ISF finally eligible for sticky dash panel replacement as of Oct 1, 2018
10-07-18, 01:47 AM
#61
I just drove into my local dealership today. They are replacing the dash and driver side door panel. Couldn't get them to do any of the other doors. They said they looked okay but if they start to get sticky while the campaign is still going on they would fix it. They also said it would probably be a year wait for the new dash and door panel. Seemed slightly ridiculous considering I was the first F at that location to sign up for this. I also didn't need TSB number.
I'd rather have garbage looking doors and dash replaced sooner than a year from now. Why so shockingly long?
Yes, i'm done crying and no I will not need a wambulance.
10-07-18, 08:51 AM
#62
I'm right there with you. I think a year is beyond ridiculous. However I know some is250/350 owners were waiting that long to get the parts and repairs completed. I think what bothers me the most is they didn't even do any sort of test on any of my panels other than just physically looking at them. They were really kind of clueless when I walked in. They had to ask 2 different managers what they were to supposed to be doing. And like I said they only wanted to replace my dash and driver side door. I tried explaining that when my car sits outside in the sun all the panels become sticky. They didn't really seem to care and just said well it looks okay now. But if it gets worse in the future come back. I don't understand why they can't replace all at one time seeing as the original panels are all made of the same material, meaning eventually it will become like the other panels. Why not just take the preventive measures and fix it now instead of me having to come back and go through the entire process again. Seems really stupid and poorly planned.
10-07-18, 06:17 PM
#67
Tech Info Resource
iTrader: (2)
They have a procedure. I posted the PDF with the procedure they use in the L-SB. It's pretty subjective.
10-08-18, 01:04 AM
#68
Or you could do a little experimenting on your own with the 'good' door panel, just to see how it reacts and holds up at different times of the day and what-not. Just want to be thorough, right?
10-08-18, 05:17 AM
#70
Moderator
Are the new dash and panels made out of better materials? Would be a shame if it’s just the same stuff.
10-08-18, 06:04 AM
#71
Driver School Candidate
I was planning on doing the exact same thing. Glad I didn’t though! May still do the dash and have blue stitch in the alcantara and embroidered F emblem
10-08-18, 06:05 AM
#72
Driver School Candidate
10-08-18, 07:08 AM
#73
Mine did. She knows I am getting on the road Saturday. Should have it back that afternoon.
