The infamous paint problem on SuperCrew's
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The infamous paint problem on SuperCrew's
I apoligize for this post, because I know this is posted somewhere on the SuperCrew forum, but I could not find it. As I was wiping down my newly purchased HD SuperCrew, I noticed THIN paint on the front of the hood and the drivers side front fender. I have read about this problem which it occurs along the top of the windshield also. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I finally broke down and bought one of these things, and now I have the famous paint problem.
What do I do now? I hate the thought of it being painted to fix the problem.
I guess Quality isn't really job one with Ford.
I'm pissed!!!
What do I do now? I hate the thought of it being painted to fix the problem.
I guess Quality isn't really job one with Ford.
I'm pissed!!!
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Yeah, not sure what I am going to do about it. You simply can't paint a few body parts and it look the same. I DON'T want to paint the hood and fender for sure.
Maybe a custom flame paint job for the hood and down the sides. Bet orange, red, and yellow would look good. But then you loose a lot of the Harley look.
Maybe a custom flame paint job for the hood and down the sides. Bet orange, red, and yellow would look good. But then you loose a lot of the Harley look.
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ALL the 00 Harleys were built in ontario canada, and my paint job was perfect other than a few cracks in the roof rain channels, which i hear is a common problem anyway. (well as perfect as your gonna get from a factory, you know what i mean )
ALL the 01 and 02 Harleys were built in kansas city missouri
ALL the 01 and 02 Harleys were built in kansas city missouri
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It's really ashame about the paint problems you have. I would go back to the dealer and also contact your regional Ford representative and let them know how you feel. Ford should make this right for you and I don't mean just repaint your brand new truck. (not acceptable in my book)
Quite a few years ago a good friend of mine bought an Explorer (1991, the first year they were released). He got a 'lemon' which had many problems. Thought it took him a while, Ford bought back his vehicle and, unforunately, Ford lost a customer.
I don't think they want to do that today. Everytime I go to the dealer they tell me to be sure to fill out the survey you get in the mail and let them know we did a good job. Hopefullly they are listening but you got to let them know.
Good luck!!
Quite a few years ago a good friend of mine bought an Explorer (1991, the first year they were released). He got a 'lemon' which had many problems. Thought it took him a while, Ford bought back his vehicle and, unforunately, Ford lost a customer.
I don't think they want to do that today. Everytime I go to the dealer they tell me to be sure to fill out the survey you get in the mail and let them know we did a good job. Hopefullly they are listening but you got to let them know.
Good luck!!
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Yep, I plan to pursue it. I have a brother who also bought a 91 Ford Explorer that was a lemon. His problem was actually caused by a dealer. He took it in for a scheduled maintenance, and the dealer did something to the front end. After that, he had serious vibration problems. He fought with the dealer and Ford for almost a year, but Ford finally replaced it with a 93 Explorer. He still had to pay a difference though. He did stay a Ford person though, he has since bought two Expeditions, a 97 and now a 99. But he purchased other brand vehicles in between that as well.
RickC
RickC
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When I got my 02 I noticed that you could see red primer through the paint on the rear edge of the front fenders , roof rain channels,& the front wall of the bed. Noticing other HDs on different lots it seems if the trucks appear to have a good gloss you cant see through the paint, but if they are dull looking I have been able to see areas that weren't covered with the basecoat of paint. Somewhere along the line they must have tweaked the paint process to improve these problems. I had mine fixed & it turned out great. But it does make you wonder where the paint inspector was . Or if they even have one. good luck on getting it fixed & keep us posted.