While at my Ford dealer yesterday to have my oil changed on my FEH (34,000 miles) the service writer tried to tell me that in order to follow the suggested maintenance schedule that I also needed a power steering fluid flush, injector cleaning service and fuel filter change.

I don't mind them trying to sell me stuff but to tell me that it is a required maintenance item at 34,000 miles seems to be out right dishonest. Since I was not sure on the fuel filter I agreed to that. After getting the Escape back I read the owners manual and I found that the fuel filter is a 100,000 mile replacement item.

There is also no mention of power steering flush or injector service.

I have an appointment today with the service manger on getting a refund for the fuel filter replacement which was $57.00 parts and labor.

Now I understand why dealers are referred to as Stealers!