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Old 03-07-2006, 02:45 PM   #1
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What is fords policy on rust repair?
what is covered under the 5 year rust warranty?
What do they define as surface rust?

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Old 03-07-2006, 05:28 PM   #2
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Try ringing Ford Customer Care Centre (13 FORD - ie 133673)
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Old 03-07-2006, 05:52 PM   #3
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yeah thanks JC, they were useful.
Have to send photo's of the damage to the local mob to have it covered under warranty.
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Old 03-07-2006, 06:05 PM   #4
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Ive had 2 AU XR's have rust repaired (usual AU spots, struts under bonnet etc). Just drove into a Ford service agent, they assessed it and got permission from Ford NZ. Both repairs were done with only about a month before the 5yr rust warranty ran out. Good service.
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Old 03-07-2006, 06:20 PM   #5
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i had my rust covered under warranty as well. no hassles to me at all.
didnt have the 'usual' rust though, it was on the top of the inside of the back doors. unusual but it got fixed.
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Old 03-07-2006, 08:58 PM   #6
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mines under the liner in the tray of the ute.
the warranty guy seemed to think that "surface" rust wasn't covered.
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the warranty guy seemed to think that "surface" rust wasn't covered.
go to a different Ford dealer then if possible. surface rust is just the first step to rust holes.
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Old 03-07-2006, 09:53 PM   #8
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Just had my wagon done. Ring 13 FORD as JC said. They will send you to the nearest Ford Dealer. They will take photos and make a report of the damage. Send it to Ford for approval, and if you get approval 99% do, the dealer will book you in and send you to thier prefered smash repairer. When I got mine back, it had an ants nest in it. Not happy.
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