Rngrs3910
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- 06' Explorer V8EB Edition
My car is at the local dealership having a diagnostic cun of the engine and computer. Here's the story:
I dropped my explorer off yesterday morning to have my brakes done. Had front pads and rotors replaced. Inspection also found that i had a leaky pinion, and a loose lower ball joint. I pickced it up last night after all was taken care of and on the way home i stopped for groceries. On the way home from that i started the car and the ignition sounded funny. The car then proceeded to shake when i was in drive but at a stop the next 1/4 mile home. I left it in the drive way and when i checked it in the morning the shake was gone. I started driving to work and when i hopped on the highway i stepped on the gas, it didnt go, and then the check engine light started blinking. I pulled over checked the manual, and it said my engine was probably misfiring. Brought it back to the dealer immediately.
So the question for one of you car experts: Is there any way that the work they did yesterday (front brakes, leaking pinion, loose ball joint, overall inspection of fluids, filters, etc.) could have lead to the misfiring?
I've got a warranty which should cover most of it, but I'll be on the hook for the deductible and the diagnostic unless the shop is somehow responsible.
Quick responses would be a big help!
Thanks guys!
I dropped my explorer off yesterday morning to have my brakes done. Had front pads and rotors replaced. Inspection also found that i had a leaky pinion, and a loose lower ball joint. I pickced it up last night after all was taken care of and on the way home i stopped for groceries. On the way home from that i started the car and the ignition sounded funny. The car then proceeded to shake when i was in drive but at a stop the next 1/4 mile home. I left it in the drive way and when i checked it in the morning the shake was gone. I started driving to work and when i hopped on the highway i stepped on the gas, it didnt go, and then the check engine light started blinking. I pulled over checked the manual, and it said my engine was probably misfiring. Brought it back to the dealer immediately.
So the question for one of you car experts: Is there any way that the work they did yesterday (front brakes, leaking pinion, loose ball joint, overall inspection of fluids, filters, etc.) could have lead to the misfiring?
I've got a warranty which should cover most of it, but I'll be on the hook for the deductible and the diagnostic unless the shop is somehow responsible.
Quick responses would be a big help!
Thanks guys!