46 Reviews of Briarwood Ford - Service Center
Service department We purchased an extended warranty with the purchase of our truck, 3 months after buying our truck major repair is needed. We drop off the truck days l We purchased an extended warranty with the purchase of our truck, 3 months after buying our truck major repair is needed. We drop off the truck days later we were charged $250 just to look at it then tell us nothing is covered with our extended warranty and they wanted over $3000.00 for repair! We have been asking for an explanation regarding the warranty and the dealership keeps blowing us off! VERY FRUSTRATED with them. More
Made Me Feel Like Family I leased my 2016 Ford Edge from Mark Garcia a year ago. He made the whole transaction easy and nearly effortless. He made me feel like one of his fa I leased my 2016 Ford Edge from Mark Garcia a year ago. He made the whole transaction easy and nearly effortless. He made me feel like one of his family and still does. Every time I bring my vehicle in for service he makes sure I have transportation if I have to be somewhere else at the same time. He is a man of great integrity. He keeps his word (a rare gem in today's world)!! I have and will continue to recommend Mark to anyone and everyone I know who may be looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle. More
Maintenance and repair We take our personal (Focus, C-Max, F-150) and company vehicles (Transit Connect) to Briarwood Ford for oil changes & tire rotation as well as all mai We take our personal (Focus, C-Max, F-150) and company vehicles (Transit Connect) to Briarwood Ford for oil changes & tire rotation as well as all maintenance issues. We receive an estimate and the work is always completed as expected and in a timely manner. We have used Briarwood Ford for over fifteen years and have always been happy with the results. We highly recommend them. More
Briarwood Ford Service Department I have made multiple attempts to work with the Service Department at this dealership, and have never had a positive experience. I have been treated w I have made multiple attempts to work with the Service Department at this dealership, and have never had a positive experience. I have been treated with an unprofessional attitude, shoddy, incomplete workmanship, and a complete lack of professionalism in my dealings with them. On a simple warranty repair of my 12 volt outlet cover in my 2013 Fusion, they installed a cover from a 2014 that did not fit, and when brought to their attention, they suggested that I remove my rubber dash insert so the incorrect size cover would close. After some warranty headliner work, my wife noticed that the technician left large mud stains from his boots in the back of her Flex. The Service Advisor accused her of making the story up, and upset her to the point of tears. As a result of the horrendous service that we experienced with the dealer, we've traded in both vehicles for Jeeps and will never purchase a Ford product again More
Briarwood Ford Broke my car and blamed me! Jeff Steinbach the service manager refused to even look at my car after I got it back from then for warranty work with it making unusual noises and th Jeff Steinbach the service manager refused to even look at my car after I got it back from then for warranty work with it making unusual noises and the transmission slipping. He accused me of breaking the transmission myself while "racing and beating on the car daily". I took my car to another dealership, Buttman Ford and it turns out Briarwood didnt refill the transmission fluid. Buttman attempted to get Briarwood to pay for this service but they refused. So to recap, took my car to Briarwood with no issues, they gave it back to me with issues and blamed them on me, took my car to another dealership who verified the problem was caused by Briarwood Ford and they still refused to cover their mistake. Never take your car here, horrible customer service and the mechanics arent even competent enough to put transmission fluid in your car. They refused to even look at my car had they looked my car over they would have seen the transmission fluid was empty. More
Terrible communication and customer service I have been going to Briarwood Ford for the last few years for oil changes and regular maintenance, but I will not be returning after the service they I have been going to Briarwood Ford for the last few years for oil changes and regular maintenance, but I will not be returning after the service they most recently provided. I had a terrible experience and will be recommending to everyone I know against ever going to Briarwood Ford again. I took my 2007 Ford Edge to the Collision Center after I was rear ended for body work. Briarwood Ford took it upon themselves to "fix" my ABS which had nothing to do with the collision. My ABS light has been on my dash for over 3 years and Briarwood Ford has this documented as it has been suggested to fix during routine maintenance (which I declined on several occasions). When I got my car back the ABS light was off, however, the