Complaints

• Initial Complaint

  11/27/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Took my truck 3 times to be fixed said was fixed same problem frist time wheel came off on express way truck wasn't fixed on time truck been at there shop on and off and problem not fixed they want more money.

  Business response

  12/16/2024

  *** ******* brought his 2012 F150 to the service dept on 11/8/24 for the traction control light staying on and low power. Customers truck has been to several other shops trying to repair same issue of reprograming an ABS module, that did not fix the truck so the customer eventually brought it to Town and Country Ford. As the R.O's show we repaired several issues with the brakes, the brakes are working properly but do require for the truck to run before driving to build up the vacuum in the lines. The F150 has over 260,000 miles and requires time to build up the vacuum to operate properly, we have told *** ******* this and explained everything to him. 

   

• Initial Complaint

  10/23/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  08/29/2024 I traded in my 2022 kia soul for a 2024 Ford Escape, which had 19 miles on it when i got it. Supposed to be brand new. Not even a week goes by and the check engine light starts flashing and the whole front end shook, and sputtered. When i called the dealership, they preceded to inform me that the service dept was closed until monday and i would have to wait and bring it up there then. I let them know I had work on sunday and i didn't feel safe driving the car. I ended up getting a rental car, and when i turned my car in that monday, they told me that ford only covers rental cars if its a ford, and that they only go through enterprise (I had went through budget) After a week of them having my car they call to let me know i can pick it up, and when i go there and get it, the very next day (which was a friday) The car does the same thing. I called donna in the service department and she informed me that FORD was investigating the 24 escapes because some of them had metal shavings in the motor, and that I probably needed a new motor. Fast forward to them keeping my car over 30 days, putting almost 600 miles on my car, only to come back and inform me that FORD denied my motor replacement, and they couldn't "duplicate the issue" They also lied about the mileage out, which i have everything documented. So again after over a month of them having my car, they give it back to me and THE VERY NEXT DAY it happens AGAIN. When i tell them i have work on sunday, the man on the phone said "i dont know what to tell you, bring it in on monday" I get there monday (missing work again for this issue) And they didn't schedule for me to have a FORD rental car. So they put me in a nissan altima until the next day when i had to leave work to go switch out the rental so they would cover the charges. They didn't tell me how long it will be or what they are going to do to fix it, but it falls under the lemon law for several reasons at this point.

  Business response

  11/07/2024

  In regards to *** ******** complaint, she has had her Escape in our service dept multiple times trying to duplicate the issue she has had. At no time was *** ****** ever lied to about us driving her car, it is written on the RO that it was driven home by our tech multiple times to see if he could reproduce the issue. So we were up front with her the mileage that was put on her car and by who. After finally figuring out the issue we replaced the #1 and #2 coils along with the #1 and #2 spark plugs which fixed the issue (this can be seen on the RO's attached). As for the money *** ****** is disputing we are not sure about, she was out no money for repairs nor any for rental cars. We are truly sorry that she had the problem with her new car, but are happy that it was nothing serious. Donna Young has followed up with *** ****** to make sure everything is running fine since the repair.

   

  **** ****

  Parts and Service Director

   

   

• Initial Complaint

  08/27/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Sales and Advertising Issues

  Status:

  Unanswered

  More info

  We got an ad in the mail that had a sticker you removed to reveal a winning number on a digital screen. The number matched up with winning a $2500 cash prize. When we went in they said that the number revealed on the digital screen was not the number used to determine a prize and we would not be getting the money. This occurred on 8/25/2024 The employee we worked with took the advertisement.

• Initial Complaint

  08/28/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  In May I purchased a 2019 Dodge Journey Crossroad from Town and Country Ford, A few months later I reached out to my sales rep **** to ask him to find a minivan because this vehicle wasn't roomie enough for my crew. He ignored me for the first call. Second attempt I texted this young man to inquire about assisting me in trading for one of his minivans on the lot. Last message he sent stated he would check with manager (his dad). Never heard anything back from this establishment. Being serious about trading for larger vehicle my son noticed on the bill of sale where my 5000 down was not deducted from the agreed upon sales price of 23,500. Being a 60 year old veteran with limited vision, i feel like i was taken advantage of by around $6000 I would dearly love to have a minivan but this dealership has already showed their true colors once. If I could get my minivan from this dealer at a 6,000 discount after fair market value.

