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I paid $15,000 for a new engine installation on my 2017 F-150 in November 2025, which came with a 3-year warranty. The service department’s work has been unreliable and costly. Less than two hours after picking up the truck, it broke down outside the Mobile tunnel. It was towed back to Chuck Stevens, where they later claimed the transmission had failed and it wasn’t their responsibility. I had it towed to Advanced Transmission, where technicians discovered the dealership had failed to add transmission fluid. I ended up needing a full transmission replacement and was without my truck until January 2026. Last month the check engine light came on, accompanied by rattling. I had the truck towed to Sandy Sansing Ford in Daphne, who recommended returning it to Chuck Stevens because they had taken shortcuts when installing my engine plus old engine parts in place of the new parts I purchased. I notified Chuck Stevens that the truck was en route. After a week with no update, I called and spoke with a service advisor (name not caught) who promised a callback the following week — which never came. When I showed up in person, I spoke with Balen. He was combative, questioned the Sandy Sansing report, and only after I asked to speak with the GM did he go look for them (they were reportedly unavailable). Balen said he would call me on Monday with an update. He didn’t. My wife runs a successful sourdough baking business, and we depend on this truck to haul products to weekend vendor markets. We’ve lost sales and profits, and our family of three has been juggling just two vehicles. When I mentioned this to Balen, he seemed unbothered and stated the dealership would not compensate us for the inconvenience. I am now escalating this to Ford Customer Service and requesting a formal case number. I deeply regret trusting Chuck Stevens Ford with the engine replacement and would strongly advise others against using their service department for any repairs — even something as simple as replacing a tire valve cap.
I paid $15,000 for a new engine installation on my 2017 F-150 in November 2025, which came with a 3-year warranty. The service department’s work has been unreliable and costly. Less than two hours after picking up the truck, it broke down outside the Mobile tunnel. It was towed back to Chuck Stevens, where they later claimed the transmission had failed and it wasn’t their responsibility. I had it towed to Advanced Transmission, where technicians discovered the dealership had failed to add transmission fluid. I ended up needing a full transmission replacement and was without my truck until January 2026. Last month the check engine light came on, accompanied by rattling. I had the truck towed to Sandy Sansing Ford in Daphne, who recommended returning it to Chuck Stevens because they had taken shortcuts when installing my engine plus old engine parts in place of the new parts I purchased. I notified Chuck Stevens that the truck was en route. After a week with no update, I called and spoke with a service advisor (name not caught) who promised a callback the following week — which never came. When I showed up in person, I spoke with Balen. He was combative, questioned the Sandy Sansing report, and only after I asked to speak with the GM did he go look for them (they were reportedly unavailable). Balen said he would call me on Monday with an update. He didn’t. My wife runs a successful sourdough baking business, and we depend on this truck to haul products to weekend vendor markets. We’ve lost sales and profits, and our family of three has been juggling just two vehicles. When I mentioned this to Balen, he seemed unbothered and stated the dealership would not compensate us for the inconvenience. I am now escalating this to Ford Customer Service and requesting a formal case number. I deeply regret trusting Chuck Stevens Ford with the engine replacement and would strongly advise others against using their service department for any repairs — even something as simple as replacing a tire valve cap.
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- 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Came in for service or repair
If you buy from Chuck Stevens Ford, you better test drive on interstate. I bought a Ram truck from them . Well driving home I noticed a shake in steering wheel. Well weekend come drove there told sells guy I used . He checked with service department have to bring different day, really busy. And I understood that. But finally 3 weeks later and not driving it much but get an appt and drop it off. Sells guy assured me they'd take care of it. Should have caught before selling it. And let me say I got full warranty. But service calls and no it's not covered and I know gonna cost few thousand to fix. But that's xxxxxxxx to have a few thousand dollar repair when haven't even paid first note.im xxxxxx and never buy from them again. And the detail work to truck was awful but I over looked and thought I'll clean it myself.
If you buy from Chuck Stevens Ford, you better test drive on interstate. I bought a Ram truck from them . Well driving home I noticed a shake in steering wheel. Well weekend come drove there told sells guy I used . He checked with service department have to bring different day, really busy. And I understood that. But finally 3 weeks later and not driving it much but get an appt and drop it off. Sells guy assured me they'd take care of it. Should have caught before selling it. And let me say I got full warranty. But service calls and no it's not covered and I know gonna cost few thousand to fix. But that's xxxxxxxx to have a few thousand dollar repair when haven't even paid first note.im xxxxxx and never buy from them again. And the detail work to truck was awful but I over looked and thought I'll clean it myself.
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- 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
- Did make a purchase
Bought a 2021 bronco from them and wish I would have looked into the dealership and there way of doing business, won’t buy from them again and will let everyone who will listen NOT THE PLACE TO BUY A CAR
Bought a 2021 bronco from them and wish I would have looked into the dealership and there way of doing business, won’t buy from them again and will let everyone who will listen NOT THE PLACE TO BUY A CAR
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- 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Thank you to April Mizell for assisting us with purchasing a used Audi Q3 Quattra SUV. Very helpful with all aspects purchasing the vehicle. Cameron Cole was helpful with financing also.
Thank you to April Mizell for assisting us with purchasing a used Audi Q3 Quattra SUV. Very helpful with all aspects purchasing the vehicle. Cameron Cole was helpful with financing also.
