Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Classic Car Doctor - Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor – Episode Summary 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Flash Update:Ron revisits a caller’s issue with being charged for a software update (PCM/TCM flash). He believes the dealer may be misrepresenting the service, since emissions-related components like PCMs are usually covered under an 8-year/80,000-mile federal warranty. He advises the caller to push back and escalate the issue. 2010 Ford Escape Airbag Concern:A listener finds out that after a 2010 accident, the airbag system was never properly repaired — someone installed an "inhibitor" that disabled the airbags, leaving them inactive for years. Ron is alarmed, calling it a major liability and safety risk, and urges the caller to speak with their insurance company and possibly escalate it legally. 1998 Ford Expedition – Transmission & Coolant Mixing:A caller reports cross-contamination between transmission fluid and engine coolant. Ron explains this is likely due to a failed radiator t