Miami '06 FEH Power Steering (Rack and Pinion Gear Assembly) Issue
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Miami '06 FEH Power Steering (Rack and Pinion Gear Assembly) Issue
I have 98K miles. I start my car one day and my power steering goes kaput. I take it in to MetroFord Miami, and they find codes B-2277 and and C2792. They tell me I have to replace the Rack and Pinion Gear Assembly (Part #6M6Z-3504-AA) for a grand total of $2,210.99. Meanwhile, the bluebook is $6800 to $8000. Ugh.
One of my student's dad is a mechanic. He finds the part used for $400. Apparently, Ford has this part under lock and key so it's impossible to find cheaper than $1250 anywhere. I'm going with my local mechanic and the entire bill is going to be $800 as opposed to the $2200 MetroFord Miami was charging me.
I'll let you know how the repair goes. Has anyone had this issue?
One of my student's dad is a mechanic. He finds the part used for $400. Apparently, Ford has this part under lock and key so it's impossible to find cheaper than $1250 anywhere. I'm going with my local mechanic and the entire bill is going to be $800 as opposed to the $2200 MetroFord Miami was charging me.
I'll let you know how the repair goes. Has anyone had this issue?
#2
Re: Miami '06 FEH Power Steering (Rack and Pinion Gear Assembly) Issue
No, but good save. The dealers will merrily change parts and charge you until you say "UNCLE".
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Re: Miami '06 FEH Power Steering (Rack and Pinion Gear Assembly) Issue
UPDATE: Turns out it wasn't a great save. Ugh. 1) I order the part used from a local mechanic who find the only used "rack and pinion for my '06 FEH in America" (part 6M6Z 3504 AA) for $400. He installs it. Does NOT correct the problem. The repair was seemingly outside of his league. 2) I take it for a 2nd opinion an hour north to West Palm Beach Ford (Al Packer) and they diagnose it to be the PSCM. A $1000 fix compared with the $2200 rack and pinion fix Miami's Metro Ford diagnosed it with. THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
Now I'm stuck with a perfectly fine rack and pinion (part #6M6Z 3504 AA) taken out of my Ford. I ended up just leaving the replaced one in my truck so as to avoid more labor fees. Ugh. I don't suggest Miami's MetroFord.
Now I'm stuck with a perfectly fine rack and pinion (part #6M6Z 3504 AA) taken out of my Ford. I ended up just leaving the replaced one in my truck so as to avoid more labor fees. Ugh. I don't suggest Miami's MetroFord.
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Re: Miami '06 FEH Power Steering (Rack and Pinion Gear Assembly) Issue
Sounds like you have the market cornered. Sell it on eBay for a profit.
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