pulled into shop, no visible leaks- topped off coolant.
Nancy C. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/14/2026
2015 Ford Fiesta
Mileage
166,070
Service Date
1/12/2026
Services Performed
Slight tap in dash when starting vehicle, actuator likely going out. Belt showing signs of wear, recommend replacing. No visible leaks. Suspension and bushings are in okay shape with minor dry rot. Rear drum brakes look recently replaced as well as well as front pads. Rotors on front are starting to wear. All tires at 8/32. Recommend doing a transmission service if customer hasn't already. Oil is clean and at correct level. Recommend replacing timing belt.
TIMING BELT – Remove & Replace – 1.6L Eng,Normally Aspirated
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID – Drain & Refill
(Combination) – WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace
John S. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/12/2026
2019 Ford F-150
Mileage
151,558
Service Date
1/12/2026
Services Performed
Found no oil on dipstick- recommend starting w/oil change. Scanned for codes and found: P0022 timing over retarded bank 2. Removed valve cover and found timing chain bad/loose on d/s- recommend replacing. Completed approved repairs and test drove vehicle- timing code came back as pending; possible defective part. Need to look into further. Tested solenoids and wiring to solenoids. All check out. Found oil pressure drops below spec at operating temperature. Timing system requires minimum of 15psi in order to operate. Found oil pressure will drop down to 8-9psi. Tried running 5-30 and lucas oil stabilizer. Allowed vehicle to idle for approximately an hour while monitoring oil pressure. Oil pressure now reading 16-17psi at idle. Test drove vehicle approximately 10 miles and P0022 and P0420 returned as pending. Recommend replacing engine.
TIMING CHAIN – Remove & Replace – 5.0L Eng All,Primary & Secondary – [Includes: R&I Camshaft Sprocket.]
Joe C. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/12/2026
2014 Ford Escape
Mileage
140,662
Service Date
12/3/2025
Services Performed
No exhaust leaks found at this time. Possible tire noise.
NCSI
Nancy C. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/3/2025
2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty
Mileage
58,841
Service Date
12/2/2025
Services Performed
LUBE, OIL, FILTER
Russell F. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/2/2025

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