traction control light kept coming on and my car did not drive right. The brakes would kick back while driving and, when accelerating, my car would hesitate due to the traction control. My car never did this prior to taking it in to get body work. I notified Briarwood Ford of this, and I told them I would need a car provided to me to drive while my car was being fixed as this problem originated from their work. A car was arranged, and I dropped my car off a few days later. When I picked up the rental car, I was asked by the cashier Christina who would be paying for it, and I said I assumed it was Ford because the reason why my car needed to be worked on was because of them. She said okay, I signed the paperwork which I have printed out stating $30.00/day with $0 balance and took the car. That afternoon I was contacted by Andrea in the service department and notified my ABS module needs replaced and it will be $1,200 billed to me. My husband immediately contacted her to notify her that we will not be paying the $1,200 because my car drove just fine for the last 3+ years with the light on, and we only had issues with the car after Ford "fixed" the ABS (which again, was not part of the accident which is the entire reason my car was in their possession). Ford admitted my ABS light was documented as being on in 2015 and had no part of the collision which is why I needed to pay for it. This is confirming it should have never been touched in the first place. After lengthy conversations with both the service department and our insurance company. Briarwood Ford confirmed our insurance company would pay for the ABS module, however, it would take 2 days to come in. I contacted the service department to confirm I can keep the rental car, and I was told they do not pay for the rental car. This was never told to me before or when I picked up the rental car. I was told at this time the payment would be $47/day which again, I was never notified of. After much conversation, my husband contacted the insurance company who confirmed they would pay for the rental car and that Ford was to bill directly to my insurance company. I was contacted on Saturday that may car was complete. When I arrived I was given no paperwork for the services completed on my car because "it wasn't completed", however, the service was completed. I was told the rental car was $44/day, and that I need to pay out of pocket. I showed the cashier my paperwork which was given to me when I picked up the rental car which stated $30/day. She said the automated system "isn't right" and she didn't "know why it prints out like that". She then stated there was no way to bill directly to the insurance and there was no manager or supervisor for me to talk to on a Saturday. I called my insurance company, however, they were closed. I then was forced to pay the total amount of the rental car $44/day. This sums up my experience and the reason why I will never be taking my car to Briarwood Ford again. This is a shame as this is our "home" Ford dealership, and my husband and I are in the market for new cars in the next 6 months. We will definitely NOT be using Briarwood Ford to buy new vehicles or for maintenance in the future due to the lack of communication and poor customer service. More
Shady Service Dept. One of the service managers, Ken is really shady. My 2011 Escape had a exhaust leak and left the car at the dealership yesterday. The guy told me the One of the service managers, Ken is really shady. My 2011 Escape had a exhaust leak and left the car at the dealership yesterday. The guy told me the car would be repaired and ready by today, but he did not even check or give an update to me until I called him this afternoon (3pm'ish) and said the repair cannot be done until tomorrow. I demanded to have my car fixed today (the guy said the fix for the exhaust leak has not even started at first) and after a couple of phone calls, when I decided to pick up my car without the repair, he said they actually started the repair by putting a pipe in, but still cannot be finished today because a welding guy is not available. As a result, I could not even pick my car up today. It is like they are holding my car as a hostage for a few hundred dollars. What the xxxx is this? So basically, this Ken guy 1) LIES; 2) is incompetent in customer service; 3) has the I-have-your-car-what-you-gonna-do attitude once you leave your car; 4) does shady things to get $$$ from you. Please avoid him as much as possible. At this point, it is hard for me to trust any personnel at the dealership and I am worried about my car, but will see tomorrow. More
