Chrisj

Not sure if this is in the right place, or even a proper question since its on a Ford but not an F-150. I have seen where a member here can help with warranty issues.


Here is the issue. A friend of mine has a Ford Explorer that is less than 3 years old, but over 36K miles so lots of warranty issues are out of miles. However, they have a 7 year warranty on the body that covers everything but paint.


They are having a corrosion issue with the hood (apparently fairly common) that Ford doesn't seem to want to see as a corrosion issue, I guess if they see it as a paint issue they don't have to cover it.


Can we "help" the dealer see this for what it is (A Corrosion Issue) and cover it under the 7 year body warranty?

bubbabud

I believe the 7 year corrosion warranty only covers panel perforation [rust through]

Chrisj

well, if that's true hopefully it will "rust through" in 4 years or less.......

STSCDave

Its not an aluminum hood? My 2007 F150 hood is aluminum. Maybe they dont put those on Explorers.

jerryo23

what is a fair price for a thrid party warranty?

bubbabud

About $1.49 that's all they are worth You will spend more on postage than you will ever collect.
If your going to buy a extended warranty factory is only way to go.

Chrisj

It is an aluminum hood. Apparently a two part hood. Where the joint is I guess they are having problems with the weld