Bellingham Ford Lincoln - Service Center

Bought a 2017 Dodge Journey. The next morning I found it had a severe oil leak. Took it back and informed the sales department. They said they would take care of the problem. It The next morning I found it had a severe oil leak. Took it back and informed the sales department. They said they would take care of the problem. It was a huge relief that Bellingham Ford stood behind their sale of a vehicle that wasn't completly repaired. They could have said "Not our problem" but they said they would take care of it. Service department was unable to inspect it that day and I was told to bring it back the following day. I took it to Rairdon Dodge, they inspected it that day and gave an estimatae of 2,000 to replace the oil cooler & parts. I gave that to Bellingham Ford The following day an inspection was done by Bellingham Ford service depart and they found the oil cooler needed to be replaced again. Service advisors showed a lack of concern addressing the issue. I had to call Cody to verify that the spark plugs that I requested specifically to be replaced while the intake manifold was removed in order to access the oil cooler; were going to be replaced while the engine was torn down and was told he just forgot to list it on the work order - good thing I called again...his reason for missing it..."he was busy checking other vehicles in". Also while replacing the oil cooler the sensors, a very inexpensive part, was not replaced...nor was it brought to me for discussion on the wisdom and cost savings of doing so while the engine was torn down. It would have taken seconds to bring this to my attention and I would 100% have said YES please replace them now and I will pay for the parts/labor for doing so. The transmission was leaking and the pan was taken off. A new gasket was installed but the trans. filter was not replaced (another inexpensive part). I specifically informed Cody that I would pay out of pocket for the replaced spark plugs and any other parts needed. I feel like I completely showed that I wanted anything and everything taken care of while the engine was torn down and that I was willing to cover the cost to have the job fully completed correctly. Again feeling an overall lack of concern, I asked to speak to service manager. Service manager, Jason Turell, was a pleasure to work with and assured me that everything I asked was taken care of without question at no cost. That assurance was appreciated, and my 'bad' for assuming the inexpensive parts would be replaced. I called Jason and left a voicemail specifically requesting the transmission filter be replaced along with the new gasket...just in case common sense wasn't considered part of the job...even though I said I would cover extra costs for the job to be completed correctly. I said that I didn't care how long it takes as long as the job was completed correctly. Now, in order to have the transmission filter replaced, I have to have the transmission pan removed again and a new gasket and the transmission fluid replaced just to replace an inexpensive filer that has 95k miles. A little thought beyond the task in front of them...a little communication with me to confirm additional work I would want completed....a little better listening to my specific requests and follow through on writing it on the work order...a little bit of "people smart" by reading me as a person and how intent I was on having the work fully completed now...when it simply made sense to go the extra step of replacing inexpensive parts....would have made this a better experience and not left such a bad taste in my mouth for dealing with Bellingham Ford's service department. The only saving grace was Jason Turell. At this time I had a second vechile a 2016 F-150 in for service with another service advisor and was in need of a shuttle ride to my office. It took several texts to Trevor, who never answered and two voicemails to service dept. to have the shuttle driver finally arrive 45 minutes later. The driver was very friendly and cheerful. It takes so little effort to provided extraordinary service. More

took my car in to have the transmission worked on since it was still under warranty and Kyle in the service department constantly lied and was not communicating with me on what was going on, fast forward N it was still under warranty and Kyle in the service department constantly lied and was not communicating with me on what was going on, fast forward NINE months, they finally get my car done only to get it back and a month later not be able to get into my car because for some reason now i have a battery issue…hmm probably because they let my car sit dead all winter/9 months. i do not recommend bellingham ford, and now they have my car again and are saying they dont have a loaner available, i work full time and have an infant, i need to be mobile More

Last 2 visits had grease on my driver's door, driver's threshold, driver's seat and inside of the door. Was told I had a bad wheel bearing, then a bad transmission and was told to go to Rairdon's, even t threshold, driver's seat and inside of the door. Was told I had a bad wheel bearing, then a bad transmission and was told to go to Rairdon's, even though I bought the car from Bham Ford and an extended warranty from Bham Ford. (by the way, my car has had the same road noise since I purchased it from Bham Ford) Got a second opinion from a privately owned shop and they said Bham Ford was incorrect. Noise is from having an aggressive tire tread. Very disappointed in the service. I thought things would be better when Jason Turrell came back, but no. I work in the automotive industry and constantly hear bad reviews of Bham Ford. I hope Rich Hartman can turn it around. Nonetheless, I won't be back. On another note, Bham Ford service department recently made an appointment with out shop and didn't show up for the appointment. When I called they said they fixed it themselves, but didn't give us a call to cancel. So we won't be doing anymore work for Bham Ford due to this. More