Kept Me Waiting Over Two Hours To Program Key FOB Ordered key fob, setup appointment after dealer received key fob. Turned up on time for appointment. Said I would wait for programming as I expected i Ordered key fob, setup appointment after dealer received key fob. Turned up on time for appointment. Said I would wait for programming as I expected it to take no more than half and hour, service rep did not contradict that statement. Took two and a half to program the key fob, at the point of leaving when I saw my car pull up. I would have left the car if I had known. I told the service rep it was unacceptable to keep me waiting that long for a job that should only take 10 minutes. Only reply rep made was some lame excuse about not being co-ordinated. I went on to say if I received a customer satisfaction survey I would blast them for poor service. I don't believe in writing anonymously anything I wouldn't say to someone's face. I don't know if it was related to my statement but I never did receive a followup invitation to give feedback. Key fob programmed OK and works so I guess that is something. However cost over $200 for the keyfob including $80 for programming. Seems excessive, got a chevy key fob $80 with no charge for programming same week (lost both keys at the same time). More
Worst Customer Service Ever! I called for an oil change and dropped my car off. I was told it would be $59.00 and about an hour. I asked about the price and Ken ask if my engine w I called for an oil change and dropped my car off. I was told it would be $59.00 and about an hour. I asked about the price and Ken ask if my engine was the basic 4 cyl and I told him yes and Ken said $59.00 cover it. I made sure that someone would call me when my car was finished so I would be ready for the courtesy shuttle. about 2.5 hours later my phone rang and I was told they had been trying to get a hold of me for awhile. They were told my phone has been next to me and this is the first it has rang. It was explained to me that the shuttle was on the way. I waited another 30 minutes then I called to find out what was going on. Ken answered the phone and began yelling at me ( the customer ) about how they had been trying to call me and I was not answering. I explained to Ken that I had been outside of the office and my cell phone was in my hand and the phone did not ring. Ken continued to be rude, I repeated for the 3rd time that someone from Briarwood Ford did get through to me once and that was the only time my phone rang. He continued berating me. I interrupted him telling him this was ridiculous and when was someone coming to pick me up. Ken told me that this was a COURTESY shuttle and maybe I should pick up the phone when it rings. Again, I told Ken that my phone only ran once and I picked it up. Ken told me in he wonderful demeaning tone my phone number, only it was 1 digit off ( remember they where given the correct number and some did contact me ). Then Ken change his tone and tried to be my best friend. I told Ken, what, when you think it is my fault you can yell at me, but when you find out your wrong you can now try and be nice and that is OK. Ken replied yep, and proudly replied, that's how I was raised. I explained to him that I was the customer and should never be treated like this even if he thought he was right, because he could be wrong and look like the fool he now looks like. He ask me to hold on while he got the correct number to the courtesy shuttle. While I was on hold with him the shuttle called me confirmed my address and told me they would be there in 10 minutes. I was still on hold with Ken,when took me off hold and assured me someone would come pick me up. Ken then told me there would be no cost for my oil change. I finally got to BRIARWOOD FORD in Saline. I went to the counter to get my car. The person behind counter told me Ken had my paper work and I asked, where is Ken. In few minutes he showed up. He told me I was all set HE paid for the oil change. I told Ken no I was paying for it that free can not fix how I was treated and asked him where do I go pay for this, Ken would not answer me so I asked again and he did not respond and I went to back to the counter to see where I could pay. I asked how much and was told $72.00 ( remember I was told by Ken $59.00). I told the cashier I was told $59.00, and she told me with my engine it was more because it took an extra quart. Remember Ken asked me my engine type and was told the correct engine type and still gave me the incorrect answer. I paid the $72.00 and left. This review is long, but I want anyone out there thinking of using BRIARWOOD FORD in Saline to understand, I was treated so poorly that free could not fix it. That is why I paid for the service from BRIARWOOD FORD in Saline and wrote this review. More
Excellent Service! We brought our vehicle in for a tire rotation and oil change. Car was in and out in less than 40 minutes with no appointment and everyone we dealt wit We brought our vehicle in for a tire rotation and oil change. Car was in and out in less than 40 minutes with no appointment and everyone we dealt with was friendly and professional, from the gal that answered my questions on the phone to all of the guys in service, we were especially impressed with Matt Foley who made everything easy and efficient upon arrival! This was our first visit and we will definitely be returning to purchase our vehicles here in the future and to have them serviced. Thank you for an excellent experience! More