Terry Dodds
*****This review is for the Ford service department*****
I recently brought my 2018 Ford Fusion to Borgman Ford to diagnose a misfire that I had been unable to resolve on my own. Unfortunately, the diagnosis confirmed that my 1.5L EcoBoost engine had the well-known coolant intrusion issue and would need to be replaced.
My service advisor, Kevin Oxton, was excellent throughout the process. He provided a detailed estimate for installing a brand-new Ford engine and answered all of my questions. While I could have gone with an independent shop and a used engine, I felt more comfortable having Borgman install a new engine with the updated design. They also provided me with a loaner vehicle during the repair, which made the situation much less stressful.
The repair itself had a couple of unexpected setbacks. The first replacement engine developed a knock during the final road test, so Borgman had to work with Ford to obtain another engine. While this extended the repair time, I appreciate that they caught the problem before returning the vehicle to me rather than sending me home with a defective engine.
When I picked up my car after the second engine installation, I discovered that the air conditioning was no longer working, even though it had been operating perfectly when I dropped the vehicle off. I brought this to the attention of Kevin and Service Manager Kirt. Initially, the issue was believed to be a leaking A/C condenser, but I respectfully explained that the timing didn't make sense and asked if they would please take another look. To their credit, neither Kevin nor Kirt dismissed my concerns. They agreed to recheck the system, and just a couple of hours later they called to let me know the A/C was working properly and the vehicle was ready. I truly appreciated that they listened, stood behind their work, and took the time to make things right.
No repair of this magnitude is perfect, especially when unexpected issues arise, but what matters to me is how a dealership responds when something doesn't go according to plan. Kevin kept me informed throughout the process, Kirt was willing to listen to my concerns, and in the end they delivered a vehicle that has been running great.
I've trusted Borgman Ford for service on several occasions, and this experience reinforced why I'll continue bringing my vehicles there for major repairs. Thank you to Kevin, Kirt, and the technicians for standing behind your work and making sure everything was right before sending me on my way.