You are naïve to think swapping an engine out is no big deal. Especially as part of a warranty repair, performed by a flat rate mechanic. You would be very lucky not to have any other mechanical issues from replacing an engine. It is not a simple process, especially with a hybrid.
"Naive"? You have to be kidding? I have driven my cars approaching two million miles in my life. I drove each of my last two nearly 300,000 miles each. I am pretty sure I know what I am doing with my cars. .... I am hardly going to obsess about whether my hybrid motor might (by some remote chance) fail and if so the process to fix it. I will let others worry about that for me.
Right! We get this diminishment in functionality in exchange for saving us from a million to one odds fire potential. I want another FITS kit! /jk
Yeah, you’d likely have a few other things to fix, but once it’s all worked out, it should be like having a new engine. I saw a post very recently where a Ford mechanic discussed engine replacement in a Maverick, done to fix a transmission problem. He said it wasn’t all that difficult. I have no personal experience, so can’t judge it for myself.
I'd rather that Ford figure out a way to fix the issue without reducing the functionality of the component. For example, adding a fume sensor or spring-loaded thermostat that opens the shutters in the event of fume accumulation or a fire.
Is that a state or local law where you are? Because every website I have checked says that an owner can sell a used car with an open recall. Here are some examples:
The post you were responding to asked about an owner declining the recall fix.
You talk about swapping an engine out like it's akin to an oil change or something. So yes, you sound naive. Just b/c you drive a lot means nothing. I wouldn't stress over it either, but if the engine failed and it needed replaced, I certainly wouldn't nonchalantly say "No problem, they can just swap it out." At a minimum you're out of a car for weeks or longer, especially with the parts shortage.
The recall is not for a crankshaft fix. It is for a potential fire caused by a crankshaft /engine failure.
Attached to every recall notice I receive. It applies to any car (new or used) we sell. Don't assume that because you are not a reseller it may not apply. In my opinion, they would still have to prove that you knew about the recall, but I personally wouldn't want the liability if they could.
Is it in violation of Federal Law to sell a vehicle with a known manufacturer defect that can kill you with shrapnel or burn you alive? What is the civil penalty for the current failure of the Escape and has FORD paid the fine? Can you say FORD PINTO?Attached to every recall notice I receive. It applies to any car (new or used) we sell. Don't assume that because you are not a reseller it may not apply. In my opinion, they would still have to prove that you knew about the recall, but I personally wouldn't want the liability if they could.
I'm just saying that we live in a litigious society, and any lawyer will go where his client takes him. If your car burns up and causes injury or death and you knowingly ignore a recall that may have been the cause, it could be you with the liability.
