CV Axle Snap -- my fault?

[Invictus]

Apologies if this not the correct area of this forum for this issue.

2023 Ford Maverick

So about a month ago I had an "accident"--I slide on some ice and "hit" maybe a 6" high portion of guard-rail. And by "hit" I mean I drove over what was essentially a high-ish curb. Somehow this snapped by front-passenger CV axle. I thought this was pretty extreme at the time, but figured I must have hit it at an odd angle or something.

Fast forward to now, and I am still without a vehicle as the local dealer reports the part as unavailable, with no ETA on when it will become so. The part in question is apparently SZ6Z-3B436-C. Because this is my "fault" they will not provide a loaner, or really seem to care at all that they cannot fix what is basically an 18 month old vehicle. My understanding is these CV axles had some sort of flaw, hence why they are now out of stock--having either been used for replacements, etc.

Anyhow, all of that leads to my questions: should the CV axle have broken? Obviously, I have not given enough facts to answer that, so I suppose the question really, then, is could whatever flaw that was in the original CV axle contribute to it snapping from what, in my opinion, shouldn't have done anything to the car?

Basically I want to argue this should be covered by warranty (not concerned about repair cost--insurance is covering it), but I am up a creek with no vehicle because I stupidly didn't have rental coverage on my insurance. The fact that a brand new vehicle could be unrepairable for the foreseeable future just did not occur to me...

Thank you!

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[1929]

How many parts suppliers have you contacted to source the part? Yes, the part is backordered.
This part is available new and used if you put some effort into obtaining.

Part failure is your responsibility not Ford. Normal use is warranty.

 

[oysterville]

I don't think that you will be "successful" trying to cover "collision" damage under "warranty".

 

[Ozarkbeard]

The replacement parts situation was much worse early on. It was a new vehicle and it was being built in the middle of severe supply-chain shortages. Not that that makes your situation any better.

CV half-shafts have had a high early failure rate for these vehicles, particularly the Hybrids, but not limited to them. The parts have been redesigned and are stronger now. Whether the new ones would also fail when hitting the same thing you hit, is impossible to know. Regardless, the reason for the damage in your case is yours, not Ford's.

Hopefully, you have added rental insurance to your policy.

 

[ShadowBlack XL440]

Apologies if this not the correct area of this forum for this issue.

2023 Ford Maverick

So about a month ago I had an "accident"--I slide on some ice and "hit" maybe a 6" high portion of guard-rail. And by "hit" I mean I drove over what was essentially a high-ish curb. Somehow this snapped by front-passenger CV axle. I thought this was pretty extreme at the time, but figured I must have hit it at an odd angle or something.

Fast forward to now, and I am still without a vehicle as the local dealer reports the part as unavailable, with no ETA on when it will become so. The part in question is apparently SZ6Z-3B436-C. Because this is my "fault" they will not provide a loaner, or really seem to care at all that they cannot fix what is basically an 18 month old vehicle. My understanding is these CV axles had some sort of flaw, hence why they are now out of stock--having either been used for replacements, etc.

Anyhow, all of that leads to my questions: should the CV axle have broken? Obviously, I have not given enough facts to answer that, so I suppose the question really, then, is could whatever flaw that was in the original CV axle contribute to it snapping from what, in my opinion, shouldn't have done anything to the car?

Basically I want to argue this should be covered by warranty (not concerned about repair cost--insurance is covering it), but I am up a creek with no vehicle because I stupidly didn't have rental coverage on my insurance. The fact that a brand new vehicle could be unrepairable for the foreseeable future just did not occur to me...

Thank you!

Go used to get back on the road for now. There are a lot of totaled Mavericks being parted out. Ebay search.

 

[Charles T.]

no chance Ford will cover under warrenty

 

[dusty1787]

Apologies if this not the correct area of this forum for this issue.

2023 Ford Maverick

So about a month ago I had an "accident"--I slide on some ice and "hit" maybe a 6" high portion of guard-rail. And by "hit" I mean I drove over what was essentially a high-ish curb. Somehow this snapped by front-passenger CV axle. I thought this was pretty extreme at the time, but figured I must have hit it at an odd angle or something.

