On Friday, April 5th, our 2018 Explorer’s battery light - philnoyes1
On Friday, April 5th, our 2018 Explorer’s battery light came on around 10 a.m., while we were on I294, the southside of Chicago. Once we crossed into Indiana, I had my other half look for the closest Ford Dealer. It happened to be Webb Ford @ 9809 Indianapolis Blvd in Highland, IN.
We were within a block of the dealership when the Explorer died. Luckily, we were in a turn lane, with 2 lanes, and did not impede traffic too badly. My girlfriend and another friend walked over to the dealership and was able to get them to dispatch a tow truck quickly.
I believe we had the vehicle to the Dealership by 11:00 am. They quickly got it to a service bay and the Tech started the assessment. It was determined to be the alternator belt. They let it run for a while to make there was no other damage. We were done at the Dealership by 1:10 pm.
Webb went above and beyond for us, not only for our Explorer, but also to help my girlfriend, who had fell on a sidewalk before the dealership. She ended up breaking a bone in her hand, which would require surgery. The Webb staff helped her get the injury under control; get a courtesy vehicle for her and directions to the closest Emergency Room. They even had one of their staff ride with us to pick up the courtesy car.
As I told Steve, our Service Advisor, we were impressed with Webb. With our Ford F350 a few years ago, in July, the Check Engine Light came on outside of Rapid City, SD. We called the closest Ford Dealer, explained all we wanted was to have a Code Scan done, but was told they were too busy and service was booked out until Mid-August.
So, needless to say, we weren’t sure what to expect with Webb, especially since it was getting close to noon on a Friday. We left with high regards for everyone who helped her and also our Explorer. Thank you, Webb Ford, for service above and beyond expectations.
Sally and Phil
Arlington, WI
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