Maintenance plan

[fsb99]

When I got my FFH, the finance gal offered me 6yr/100k maintenance package for $1300 (originally $1400 but she tried to sweeten the offer). I said I'll think about it (have one year or 12k and still eligible for the package). If I look at the owner's manual, the FFH only requires oil changes and tire rotation until you get to 100k, where you change coolant and spark plugs. When you look here there are a couple of things more to do every 20k, 30k and 100k: https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/main...ules/GetYMM.asp

 

I guess each dealer can set what is replaced but this seems like a good deal. Is this worth it?

[Quincy]

When I got my FFH, the finance gal offered me 6yr/100k maintenance package for $1300 (originally $1400 but she tried to sweeten the offer). I said I'll think about it (have one year or 12k and still eligible for the package). If I look at the owner's manual, the FFH only requires oil changes and tire rotation until you get to 100k, where you change coolant and spark plugs. When you look here there are a couple of things more to do every 20k, 30k and 100k: https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/main...ules/GetYMM.asp

 

I guess each dealer can set what is replaced but this seems like a good deal. Is this worth it?

 

 

I wouldn't do it. Maintenance for the Fusion Hybrid is nothing like the regular Fusion. We don't need brake servicing until after 100,000 miles because of regenerative braking, there are no timing belts to change, and no need to replace alternators or starter motors or solenoids. If you have the things in the Fusion Hybrid maintenance schedule done on your own at the prescribed intervals, you will find that it will cost you MUCH LESS than $1400!

[filbo]

I wouldn't do it. Maintenance for the Fusion Hybrid is nothing like the regular Fusion. We don't need brake servicing until after 100,000 miles because of regenerative braking, there are no timing belts to change, and no need to replace alternators or starter motors or solenoids. If you have the things in the Fusion Hybrid maintenance schedule done on your own at the prescribed intervals, you will find that it will cost you MUCH LESS than $1400!

 

Thanks for the info. I was offered the maintaenance plan as well. I will just pay for service as prescribed in the manual.

[rfruth]

I live in a big city (Houston, Tx) with 3 big Ford dealers near me and am not overly worried but do you (anyone) think the technicians / mechanics have had training on the FFH or will they just treat it like a regular Fusion and ask Escape hybrid techs if needed ?

[robm15]

I live in a big city (Houston, Tx) with 3 big Ford dealers near me and am not overly worried but do you (anyone) think the technicians / mechanics have had training on the FFH or will they just treat it like a regular Fusion and ask Escape hybrid techs if needed ?

 

Hi rfruth,

I wish I had thought to ask that question when I bought my FFH. It wouldn't have changed my mind, but you do have me curious. But I will ask when I go in for my first oil change. If you ask it, let us know what they say. It is interesting if Ford will train the dealer maintenance folks, or expect them to learn how to maintain a hybrid through trial and error, or through manuals only.

[Oman]

My dealer said that all their techs have been trained on the hybrids. Remember that this system is an incremental improvement over the systems that Ford has had out for - 5 years I think. They get tech updates for each new car, sometimes with specific training.

 

Jon

 

 

Hi rfruth,

I wish I had thought to ask that question when I bought my FFH. It wouldn't have changed my mind, but you do have me curious. But I will ask when I go in for my first oil change. If you ask it, let us know what they say. It is interesting if Ford will train the dealer maintenance folks, or expect them to learn how to maintain a hybrid through trial and error, or through manuals only.

[NewNole2001]

My dealer said that all their techs have been trained on the hybrids. Remember that this system is an incremental improvement over the systems that Ford has had out for - 5 years I think. They get tech updates for each new car, sometimes with specific training.

 

Jon

My dealer said they're not allowed to sell hybrids unless they have properly trained techs in the shop.