Originally Posted by
BritishExpat
Hi gents
There may be some light at the end of the tunnel. Someone who works for a Ford dealership got in touch with me yesterday after seeing my eBay add telling me that I should be able to get a new engine for free from Ford and his dealership do loads every week.
I almost couldn’t believe it, if true what a result.
I searched on owners groups etc and then went direct to Fords own website, and I’m cutting and pasting the applicable part below, mine isn’t subject to the FSA but seems to be covered
If your vehicle is not affected by Field Service Action 4S615, but you have a 1.0L EcoBoost vehicle and have experienced engine damage as a result of loss of coolant and subsequent engine overheating then your vehicle will also be covered by the goodwill support programme set out below.
2. Who will pay for my vehicle to be repaired?
With any future cases, subject to being assessed and linked to potential 1.0L engine overheating, we will make a 100% goodwill contribution to the cost of a repair at a Ford dealer, in full and final settlement.
In the past, Ford has made substantial contributions towards the cost of 1.0L repairs, but not always 100%. We have listened to our customers and we will now go further. We will re-examine previous cases to ensure that this policy of a 100% goodwill contribution to the repair cost is applied consistently.
This goodwill support program applies to all 1.0L engines that have experienced engine damage as a result of loss of coolant and subsequent engine overheating. It is not restricted by model. It also applies to vehicles affected by Field Service Action 4S615, even if a repair has already been carried out by a Ford Authorised Repairer.
Wish me luck chaps