Interior scratching easily?!?!

[bgn]

It is tough, its just not a trailer queen like some folks want to treat their trucks. Im positive its not going to BREAK, it might scratch, but does that in any way affect the functionality of the vehicle? The bed is SUPER tough, but Im sure if I drop 1500lbs of bricks in it like the commercial, its going to be scratched and dented to hell.

I'm not saying it's not tough, but that doesn't matter to me. I'm not slamming bricks against it. If it's getting scratched from just brushing it lightly like I've seen and others have seen, that's a problem.

Functionality isn't impacted, but looks are and so is resale value. Nothing says "walk away" to me for a used vehicle like an interior that's been beat to hell. In this case, Ford has made that very easy.

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[Oddzball]

I'm not saying it's not tough, but that doesn't matter to me. I'm not slamming bricks against it. If it's getting scratched from just brushing it lightly like I've seen and others have seen, that's a problem.

Functionality isn't impacted, but looks are and so is resale value. Nothing says "walk away" to me for a used vehicle like an interior that's been beat to hell. In this case, Ford has made that very easy.

I mean I guess, but Ive never judged a car based on looks, but on function, so to each his own. Im sure it affects retail but since I drive my vehicles into the ground(My previous truck was a 2004 Ranger, 17 years old, looked like hell, ran GREAT still) so it is what it is. Plastic scratched a lot in the ranger too.

 

[Scupking]

My current 2008 Kia Sorento that I paid 8k for in 2016 has an all soft touch interior and looks almost brand new! I had an old 1994 jeep Cherokee that also had an all soft touch interior and looked almost brand new when I sold that in 2014. No reason an interior should scratch easy in 2022...

 

[Oddzball]

You have some very valid points! Must be very frustrating to read this thread. A truck is a vehicle that is used for utility, and basically the truck should serve you , and not the other way around. My wife totally agrees with you! It’s just a truck.
See, there are 3 types of personalities dealing in this thread.
Personality #1…This is only a temporary vehicle. Use it and drive it and park it among the busiest retailers. It gets a dent or two, but who cares. It gets washed about once every other month through a carwash, and occasionally they will pay $150.00 to have someone detail it for them. They have the money in the bank and wrote a check for it. Money comes easy for this personality. When it begins to show abuse, they trade it for a new one in about 4 years. Cycle repeats.
2. This personality has 75% of the above , but has to make monthly payments. They park it the same and occasionally will discover parking lot rash when they hand wash it mid year. They run it through the car wash all the other months. They keep the car for at least 6 to 7 years. When they go to trade it or sell it, they find it difficult to unload it. The buyer is looking for a good deal, but it looks like a high school car. They hesitate. If it looks like this, how was it maintained mechanically? If a dealer buys it, he really low balls it and immediately unloads it to a wholesaler.
3. This is the folks in this thread. It is difficult to save and make payments because the household budget just got turned upside down. Sacrifices are made to get this car or truck. They look back to high school days and remember those that were given a brand new car or truck for graduation and within 3 to 4 years it looks like it was left in a war zone. The other guy had to work and go to school and make his own payments to try to keep up with the Jone’s. He can’t, but he tries by taking care of his ride. He is anal about every detail of his ride. He had to struggle to acquire this car. He parks it away from everyone. He washes it almost weekly by hand and does his own maintenance to save a few bucks. He does not trade his car. He sells it himself because he knows that he can move it quickly. His competition is # 1 and # 2. It goes in a matter of days. He gets a decent return on his original investment and applies it towards his new ride. Yes, he’s nit picky, it’s the best he can do. He buys a vehicle in good faith and expects a quality product. So I totally empathize with # 3. I am number 3. Every vehicle I owned sold within 24 hrs of posting it. My 23 year old S10 sold in 2 hrs! And I got asking price with no challenge of a lower offer. I am sure many can identify with #3.
So beat down this post. Let everyone know who you are!

Oh I get it, though I disagree. its about the market of the vehicle.
I sold my Ford Ranger, which was a 2004 and looked like it had been in a warzone in less than a week after getting the Maverick. I didnt have unrealistic expectations of what a 17 year old truck should sell for, and i got a fair price for a mechanically sound but ugly as hell pickup. Vehicles are at the end of the day "Consumable" products. Not an investment to me, but like you said, a thing for utility.

Ive had my "Midlife crisis" cars. A fully restored 1978 Camaro, heck I still have my 1978 Ford Pinto. This truck is simply not something I would consider an "investment" vehicle. its literally Fords "Cheap utility truck". If I was buying a Ford GT, or a toy like say the Bronco, its a different story, but this isn't what this vehicle IS. Thats reflected in the price and materials used to build it.

I at one point in my life, was probably like most of the folks here, worrying about every little scratch and ding but a while, as you get older IMO, you realize that a car is just a car. I wouldn't say "abuse it" but its not meant to be an "investment". Its not something you are going to make money on in most cases, its like food, clothing, or other consumables.

 

[nickmav]

It is tough, its just not a trailer queen like some folks want to treat their trucks. Im positive its not going to BREAK, it might scratch, but does that in any way affect the functionality of the vehicle? The bed is SUPER tough, but Im sure if I drop 1500lbs of bricks in it like the commercial, its going to be scratched and dented to hell.

Does exterior paint affect the functionality of the vehicle? No? Then who cares if at this price point ford doesnt even paint the panels? Or paints it with garbage paint that starts to run in the rain? Why bother with going up a trim for better seats in the XLT or lariat if its only for function? Why did ford put effort into designing the interior to look good with cheaper materials if its only about function?

