Hookem99

My '05 Lariat has power sliding, but really wish it had defrost.

Yes, front bumpers, front of hood, top rails of doors. Build date was 7/11. The dealer got me a different vehicle, and all is well with that one, but thanks for the offer of help!!

I just picked up the new one and it has no issues. Well, except for while inspecting it, I found it was badged as an SEL not Limited. A VIN check verified it's a Limited, and a new badge is on order....LOL As for the first one, the MGR of the body shop came to look at it, and said it was something that happened during the paint process. And yes, they offered to paint it, which I rapidly declined!

Hello everyone, Last week my wife and I replaced her VW Tiguan with a 2011 Edge Lmtd. We got a great deal, but the dealer had a lot of work to do on it. It was on display on the grass of their dealership and got drenched by their sprinklers. That in turn left the vehicle covered in hard water spots (it's black too). After working to get them out, which not all did come out, we found several blotches(like splatters with runs) in the paint, along with an excessive amount of pitting from what I assume was rail dust. The dealers own body shop said the only cure was to repaint the car. So after what I would consider way to much haggling, they agreed to replace the Edge with another one. They are saying they have never seen this problem before. Has anyone here seen this paint issue before? It literally looks as if a water balloon hit it, splattered and ran down. These marks are much lighter than the black paint, but are difficult to see out of direct sun light. They cover the car, from the front of the hood, to the front bumper, fenders and upper door rails. A quick look at a couple other black vehicles on the lot failed to find this. This has been frustrating to deal with, and I am sure my dealer will be happy to see me head down the road and never come back, but it's just not something I was willing to just live with on a $35K vehicle! Rt

Hey all, Long time Ford guy, just came across this forum. It looks like there is a wealth of knowledge here. I currently have a 2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4, and just last week purchased a 2011 Edge, for my wife. Unfortunately the Edge is going back today. (see Edge forum) Thanks to the Mods for their work keeping this going and thanks in advance for the information and help I am bound to receive here! Rt