25SB6/25V731 Rear Lightbar Inspection: Parts Available #73

[TaxmanHog]

Tasca proactively contacted me to say they can perform the work on this issue now, dropping off the truck 5/27.

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[luebri]

Tasca proactively contacted me to say they can perform the work on this issue now, dropping off the truck 5/27.

My personal recommendation, based on how the first recall was mis-handled by Ford and customers out of warranty mis-treated afterward, there is little benefit for anyone to take their vehicle in prior to actually having a noticeable Water ingress event. I'd rather keep the pending "recall service" event in my back pocket (and the associated post repair part warranty time) until there is actually is a noticeable need.

 

[TaxmanHog]

My personal recommendation, based on how the first recall was mis-handled by Ford and customers out of warranty mis-treated afterward, there is little benefit for anyone to take their vehicle in prior to actually having a noticeable Water ingress event. I'd rather keep the pending "recall service" event in my back pocket (and the associated post repair part warranty time) until there is actually is a noticeable need.

I've considered that tact, my current light bar doesn't show any problems, possibly they actually installed the first recall correctly and tommorows 'inspection' will reveal such, if so they won't change it then.

I have extended warranty including lighting coverage, I'd hope that subsequent issues will still be covered, lest they pawn it off on customer abuse or accident related damage.

 

[The Weatherman]

My personal recommendation, based on how the first recall was mis-handled by Ford and customers out of warranty mis-treated afterward, there is little benefit for anyone to take their vehicle in prior to actually having a noticeable Water ingress event. I'd rather keep the pending "recall service" event in my back pocket (and the associated post repair part warranty time) until there is actually is a noticeable need.

I've considered that tact, my current light bar doesn't show any problems, possibly they actually installed the first recall correctly and tommorows 'inspection' will reveal such, if so they won't change it then.

I have extended warranty including lighting coverage, I'd hope that subsequent issues will still be covered, lest they pawn it off on customer abuse or accident related damage.

You two are on the same wavelength as I’ve been about this recall.

I have hand washed my truck since day one and use a local facility with handheld sprayers with pretty high pressure and I have never seen any indication that water was intruding.

I did also have the parking paw outstanding so I will get it looked at tomorrow. I have a great relationship with the dealership and service group so I’ll encourage them to go easy on the Lightbar inspection.

 

[luebri]

I’ll encourage them to go easy on the Lightbar inspection.

I had mine in last week, and unfortunately going back in for some recalls as well as other issues that I will report back on soon when they all worked thru. That said I was much more direct with my dealer. "DO NOT DO THIS RECALL! Even if it were to just be an inspection" The last thing I want is a cursory inspection and then it fails down the road.

 

[luebri]

I've considered that tact, my current light bar doesn't show any problems, possibly they actually installed the first recall correctly and tommorows 'inspection' will reveal such, if so they won't change it then.

I have extended warranty including lighting coverage, I'd hope that subsequent issues will still be covered, lest they pawn it off on customer abuse or accident related damage.

My understanding an inspection satisfies the recall if the service provider deems it satisfactory. I dont see the benefit to that, if its satisfactory no reason to get it done other than to waive Fords recall liability.

Regarding the extended warranty, there was a period of time in which owners with Extended warranty and lighting coverage were told its not covered and had to fit the bill. Which is outrageous, but also not shocking for this type of crap.

 

[Gimme_my_MME]

My understanding an inspection satisfies the recall if the service provider deems it satisfactory.

To satisfy the recall the dealer must submit photos to Ford to verify the correct fastners are in place; either as a result of the inspection or upon replacement. Only once Ford has approved the provided proof will a code be generated allowing the dealer to close the recall and get paid.

 

[Gimme_my_MME]

Regarding the extended warranty, there was a period of time in which owners with Extended warranty and lighting coverage were told its not covered and had to fit the bill. Which is outrageous, but also not shocking for this type of crap.

If anyone has paid out of pocket for a lightbar replacement they should contact a dealer as there is a process for you to get reimbursed

 

[luebri]

To satisfy the recall the dealer must submit photos to Ford to verify the correct fastners are in place; either as a result of the inspection or upon replacement. Only once Ford has approved the provided proof will a code be generated allowing the dealer to close the recall and get paid.

And Ford lost my trust when they failed to do the first recall properly and start charging people post recall to have them replaced… when it was an obviously still widespread issue

 

[Gimme_my_MME]

And Ford lost my trust when they failed to do the first recall properly and start charging people post recall to have them replaced… when it was an obviously still widespread issue

Can't argue with that

 

[TaxmanHog]

Failed inspection, new light bar ordered from depot, should be done by Friday afternoon.
Not only do they NOT have mobile service, they don't have Pick/drop-off from home services, said they can't hire enough people to provide that L.O.S.

 

[Ffxdude]

I had mine in last week, and unfortunately going back in for some recalls as well as other issues that I will report back on soon when they all worked thru. That said I was much more direct with my dealer. "DO NOT DO THIS RECALL! Even if it were to just be an inspection" The last thing I want is a cursory inspection and then it fails down the road.

I’m with you on that. Mine has worked pproperly since the first failure and replacment. I take the if it ain’t broke (and ain’t a safety issue), don’t fix it approach here.

 

[Pioneer74]

Here are the technical instructions in case anybody is interested.

One screw, whether the lamp is working correctly or not, and the lamp will be replaced.

 

[TaxmanHog]

I got my truck back Friday afternoon, all seems well with no problems or lost settings.

They have no way to turn off the 30k service reminder, and blame the Ford App for flawed data.

UPDATE: the 30K service reminder should expire after my truck passes the 31K mark according ford motor company.

 

[Mpi]

I just failed the inspection as well. This isn't a s surprise to me since my backup lights haven't been working for months. What is a bit of a surprise is that, according to the service rep, failure of the lights themselves wouldn't cause an inpection fail, only the presence of screws!

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