o0sparky0o Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hi all, I own a 2010 Ford Focus Zetec S in white. Just noticed this the other day on the rear wheel arch passenger side. I took it to my local ford dealer as im sure this would come under the guarantee??? He told me that it will need to be inspected because to him it looks like a stone chip that has caused it and if that's the case then I will not be covered. Just wondered what anyone's opinion is and if i'm not covered how much am I looking at paying to sort it? Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) Hi mate i have the exact same thing happen on my mk2.5 zetec S 2010!! They are chancers! Edited June 10, 2013 by jeebowhite removed a naughty word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Same area mate! http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/43523-should-i-worry-about-this-rust/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Ive same problem on both sides of my 2008 focus, ford wouldn't cover it sayin it was wear and tear when clearly its due to the bumper rubbing off quarter panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Agreed , looks like the bumper has caused that damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 It seems to be an issue on the 3 doors, yeah i reckon thats the reason too! Vibrations from driving are causing the panels to rub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I bought my car second hand from a ford dealer how would i approach them about this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0sparky0o Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Any idea how much independent repairers would charge to fix this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlooney Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I have a 5 door but i will have a look later and see how it looks, it's no stone ship for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 same on the mk2 5 door i used a touch up kit to fix it then bought helicopter film to protect the areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Forgot to say your car is lovely sparky! I really wanted the white but so rare in northern ireland! So settled with silver! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlooney Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 So far on my 2010 5 door ZS no rust. It does have some very uneven paint on the corners/edges though. Looking at the pics, your panels seems closer than mine, uneven panel gaps suggest impacts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 same on the mk2 5 door i used a touch up kit to fix it then bought helicopter film to protect the areas Having the same problem on both sides on my 2005 MK2. "helicopter film" is a clear film? I believe I have some 3M clear film somewhere. I just used touch up kit last year - but it have come back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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