  Business response

  10/16/2023

  In regards to Ms. ***** complaint, I have looked at both the buyers order and the contract and both reflect the $5000 down payment. If Ms. **** will look at the second line from the bottom of the buyers order it shows the $5000 coming off of the amount to be financed. Ms. **** picked the Journey out and signed all paperwork willingly, But.... if she would like us to trade her out for a minivan we would be happy to accommodate her. I am sorry for the misunderstanding but all money's have been credited to her deal and taken off the balance.

   

   

  Customer response

  10/17/2023

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response due to:dealership  not being honest. they originally wanted 30,000 for the vehicle, if offered 24,000 with $5,000 down.  final bill over their $30,000 asking price. Dealership played with numbers to make me think my monies had been applied to this sale.  The way this business hides numbers to confuse their customers is irresponsible and misleading   Further, charging a $380 fee for flashing tail lights which is a $50 part that does not decrease cost of auto insurance.  When I requested to have previous owners information, I was told by **** *****, that this was illegal and not even he had access to such information.  At time of sale, I requested the owners manual for my Dodge Journey and was told it was on back order. The manual was never ordered and can be verified by the Town and Country Parts Department. This multi million dollar dealer makes it monies by misleading tactics and ripping off its clients. Totally dishonest group and it will be brought to the attention of upper echelons of military compounds within a 200 mile radius of this business. I will do my part to ensure military patrons are forbid access to this establishment based on misleading, dishonest and unfair practices.  

  Town and Country Ford as well as sales rep **** ***** should be ashamed to take advantage of the elderly and veterans    I will forward sales paperwork on my next submission 
  
  Sincerely, 
  
  ******** **** 

• Initial Complaint

  07/27/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  I ordered an accessory from Fords website and had it shipped to this dealership. I contacted Ford after the submission of the order to cancel it, but was told that I had to contact the dealership it was sent to, specifically- the Parts Department Manager. I have attempted to call ** ********* numerous times, always getting the excuse that he was busy. I got his email address and have sent him TWO emails with all the details to get this order cancelled so that I can be refunded. These emails have gone ignored. I have also reached out to ***** ***** the General Manager, by phone (left a message) and email asking for help in getting a response. I have gotten no response from him either. I simply want a response from this business and for my cancelation request to be completed. This is for order *******

  Business response

  07/28/2023

  We are sorry for the delays in getting back to you. I have turned this over to the Parts manager this morning and he will reach out to you today and get the order cancelled and a refund applied. 

  Customer response

  07/28/2023

  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  ***** **********

  
  

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• Initial Complaint

  07/19/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On July 18,2023 my husband and I went to Town & Country Ford to look at a 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum. Online at ******** and on ********** for $26,812. When we arrived at the dealership we were informed that there were repairs that needed to be done to the back sliding window and one of the panels in the sunroof was going to be replaced tomorrow (July 19,2023). Then when my husband started to discuss pricing we were informed that the online price was an “as-is” price and that they had listed the truck online too quickly without taking into account the “cost or repairs” and that the price would now be $30,112. When confronted with the online price the salesman and sales manager were unwilling to honor the posted price. Obviously this is a bait and switch with false advertising. My husband and I would like the dealership to honor the posted price of $26,812.

  Business response

  07/27/2023

  In regards to the complaint regarding the price on the F150, the price on all the websites reflected an AS-IS price with no work promised or implied. The Donner's were informed of the condition of the the truck prior to arrival and again when they got here before righting up the deal that the price was without repairs. At no time did Town and Country imply that the price was with repairs to the Donners but actually the whole time were explained that it could not be sold for that with repairs. I am sorry that there was a misunderstanding but we can not sell it for that price repaired.

