The Ford Store San Leandro

I went to a lot of dealerships and this one had the car I wanted and Mike, unlike some of the other sales reps, was also very knowledgeable about the car and cars in general. They matched my trade in offer wanted and Mike, unlike some of the other sales reps, was also very knowledgeable about the car and cars in general. They matched my trade in offer from the other dealership and the transaction went very smoothly. More

I bought a 2004 F150 from this store with an extended warranty in 05.Kept up with the scheduled maint appointments and allowed no other mechanic to raise the hood on it.Fast forward approx.35,000 miles a warranty in 05.Kept up with the scheduled maint appointments and allowed no other mechanic to raise the hood on it.Fast forward approx.35,000 miles and expired warranty.They claim that the vibration when I stop is because I need Rotors.$1000+.In the course of 3hrs the truck started idling rough,then engine light,then engine knocking.The ford store want's $2400.00 to"take the engine apart"to find the problem.I did some research on the symptom online.It's possible that a spark plug has broken(common occurance in this model)WOW!That makes sence.Called the F Store to have them replace the plug to the FAILED CYLINDER.I was "then" informed that the spark plug has been known to break off while being removed.Replacement cost for one plug $140-$280.00.Farewell old Ford Store friend.I wish you well!It's difficult to watch an American Icon screw it's loyal customers More

This place sucks... I Called the shop before I came out to get an oil change. Ask if they will drive me home to my house in Pleasanton. They say no problem. Then I get there and they say we only go to cast to get an oil change. Ask if they will drive me home to my house in Pleasanton. They say no problem. Then I get there and they say we only go to castro valley. Service tech Willie Pate say I can take bart the rest of the way home and then catch a cab... Of course at my expense. So when I bought the truck new the headlight was not improperly aimed and door not aligned . I know it's my fault I waited a long time to bring it in and get it checked out. I also bought the extended warranty and they said it's not a covered item. They want 75.00 just to tell me the headlight is not aimed right and another 75 to tell me the door is not aligned. Then after they tell me what we both already know (they said both are not aligned properly) Then there will be an additional charge to fix this. Something that should be under warranty. I also brought the truck in because of a valve noise in the engine. They want another $220.00 to look at that and tell me it's broke. This is under warranty but I have to pay this money just to tell me tit's broke? Then another 100.00 warranty deductible... Highway robbery. They nickel and dime you to death at this place... I ended up leaving with my broken truck still under warranty because I have no way to get home.. Come on people, you can't drive an extra 5 miles out of your coverage zone? This is why people don't buy American anymore. Ford Quality sucks & service sucks. No one is willing to go the extra mile for a disabled customer in need at least at this dealership. Thank you for no help Mr. Willie Pate More

I bought a 2002 Honda CRV from The Ford Store San Leandro in February, 2010. Since then, I have put only about 4,000 miles on the car. The car now needs a new engine. Upon the advice of the sales person that in February, 2010. Since then, I have put only about 4,000 miles on the car. The car now needs a new engine. Upon the advice of the sales person that sold me the vehicle, I also purchased an extended warranty for $2,100- the most comprehensive plan offered, to cover me if anything should happen to the car- for the rainy day. On Christmas day, 2010, the engine simply stopped on the freeway- going 65, then nothing. Luckily I got off the road before rolling to a halt. The warranty they sold me requires that I bring the car to them for service- so the monday after Christmas I towed it 30 miles to them. After a week of not being able to look at the car- too busy- being completely blown off by their service staff- the conclusion was that, wait a minute, we can't work on a Honda! So, they sell me a warranty that requires I tow it to them, they sit on it for a week, THEN tell me they can't work on it. So, they bring it to a Honda dealership in San Leandro (San Leandro Honda- GREAT people, buy from them!) They look at the car within a day- and it needs a new engine- blown head gasket had caused all the coolant to leak out, and the engine had a catastrophic failure on the freeway- the first long trip I had ever taken with the car. But wait, I have the great soup to nuts warranty- I'll be fine. WRONG. Warranty company denies the claim, even though their root cause of failure is completely different than the mechanic's evaluation- which NEVER even appears in the report. I call the warranty company- brick wall. Claim denied. Too bad. they even lie to me about a broken part, which the mechanic told me they tested and IS working. So, the Portfolio Warranty San Leandro Ford sold me, whose sale people told me was great, was the "rainy day" policy, well, it's covering NOTHING, even though the policy covers all powertrain, engine block, seals gaskets, and all moving parts in the engine- it's covering NOTHING. Can you say scam? So, I'm sure San Leandro Ford sells a ton of these warranties, and gets a kick back from Portfolio, but they are worthless. I called and tried to talk to the owner of The Ford Store San Leandro but they wouldn't let me- which says alot. I even asked their service department to call and talk to the Honda mechanic who took apart the engine so they would understand the cause of failure and be a liason with the warranty company- they refused to even call. I'm mean, seriously?! So, my advice is don't frequent this dealership for used cars, and definitely don't buy their extended warranties- it smacks of fraud. I have two Better Business Bureau complaints pending. We'll see if they do the right thing. I'm doubtful. Next stop 7 on Your Side. -Ripped Off and Pissed. More

