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Time for new taillights, again

Started by donky4444, March 16, 2015, 07:20:59 PM

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donky4444

So this summer will be 2 years that I've had the SHO. The taillights had flaking chrome when I bought it and was under factory warranty so I had them replaced right away. Last summer I had them replaced again under warranty and now that it's warm I see they are flaking again. I keep asking for the SLE lights and I'll do it again this time. If they won't give me what I want then I'll just make them replace them every year. Gotta love having things under warranty!
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

Man, that's a nuisance, and well short of customer service in the dealership's department I'd say.  Oh well ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

donky4444

Quote from: SHOdded on March 16, 2015, 07:26:07 PM
Man, that's a nuisance, and well short of customer service in the dealership's department I'd say.  Oh well ...

So far they are sticking to the "Ford replaces like for like". I'd like to do some Lamin-x but not if I have to redo them every year. I'll just keep getting the new ones as long as they keep replacing them.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

ecoboostsho

Mine are a complete disaster.  Had them replaced once under warranty but I'm out of warranty now.  May have to finally break down and get some non-chrome ones or try and plastidip.
2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

markssho

Mine are holding up well so far. Remember, Ford has a 3 year part warranty... So maybe......
2010 Taurus SHO, Cinnamon, 402B, ACC

crash712us

3yrs???  I thought it was 1yr.


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2011 tuxedo black non pp, LMS stage 5, Corsa cat back, LMS down pipes, Airaid, Alky control meth injection, Megan Racing coil overs, EBC rotor&pads, Mobsteel grill, 2013 trans cooler. 403whp 417wtq 12.25 @ 110

SHOdded

#6
How about we meet in the middle:  2 yr/unlimited miles.
http://owner.ford.com/maintenance/service-coupons-and-offers.html
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

donky4444

Quote from: SHOdded on March 18, 2015, 09:02:51 AM
How about we meet in the middle:  2 yr/unlimited miles.
http://owner.ford.com/maintenance/service-coupons-and-offers.html

Yep, this is what I was told last year when they replaced them.  With this warranty on parts and the chrome lasting less than a year at a time I will just get a new set every time it peels.  Maybe after enough sets they will give me the SLE lights and save themselves some money.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

mval

& the bad part, with us that got an extended warranty, they aren't covered as are considered a trim item.
'10 lme 4+93, 160t, 3 bar, w/cust headrest & evo gauge pod,md design cai, ppe dpes, borla cback , vertini 20" cust wheels w/conti dws, ebc slotted rotors w/red pads & mgp caliper covers, viper remote start, cust dipped eng cover,fascia, cai & lids,decals, custom bra, black wrapped spoiler
2017 chally scat pack shaker yellow jacket dd, so sho can be a show queen

ecoboostsho

Oh wow. Two year part warranty.  I've got 3 days left on my part warranty then. Dealer called! Thanks for the info guys.

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2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

donky4444

I just called to see if they would just order them but they need me to come in so they can get pics of them to send to Ford again.  I need an oil change anyways and have Friday off so I might as well go waste some time.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

Might as well pester them about getting SEL lights instead if they're gonna waste your time :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

donky4444

Quote from: SHOdded on March 18, 2015, 11:53:11 AM
Might as well pester them about getting SEL lights instead if they're gonna waste your time :)

You know it!
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

Probably can't get rid of the chromies fast enough, why else would they torture y'all with them!  Need to get a skeleton key to the parts dept and pull a switcheroo.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ecoboostsho

So my car is at the dealer for a coolant flush and tail light replacement.  Just an FYI that they are telling me that if the taillights were replaced under the factory warranty once (which they were) then the two year parts warranty doesn't apply.  They also said that the parts warranty changed to one year - which makes no sense.  He suggested I call Ford customer service so I did and they basically told me that there isn't a "known issue" with the tail lights peeling so I am out of luck...It disappoints me they won't stand behind the failure on a car this expensive when so many people are having it.  They did say (in theory) if enough people call and they document it they may issue a later recall.  I seriously doubt that will happen but if anyone wants to please call Ford at 1-800-392-3673 and let them know. :(
2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile