Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Montego: Install Door
Moldings And Mud Spats
(May Be Claimed With
Operation A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
5427840
D4
Disclaimer
Technical Service Bulletin # 05-26-8
Date: 051231
Body - Lower Body Paint Damage
TSB 05-26-8
12/31/05
PAINT DEGRADATION TO BODY SIDE
FORD:
2005-2006 Five Hundred
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Montego
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Five Hundred/Montego vehicles driven in certain conditions may exhibit abrasion on the paint finish at the dog leg area of the rear
quarter panel. The abrasion results from the lack of moldings and wheel cuffs to prevent small debris in the front tires from striking a limited portion of
the lower quarter of the vehicle. In severe cases, the abrasion may result in the removal of the paint finish down to the bare metal at the dog leg area
(Figure 1).
ACTION
Repair paint on affected areas using standard labor times and procedures, then install door body side moldings and mud spats.
NOTE
PER THE WARRANTY & POLICY MANUAL, PAINT DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONDITIONS SUCH AS CHIPS, SCRATCHES, DENTS,
DINGS, ROAD SALT, STONE CHIPS OR OTHER ACTS OF NATURE, ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE LIMITED
WARRANTY. HOWEVER, PAINT ABRASION AT THE DOG LEG AREA IS A UNIQUE CONDITION ON THE FIVE HUNDRED AND
MONTEGO. AS A RESULT, REPAIRS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BASIC WARRANTY COVERAGE.
NOTE
PAINT STRIPPING LABOR OPERATIONS ARE NOT TO BE CLAIMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS REPAIR.
