2kv8
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- Belmont, WV
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 XLT V-8
A few days ago I have noticed that my exhaust has be sounding a little funny. I crawled underneath the Explorer to inspect for loose fitting and/or holes and found that there was a hole rusted completely throught the tailpipe section just above the rear axle. I the contacted Flowmaster about purchasing a new tailpipe section and the guy asked me if I remember when I bought the kit. I told him it was about 5 years ago. He then asked if I still had the receipt which I did. He told me that the aluminized kits have a 3 year warranty on them but he would talk to his management about getting a replacement tail section if I would email him a copy of the receipt and some pictures of the damage.
These are the pics I sent him:
This is the system I have:http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=3904&ab=17364&recordID=&vehicle=2000%20FORD%20EXPLORER%20%20V8&orig=17364
I talked to him again today and he told me that his management said to send me a brand new systemat no cost to me. He said that the management had no problem replacing the tail section but in about a year or two I would end up replacing the muffler due to the rust forming also. I am very pleased with Flowmaster to say the least. My kit has been out of warranty for 2 years and they still honored it. After this experience any other vehicles I own will have Flowmaster exhaust systems on them.
I just wanted to share my experience with you guys to let you know the kind of people you may deal with in the future.
These are the pics I sent him:
This is the system I have:http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=3904&ab=17364&recordID=&vehicle=2000%20FORD%20EXPLORER%20%20V8&orig=17364
I talked to him again today and he told me that his management said to send me a brand new systemat no cost to me. He said that the management had no problem replacing the tail section but in about a year or two I would end up replacing the muffler due to the rust forming also. I am very pleased with Flowmaster to say the least. My kit has been out of warranty for 2 years and they still honored it. After this experience any other vehicles I own will have Flowmaster exhaust systems on them.
I just wanted to share my experience with you guys to let you know the kind of people you may deal with in the future.