Aaron Ford of Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore, CA
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Jasmine was fantastic to work with made it so easy for us to have both cars serviced with your pickup and drop off service. Was absolutely fantastic 👍👍👍👍👍 to have both cars serviced with your pickup and drop off service. Was absolutely fantastic 👍👍👍👍👍 More
I recently purchased a 2025 Ford Maverick from Aaron Ford of Lake Elsinore and this was, without question, one of the worst vehicle purchasing experiences I’ve ever had. Here are the facts: 1. Vehicle of Lake Elsinore and this was, without question, one of the worst vehicle purchasing experiences I’ve ever had. Here are the facts: 1. Vehicle was not even functional during test drive Despite completing most of the process online, I arrived to find the truck with a dead battery. The salesperson, Bill, was actively trying to charge it when I got there. During the test drive, multiple systems did not work — including the infotainment system and windows. On top of that, the truck was filthy inside and out. I was told it hadn’t been driven in “2 weeks,” then later told it had actually been sitting for 37 days. 2. Post-purchase condition was unacceptable After leaving the dealership, it became clear the truck had not been properly prepped at all: * Interior and exterior were still dirty * Oil was visibly degraded/oxidized from sitting * Tire pressure was at 28 PSI cold (underinflated) * Alignment was off I contacted Bill and was assured multiple times that the truck would receive: * A full detail (inside and out) * A proper PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) * Oil change 3. Returned vehicle still not corrected After keeping my truck for 24 hours, I got it back and: * The truck was still not clean * Oil was changed (finally) * Tire pressure was now overinflated to 42 PSI cold * Alignment seems slightly improved * Now I’m getting a windshield washer fluid warning, despite fluid being present So somehow, after a “service correction,” I ended up with new issues introduced. 4. Communication has been completely unacceptable * Calls to the dealership go unanswered * Voicemail box is full (you literally cannot leave a message) * Manager (Thomas) did not answer calls * Responded to text saying he would call in 20 minutes, never did * Follow-up resulted in “I’m off, I’ll handle it tomorrow” * No call the next day as promised At this point, the issue is no longer just the vehicle, it’s the complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and follow-through. This experience shows a complete breakdown in: * Vehicle preparation standards * Basic service quality * Customer communication Buying a brand new vehicle should not feel like taking delivery of something neglected and poorly handled. I will be escalating this directly to Ford Motor Company and documenting the entire experience. If you’re considering purchasing from this dealership, I strongly recommend thinking twice, or at minimum, inspect everything thoroughly before you sign anything. Don't listen to Thomas as this dude's a joke and will not do what he says he's going to do. More
Anetcy, my service writer was friendly, professional, and thorough. The technician was able to make the repair and I left Arron Ford satisfied. thorough. The technician was able to make the repair and I left Arron Ford satisfied. More
Best experience I have had with a service advisor, jasmine was friendly knowledgeable and kept me informed on my vehicle. Look forward to working with her in in the future. jasmine was friendly knowledgeable and kept me informed on my vehicle. Look forward to working with her in in the future. More
She was pleasent to Work with. However the Service was not performed as I would expect. Tire pressure was to be checked and was not. Tire pressure at the front was 56,57 in the fro However the Service was not performed as I would expect. Tire pressure was to be checked and was not. Tire pressure at the front was 56,57 in the front. The back was 51,53 recommended pressure is 64 from the manufacturer. More
I WAS TOTALLY OVERWHELMED WITH UPSELLS AND THEN ANOTHER SET OF UPSELLS FROM MECHANIC. MECHANIC SUGGESTED 220.00 FOR TIRE ROTATION, AS LUGNUTS WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OFF, NEEDING ALL NEW ONES. I TOOK THE CA SET OF UPSELLS FROM MECHANIC. MECHANIC SUGGESTED 220.00 FOR TIRE ROTATION, AS LUGNUTS WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OFF, NEEDING ALL NEW ONES. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO AMERICAS TIRE COMPANY, WHERE THEY HAD NO PROBLEM. ALSO MENTIONED BRAKE PADS WERE OK AFTER MECHANIC SUGGESTED PADS FOR 506.83. ALSO RECOMMENDED A BRAKE FLUSH WHICH WAS DONE LAST OIL CHANGE. I FEEL LIKE OLD LADIES ARE AN EASY MARK. More
