The truck is an issue. What to do? We decide to wait until after 8 am to head the 8 miles to town and look for an auto shop. After stalling 8 times we make it to town. Second building into town there is an auto shop, JR Auto Repair. Next door is an auto parts store to boot. We go in and explain our problem and the owner reads the diagnostics on his computer and says we need a new throttle controller. He said it would take a few days for him to get one in but the Ford dealer in Grand Falls – Windsor just over two hours away would be a better place to take it. They probably have the part. He does not accept a payment for his time. We thank him and we are on the way. He gives us directions and the phone number. We give a call to the dealer and they have an opening on Friday. We explain what is happening and they suggest we bring it in today. They will do diagnostics and take it for a test drive that way they can have the parts for our Friday appointment. They asked if we can make it there by four. We say sure (with our fingers crossed that our truck will cooperate).
The hundred miles to the Ford dealer is difficult with it stalling out and we needing to stop then start the truck again maybe 50 times. Sometimes it was in a quarter mile and other times maybe 4 miles. It was a long drive but we made it. We arrive at 1:30 and they can check it out now. We unhitch the trailer and are offered a ride to a place to eat. By the time we finish eating they give us a call. It needs a new throttle control, spark plugs and something else. It can be done this afternoon!!!
By 4 we are on the road again and the truck performs as a champ. Thank you so very much Kelly Ford of Grand Falls-Windsor! We travel another hour and are camped at a Provincial Park. Tomorrow we head to Fogo Island.
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