Bought a used vehicle here several weeks ago. 2007...

Bought a used vehicle here several weeks ago. 2007 ford explorer. Price was acceptable based upon what I was getting. However after 50 miles of driving my MIL light illuminated. I got home and hooked it up to my code reader, which indicated a fault in the catalytic converter (code P0420). My scanner also picked up that the code had previously been cleared. Luckily upon further investigation i found an oxygen sensor to be the root of the problem. I'm a believer in coincidence, but I'm fairly certain this was the dealer's doing. Kind of a shame; dishonesty may make it easier to get your inventory off the lot, but being more forthcoming will get a return customer.

I wouldn't bother with any of the service contracts either; their offerings weren't ford-specific, I was offered a generic power train warranty that I am now skeptical of.

I don't usually buy my vehicles from dealerships, but overall I believe I received a fair deal on my vehicle. I just wish they had been more honest during the deal.

Edit 7/14/16- The vehicle they sold me also had a plugged tire that I needed to replace when the tread began to separate. Unsafe. This should have been covered in their 172 point "safety inspection." It was noticeable from the exterior of the tire. Additionally I had a worn ball joint from the time I purchased the vehicle- another potential safety risk. I can't trust their word here at Baxter Ford.