FORD BA AND BF SERIES - PAINT DELAMINATING FAULT - JUN 2011

Ford Australia has noted that a manufacturing fault during the application of electro coat primers has resulted in the paint top coat film delaminating from the primer surface.

The available information indicates that the paint quality issue affects models ranging from BA to BF series, body variances from sedans, commercials and Fairmont equipment level.

Ford Australia has been managing these paint warranty claims throughout its Ford dealerships. Ford has also appointed the AARN body repairer network to carry out the re painting of warranty claims.

Information sourced indicates that paint delimitation is not contained within a specific area or panel of the vehicles.

Motor vehicle assessors should be aware of this paint warranty issue when conducting Quality Assurance inspection.

Please contact the IAG Research Centre for any further assistance on (02) 9292 6840.