San Tan Ford - Service Center

avoid this place, like the plague Purchasing service was great. That's where they earned their 2 stars. As far as service goes, horrible. Every time we take our vehicle their for t Purchasing service was great. That's where they earned their 2 stars. As far as service goes, horrible. Every time we take our vehicle their for the maintenance oil change, it takes forever, they don't call to let you know that the cars ready or anything. The most recent time, we took our car in at 8:45a, received a call at 2:30p, letting us know the car was ready (standard oil change and electric issue with the backup camera). We get there at 3:40p and we're told they misinformed us, but the car still needed an oil change, that it would take 15-20 mins. We go to the waiting area and I see a car in the lot, that looks like ours. Check out the license plate, sure enough, it's ours. Ask the clerk what's going on, they go to the service person, who then goes to the mechanic and he takes our car in... at this point, no word to us abt why it's taken so long or even an apology. Best part, they scratched up the drivers side door and claimed they didn't. edited & added additional info 07/24/17: Our car was at San Tan Ford for 27 days in June/July. The back driver tire was worn out in the middle, to the point that the metal ribbing was showing through. We brought the car in, they told us we were doing peel outs (on one tire) and that it was basically our fault. Brought it in to have the tires replaced and they finally accepted their mistake. Transmission, clutch and alignment were all faulty. After 27 days, we got the car back and now our car is magically drifting/pulling to the left. We took it back to San Tan Ford, the foreman and the service manager both saw the video taken by our front view camera, drove the car, acknowledged that it is pulling to the left, but said there's nothing they can do about it, because they can't identify any issues. So now we are stuck, with a car that has a warranty, that is drifting to the left and they refuse to work on it. My review will now go to corporate, as well as whatever site I can post it on. More

Went for service walked out with a new car I was in for a regular service and was just browsing the showroom and a very knowledgeable and friendly salesperson approached asking if I needed any I was in for a regular service and was just browsing the showroom and a very knowledgeable and friendly salesperson approached asking if I needed any assistance. We started discussing the new models and the fact I had and older model in for service and it was needing some repairs and I was going to have it paid off in 9 months or less. With no pressure they asked if I wanted to test a new model and the fact that I could get new upgraded model for a nominal price increase in my current payment. I walked out with a new car (My first ever new car at 60 no less). I'm a very satisfied customer of San Tan Ford and would recommend them to everyone for sales and service. More

Took old car in for service left with new car. The customer service was outstanding! The sales rep went out of his way to find a car that had all the features I needed. I wasn't planning on getting The customer service was outstanding! The sales rep went out of his way to find a car that had all the features I needed. I wasn't planning on getting a new car but with rebates, financing, and trade in i was able to get a good dependable SUV. All my questions were answered and was in and our in no time. More

