15 Lariat sport wheel paint peeling!
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15 Lariat sport wheel paint peeling!
I have a 2015 lariat sport and the 20” gunmetal rims paint is peeling off? I have one spot where it is completely peeled off and numerous spots on all of the rims where it is going to continue and peel there too. Ford dealership says this isn’t covered under warranty but this is ridiculous for a $58K car after less than 4 years and 40k miles on the road....
ive seen in the past ford has had employees on here to help....was hoping they could help me...
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ive seen in the past ford has had employees on here to help....was hoping they could help me...
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Looks about normal to me.
I prefer standard chrome mag/alloys that you can get a polishing wheel or acid to clean.
Next truck I will try to get some Alcoas for it.
I got a set for my other truck, and every so often, I bring them to a local dude that does semi polishing (tankers, trucks like Peterbilts, etc), and have him do it for $25. I throw him a $50 because I like him, and he does a heck of a job.
I prefer standard chrome mag/alloys that you can get a polishing wheel or acid to clean.
Next truck I will try to get some Alcoas for it.
I got a set for my other truck, and every so often, I bring them to a local dude that does semi polishing (tankers, trucks like Peterbilts, etc), and have him do it for $25. I throw him a $50 because I like him, and he does a heck of a job.
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I just held my ground that it was a quality issue and not a wear and tear issue which they were alleging ....
they offered to pay half and I declined and asked to speak with a supervisor about the issue. The lady asked me what I felt was fair and I said I felt as if for the amount of money these trucks cost that the paint on the rims shouldn’t be peeling and wearing off after 3 years on the road. I explained that if there were scrapes or chips because of rocks or curbs then I wouldn’t have ever called because I know that isn’t their problem...but this is a quality issue.
She called me back less than 10 minutes later and stated that they were going to cover the full cost of the replacement .
I didnt yell, I didn’t swear, I didn’t overreact. I just stated my complaint and was persistent with it.
they offered to pay half and I declined and asked to speak with a supervisor about the issue. The lady asked me what I felt was fair and I said I felt as if for the amount of money these trucks cost that the paint on the rims shouldn’t be peeling and wearing off after 3 years on the road. I explained that if there were scrapes or chips because of rocks or curbs then I wouldn’t have ever called because I know that isn’t their problem...but this is a quality issue.
She called me back less than 10 minutes later and stated that they were going to cover the full cost of the replacement .
I didnt yell, I didn’t swear, I didn’t overreact. I just stated my complaint and was persistent with it.
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I just held my ground that it was a quality issue and not a wear and tear issue which they were alleging ....
they offered to pay half and I declined and asked to speak with a supervisor about the issue. The lady asked me what I felt was fair and I said I felt as if for the amount of money these trucks cost that the paint on the rims shouldn’t be peeling and wearing off after 3 years on the road. I explained that if there were scrapes or chips because of rocks or curbs then I wouldn’t have ever called because I know that isn’t their problem...but this is a quality issue.
She called me back less than 10 minutes later and stated that they were going to cover the full cost of the replacement .
I didnt yell, I didn’t swear, I didn’t overreact. I just stated my complaint and was persistent with it.
they offered to pay half and I declined and asked to speak with a supervisor about the issue. The lady asked me what I felt was fair and I said I felt as if for the amount of money these trucks cost that the paint on the rims shouldn’t be peeling and wearing off after 3 years on the road. I explained that if there were scrapes or chips because of rocks or curbs then I wouldn’t have ever called because I know that isn’t their problem...but this is a quality issue.
She called me back less than 10 minutes later and stated that they were going to cover the full cost of the replacement .
I didnt yell, I didn’t swear, I didn’t overreact. I just stated my complaint and was persistent with it.
Nice work!!!
Ford did the right thing.
Wonder if I try the same thing with my 17 year old truck and wheels!!! LOL!
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This isn't only happening with the F-150's. I just had the wheels replaced on my 2016 Fusion because they were doing the same thing! Same color wheel as yours. Service manager indicated it was a known problem. I went in prepared for a battle, but it ended up being a positive experience. Now, I just hope these wheels don't do the same thing 3 years down the road.
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any luck with the dealer?