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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Interior trim on passenger side was not fastened properly
7000 mi
door was rattling
45000 mi
Noise coming from sunroof when it opens. they lubed the parts, noise gone
41000 mi
Bracket holding the driver's seat control panel broke allowing the panel to pull away from the seat.
3000 mi
The car has been in the shop multiple times over 2 months. Head liner peeled back (3x). rattle in back passenger side (not fixed)
4340 mi
Chrome exterior trim around driver side rear window was loose. Steering Wheel Shroud did not line up properly and did not travel with Steering wheel when raised or lowered.
14880 mi
Sunroof makes a loud thud when opening. First reported in Aug 09, adjust and lube then. Problem recurred April 2010 hence this visit. Rear door driver side did not drain water properly. Removed and cleaned lower weather strip. Intermittent rattle in center of dash at radio display.
22940 mi
Sunroof made thud noise when opened since car purchased. Several attempts to lubricate and adjust, temporary fix. They said they did something different this time seems to be OK. Rust bubble forming on roof. Identified as warranty and scheduled visit for body shop in near future.
12000 mi
Rattle coming from sun roof.
21300 mi
pass side pillar cover blew off. Dealer replaced the three dummy pillar covers and the dr. side pillar with the combination electronic strip along with the key pad etc. The 3 that did not blow off were very loose. dealer replaced all
22200 mi
birdseye maplewood trim on steering wheel was lifting up on the right hand side. had noticed it a little bit before and it was lifting up more. checked car entirely as bumper to bumper warantee is up on 01/01/2013
Passenger door interior trim lock replaced. This part holds door handle trim on to car.
56000 mi
US $200
Power seat control side panel in both driver and passenger experienced broken fasteners
6000 mi
Flaw in paint on lower driver's door.
18600 mi
driver door lock tip fell off and inside driver door. Tech removed door panel and repaired lock stem Drovers' door lock tip is missing and rattles inside door. Accessed door panel and repaired interior door lock rod.
40000 mi
Control Panel on drivers' seat loose.
14000 mi
US $150
This car has a lot of engine noise. Ford needs to bring a Lexus into engineering dept and listen to how quiet the motor is, inside cabin and out. Also way too many squeaks from front suspension. Would not and have not recommended this car.
10000 mi
Interior trim "A", "B" and "C" Pillars filthy due to original OEM decal glue residue. Unable to be cleaned sufficiently. Trim on order. "B" pillars replaced 2nd trip. Rear deck still rattles after third trip. Many other problems, some fixed, some not.
32000 mi
Steering shroud and cover replaced as defined with a TSB. The shroud did not work properly since the very day I leased the vehicle. Now works fine. Driver's seat right hand side vinyl side bolster had cracked in several locations. First noticed at 18,000 miles. I had to impress upon the dealer that I was very unhappy with the quality of the seats/material. Replaced entire seat bottom.
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