Worst Experience with a Dealer Ever The WORST experience I have ever had at a dealership. I received a few letters in the mail about an airbag recall on my 2010 Mustang and it recommende The WORST experience I have ever had at a dealership. I received a few letters in the mail about an airbag recall on my 2010 Mustang and it recommended I contact a local dealer to setup the free service. My car has some aftermarket components and I've been fooled into San Tan Ford's scammy service department tricks in the past so I wanted to be super up-front and clear when I brought my vehicle in this time. I called ahead to setup a service appointment and let the girl on the phone know that my vehicle has aftermarket airbag suspension and a supercharger. She assured me that since they are a Roush dealer that they work with aftermarket components all the time and that my vehicle would be fully covered since this a national Ford recall for the airbag. When I dropped off the vehicle my service adviser Robert Pence didn't walk around the vehicle and take note of any damage, like I had been used to having done in the past. I was very thorough and clear with how the airbag suspension works with the controller and that the wheels cannot turn more than 90% as the over sized tires will hit the side skirts. The next day I got the call that my vehicle was done and headed down to pick it up. Robert told me to head over to cashier to sign the paperwork and I'd be all set. I took a look at the paperwork and noticed that they wanted me to sign saying I'm picking up the vehicle in satisfactory condition even though I had not seen the work that had been completed on the car yet. I asked the cashier to have the vehicle brought up so that I could check everything out before signing. The employee that went and retrieved the vehicle came flying up into the service bay, definitely faster than he should have been and when he pulled the vehicle into the spot in front of me he didn't have the car's suspension aired up enough, and ended up breaking both my front fenders and then ripping my side skirt off of the vehicle. I was in shock to watch my vehicle incur such damage not even five feet away from me. The employee got out of the vehicle and took a look at what had happened and didn't even say a word to me. No apology or anything. Robert was called out from his desk and he then involved his manager Leslie. They both came out and assured me that they would get everything taken care of. Robert took a little plastic clip and pushed my broken side skirt back into place and told me it would be totally fine to drive home. He said to email him all the information for the aftermarket fender and side skirt and that he'd handle it. The following business day I headed down to a collision body shop in Tempe to have an estimate invoice created. I emailed Robert that night with all the information and the invoice. He replied the next day letting me know that I would need to get an estimate from Southwest Collision Center since that's a shop that they deal with. If I would have known this the day before I would've went there first! I then had to drive me vehicle back out to Tempe and take a half a day off of work to get another estimate for Robert. This body shop was nearly an hour away from my house. Once I submitted this new invoice Robert let me know he would talk to his manager Leslie and get back to me. The next day he emailed me letting me know that I could bring the car down to Southwest to be repaired. I then called Leslie let her know I did not feel comfortable dropping the car off anywhere based on what had happened at the dealership and that I simply wanted the amount of money it was going to cost and that I would go through a trusted shop or simply do the work myself, she was outraged that I did not want to go through Southwest and even yelled at me on the phone telling me that I had inflated the estimate invoices. I had to talk to her manager John since she was extremely unprofessional. He was also extremely hesitant to not have me go through their body shop. I'm sure they get some massive kick-back from Southwest and that's why they wanted me to go through them. John told me the only way he would send me a check is if it was for less than half of what the quote was for since he "knew he could get it done cheaper" as his dealership. Which is something you never want to hear when it involves your pride and joy that you built. To have someone just let you know that they can fix the damage that they did cheaply. I have never felt so disrespected in my life. This is a dealership who's website even states "Our service center provides you with a no-hassle Ford service experience and our professional staff". I can't find one true piece of that statement with San Tan. Do yourself a favor and find a service center that knows how to treat a customer, and if they do ever mess anything up they actually take some accountability and ensure the issue is resolved promptly and correctly. More

Broken promises Took my truck in for a small concern. I was told it would be handled by 1:00. No call back so I called them. Was told it was being looked at right the Took my truck in for a small concern. I was told it would be handled by 1:00. No call back so I called them. Was told it was being looked at right then. I get a call right before 5:00 and am told that they just looked at it but will have to call the dealer line tomorrow . I'm not sure they have even looked at it yet. Huge inconvenience and I felt like I was being get a line of bull. Never again. !! More

Poor Service on a Recall Program My brand new Fusion had a recall issued on it - a repair that will require from a half-day to a full-day. The dealership is not providing a rental or My brand new Fusion had a recall issued on it - a repair that will require from a half-day to a full-day. The dealership is not providing a rental or loaner vehicle, and during my initial request on what I was supposed to do while they had my vehicle in house I was told that "I did not HAVE to leave the dealership" during the time my car would be there. Ford created an inconvenience for my by creating this defect in their manufacturing process, and has compounded the issue by requiring me to pay for a vehicle to use while they rectify the issue. Not happy here. More

Brakes I would like to give a shout out to Eric @ Santan Ford for finally getting my truck squared away! After 5 visits it seems the brakes are finally quite I would like to give a shout out to Eric @ Santan Ford for finally getting my truck squared away! After 5 visits it seems the brakes are finally quite. The service was excellent and things happen, but I was patient and the dealer treated me right and went above and beyond my satisfaction. I will continue service here and would recommend anyone, any car, to bring it to San Tan for quick reliable service. Sincerely, Mike Bashon More