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
- Did make a purchase
I have done a lot of business with Brenda Foster when buying vehicles from Chuck Stevens. She is very professional and she goes out of her way to help you get the right vehicle. She knows how to treat people and to help them get the best deal they can. If you ever need to purchase a vehicle, please go by Chuck Stevens Ford and ask for Brenda Foster! She is the best!!
I have done a lot of business with Brenda Foster when buying vehicles from Chuck Stevens. She is very professional and she goes out of her way to help you get the right vehicle. She knows how to treat people and to help them get the best deal they can. If you ever need to purchase a vehicle, please go by Chuck Stevens Ford and ask for Brenda Foster! She is the best!!
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
- Did not make a purchase
Need to seriously watch out for these people. They will try and rip you off around every piece of paper. Got one key with vehicle battery is definitely low sales person new it at time of delivery didn’t seem to care. Tried getting new battery and he completely ignored us the following day. Like he said you bought it. My fault for not getting it in writing and allowing them to have me sign nothing owed before even checking everything out.
Need to seriously watch out for these people. They will try and rip you off around every piece of paper. Got one key with vehicle battery is definitely low sales person new it at time of delivery didn’t seem to care. Tried getting new battery and he completely ignored us the following day. Like he said you bought it. My fault for not getting it in writing and allowing them to have me sign nothing owed before even checking everything out.
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- 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience at Chuck Stevens CDJR. That’s not the level of service we strive to deliver. Please contact Adam directly at 251-937-1000 so we can review this and work toward a solution. Thank you for sharing your feedback. — Chuck Stevens CDJR Management
great staff thats friendly and very helpful, i would recommend them too everyone I know
great staff thats friendly and very helpful, i would recommend them too everyone I know
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
- Did make a purchase
From the moment we walked in the door until the time we left we felt like we were at a familiar place. We never visited before but it just felt good. The people and atmosphere was great. Chuck Stevens Ford will be my place to buy my vehicle in the future
From the moment we walked in the door until the time we left we felt like we were at a familiar place. We never visited before but it just felt good. The people and atmosphere was great. Chuck Stevens Ford will be my place to buy my vehicle in the future
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Okay, I made a offer for a vehicle online from this dealership. The sales Manger ( not really a sales manger), told me about the vehicle and didn't disclose any problems with suv, and pictures online looked well. Sale management said that they couldn't sell for this price but we left it at that and I gave the dealership what I could pay for a used vehicle. Four days later the sales manger( later found out that wasn't a sale manger) call me back on the phone and said did I still want the suv for that price. I said I didn't and was told that he would start paperwork, I agreed and said I would come by with check and drive and we could finalize then if everything checked. Still was under the impression everything was good. No info for two days, I reached back out and then was told, the deal was off via text, because he couldn't get to the price agreed apon. I call and talk to the salesperson ( not a manger) and he basic just left it at the point of he couldn't get price to where it need to be. Call general manager and told him with no response ( not that I wanted or need one but just felt gm need to know) he then disclosed vehicle wasn't drivable do to transmission issues. Info gm that would buy from this dealership at this point anyway and he just went on and on about we didn't have a deal and the dealership didn't do anything wrong. So glad the purchase fell thru, feel like if you have to do business this way people should know. Just my opinion
Okay, I made a offer for a vehicle online from this dealership. The sales Manger ( not really a sales manger), told me about the vehicle and didn't disclose any problems with suv, and pictures online looked well. Sale management said that they couldn't sell for this price but we left it at that and I gave the dealership what I could pay for a used vehicle. Four days later the sales manger( later found out that wasn't a sale manger) call me back on the phone and said did I still want the suv for that price. I said I didn't and was told that he would start paperwork, I agreed and said I would come by with check and drive and we could finalize then if everything checked. Still was under the impression everything was good. No info for two days, I reached back out and then was told, the deal was off via text, because he couldn't get to the price agreed apon. I call and talk to the salesperson ( not a manger) and he basic just left it at the point of he couldn't get price to where it need to be. Call general manager and told him with no response ( not that I wanted or need one but just felt gm need to know) he then disclosed vehicle wasn't drivable do to transmission issues. Info gm that would buy from this dealership at this point anyway and he just went on and on about we didn't have a deal and the dealership didn't do anything wrong. So glad the purchase fell thru, feel like if you have to do business this way people should know. Just my opinion
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- 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We regret that the process regarding the SUV and its pricing caused any confusion or frustration. It is always our goal to be transparent with our customers. I hate you had a bad experience but at the same time, I'm glad we discovered the vehicle had an issue before you purchased it. If you are still in the market for a vehicle, we would be happy to help you find another option that better suits your needs. Our goal is to provide you with a smooth, transparent, and positive experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to do so moving forward. Please let us know if you are open to exploring other options, and we will be here to help in any way we can. Sincerely, Chuck Stevens Ford
We were visiting the Mobile area and had an issue with our battery. The service department got us in immediately, diagnosed the problem, and got the new battery in a very timely manner!!! Everyone was extremely helpful and kind!!! We feel like they were a God send!!! They even said that they didn’t know how the car restarted because the battery was so damaged!!! We are very glad they were there for us!!!
We were visiting the Mobile area and had an issue with our battery. The service department got us in immediately, diagnosed the problem, and got the new battery in a very timely manner!!! Everyone was extremely helpful and kind!!! We feel like they were a God send!!! They even said that they didn’t know how the car restarted because the battery was so damaged!!! We are very glad they were there for us!!!
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
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