F Dave

Just happened again on my 2007 Ford Fusion 2.3L. I was charged $1400.00 a year ago because the could not get the broken off bolt out with out lifting the engine up. A year ago I was told this would be covered by a 2 year parts and labor warranty by Auto Park Ford in Sturgis, MI. I guess we will see how good that warranty is and if there is a more permanent fix that Ford has come up with or if the will earn there old acronyms to their name again. Not pleased at the moment to say the least. A year ago the dealer claimed they have never heard of this being a problem. I wonder if they will remember.

I am very interested in this topic because the bolt just snapped on my 2007 Ford Fusion. The car is currently at a repair center but the shearing off of the idler pully bolt may have caused additional damge to the engine timing circuit. I'm not sure why but the car witll no longer start. I cranks over but will not fire. I have owned many brands in my life and have had idler pullys fail but the bearing gave warning and the shearing off of the bolt did not happen. This is a disapointing first for me. I will have to update after the repair shop completes the estimate and repairs. Loosing power steering at 60 MPH on a corner is not a fun time.