• Initial Complaint

  01/05/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  But Ford focus in 2015. Any basic search of this model and make will display that there are several transmission issues. I have bought five cars brand new from Ford since 1998. This car has had transmission problems since purchase. The transmission feels like it’s slipping every time you drive it since the purchase. I have had the car in the shop several times for transmission repair, and recall repair. I have been put off due to the mass transmission parts shortage. I’ve been trying to get the most recent issue fixed with the transmission since last November, town and country Ford has put off my repairs for over a year. I was put on a waiting list due to. My warranty expired in May and although I call to get the problem resolved and bring the car in before that date I wasn’t contacted until just AFTER the warranty expired to bring my car in due to the parts. Finally coming in. When I took my car to get the transmission repaired, I also bought a brand new 2022 escape for over $35,000. I made this purchase less than 60 days ago, with the understanding that my transmission on my 2015 Ford focus would still be covered, due to Ford, not having the product when the service was requested. I asked if I could just leave my car at the lot until the product came in, I was denied. I was initially the amount of 2,750 would be covered. I have been requesting repairs on this very common transmission problem with my 2015 Ford focus for years. I just went for to make it right. I’m a loyal customer. I buy cars BRAND NEW in 1998 ESCORT, 2000 TRAUS, 2011 FUSION, 2015 FOCUS, 2022 ESCAPE. With me being on ********** and having a new car payment/insurance of close to 600 a month. I can not afford to have a transmission continuously fixed on this my 2015 focus. If I requested the repair one year prior ti the warranty ending, and town and country put me on a “waiting list” called me after the warranty expired to repair the car. That’s bad business.

  Business response

  01/16/2023

  On December 5th customer brought her 2015 ford focus to Town and Country Ford for shuddering issue. After diagnosis it was determined that the automatic transmission clutch was shuddering and the correction is to replace the clutch. 

  Ford Motor had extended the warranty coverage for the clutch under program 14M01 for 7 years or 100000 miles which ever comes first. As for the statement made that she was on a waiting list for the repairs, we have no record of her ever being her for a clutch issue prior. The customers warranty extension from Ford for any clutch issue had run out on May 9th 2022, long before she brought it in.

  We are sorry for the fact that Ford did not extend it any further, but the customer knew it was not covered and authorized the repair on the 5th of December. The repair was made with her knowing she was responsible for the cost. 

• Initial Complaint

  09/23/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Order Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On or about August 21, 2022, I placed a $1,200 down payment on a 2015 Buick Encore at Town & Country Ford. My co-signer and I were approved from our understanding and we were able to drive off the lot with a new car. We drove the car for about a month when I received a text message on September 21, 2022 from my sales representative, ******* ******. He informed us that the “bank who approved us pulled out of the deal” & that we “needed to bring the car back today.” I was devastated. my whole life and daily routine was planned around this car and now it was being taken from my family for reasons that don’t seek legitimate or real. We were told it was because of failure to verify job information on my co-signers end, but Greg never asked my co-signer for any employment information or wage verification as the deal was based solely upon MY income, in which I provided wage and employment verification to Greg and was approved based off of those things. My co-signer solely provided the drivers license to lease the vehicle, as I am currently only a permit holder. This has deeply affected my mental state and life. This mistake done by the sales rep has deeply and negatively impacted my life and daily routine and the mental state of both me and my co-signer. This situation and carelessness upon this car lot has changed my view on purchasing cars in my future. This situation is inconvenient, adverse, unethical and ridiculous. We were under the impression that we got approved and everything was fine. However, we got to drive our vehicle for one month and it was snatched from us for reasons that make no sense. Town & Country Ford has been known for bad business, stealing cars and selling them, and being unprofessional liars. Gregory Butler, and the entire Town & Country Ford need to be held responsible for the lack of notice they provided us concerning the deal falling through as they gave us a same-day warning to bring the car back and letting us drive off the lot unapproved

  Business response

  09/24/2022

  Regarding complaint  #********
                                          ****** ******
  
