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warped dash recall expired..do I have a chance? #566645 03/09/03 03:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18 K katsuo OP New CEG\'er
OP katsuo New CEG\'er K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18	the recall expired for the warped dash on my 99 contour as of august 2002, and I bought the car in january of 2003. My dash is raising up, due to to the glue that they used. A neighbor of mine with a 99 as well has the exact same defect....Should we write a letter to Ford ??.I love this car....but do wish that the workmanship put into building it was backed up by the company.

Re: warped dash recall expired..do I have a chance? #566646 03/09/03 04:10 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 216 G GregH CEG\'er
GregH CEG\'er G Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 216	you've got no chance of getting it covered under recall. A new dash is around $600 and the recall kit (butt-ugly) is around $75. Take your pick. You can do the work yourself. The dash can be replaced in about 45 minutes.

Re: warped dash recall expired..do I have a chance? #566647 03/09/03 05:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 11 Florida B bellami_dup1 New CEG\'er
bellami_dup1 New CEG\'er B Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 11 Florida	I had the same problem(warrenty)and the vents were popped out, so I tried epoxy on them and it has worked fine so far. I live in Fl. so the sun really beats down on it.

Re: warped dash recall expired..do I have a chance #566648 03/09/03 06:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	It never hurts to ask about coverage even though the program has expired. Talk to a Service Manager (not just a Service Advisor) and ask him if he would contact Ford for you. If you have a service history with that dealership and your request is in a very friendly manner, you just might get some help. Don't expect Ford to pick up all the cost. You will be expected to participate. Ford expects the dealer to also share in the expense and that is why it is important to get them on your side. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: warped dash recall expired..do I have a chance #566649 03/10/03 03:47 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,359 Mill Creek, WA L Lance Kinley_dup1 Webmaster
Lance Kinley_dup1 Webmaster L Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,359 Mill Creek, WA	Definitely take Jim's advice here, he knows what he is talking about! -Lance Lance Kinley CEG Webmaster 95 SE, "Cassandra" 10 years!

Re: warped dash recall expired..do I have a chance #566650 03/11/03 02:43 AM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 215 Cincinnati, OH and its step-ch... P plance1_dup1 CEG\'er
plance1_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: May 2001 Posts: 215 Cincinnati, OH and its step-ch...	just learned the hard way that defects have expiration dates. Unbelievable. Have Ford Motor Company survey regarding call center to fill out now. GREAT!!!!!! May have to go back to court again. Already went once for the rocking chair I have a seat. Please, give me a honda for my birthday. See ad in Classifieds, Price lowered to $8,500. Buy it! 59K Miles, Original Owner, 3 liter built by Buckshot, Headers, HMS trans Subframe Connectors, H&R's, Koni's, Rage 5.0 17's, Pole Position Tires Removed Resonator,KKM Intake,ShoShop Y-Pipe

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