This is a copy of what I sent to Ford:
WHAT IS YOUR VEHICLE SALES OR SERVICE ISSUE?:I own a 2011 Expedition EL with 26571 miles on it,I have noticed a small bubbling of the paint just to the right of the license plate trim on the rear gate.
WHAT ACTION HAS YOUR DEALER TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE?:I was in yesterday for service on my drivers side window motor and scheduled maintenance .I [pointed the bubbling out to the service man when checking in and he said"those can be tricky to fix probably would cost $1000 and why don't you do what I do use some clear nail polish and just live with it." this was not the response I expected given I paid 20000 plus for the vehicle along with the ESP,I love the vehicle but am not happy with the little foxes and the lack of service I got yesterday.
WHAT ASSISTANCE ARE YOU SEEKING FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY?:I would like it repaired as it is still under the 36/36 warranty and I also purchased ESP premium package.
Are you the owner of the vehicle :Yes
VIN : 1FMJK1H50BEF44701
MILEAGE : 26571
WHERE IS YOUR VEHICLE NOW : InPossession
HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE DEALER :Yes
DEALER NAME : Kelly Ford
This is the reply I got:
My name is Dan and I am from the Ford Customer Relationship Center. I received your email regarding the concern on your 2011 Ford Expedition and your experience with Kelly Ford.
I am sorry to know that you are having bubbling issues with paint of your vehicle. I understand the inconvenience that this situation might have caused you, considering that your recent experience with the said dealership has not been positive.
I have escalated this to our Customer Care Solutions Team so they can investigate your request further and work with your dealership to utilize all available resources to resolve your concern. A Ford Customer Care Specialist will contact you within two business days.
In addition, Ford Motor Company is concerned with the satisfaction of Ford and Lincoln owners. Excellent dealer service helps us maintain our customers' good will. When that service affects you, we appreciate being informed. Customers such as you give us information that helps keep dealer services at the highest possible level. We are concerned about the unpleasant events you described that tainted your service experience. We believe every customer should be treated courteously, professionally, and with integrity in all instances. I apologize for any treatment that fell short of your expectations.
Please understand, however, that Ford and Lincoln dealerships are independently owned and operated. As such, we cannot intervene in any of their policies and/or practices. The issues raised in your message will be best addressed by people in a supervisory role within the dealership. With that being said, I have documented your experience and I have forwarded it to the Customer Relationship Manager of the said dealership for their review and consideration.
We value your business and again apologize for any frustration or inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of this situation.
I hope that your future experiences with Ford dealerships will be more positive.
Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company.
Dan
Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company
I got a call today from customer relations to bring my car into the dealership as this is a covered claim under the 36/36 bumper to bumper and should have been addressed at the time I was pointing it out to the service man.
WHAT IS YOUR VEHICLE SALES OR SERVICE ISSUE?:I own a 2011 Expedition EL with 26571 miles on it,I have noticed a small bubbling of the paint just to the right of the license plate trim on the rear gate.
WHAT ACTION HAS YOUR DEALER TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE?:I was in yesterday for service on my drivers side window motor and scheduled maintenance .I [pointed the bubbling out to the service man when checking in and he said"those can be tricky to fix probably would cost $1000 and why don't you do what I do use some clear nail polish and just live with it." this was not the response I expected given I paid 20000 plus for the vehicle along with the ESP,I love the vehicle but am not happy with the little foxes and the lack of service I got yesterday.
WHAT ASSISTANCE ARE YOU SEEKING FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY?:I would like it repaired as it is still under the 36/36 warranty and I also purchased ESP premium package.
Are you the owner of the vehicle :Yes
VIN : 1FMJK1H50BEF44701
MILEAGE : 26571
WHERE IS YOUR VEHICLE NOW : InPossession
HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE DEALER :Yes
DEALER NAME : Kelly Ford
This is the reply I got:
My name is Dan and I am from the Ford Customer Relationship Center. I received your email regarding the concern on your 2011 Ford Expedition and your experience with Kelly Ford.
I am sorry to know that you are having bubbling issues with paint of your vehicle. I understand the inconvenience that this situation might have caused you, considering that your recent experience with the said dealership has not been positive.
I have escalated this to our Customer Care Solutions Team so they can investigate your request further and work with your dealership to utilize all available resources to resolve your concern. A Ford Customer Care Specialist will contact you within two business days.
In addition, Ford Motor Company is concerned with the satisfaction of Ford and Lincoln owners. Excellent dealer service helps us maintain our customers' good will. When that service affects you, we appreciate being informed. Customers such as you give us information that helps keep dealer services at the highest possible level. We are concerned about the unpleasant events you described that tainted your service experience. We believe every customer should be treated courteously, professionally, and with integrity in all instances. I apologize for any treatment that fell short of your expectations.
Please understand, however, that Ford and Lincoln dealerships are independently owned and operated. As such, we cannot intervene in any of their policies and/or practices. The issues raised in your message will be best addressed by people in a supervisory role within the dealership. With that being said, I have documented your experience and I have forwarded it to the Customer Relationship Manager of the said dealership for their review and consideration.
We value your business and again apologize for any frustration or inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of this situation.
I hope that your future experiences with Ford dealerships will be more positive.
Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company.
Dan
Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company
I got a call today from customer relations to bring my car into the dealership as this is a covered claim under the 36/36 bumper to bumper and should have been addressed at the time I was pointing it out to the service man.