Turbotim88 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I recently hit a curb with my '17 Fusion SE (1500 miles). Bruised the tire (no leaks), but scraped up the rim pretty good. Any way Ford will warranty the tire (and or) rim? Could be considerable "out of pocket money". Just wondering. Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No. No chance. Accident damage is never covered. You scraped the rim and the tire. The B2B warranty obligates Ford to correct manufacturing defects. How would this be considered a manufacturing defect covered by warranty? ...authorized Ford Motor Company dealers will, without charge, repair, replace, or adjust all parts on your vehicle that malfunction or fail during normal use during the applicable coverage period due to a manufacturing defect in factory-supplied materials or factory workmanship. You could have purchased wheel and tire insurance from Ford just as you purchased collision damage from your insurance company. You had, in effect, a collision with the curb. There are numerous alloy wheel repair specialists everywhere. Do an Internet search for your area. It'll likely cost in the neighborhood of $125 and the damage will be undetectable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Not unless you bought the extra wheel/tire insurance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotim88 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 I've never heard about this wheel/tire insurance option. I used to work at the Dealership I bought the car at, and know the F&I guy very well. Surprised he didn't mention it to me. When I see him again (soon), I'll mention it to him. I've worked at Ford Dealerships all my life (in the parts dept.), and I know thewre are "ways" to cover things like this. I looked at the rim again this morning, and it's not as bad as originally thought, but it is scraped. I think the tire is OK. By the way, without checking the Owners Manuel, what is the correct tire inflation? According to my vehicle display, I'm running 37 front & 41 rear tire pressures. Seems a little high. Thanks for your replies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyross Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 There should be a label on one of the door frames with the recommended pressures. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 http://fordprotect.ford.com/tirecare 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwil56 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 http://fordprotect.ford.com/tirecare No mention of coverage for hitting the curb and it states it does not cover cosmetic damage, which I assume means hitting the curb. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwil56 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) By the way, without checking the Owners Manuel, what is the correct tire inflation? According to my vehicle display, I'm running 37 front & 41 rear tire pressures. Seems a little high. Thanks for your replies. The door sticker recommends 33 psi all around, I run mine at 34-35 psi to slightly improve mpg's, but still maintain a comfortable ride and normal tire wear. I just filled mine to 36 psi at 73 degrees (the ambient temp in my apartment parking garage) so when I drive in 50 degree outdoor temps it's at 34 psi. I will increase the psi as the temps get lower. Also, my digital gauge reads 36, but the interior display reads 34, so a slight discrepancy between the two and I trust my gauge's reading over the interior display. Edited October 11, 2016 by timwil56 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No mention of coverage for hitting the curb and it states it does not cover cosmetic damage, which I assume means hitting the curb. Good point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No mention of coverage for hitting the curb and it states it does not cover cosmetic damage, which I assume means hitting the curb. Upon reading it again, you're absolutely correct. Still a worthwhile purchase, IMO. I was negotiated the price down and it's already paid for itself in my case. I picked up a chunk of metal that ruined a tire, which was replaced under the warranty. That would have been about $300 out of pocket. I've been a victim of pot hole damage in the past, as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotim88 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thanks for the info on the tire pressure question. I'll check the label on the door jam and adjust the pressure in the morning when it's cold, before I head out for the day. With my discount, a new rim at the Ford dealership will run me $455.00. I can get a tire for about $120.00. Haven't checked out a wheel repair price yet. Also found a new (aftermarket) rim for $255.00. So, a few options to decide on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotim88 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 My F&I guy is on vacation. How much does a wheel/tire warranty usually cost? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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