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what to do?
So i have my 13 gt for almost 4.5 years now, in second year i had my hood repainted due to bubbling. Earlier this week i discovered more bubbles has returned under the hood and found some new bubbles on the fenders. I know i can get a aftermarket hood to fix the bubbling issues but i dont think theres aftermarket fenders for this car. What can i do?
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The fenders are steel and rust instead of bubble. Take some pics and post them. If you really like your car have the Ford dealership buy you a new hood and if you don't like your car you can trade it for another one. I had new hoods put on my 2007 and 2011 on Fords dime.
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The fenders are steel and rust instead of bubble. Take some pics and post them. If you really like your car have the Ford dealership buy you a new hood and if you don't like your car you can trade it for another one. I had new hoods put on my 2007 and 2011 on Fords dime.
Its over 3 year bumper to bumper i doubt they would even lift a finger, at least from what i gathered in forums. My first and last ford for sure.
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Originally Posted by Winkawak
If its steel why does it bubble? i thought it only happens to aluminum?
Its over 3 year bumper to bumper i doubt they would even lift a finger, at least from what i gathered in forums. My first and last ford for sure.
Its over 3 year bumper to bumper i doubt they would even lift a finger, at least from what i gathered in forums. My first and last ford for sure.
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The dealers don't do anything, because it's Fords' call, & they won't do anything because it's not a safety or recall issue.
(my 2006 Mustang's paint is actually better than new paint;
i just wash it with water, & there's isn't a scratch still, & shines better than new paint does!
i REALLY lucked out, i think!
(my 2006 Mustang's paint is actually better than new paint;
i just wash it with water, & there's isn't a scratch still, & shines better than new paint does!
i REALLY lucked out, i think!
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If memory serves, dealers have money allocated for repairs beyond warranties to help customers in situations like this. If the paint on this guy's car is truly so bad that the fenders somehow have bubbling, this could very well fall under that. It's worth asking the question before taking a bath on dumping the car.
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My experiences with dealerships are unbearable. Throughout the 4.5 years of owning this car since it was new, i have so many car issues during the first 2 years and bubbling was also one of them. Every dealership i went to were hard to deal with and incompetent. I even cancelled my extend ford warranty on the car due to my experience. I would ask but i just dont want to go through that again, i would rather spend money and go to a independent shop and get it fixed or replaced.
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Unfortunately once the 3 year/36k bumper to bumper warranty expires, Ford is no longer under any obligation to cover paint/body panel issues.. Although the factory corrosion warranty is covered for 5 years, Ford will only honor claims if the surface/body panels in question are completely perforated through..
That being said, I would suggest talking with your dealership's general manager and find out if he or she might be willing to work something out with you.. Chances are if the dealership truly values your business, they will work with you in order to keep you as a valued customer.. Anyhow it certainly won't hurt by giving it your best shot, as you don't have anything to lose and possibly everything to gain
That being said, I would suggest talking with your dealership's general manager and find out if he or she might be willing to work something out with you.. Chances are if the dealership truly values your business, they will work with you in order to keep you as a valued customer.. Anyhow it certainly won't hurt by giving it your best shot, as you don't have anything to lose and possibly everything to gain
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