  
  It is correct we delivered the 2015 Encore to *** ****** on the 21st of August, we did have an approval based upon “both” the maker and Co-signers job, income and credit history. The reason for a co-signer is the buyer cannot purchase on their own. We had assumed the applications information was honest and accurate as to income and job time on both the people filling it out. When the bank calls to verify employment and job times on all applicants they found the income was grossly over stated and job time as well on the co-signer. Again *** ****** could not have purchased the car without a co-signer and the co-signer had to be stable and income accurate. We attempted to get them done at another bank but ran into the same issues. We informed *** ****** that we cannot get the bank to purchase the loan do miss information on the co-signer and no one else would buy the loan so we needed them to return the car. So when *** ****** arrived at the dealership the car had bullet holes and also been wrecked with damages into the thousands. So with those circumstances we will not be refunding her the down payment. As for correcting the credit report, there is nothing to correct that is there credit from prior loans and has nothing to do with Town and Country. Town and Country Ford relies on the information to be correct from the customer and is not responsible for the customer falsifying credit apps in order to get a loan. As for the some of the ridiculous claims made, remember we have been in business 50+ years and have an outstanding customer service record. We are truly sorry this happened but do not feel responsible for miss information given by the customer.

  Customer response

  09/28/2022

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  [Provide details of why you are not satisfied with this resolution. Please respond here ONLY]
  
  Regards,
  
  ****** ******

• Initial Complaint

  09/15/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  My 2019 Ford fusion was bought brand new( 3 miles on it) from Ford town and county in ********** ******** *n March 2019 . Since then it’s been in the shop 4 times for a number of things from transmission to having putting supposedly a brand new engine inside . It’s currently in the shop for an emissions pump and. BLack smoke is coming out of the tail pipe! This car has less than 50 k miles on it with a brand new engine in it and they are trying to charge me almost 1000$ to fix it . When “ a new engine “ was out in I was told my warranty started over and now it’s a different story . Aside from that the service manager Wayne is the rudest person I’ve ever encountered and shouldn’t be in any kind of customer service situation. So after much debate I told them to go ahead and fix the car because I had no choice at the moment. This was on 9/9/22 . Around 1130am on 9/10/22 a women named ***** informed me that my car was finished and that my keys were in the “bucket “ meaning it was done and that warranty covered it so I could pick it up at any time even after they closed because I had an extra key and I owed nothing according to the paper . I thought they had found a way to get it fixed since the car has been through so much and it’s still a new car and has been in the shop 4 times !On 9/11/22 I was given a ride there to pick up the car only to find they hadn’t fixed ANYTHING. No work had been done and from the paperwork you could clearly see that so why this women told me it was done and covered under warranty is a mystery . I believe it was done on purpose because it clearly stated on the paper nothing was fixed . Needless to say I was upset and the service dept was closed so I spoke to a manager inside the sales dept. He assured me it would be taken care of and needless to say the next day they couldn’t even find my keys to move the vehicle . So I called again to speak with someone who could help and was called a “ ******* *****” and hung up on instead of transf

  Business response

  09/20/2022

  On Sept. 18 we traded the customer out of the car into another one. Customer is satisfied and left happy.

• Initial Complaint

  08/28/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Sales and Advertising Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We purchased a 2013, F150. We took it to our mechanic and he told us that the motor was not original motor. We have no idea if this motor has 50,000 or 350,000 miles on it. We also spoke to previous owner, he was unaware of this. So, they sold a vehicle two times without disclosing this information. If we try to sell this vehicle at a later date, we would MORALLY have to disclose this information and the price would have to be significantly dropped. We have asked for either them buying the vehicle back OR a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty that covers this motor/engine. They offered 24,000 mile warranty, and we are skeptical about accepting, and it's not what we asked for, which was not a big ask in our opinion because of the fraud committed.

  Business response

  09/20/2022

  I had spoke to Mr ****** earlier in Sept. and we had agreed to provide him with a 24/24000 warranty. We were unaware of the engine having been replaced and the customer trading it in was unaware also, but we are happy to make Mr. ****** satisfied.

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