Honeymoon over with the dealership

[Sneezy]

Who installed the seat covers?

I installed the aftermarket ‘slip on’ seat covers, but if you’re referencing the repair being done, that was definitely the dealership. They removed the seat and disassembled (removing fabric, foam, seat heater etc.) to replace the backrest portion of the seat frame since there was a slight amount of play. I was really hesitant to even bother getting it fixed since I was worried about this exact kind of scenario with the delicate interior But I convinced myself nope, it’s a new vehicle that shouldn’t have any play in the seat, just like the passenger seat doesn’t. I figured they would at least lay a blanket or towel across any area that might get hit

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[jsus]

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you. I have grandkids from the ages of 1- 12 in my truck every day. We got toys, we have snacks, and drinks. I wipe everything down and there aren't any scratches on my doors or on anything. So the scratches need to be taken care of. It isn't an oh well that's going to happen situation. Just my opinion.

OP is more than welcome to bring any concerns up with the dealer and I'm not saying otherwise. I'm commenting on specifically the plastic on the door panels and how easily it'll get scuffed up, particularly down low where your feet might brush against it on the way in/out.

After 90k miles on a Focus, and just under 60k before the other Focus was totaled by a red light runner, about the only interior marks I had of note were scuff marks at the bottom of the driver door that I never even noticed brushing against. The interiors were otherwise in great shape.

That plastic in particular is basically made to wear like that, it will inevitably show some signs of wear even if everything else is spotless.

I've brought my vehicles in for oil changes only to find oil/grease stains on the headliner from sloppy dealer techs, that I'm not okay with.

On the first Focus, I brought it in for an issue where cruise control was intermittent. Basically, the steering wheel had to come apart to repair the clock spring, and in the process, the stupid fake chrome plating around the controls flaked off. I did point that out to the service advisor and they replaced the part, since it was not like that when I dropped the vehicle off. I get wanting to take care of it and keep it new, to hold the dealer responsible for damage. I would just personally question who put those marks there unless the plastic is actually gouged. Otherwise, chances are it'll look the same in another few thousand miles at most.

 

[ehoog]

Sorry, this is a strawman argument. Let me explain.

My complaint isn't that the materials inside are not from a 50-60-70-80k truck. Nope.

My complaint is the interior plastics are worse than anything I've ever seen and scratch incredibly easily. I beat up my last vehicle and it had basically no scratches. The Maverick interior scratches if you look at it wrong.

There are plenty of wins on this truck, but the interior is not one of them. I'm personally not going to give Ford a pass on that.

Apparently you have never been in vehicles from th 70’s and 80’s, the interiors were terrible. Two at least you have your Maverick, I ordered my XLT Hybrid with LUX package on 7/19/2021 and still don’t have a build date. Stand your ground, he who stomps his foot the loudest gets results!

 

[JASmith]

The notoriously soft interior plastics gained some new scratches on the door sill, center console glovebox, and drivers door panel.

So I know it gives off Karen vibes, but whenever I rent a vehicle or bring my vehicle to a shop I have to leave it, I insist on doing the walkthrough with them with my camera on record (very high quality 4K) and have them verify that there is no cosmetic damage to the vehicle aside from XYZ whatever already exists.

I had, and still do, plan to do a modest lift in the rear to bring it closer to the factory unladen ride specs.

Just get some helper springs that you put inside the coil, super cheap, available on demand so you're not riding high or stiff when not needed, and won't affect the warranty at all.

This is not for the Maverick, but just an idea what I'm talking about:

 

[Sneezy]

So I know it gives off Karen vibes, but whenever I rent a vehicle or bring my vehicle to a shop I have to leave it, I insist on doing the walkthrough with them with my camera on record (very high quality 4K) and have them verify that there is no cosmetic damage to the vehicle aside from XYZ whatever already exists.

Just get some helper springs that you put inside the coil, super cheap, available on demand so you're not riding high or stiff when not needed, and won't affect the warranty at all.

This is not for the Maverick, but just an idea what I'm talking about:

Great ideas all around! This helper spring kit is exactly the kind of thing I’m looking for! I’m quite familiar with the setups since I used to work on semi trucks out in the oil fields, however it didn’t even cross my mind that something like that might be available for the little Mav

Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll have to do some measurements and find a kit that will fit inside the Mavs coil spring

 

[Horizon62]

Sorry, this is a strawman argument. Let me explain.

My complaint isn't that the materials inside are not from a 50-60-70-80k truck. Nope.

My complaint is the interior plastics are worse than anything I've ever seen and scratch incredibly easily. I beat up my last vehicle and it had basically no scratches. The Maverick interior scratches if you look at it wrong.

There are plenty of wins on this truck, but the interior is not one of them. I'm personally not going to give Ford a pass on that.

Check out [email protected]. They have a Matte clear coat system that will work on cheap plastics to help prevent minor scratches and scuff marks. Don’t know if it will discolor when interior temps gets high. They primarily cater to leather tennis shoes to protect them from scuffs and scratches. Angelus 4 coat matte. It’s at least a good read.

 

[Mavonorder]

Everyone is like wow, here's a low priced vehicle, I'm gonna buy it, and then when it is exactly what they bought, cheaper, they complain that it doesn't look like a King Ranch. Come on folks!

Cheap interiors in any branded entry line inexpensive vehicle consists of simple, HARD plastics. Expensive interiors for luxury brand of vehicles consist of PADDED vinyl surfaces, leather, wood grain (imitation or genuine), etc. The minimal manufacturing cost increase of using a harder, more durable plastic verses a softer plastic doesn't seem justifiable. Especially since the driver (the customer) is going to be looking at a beat up interior far more often than the exterior of their vehicle. If cost was the issue, Ford should have opted to keep the interior more basic and skipped the textured plastics for a harder, more durable, smooth plastic like all the other manufacturers which wouldn't scratch as easy.

 

[Mavonorder]

EVERY DAY MAN! It has to be all the people (me included) that have never bought a new car before. When you buy used you're expecting a few small signs of wear. In your head you're probably thinking this is a new vehicle so the quality will be that of any other new vehicle. Difference is, the most expensive Mav is the same price as a cheap Ranger.

There's a reason for the saying: Cheap, Reliable, Quality... pick 2.

I believe it's pick 2 out of quality, style and/or low price

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