Maintenance costs

[Don Pederson]

We own a 2004 RSB Born Free, and also two a 2004 Saturn Wagon, with an M and G braking system.
Recently checked the past two years, and would you believe? Maintenance costs on the Born Free (exclusive of gasoline) is 4 cents a mile, while the Saturn (exclusive of gas) is 7 cents a mile. Tires not included in these costs.
Don Pederson
Juno Beach, FL

[BornFree_n_Now]

Sam,

Doesn’t seem like they even got it right up through some 2006 models ~~

RECALL: 2006 Ford Econoline -- E-150 - E-250 - E-350 - E-450
NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V520000 www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Manufacturer FORD MOTOR CO.
Recall Date: NOV 07, 2005
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 199942

Description VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Summary ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.

[bcope01]

... Maintenance costs on the Born Free (exclusive of gasoline) is 4 cents a mile, while the Saturn (exclusive of gas) is 7 cents a mile...

Don, doesn't that mean that you should be putting more miles on the BF?

Bill