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I have been quoted $1600.00 for the cost of this repair - on my Exploder for which I paid $3500. Is this for real? The dealership (Novato Ford) told me the parts alone cost $800, and the labor involved in removing/replacing the door trim would add the rest - five hours per door?? Did they just read the "CHUMP" tattoo on my forehead when I walked in? I went there since I already had a recall notice for a "free" recall adjustment on the speed control system. Figured the price around $600, perhaps; his original estimate for all five doors was $2200.00 plus tax. Should I contact BAR to complain?
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BAR would only get involved if you had a signed estimate for a certain amount and they were holding your vehicle hostage for a completely different amount. Your closer to $800-900 to replace the three actuators. Call Milt's and talk with Adrian (707)643-7548
Napa has them $47 each for the fronts and and $77 for the cargo compartment http://www.napaonline.com and my book shows labor at 1.5 hours for the front doors But no time is listed for the cargo door
i would shop around. the acuators at ford site are about 80 per side and 70 for the hatch. the labor to replace is .9 per acuator which adds up to much less than your estimate. Let our Hal give you a bid as independents are normally cheaper than dealers. good luck Roy
I used 1.5 hours per door which includes checking wiring and $100/actuator. They may be cheaper through one of our local parts houses. Just call Adrian at the shop...
I WENT TO DISCOUNT AUTO AND THE ACTUATOR FOR THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR WAS $59.00...WE HAD THE DOOR OFF WITHIN 25 MINUTES...YOU NEED A RIVETOR ($20.00 AT HOME DEPOT)....AND PAID MY MECHANIC $50.00 FOR DOING IT FOR ME AS I AM DISABLED...MY LOCAL FORD DEALER SHIP, LIARS AND CONMEN AND BULL SHIT ARTIST WANTED $400.00 JUST TO TAKE THE DOOR PANEL OFF...AND THEY WANTED LIKE ANOTHER $100.00 FOR THE PART SO I SAID " I DON'T THINK SO"...HAD MY LOCAL MECHANIC DO IT...ALSO MY EGR VACUUM SENSOR MODULE FRIED (MELTED)...$59.00 AT DISCOUNT AUTO AND $30.00 TO MY MECHANIC TO TURN TWO (2) SCREWS AND REPLACE THE TWO (2) RUBBER HOSES....
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