I know that's not the case because I asked if they needed to order paint and was told that they blend their own. I've never used their body shop before but they operate a legit collision shop so I believe they have the resources to do it right. I guess I need to ask them more questions before I sign off on doing the work.
Not an option. That may be what they say... but, then it is time to get Ford involved directly by opening a case. Looking at other vehicles, including the ones in marketing promo shots, you can clearly see the hinges and jambs are painted. These were missed.
They have a mixing bank onsite, or should.
Thatās good, perhaps they can show you an example of the quality you can expect, perhaps the hinge on another vehicle etc. and mention it on your work order ?
Hi there! Will you send us a message with your VIN and your local Ford dealer? I can look into things on my end.Took delivery of my CO Bronco just over a month ago (late May 2022 build) and was disappointed to see that the paint was poorly applied to the front door hinges like Iāve seen others here report. As a July 2020 res holder I watched for almost two years as Ford repeatedly marketed the vehicle to me with doors off, and I never once saw them present something that looked like mine. I realize this is likely more of a process problem than it is a line quality issue, but the fact is that I paid $700 for a premium tri-coat paint option and what I received didnāt match the expectation Ford established.
My local dealer has told me that Ford will reject a warranty claim to correct this, but that theyād be willing to do the work as a courtesy. They made it clear to me that because of the trim, etc that they are not able to paint it easily and it may ultimately look worse. And since it would not be work done Ford it would not fall under the factory warranty later on.
Have any of you already tackled this issue, and if so, how did your dealer handle it? Anyone have before and after photos of the work? Iād especially like to see how well the orange tri-coat blends with surrounding paint.
Beautiful work, as always, my friend. I would pay for those services.Before and after, as an example how quick and easy without disassembly it is to make a world of difference (on the hinges)
Nice work, looks much better. If I had access to my own shop I'd probably do the same to make sure it was done to my liking.Before and after, as an example how quick and easy without disassembly it is to make a world of difference (on the hinges)
Hi edernest,
Ford created a case to look into this on my behalf, but after a week I still have yet to hear from anyone on their end. So no, they have not provided me any assistance so far. My dealer, who had already offered to correct the issue at their cost, has given me assurance that it will be done so that it looks as close to factory original as possible. So I'm glad that I at least have some resolution available to me but I would have preferred if Ford had recognized this as a manufacturing flaw instead of leaving it on the consumer/dealer to sort out.
Youāre gonna open this can? My wifeās hinges look this way AND so does the fronts of both front doors.
Have you actually talked to Ford coroner care? Thatās BS. I would raise hell. Dealers make shit up all the time.Took delivery of my CO Bronco just over a month ago (late May 2022 build) and was disappointed to see that the paint was poorly applied to the front door hinges like Iāve seen others here report. As a July 2020 res holder I watched for almost two years as Ford repeatedly marketed the vehicle to me with doors off, and I never once saw them present something that looked like mine. I realize this is likely more of a process problem than it is a line quality issue, but the fact is that I paid $700 for a premium tri-coat paint option and what I received didnāt match the expectation Ford established.
My local dealer has told me that Ford will reject a warranty claim to correct this, but that theyād be willing to do the work as a courtesy. They made it clear to me that because of the trim, etc that they are not able to paint it easily and it may ultimately look worse. And since it would not be work done Ford it would not fall under the factory warranty later on.
Have any of you already tackled this issue, and if so, how did your dealer handle it? Anyone have before and after photos of the work? Iād especially like to see how well the orange tri-coat blends with surrounding paint.
Is that ducking autocorrect or a good old fashioned Freudian slip?