Your logic is terrible. I can understand if you believe that Ford felt that such a cost cutting measure would provide more value to the customer (ie: customer would prefer a lower price point versus more durable plastics). Thats your opinion and you're entitled to it. But to pretend that "its cheap and it doesnt affect functionality therefore its OK" makes no sense.

Im sure if Ford advertised that their plastics would scratch super easy most people wouldnt be happy, which would indicate function is not the be all end all.

 

[Area51BS]

I’ve had good luck fixing small scratches heating plastic with a lighter.

 

[Sjbuck2021]

There is always a the Hyundai toy truck with piano black plastic catching every spec of dust and fingerprint

At least you can clean it. Scratches no. What the heck is the interior going to look like in 5 years if it looks bad now?

 

[Sjbuck2021]

I've had hard touch plastics in other vehicles that doesn't scratch easily. It must be the recycled junk Ford is using.

 

[dgnx6]

You have some very valid points! Must be very frustrating to read this thread. A truck is a vehicle that is used for utility, and basically the truck should serve you , and not the other way around. My wife totally agrees with you! It’s just a truck.
See, there are 3 types of personalities dealing in this thread.
Personality #1…This is only a temporary vehicle. Use it and drive it and park it among the busiest retailers. It gets a dent or two, but who cares. It gets washed about once every other month through a carwash, and occasionally they will pay $150.00 to have someone detail it for them. They have the money in the bank and wrote a check for it. Money comes easy for this personality. When it begins to show abuse, they trade it for a new one in about 4 years. Cycle repeats.
2. This personality has 75% of the above , but has to make monthly payments. They park it the same and occasionally will discover parking lot rash when they hand wash it mid year. They run it through the car wash all the other months. They keep the car for at least 6 to 7 years. When they go to trade it or sell it, they find it difficult to unload it. The buyer is looking for a good deal, but it looks like a high school car. They hesitate. If it looks like this, how was it maintained mechanically? If a dealer buys it, he really low balls it and immediately unloads it to a wholesaler.
3. This is the folks in this thread. It is difficult to save and make payments because the household budget just got turned upside down. Sacrifices are made to get this car or truck. They look back to high school days and remember those that were given a brand new car or truck for graduation and within 3 to 4 years it looks like it was left in a war zone. The other guy had to work and go to school and make his own payments to try to keep up with the Jone’s. He can’t, but he tries by taking care of his ride. He is anal about every detail of his ride. He had to struggle to acquire this car. He parks it away from everyone. He washes it almost weekly by hand and does his own maintenance to save a few bucks. He does not trade his car. He sells it himself because he knows that he can move it quickly. His competition is # 1 and # 2. It goes in a matter of days. He gets a decent return on his original investment and applies it towards his new ride. Yes, he’s nit picky, it’s the best he can do. He buys a vehicle in good faith and expects a quality product. So I totally empathize with # 3. I am number 3. Every vehicle I owned sold within 24 hrs of posting it. My 23 year old S10 sold in 2 hrs! And I got asking price with no challenge of a lower offer. I am sure many can identify with #3.
So beat down this post. Let everyone know who you are!

I was number 3 until living in the city gets you. Piece of wood fell out of some truck on the interstate, it comes bouncing up and scrapes the side of my suv. Then i turned to a #2. Not long after someone hit me in the parking lot when I wasnt around.

So its always hard for me to stay #3 because people are assholes.

 

[mrjspence]

At least you can clean it. Scratches no. What the heck is the interior going to look like in 5 years if it looks bad now?

It will look like a genuine Ford truck used like a truck and not a piano

 

[Sjbuck2021]

It can be corrected with time and patience. There is a YouTube post that explains there are different types of plastics made in the manufacturing process. The higher grades have synthetic rubber incorporated in the process. More durable and more scratch resistant. He does use a heat gun but varies the heat to the type of plastic that is identified on the back of the panel. Overheat it, it changes color and becomes shiny. Use the right temperature and it dissapears with the aid of a spoon like device to flatten out the threadlike projections. The Second step is spraying some type of binder that will allow a special interior paint to stick. Third step is a very light spray of the correct color to match. It looks brand new when completed. Visit your local automotive paint retailer that specializes in matching paint. They will mix it and install it in an aresol container. Good luck!

Why the heck do we have to keep putting band aids on everything and fixing deficiencies in a new vehicle? Ford should know better. I mean scratch with a fingernail? What do we have to do? Require everyone entering the vehicle to trim thier nails and remove all rings, jewelry and other sharp objects?

 

[Sjbuck2021]

I think I'll use the cubby as a white glove dispenser so no one will scratch the interior with thier fingernails.

 

[inthecabin]

Armor-All? Too greasy and shiny.

Use cockpit cleaner, it’s German made and it doesn’t shine. Mercedes uses it ..

 

[notfast]

The lariat is IMO just putting lipstick on the pig,

I agree. Upper trims don't spend any more time in QC than lower trims. They all come down the same assembly line.

What makes a difference in most cases is getting an upmarket vehicle. That gives the automaker some breathing room to use nicer materials and components.

Yes, it is. It's literally the cheapest hybrid you can buy. Cheapest pickup you can buy. Cheapest ford you can buy. It's half the average price of a new car.

Cheaper than a Civic, better gas mileage than a Civic, and can carry 4x8 sheets, dirt bikes, or a full size washing machine and dryer!

 

[SkeeterB]

What did your dog do to the plastic in the back seat? You even had seat covers on. Form over function? It's still just a truck.

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