Morgan was amazing at diagnosing the problem my vehicle had, ordering the parts, and fixing the issue with a quick turnaround. Another Ford dealership had my vehicle for two weeks and couldn't (wouldn't) a had, ordering the parts, and fixing the issue with a quick turnaround. Another Ford dealership had my vehicle for two weeks and couldn't (wouldn't) address the concern. More
BAD APPLES IN A BROKEN BASKET! I should have trusted my gut when I spotted the sign "New Ownership" upon arrival at AARON Ford Lake Elsinore. Why would a successful business hav I should have trusted my gut when I spotted the sign "New Ownership" upon arrival at AARON Ford Lake Elsinore. Why would a successful business have a new owner? These kinds of signs scream "we were bad, but the new guy is fixing stuff". It may become true in the long run, but by the time the bad apples are removed from the basket, that sign is old news. Disregarding that first sign, I walked in looking into a trade-in deal, mainly because this dealership is conveniently located near my residence. Note that at the Ford website you are able to simulate your payments, search for inventory, and go to whatever dealer that has the vehicle color and trim that you want. With all that information in hand, all I had to do was negotiate the trade-in value. Arrived at noon, did a test drive, and 30 minutes later, Jason and I shook hands on the deal that I expected. Not only shook hands, but they required me to sign a paper stating that the deal was done. He also made a joke like "the 1st oil change is on us" given that I was leasing an all-electric vehicle. Here is when the bad apples started to stink!! After three hours of waiting to finalize paperwork with the finance department and also had transferred all my belongings from my old car to the new one, Billy, the first sales representative that took me on the test drive, approached me to say that the original payment agreement was not valid anymore and the monthly payments increased by $14. What is $14 per month? Maybe a sandwich, one quick electric recharge, whatever... But $14 times 48 months of lease agreement, disregarding interest, comes to $672 that would pay for the truck bed cover and mats that do not come with the vehicle. That landed terribly, but I was already defeated by the very long waiting and the wish to go home and show the new car to my kids, so I took the hit and moved on to signing the papers. By then, it was already 5 pm. A day or two later, I received several emails from the dealership staff and one from Ford requesting a survey. SURPRISE!!! Ford takes them seriously! Not too long after, I submitted my survey to Ford.com, stating and rating my interaction with Aaron Ford Lake Elsinore. Jason called me himself and asked if I could rewrite my review so that he would not lose his end-of-year bonus. Wait, wait, wait... what?! You delivered a terrible customer experience, put your hands in my pocket after we shook hands, and now you want me to change my review? What is there for me? The conversation escalated to Rick, who previously emailed me stating that he was friends with the owner and was willing to set things right. The deal came down to a $500 check in my name in trade for a new review at the Ford.com website. Seemed like we were moving in the right direction, until the agreement hit a roadblock. The new Ford survey had to be organized by Tommy, the general manager, I believe, who was always too busy to complete the process or find a solution for it. Needless to say, I never received any check as compensation for the overcharge, nor any other solution for the inconvenience, which prompted me to write an email to the Aaron Auto Group, the new owners of Ford Lake Elsinore. Weeks passed, and no acknowledgment for my email was received. It seems like the basket that contains the bad apples is broken! What is left? I can only hope that this review reaches as many people as possible, so that no one else falls into the same trap. The Ford Lightning is an amazing vehicle, so are other dealerships a little further away from home. I just had an amazing experience at Gosch Ford Temecula while taking care of recommended services by Ford. More