****READ THE REVIEWS BEFORE YOU GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY***** We purchased a new 2013 Escape from San Tan Ford. First odd thing we noticed was that our car did not have the GPS mode that the sale person told us a We purchased a new 2013 Escape from San Tan Ford. First odd thing we noticed was that our car did not have the GPS mode that the sale person told us about. We brought the vehicle back and they said "Sorry the sales person was wrong about this vehicle having GPS" hmm.. But was paid for a vehicle with GPS..well it was done with and I didn't want to be too critical at that time. THAN TODAY !! 5-29-16 Where out shopping and we got the car loaded up, than tried to shut the rear door, and it wouldn't latch !! So now I have a car, that the door will not shut and I cannot secure the vehicle. The vehicle is unsafe to drive with the rear door flying open. I called San Tan and they said that they can't do anything til Tuesday !! SO what they xxxx am I suppose to do with a car door flying open while your driving and I cannot lock it. I asked for them to at least provide me with a rental car while I wait to get it fixed. He I believe his name is "Josh" the Mgr. Once again he said they can't look at it til Tuesday. I Just flipped !! I told him I will have the car in his drive way in 15 min !! I did and I was PISSED !! YES, I SKIDDED IN THEIR DRIVEWAY!! AND YES I WAS YELLING!! They was saying they did nothing to me to deserve my outrage and anger: Told me the car had GPS it DID NOT and did nothing to get my money back that I paid They threaten to have the car towed off the lot !! They threaten to have me arrested !! The manager got in my face and threaten to kick my xxx !! Than while I was leaving, someone said "we can't fix your car we don't have your keys". I replied, "ask your manager who dropped it on the ground and kicked it across the lot". Does San Tan stand behind you after you hand them your money ? Do they stand behind the products they sell ? Do they provide as promised ? Questions you should research before you hand them your money Read the statements and ratings others provide. I didn't and now I'm having to dead with this. More

Service or not? Bought a use car for my wife from San Tan Ford and after keeping me doing paper work way to long, hungry, and tired...they sold me a bunch of extra cr Bought a use car for my wife from San Tan Ford and after keeping me doing paper work way to long, hungry, and tired...they sold me a bunch of extra crap including a service contract which included oil changes. After the third oil change, my wife came home a week later and said her Change Oil light was on. I inspected the oil only to find it was a quart low and black, and notice oil on the garage floor under the front of the car. I assumed I was being ripped off (big surprise) and went ahead and changed the oil and filter myself. When I jacked up the car I found the shroud under the engine compartment was missing screws and it was bent down where the filter in located. The filter "looked" new but was not tight and leaking oil from the filter seal. I pulled the shroud, cleaned it up, changed the oil and filter, reset the Oil sensor and behold! No more problems. I don't know what the do with our cars in the service department, but mine was not being serviced, at least how I expected it to be. I have not been back since. Beware of San Tan's "service", and inspect your car before leaving the to make sure they did what you paid to get done. More

Sales dept was ok - service is exceptional We bought a pre-owned car at San Tan Ford as they happened to have the make and model we were looking for. Sales department was ok - about as expecte We bought a pre-owned car at San Tan Ford as they happened to have the make and model we were looking for. Sales department was ok - about as expected. The finance paperwork processor (called finance managers in the auto industry) was really adamant about purchasing a warranty but I stood my ground and walked away to fight another day. That was the ok news. The great news is that oil changes are included and James in the service department is exceptional! Not only do the oil changes go smoothly but we just had a brake job and they upgraded us to the Mini Cooper S brakes with the sensors on them at no additional charge. All at a reasonable price. We were advised on a new set of tires sooner than later and provided us several options. We have had some terrible experiences in the past at other dealerships - we're a fan of James and the service department for sure. Even the girls at the cashier were super friendly! More