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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Today, when I had my exhaust done, found that Ford neglected to put rivets in one of my rear fenders. This is the bottom of the fender adjacent to the bumper. Driver side was missing them and passenger side had them.

WTF is up with Ford quality control???

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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 08:07 PM
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Those aren't rivets. They're plastic push pins for the body trim. They're pretty standard across all brands for lightweight installation on panels.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 08:09 PM
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They look like plastic push pins for the plastic rock guard. Odd that so many are missing, but take it to the dealer and they should be able to square you away.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cwrose
They look like plastic push pins for the plastic rock guard. Odd that so many are missing, but take it to the dealer and they should be able to square you away.

I've only had the truck for a week.

They are missing.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by carryyourbooks
WTF is up with Ford quality control???
Jesus Christ doesn't work for "Ford quality control", apparently.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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Maybe they fell out don't throw stones till u find out
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 09:55 PM
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There quality has gone to ****, real ****!

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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Accuratepeter
Maybe they fell out don't throw stones till u find out
It take pliers to pull those out.


Ford is putting Quantity over Quality right now. I'm waiting this out awhile longer before I place my order.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Looks like the shift whistle blew and Homer tossed the "Christmas-tree-push-pins" over his shoulder. Thanks for the heads-up...I've got one more item on my upcoming acceptance inspection!
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by toddstang
It take pliers to pull those out.


Ford is putting Quantity over Quality right now. I'm waiting this out awhile longer before I place my order.
Is this what you mean?
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