Discolored Driver Door Interior

[j0shm1lls]

This might be me nit-picking, but there is a clear line on the driver's interior door where you can see a big difference in the color of the panel. Its dark black then dark grey. I've circled it in red here. Any one else see anything like this?

EDIT: I cleaned them like crazy, nothing, put some interior shine on it and it helped tone down the difference a bit. Then realized I hated shiny interior so I cleaned it back off and it was back to how it was prior.

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[Jrye22]

It almost looks like it was slightly bent when placed at least on my screen it looks more white grey like if you bent plastic I haven’t been in my tuck in weeks unfortunately so I can’t say if mine looks like that as well

 

[Pioneer74]

Your dealer should be able to replace that. I wouldn't accept it.

 

[j0shm1lls]

Your dealer should be able to replace that. I wouldn't accept it.

Yeah I think I'm gonna swing by at lunch tomorrow and see what they say.

 

[C.moore01]

yeap mine has that as well, not as bad but it’s there

 

[rangerdanger]

Mine doesn't have that so I would get that checked out.

 

[j0shm1lls]

I took it to the dealer at lunch, they took pictures and are going to send it to Ford to get a replacement ordered.

 

[j0shm1lls]

Well, I heard back from the dealer today after asking for a follow up two weeks later:

The overall and close up image shows shiny surface at the center of the trim panel just above the insert. This shiny appearance suggest contact from an outside influence (chemical, cleaning agent, petroleum based product, etc.), not a manufacturing defect in material. As such, the appearance condition exhibited in these images of the left front door interior trim panel (base part number: 23943) is not warrantable under the new vehicle base warranty.

I'm not happy, but the dealer is 'speaking to their service director' to see what they can do for me.

 

[Pioneer74]

Sounds like the wheel on my ST. Had a gouge in the raised lip I didn't see when I picked it up. I had driven it home and parked it in the garage for about a week before I pulled it out to clean it up and I saw it. Took it back to the dealer with less than 50 miles on the odometer and the original tire shine from them detailing it. The dealer submitted a warranty claim and Ford corporate denied it. Said I hit a curb, but there was no scuff on the tire.

Hope you have better luck than I did.

 

[Akshon]

Umm... I have the same discoloration. Not as severe but noticeable. Somthing is definitely up. Either in manufacturing or production.

 

[j0shm1lls]

Umm... I have the same discoloration. Not as severe but noticeable. Somthing is definitely up. Either in manufacturing or production.

HAH so it is a production issue they're just not fessing up to it...

 

[Akshon]

HAH so it is a production issue they're just not fessing up to it...

Hey. Lets get some measurments and see if they are in the same place. I’ll measure from the edge of the door handle escutcheon. If you need more pics let me know. May help getting your claim resolved showing proof that the issue isn’t a one off.

 

[tivct]

Hey. Lets get some measurments and see if they are in the same place. I’ll measure from the edge of the door handle escutcheon. If you need more pics let me know. May help getting your claim resolved showing proof that the issue isn’t a one off.

Count me in as well...

 

[j0shm1lls]

@Akshon @tivct it's exactly 5" from the door handle trim on mine.

 

[tivct]

@Akshon @tivct it's exactly 5" from the door handle trim on mine.

I'm out of town until saturday, I'll be able to measure then.

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