My Figo's boot has some crack marks!!

Figopian · 29th August 2010, 15:47

As I said, my Figo has same patches seen in the boot. I have never been hit by anyone from back, so I guess Figo has it like that only. It doesn't look good, but thats the way it is in Figo. I will be surprised if any Figo in that lot does have a clean boot with no patches!

AvonA7 · 29th August 2010, 15:48

Sorry pics. This cannot be in a brand new car, may be the force of the impact created this crack, but whoever has done the repair is fully aware of.
Inspect the car thoroughly and go to the dealer and get it fully repaired/replaced and I suppose you can claim through insurance and like somebody said send an email to Ford with the pics.

@Figopian - is your Figo also rear ended? Can you please post the pics.
Not sure about the severity of the impact, but if all cars is having this crack, and as per the comments the impact was not so severe, then is it a manufacturing issue or the quality of steel used?

perseus · 29th August 2010, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Figopian

Its exactly the same in my Figo.

Same in mine too. There are some cracks. I was rear ended yesterday by a santro but there was no visible damage from outside.

anilisanil · 29th August 2010, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Figopian

As I said, my Figo has same patches seen in the boot. I have never been hit by anyone from back, so I guess Figo has it like that only. It doesn't look good, but thats the way it is in Figo. I will be surprised if any Figo in that lot does have a clean boot with no patches!

What is your chassis series? Mine is AU (which means June 2010 batch)

I am waiting for other figo owners to confirm and will write to ford, I cannot accept this as norm!

Other figo owners, please comment.

prince_pervez · 29th August 2010, 16:47

^^ Exactly, check up with the other owners. The dealer will just push it towards you saying it is not his fault.

Figopian · 29th August 2010, 16:49

Mine is AJ (May 2010)

wildon · 29th August 2010, 16:59

The sealant mark (whitish/creamish foam) is common in all car as that is the welded area. What you have to make sure is, No crack or rusting in that part. Attaching the pic of my i20 boot for your reference.

Captain Slow · 29th August 2010, 17:05

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Originally Posted by poloman

Looks like bumper transferred the entire impact to the main structure. Am I seeing cracks in the chasis, there in the picture?How on earth the dealer can do such a pathetic repair? Was the damages expalined to you?

Poloman is right! You need to get this repaired asap! take it back to the same dealer and ask him to fix this!

Dear Anil,
My figo also has the same patch, My car is black but the patch work is grey in color.
I dont have any cracks there!

I think this is a defect.

anilisanil · 29th August 2010, 17:33

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Originally Posted by wildon

The sealant mark (whitish/creamish foam) is common in all car as that is the welded area. What you have to make sure is, No crack or rusting in that part. Attaching the pic of my i20 boot for your reference.

Thanks Wildon for the pic it is indeed a great help for me! So the patches would be there but the cracks should not be!

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

Poloman is right! You need to get this repaired asap! take it back to the same dealer and ask him to fix this!

Dear Anil,
My figo also has the same patch, My car is black but the patch work is grey in color.
I dont have any cracks there!

I think this is a defect.

Thanks Captain for confirming about the patch!

Could anyone help me with details of why the sealant and how it could be damaged? Is it some kind of a protection for the weld there?

help me so that I could talk accordingly with the dealer tomorrow!

Captain Slow · 29th August 2010, 17:53

Anil,
Can you please post a picture of the entire boot below the tyre? remove the trye and post a picture.
Your car did get rear ended right? Damage could be because of that and the dealer forgot to patch it up.

Im going to take a picture of my cars boot so that you can compare. Post back in about an hour or so.

anilisanil · 29th August 2010, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

Anil,
Can you please post a picture of the entire boot below the tyre? remove the trye and post a picture.
Your car did get rear ended right? Damage could be because of that and the dealer forgot to patch it up.

Im going to take a picture of my cars boot so that you can compare. Post back in about an hour or so.

Captain, sorry I was away! and I cannot take the pic now as it is raining heavily in Pune, will post the same by tomorrow morning!

ramzsys · 29th August 2010, 20:54

It is normal IMO. I have seen it in all my fords.

manikjeet · 29th August 2010, 21:03

the seal is common and its nothing to be worried but the crack in it is not.
its due to a major impact in the back. This will effect the rear alignment and the resale value of the car.
Get the car checked on a Jig

anilisanil · 30th August 2010, 11:45

The crack is leaking water, showed it to the driver who was sent for collecting the vehicle, will talk to the service center guys and would let you know!

ghpk · 30th August 2010, 21:56

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Originally Posted by anilisanil

The crack is leaking water, showed it to the driver who was sent for collecting the vehicle, will talk to the service center guys and would let you know!

Sealant and such a Large Crack is certainly two different stories.

You can write a e-mail to FORD and ask, I am sure they'll be happy to bring into light the exact amount of acceptable sealant and on the other hand they could help you find if you were given a repaired vehicle by dealer which
is certainly very shocking, shameful unacceptable.

29th August 2010, 15:47	#16
Figopian BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 388 Thanked: 134 Times	As I said, my Figo has same patches seen in the boot. I have never been hit by anyone from back, so I guess Figo has it like that only. It doesn't look good, but thats the way it is in Figo. I will be surprised if any Figo in that lot does have a clean boot with no patches!
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AvonA7 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: India Posts: 674 Thanked: 151 Times	Sorry pics. This cannot be in a brand new car, may be the force of the impact created this crack, but whoever has done the repair is fully aware of. Inspect the car thoroughly and go to the dealer and get it fully repaired/replaced and I suppose you can claim through insurance and like somebody said send an email to Ford with the pics. @Figopian - is your Figo also rear ended? Can you please post the pics. Not sure about the severity of the impact, but if all cars is having this crack, and as per the comments the impact was not so severe, then is it a manufacturing issue or the quality of steel used? Last edited by AvonA7 : 29th August 2010 at 15:58.
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29th August 2010, 16:47	#20
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	^^ Exactly, check up with the other owners. The dealer will just push it towards you saying it is not his fault.
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29th August 2010, 16:49	#21
Figopian BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 388 Thanked: 134 Times	Mine is AJ (May 2010)
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29th August 2010, 16:59	#22
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,443 Thanked: 1,250 Times View My Garage	The sealant mark (whitish/creamish foam) is common in all car as that is the welded area. What you have to make sure is, No crack or rusting in that part. Attaching the pic of my i20 boot for your reference. Attached Thumbnails
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29th August 2010, 17:53	#25
Captain Slow Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,607 Thanked: 2,166 Times	Anil, Can you please post a picture of the entire boot below the tyre? remove the trye and post a picture. Your car did get rear ended right? Damage could be because of that and the dealer forgot to patch it up. Im going to take a picture of my cars boot so that you can compare. Post back in about an hour or so.
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29th August 2010, 20:54	#27
ramzsys Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NH209 Posts: 1,786 Thanked: 1,466 Times	It is normal IMO. I have seen it in all my fords.
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29th August 2010, 21:03	#28
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	the seal is common and its nothing to be worried but the crack in it is not. its due to a major impact in the back. This will effect the rear alignment and the resale value of the car. Get the car checked on a Jig
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30th August 2010, 11:45	#29
anilisanil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 1,420 Thanked: 291 Times	The crack is leaking water, showed it to the driver who was sent for collecting the vehicle, will talk to the service center guys and would let you know!
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