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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Lost a piece of outside windshield trim. Changed windshield earlier, and pins get broken when this is done. Need to replace trim when replace windshield.
27240 mi
C $120
Lost the other side windshield trim after a windshield change... Dealer said when you change your windshield, its better to change for new trim...
33480 mi
driver door, stich of leather elbow support opened and you could see the foam
43400 mi
Rust at bottom of driver door (inside). Dealer told us than sometime sand and dirt are stuck between inside bottom door and plastic trim... With vibration the paint his remove....So wash the inside door regularly
84940 mi
C $50
All 4 doors where squeaking...Dealer said sand was in the rockers...We did just one trip in a sand area with the truck!!
3000 mi
Side mirror condensation in LED
1020 mi
At 140 km/h a vibrating noise was generated by the windshield. after consulting with the dealer, he indicated that was a not frequent but known outside side frame issue. What they do is detach and reattach for a firmer fit. Took 4 hours.
This is the second time that the seat belt buckles have broken. The buckle does not break but the plastic casing around the buckle falls off making it hard for the kids to buckle themselves. Ordered a part.
4000 mi
The A-pillar trim piece was slightly faded when I took delivery of the car, so this service was scheduled to replace it at no charge.
2000 mi
Buzz sound in Right A pillar
4000 mi
Plastic A pillars and gaskets replaced per Ford TSB
5000 mi
Plastic A pillar on passenger side blew off going down the Freeway.
Dealer replaced both plastic A pillars
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