BigYoss Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Hey all. So I have a 2014 Fusion SE with the 1.5L and a couple weeks ago I noticed some small cracks in my paint along the driver's side towards the rear end (basically on the outside of the trunk), and I've also noticed some of the sealing or caulking coming out from under my spoiler and one of my tail lights. My driver's side taillight can now be moved a bit by just touching it. I figured at first that it was just some sort of water seal, but I'm worried it's more structural now that it's coming from my spoiler as well. I spent the winter in Chicago so I'm also wondering if the cold could've done this. I have never backed into anything, and as far as I know nobody has hit me. Does anybody know first off if this paint cracking can be fixed through warranty or if I'm gonna have to cover it, and secondly what exactly the seal/caulking is that's loose on my taillight and spoiler? I've called my nearest dealership twice and got sent to voicemail both times. I can post pictures later as well if that helps anyone get what I'm saying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Pictures? It certainly sounds like it may have been hit while unattended. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmedsycophant Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 how has your upkeep been on the car, scratch's in the paint can definitely cause bubbles in the paint, and the seals you mentioned how are they pushing out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYoss Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I've babied the car as much as possible, but unfortunately I'm in Chicago for school and have to park on the street at my apartment so there is constant exposure to the elements and also the risk of people hitting my while parallel parking. I know I've done nothing to it, but I'm worried about the elements and other drivers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYoss Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Here are some pictures of the paint cracks and the tail light. For whatever reason the spoiler one will not attach so I can't get that one. It is the side opposite of that taillight though which is what makes me think this isn't from someone hitting my car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Are you the original owner? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYoss Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'm not the original owner, but I bought it with 3,800 miles on it so it was pretty new still. I did a very thorough inspection when I bought it too and didn't see any of these problems. There was a small dent on the roof from the original owner just above the windshield, but it's very small and there were no marks anywhere else. It seemed like he took pretty good care of the car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I would almost bet it was in an accident and the repair was shoddy. Pull back the carpet in the trunk. Why would someone sell a new car with 3800 miles on it? You could also check carfax but I'm guessing this was a DIY repair. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYoss Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I will look under the carpet when I get off work today, but he was selling the car because he was a resident of Singapore and was moving back over there. The Carfax is also clean as far as I can tell so I'm kind of stumped there. I was sceptical as well when we found it because of how low the mileage was, but he had a legitimate reason to sell it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I've never seen a factory vehicle do that on its own. You could always get a body shop to investigate it - they'll be able to tell if it was hit and/or filled/repaired. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYoss Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Yeah I will probably do that and then go to the dealership depending on what they say. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Or just let the dealership check it. I think the answer will be pretty obvious once they look at it closely. I assume there are no signs of external damage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That looks to me like Bondo that was laid on too thick and has cracked from stress caused by slamming the deck lid shut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpaz61 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Definitely keep us posted on what the body shop/dealer finds. I see you're in Chicago. If you're interested, please check the info for next month's Chicagoland Fusion meet: http://www.fordfusionforum.com/topic/15781-3rd-annual-chicagoland-fusion-meet/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYoss Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Hopefully taking it in to the dealer next week, it's been a hectic work week so I haven't been able to yet And I'm actually back home in Texas for the summer (I go to school in Chicago) so I will be unable to make it to that Fusion meet, but it sounds like a great time! Edited July 22, 2016 by BigYoss 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 If it is previous accident damage I wonder if your insurance would cover it? Not sure how that works. You may need to take a sledghammer to it..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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