Hey FORD!

[JR369]

Think about putting some protection on the lower door panels. Both my driver side and passenger side had boot scratches when taking delivery from careless shippers. Charge $10 bucks more for some peel off film there if you have to. Just one gripe. Other than that the car was perfect.

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[Evolvd]

Uhm…don’t think they are gonna see your post.

 

[JR369]

Uhm…don’t think they are gonna see your post.

I think Ford does look in on Ford forums. No proof but it's what I think. And if they don't then...oh well.

 

[Evolvd]

Use a magic eraser on the scuff but don’t use too much pressure or it’ll dull the shine on the panel. If you do dull it you can use any interior detailing product to bring its luster back.

 

[Skye]

I encountered same when picking up.

For those of you awaiting delivery, it's in your best interest to get the car out of the dealer's hands as quickly as possible. Don't let them do anything other than what Ford requires the dealer to do, like an overall inspection. Don't let them clean the car.

Use a magic eraser on the scuff but don’t use too much pressure or it’ll dull the shine on the panel. If you do dull it you can use any interior detailing product to bring its luster back.

This, +1.

Perform a good cleaning first. Then, using a fresh towel and water, use a Magic eraser and some Armor All (or like product). I was able to get about 95% of the scuffs out. Use as little pressure as possible with the eraser.

I also encountered several scratches in the area of the rear valance panel and tail light area. Who knew taking a filthy-assed rag to shiny black plastic would scratch it? Hint: NOT the "detailers" (Dr. Evil quote signs) at the dealer. Plasti(x) polish worked well here. Light enough to remove almost al the scratches, without dulling or damaging the materials.

 

[JR369]

Use a magic eraser on the scuff but don’t use too much pressure or it’ll dull the shine on the panel. If you do dull it you can use any interior detailing product to bring its luster back.

Thanks. I do love me some majic eraser. I used that to clean the ceramic coat on the R wheels. Works like a charm. I dunno if this is the right situation for it tho. The car is going in to the detailer Thursday. I'm gonna see what he can do.

Before anyone asks, I will not start a process to replace the door panels. The interior has zero rattles and I'm keeping it that way. Not going to have a dealership tech ripping out my interior.

So basically this thread I started is just a heads up to Ford. Like hey, this little item can be improved for a better customer experience.

 

[JR369]

I encountered same when picking up.

For those of you awaiting delivery, it's in your best interest to get the car out of the dealer's hands as quickly as possible. Don't let them do anything other than what Ford requires the dealer to do, like an overall inspection. Don't let them clean the car.

!00%. When my car came in the dealer asked me what do you want us to do to it after PDI?

Me: Nothing
Dealer: Not even a wash and polish it up?
Me: No. No carwash, no buffing/polishing. Nothing. It's going to a detailer asap.
Dealer: It's dusty and dirty how about just spray it off?
Me: Ok just spray it off then. And DO NOT drill that front license plate bracket in.

They did exactly as I wanted

Perform a good cleaning first. Then, using a fresh towel and water, use a Magic eraser and some Armor All (or like product). I was able to get about 95% of the scuffs out. Use as little pressure as possible with the eraser.

I also encountered several scratches in the area of the rear valance panel and tail light area. Who knew taking a filthy-assed rag to shiny black plastic would scratch it? Hint: NOT the "detailers" (Dr. Evil quote signs) at the dealer. Plasti(x) polish worked well here. Light enough to remove almost al the scratches, without dulling or damaging the materials.

I think my detailer used Jewel polish on the black panel of my R. That car got F'd up getting a dealership detail before I picked it up. My detailer had a lot of swirls and wax to remove. He said never let them touch your car again. So I heeded that advice.

 

[308 Cal. Bullitt]

Learned of this scuffin problem on our 19 'Litt.
Had to be conscious EVERY time I exited the car, once I realized what I was doing to the door panel dwn low, towards the front ~1/3, or so.

then ya gotta decide whether to sound like a whiney a$$ when tellin passengers to 'please' be aware of accidentally hitting the lower part of the door panel w/shoes when gettin out. Which I rarely ask of them.

Either a more durable material, or a surface conducive of pre-cut film adhesion, as you said.
Perhaps some Carbon Fibre vinyl that can be installed/replaced once in awhile.

For us, when parked in a spot where opening the door fully is NOT ur 1st choice,
upon exiting the veh,
is when it likely happens most often for us, if not paying attention.

 

[aham23]

i will let them know. k, thanks.

 

[Tomster]

Uhm…don’t think they are gonna see your post.

They read this stuff all the doo da day. Ask me how I know.

 

[Evolvd]

They read this stuff all the doo da day. Ask me how I know.

Ok, how do you know? I’m curious how you got their attention.

 

[Tomster]

Ok, how do you know? I’m curious how you got their attention.

Hint. The hood latch thread and the blown CV half shaft thread. Both have resulted in ford engineers reaching out to the respective parties.

THEY READ ALL OF THIS.

 

[MAGS1]

Hint. The hood latch thread and the blown CV half shaft thread. Both have resulted in ford engineers reaching out to the respective parties.

THEY READ ALL OF THIS.

I would’ve been more surprised to learn that they don’t read threads on this or any other forum. Probably not going to find more honest feedback on how these cars perform on daily basis than forums like these.

 

[Houston Kid]

Uhm…don’t think they are gonna see your post.

My cracked hood support thread caught Ford's eye. Eventually a service advisory bulletin was put out by Ford and the hood is now designed differently. Ford corporate took my hood from the dealership and replaced it with a new one because somehow mine was the first reported and noted by Ford. They wanted it for R&D.

To @Tomster point, the general consensus of the cause was poorly adjusted hood pins/latches and rubber hood stops.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/cracks-in-hood-support.153864/

On the topic of the door marks. My big arse size 14 feet wage a continual battle on them. Meh, shit happens and I clean up the scuff marks. Only an issue if I park somewhere I cannot open the door fully. I daily drive mine so optimal parking is not always available.

 

[Tomster]

My cracked hood support thread caught Ford's eye. Eventually a service advisory bulletin was put out by Ford and the hood is now designed differently. Ford corporate took my hood from the dealership and replaced it with a new one because somehow mine was the first reported and noted by Ford. They wanted it for R&D.

To @Tomster point, the general consensus is the cause was poorly adjusted hood pins/latches and rubber hood stops.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/cracks-in-hood-support.153864/

On the topic of the door marks. My big arse size 14 feet wage a continual battle on them. Meh, shit happens and I clean up the scuff marks. Only an issue if I park somewhere I cannot open the door fully. I daily drive mine so optimal parking is not always available.

Yes, if you want Ford to read something, just post it here at M6G. I have found that they don't ever reply and otherwise you don't know if your message has been received.

My point and criticism is that they are forced to keep their mouth shut under the threat of their jobs. It is a shame that the people.in the know are not allowed to discuss matters like we do here on this forum.

I can say that it is my understanding that they are very proud people. Anything critical and they are somewhat offended. We all take pride in what we do. They are no different. Its just a shame that they cannot actively join us in some of these various discussions that affect us all.

My point being is that they do read this stuff. A lot of the quality issues are out of their control. They are working to engineer the best possible performance at the best price point. Its just a shame that the clock punchers on the line just dont.seem to appreciate that. I know one of the guys who care. Its a real shame that our vehicles have to share a line with dime a dozen cars. The average line worker just doesn't care like the folks who engineer our specialty vehicles.

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