How can you tell if a recall service has been performed?

Hethj7 · 11-24-2003, 01:15 AM

I am wondering if my ignition switch was ever replaced. I took it to a Ford dealer several years ago and they looked in their coputer and said it had already been done, but I am a little leary. Is there another way to check?

I know the emissions recall was taken care of because there is a sticker under the hood, but I have no guarantees that my ignition switch was replaced.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 11-24-2003, 07:39 AM

Contact the previous owner(s)?
Why would you not think it was not performed?

drudis · 11-24-2003, 11:33 AM

If its on the computer, it was done.

Hethj7 · 11-24-2003, 01:16 PM

Thanks Darius!

Maroon - I worried about it not being done just because the previous owners never said it was, and there have been a lot of stuff here and there I have found out about the car that they either lied to me about or neglected to tell me when I purchased the car.

I am just always a little worried that something either wasn't done at all or wasn't done right unless I can actually do it myself or watch it be done.

And, even though it was in the dealer's computer as being done, I have seen this dealer blow off warranty work before on friend's vehicles. I know the recall isn't really warranty work, but since they aren't making money doing the repairs, I just could see them saying anything to get me out of their shop.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 11-24-2003, 04:00 PM

As drudis said, I think if it's in the Ford computer, it was done. The dealer could get in a world of trouble for saying it was done, and not do it. Too bad the previous owner is not much help.

Hethj7 · 11-25-2003, 12:22 AM

Yea, thanks for the input. I guess I just needed some assurance that the dealers did in fact keep track of that stuff. Thanks guys!

11-24-2003, 01:15 AM	#1
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	How can you tell if a recall service has been performed? I am wondering if my ignition switch was ever replaced. I took it to a Ford dealer several years ago and they looked in their coputer and said it had already been done, but I am a little leary. Is there another way to check? I know the emissions recall was taken care of because there is a sticker under the hood, but I have no guarantees that my ignition switch was replaced. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

11-24-2003, 07:39 AM	#2
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Contact the previous owner(s)? Why would you not think it was not performed? __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

11-24-2003, 11:33 AM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	If its on the computer, it was done. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

11-24-2003, 01:16 PM	#4
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Thanks Darius! Maroon - I worried about it not being done just because the previous owners never said it was, and there have been a lot of stuff here and there I have found out about the car that they either lied to me about or neglected to tell me when I purchased the car. I am just always a little worried that something either wasn't done at all or wasn't done right unless I can actually do it myself or watch it be done. And, even though it was in the dealer's computer as being done, I have seen this dealer blow off warranty work before on friend's vehicles. I know the recall isn't really warranty work, but since they aren't making money doing the repairs, I just could see them saying anything to get me out of their shop. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

11-24-2003, 04:00 PM	#5
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	As drudis said, I think if it's in the Ford computer, it was done. The dealer could get in a world of trouble for saying it was done, and not do it. Too bad the previous owner is not much help. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

11-25-2003, 12:22 AM	#6
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Yea, thanks for the input. I guess I just needed some assurance that the dealers did in fact keep track of that stuff. Thanks guys! __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

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