Sam Noble made it easy to buy a Car from San Leandro Ford WHY you ask ? His Experience as SalesMan His knowledge of The Product he is selling Very Pleasant and easy to Deal with what more could you ask , WHY you ask ? His Experience as SalesMan His knowledge of The Product he is selling Very Pleasant and easy to Deal with what more could you ask , the next Car or Truck I buy will be from San leandro Ford and my Sales Person will be Sam Noble. Thanks Sam Dave More

I took my vehicle in for service on Friday, and arrived at my scheduled appointment time or a "service engine light" on my 2001 Excursion. I made it very clear I would need the car the same day. My servic at my scheduled appointment time or a "service engine light" on my 2001 Excursion. I made it very clear I would need the car the same day. My service advisor, Cornelio, asked me to sign the receipt which indicated a 280.00 fee. I asked him if I was going to be charged that amount. He stated I would not be charged until I agreed to the estimate set forth by the diagnostics performed. I called at 11:40, which was over 3 hours after I dropped the vehicle off, and was informed the vehicle had not been looked at. I had to call again at 1:40, which is now almost 6 hours after dropping my car off and was again told it had still not been looked at. At 3:40 the technician called to inform us a computer issue had been ruled out, and he thought it MIGHT be a transmission issue but could still not entirely rule out a wiring or computer issue. The technician then told us, the car would not be ready on the same day, and probably would not be ready befor end of day Monday. My husband explained that we had made it very clear the vehicle was needed the same day. The technicians response was "come on man, give us a break. We are still working on vehicles from 2 to 3 days ago. My husband said to put the car back together and we would be on our way to pick it up. We were billed the 280.00 which we were told we would not have to pay. When I complained to the service advisor, Dan Andrade, he told me I promised to pay that money for diagnostic. I asked him how we could be responsible for anything other than a baby sitting fee since my car sat there all day and they were still clueless as to what was going on. I paid the money, filed a complaint with the better business bureau, and even got a call from Tom McNabb who agreed with me, that I had been charged a baby sitting fee. Tom asked what could they possibly do to regain our trust as customers. My response was to refund our money. By not refunding our money, they have lost us as future customers and have clearly shown their customers are only important at the time a new vehicle is purchased. More

This is the absolute most 'crooked dealership' I have ever had the displeasure of purchasing a car from. They took my trade and NEVER paid the bank off, which damaged my credit rating. I am filing a laws ever had the displeasure of purchasing a car from. They took my trade and NEVER paid the bank off, which damaged my credit rating. I am filing a lawsuit against them this week (October 21,2009) and seeking damages. PLEASE do NOT go to this dealership, unless you want to be screwed over, lied to or stolen from. They bait and switched the financing on our car after they cashed our down payment. They are a prime example why people should buy a Chevy or Dodge; or even a YUGO for that matter. Tony Guzman, Ron DelaPaz (finance) and especially David Johnson the General Sales Manager should be ashamed of themselves. The Better Business Bureau, Consumer Affairs and the California department of Motor vehicles will soon know who they really are. Signed, a MOST Disgruntled Customer More

so my wife and i bought a new 2008 edge it had a couple of scratches which they tried to buff out but went too deep to the base coat. in the shop 3 days no big deal took care of it but now have a shop reco of scratches which they tried to buff out but went too deep to the base coat. in the shop 3 days no big deal took care of it but now have a shop record because they had to repaint the whole door.also had to call each day for an update on the car to see when it would be done since they told us 1 or 2 days. we traded in a 2007 tahoe and we were reassured they would pay off the remaing money owed on the tahoe within 10 days,luckily my wife called gmac today (our payment is due tomorrow) gmac has no record of them even contacting gmac to make a payment we bought our edge 22 days ago today. i have never missed a car payment in 18 years now i am in jeapordy of missing one due to san leandro ford, unaccepticle to me. my wife has clled the general manager twice today leaving messages both times with no call back! (she was told he is in the office today, so no exscuse) i also called him myself and left a message at 4:30 have not received a call back and it is now 5:30 my wife called him at 11:00 this morning requesting a confirmation that they made the payment and no call very, very, very frustrated. first ford i ever bought and thelast one i will ever buy ever! the price was right but the customer service is not worth the money i saved! More

Beware, shark dealership. I went in to just look at cars and the salesman was upset that I didn't buy anything that day and tried to make a scene. I don't go to a dealer to have an employee try to start an and the salesman was upset that I didn't buy anything that day and tried to make a scene. I don't go to a dealer to have an employee try to start an argument. If you must use this dealer, make sure you know exactly what you want before you go and don't let them give you a bad deal on financing or total cost. I wouldn't expect good service after purchasing a car from this place. More