Paint chipping on radio bezel

[Andrew Tollison 3]

Has anyone else had any problems with their paint on their radio bezels chipping? Mine is chipping around the back window button and under the radio and cig lighter.

 

[douglas brandin 2]

A very definite YES. Many people have. I ended up taking mine off and removing all the paint. It left it a shiny grey. They can be repainted or there are woodgrained kits available......

 

[Keith McElroy]

Since you have a 2004, can't you take it to a Ford dealer for a replacement?

 

[Kevin Palmer]

There is a TSB on this. Ford will replace with a revised/updated part if your still in coverage.

 

[Thomas Rogers]

Ford has a TSB and will replace; oh really! Thanks Coastie.

 

[TrainTrac]

I had two of these bezels replaced on my '02 ST, and so far have had one replaced on my '04 ST. Here's the TSB info:



Component Description: 12. STRUCTURE

Bulletin Number: 17647

Bulletin Date: 01 March 2004

Vehicle: 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

Summary:

PAINT PEELING AND/OR BUBBLING ON THE CENTER FINISH PANEL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT

 

[Ryan Y]

yeah, I got mine replaced a couple of months back covered by my warranty. The new one doesn't have that rubbery texture to it, so I know it won't peel like the old one did. Hurray for warranties!

 

[Heather Rueckert]

My dealership replaced mine, no questions asked. -Heather

 

[Andrew Tollison 3]

How long did it take for the dealerhip to get the part in? I have about 1500 miles left on my warranty so I need to take it in the next few weeks.

 

[Eric H]

My wife's ST is peeling too. Are these panels being replaced by the original warranty or does the Ford ESP also cover it?

 

[Heather Rueckert]

Andrew- it took a week to get the bezel in. -Heather

 

[Ryan Y]

My dealership had it in 2-3 days...



Mine was under original warranty, couldn't tell you about the Ford ESP...

 

[Derek F]

Anyone know how much the replacement bezel costs outside the warranty. Mine is also peeling but I no longer have warranty..

 

[Eric H]

I just called the local Dealer to get a price quote. I hope you folks are sitting down while reading this!



$127.69



I also found out that the Ford ESP does not cover the replacement.

 

[Fer Echegaray]

You can get one from Ebay much cheaper, I did.

 

[Derek F]

WOW thats nuts.. I may just strip mine and repaint it myself.

 

[Andrew Tollison 3]

What kind of paint would you use to paint it with?

 

[Larry Phillips]

I painted mine with DupliColor Mirage. But anything like DupliColor should work.



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[Eric H]

I found several radio bezels on Ebay. I'm watching one of them, but I might end up repainting the one we have.