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2012 Explorer bubbling paint
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I have my documentary evidence that Ford has known about the problem since 1992. With the assistance and guidance from others experience I plan on taking Ford to small claims court if the Dealer refuses to fix my vehicle to my satisfaction. Ford owners have won in small claims Court in 13 states suing them for blistering and bubbling paint after the warranty period. CA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NJ, OR, PA, TX, and VA. Knowledge is a wonderful thing.
What you are seeking has already been posted. There are several posts in this thread that already mention what Ford has offered. The results differ from case to case. Ford's offer to you is just one of them.Hi Everyone,
With this situation going on so long now, I'm curious what everyone has been doing about it or what they're been offered. I was notified by my dealer that Ford was offering to pay half the cost of re-painting the hood, or $300 out of pocket for me here in North Jersey. It's starting to chip now from the bubbling. Can any of you share with me your results and what offer was presented to you?
Thank you.
Ercole
What you are seeking has already been posted. There are several posts in this thread that already mention what Ford has offered. The results differ from case to case. Ford's offer to you is just one of them.
Peter
Hi Everyone,
With this situation going on so long now, I'm curious what everyone has been doing about it or what they're been offered...
Hi guys,Yep, I've seen $300, $400 and $500 out of pocket...
Hi guys,
Let me document your product feedback. Please PM your full name, VIN, mileage, dealer, and best daytime phone number. I’ll take a look and check my resources on this end!
Tricia
I had bubbles in my hood a couple of years ago that was repaired under warranty. I now have bubbles again at 60K miles. I visited my dealer last week ready to go to battle. They looked at it and called me back 45 minutes later with a date to bring it in for repair. From the quick turn around, I think the dealer is covering the cost. They told me that Ford has a new procedure for repainting it.
It is a small town dealership that my family has purchased from for years which may also help.
That was the impression I got as well. Repainting the affected area is just a temporary solution.From everything that I have read, it requires a new hood as repainting will just cause it to happen again on the factory hood. Something to do with contamination of the hood prior to paint.
tmg19103,Sorry, but I won't contact Ford. Speaking to that corporate manager was enough of a nightmare. Worse than dealing a used car dealer.
Thanks for sharing the great news, bnh1971.I had bubbles in my hood a couple of years ago that was repaired under warranty. I now have bubbles again at 60K miles. I visited my dealer last week ready to go to battle. They looked at it and called me back 45 minutes later with a date to bring it in for repair...
For those with the paint bubbling issue...I assume none of you have the 3M (or equivalent) paint protection?
Not sure if it will minimize this issue, but if the paint bubbles underneath the clearshield film; there is no way Ford can deny it as being their fault!