Fast forward to now, and I am still without a vehicle as the local dealer reports the part as unavailable, with no ETA on when it will become so. The part in question is apparently SZ6Z-3B436-C. Because this is my "fault" they will not provide a loaner, or really seem to care at all that they cannot fix what is basically an 18 month old vehicle. My understanding is these CV axles had some sort of flaw, hence why they are now out of stock--having either been used for replacements, etc.

Anyhow, all of that leads to my questions: should the CV axle have broken? Obviously, I have not given enough facts to answer that, so I suppose the question really, then, is could whatever flaw that was in the original CV axle contribute to it snapping from what, in my opinion, shouldn't have done anything to the car?

Basically I want to argue this should be covered by warranty (not concerned about repair cost--insurance is covering it), but I am up a creek with no vehicle because I stupidly didn't have rental coverage on my insurance. The fact that a brand new vehicle could be unrepairable for the foreseeable future just did not occur to me...

Thank you!

So if I understand what you are trying to get at, you are trying to see if the axle should have broken under hitting a "high-ish curb" and if not, that should be a flaw/failure and not completely your fault. just a quick google search gave me this answer for you...

"Yes, axle shafts can snap due to hitting a curb, especially if the impact is hard and at a bad angle; hitting a curb is considered one of the common causes of axle damage, as it can put significant stress on the axle shaft, potentially causing it to break or fracture "

So I applaud you trying to "stick it to the man" but my $0.02 would be to get a used one from junkyards for the fastest fix. I also think it may be possible to see if the Tremor one is a solution (not sure if they are backordered). It is beefier than the stock ecoboost version, but I am not sure if they are interchangeable and I have not done my research to see if they are.

Best of luck otherwise!

 

[710-oil-614]

Yes hitting a curb will snap your axle.

It sucks they can’t find one for you but even if not your fault they are not obligated to provide a loaner. That’s why I like ESP.

 

[bgn]

If you hit the axle, it's not really Ford's problem. I've pushed the crap out of my Maverick "off-road" and haven't snapped anything yet.

 

[CaReviews]

Trying to get a manufacturer to warranty a CV Axle for "snapping" during an accident is about as pointless as an unsharpened pencil. Ford did not design the Maverick to drive off of high curbs, so looks like you're SOL for this one!

 

[Bob zimmerman]

It should be mentioned, and the regular readers here know all about this, but there are issues with the CV axle. But the issue is them essentially wearing out prematurely. Nothing about them snapping. So you might be confusing the wear issue with your broken axle.

So as mentioned- go find yourself an axle from wherever, and have it installed and call it a day. In the scope of life, it’s a blip on your timeline hardly worth more than a little heartburn. Take care.
Bob

 

[Cherokee]

You hit a curb, you broke your Tonka Toy.
Man up, the bad karma from you wanting to screw Ford may already be coming after you.

Contemplate this on the,
‘Tree Of Woe’

Pay your penance, Help two old ladies across a busy street and the first mom you see buying groceries with a couple of kids in tow, Well you just go ahead and pay for her groceries.
Slip her a Twenty dollar bill and thank her for the opportunity to serve as a Knight of the Old Code should.

That should cover you.

 

[Gray Goose]

Hitting an object not meant to be hit will not be covered by warranty.

If I were you, I'd look around for a machine shop to replicate an axel from the existing part. Then find an independent repair shop to install it. You'll likely have a higher quality repair than you'll get from any dealer.

Went this route several years ago when a combine snapped a drive axel. Parts would have taken months to arrive via a dealer. A local machine shop made the part in an afternoon and we were back in the field the next day.

Edit: If you can't find a local shop, give these guys a call: https://impactmachine.net/

 

[Charles T.]

Hate to say it; you should be embarrassed posting this.

 

[DesertHorses]

The replacement parts situation was much worse early on. It was a new vehicle and it was being built in the middle of severe supply-chain shortages. Not that that makes your situation any better.

CV half-shafts have had a high early failure rate for these vehicles, particularly the Hybrids, but not limited to them. The parts have been redesigned and are stronger now. Whether the new ones would also fail when hitting the same thing you hit, is impossible to know. Regardless, the reason for the damage in your case is yours, not Ford's.

Hopefully, you have added rental insurance to your policy.

I just heard on the morning news that Ford (and other auto makers) are hoarding parts in anticipation of new supply chain issues.

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