So I had a waterleak completely flood out the body channel underneath the plastic side sill step plates several weeks back, highest point of water was near the drivers side cabin vent on the back of the cab. Got everything dried out completely through much effort and finally got my truck in for service this week. Got the call last night that the repair wont be covered by my extended "Premium Care" warranty plan, the pooter says its a trim piece and not covered. They reached out and are trying to get Ford to cover it, still waiting to hear back on that.
Here is the reason for my post, they are quoting me $1600 to replace it if the bed has to come off and $1050 if it stays on. Granted my only experience with this vent is from researching the possible source of my leak but this just sounds outrageous for what appears to be a ~$35 part (HC3Z-25280B62-B) that can be replaced from the inside. Its not that the cost bothers me, it seems like Im getting gouged on it so here are my questions for the Service people or those with experienced chasing a water leak on here.
-Is this estimate accurate for the amount of work to be accomplished???
-Is the HC3Z-25280B62-B vent panel the correct one I need along with a few feet of weather strip tape to replace it myself???
-If you chased down and repaired a waterleak would you do it again or just let the dealer take care of it???
While Im leaning towards doing this myself the only thing holding me back is that if my truck still leaks the dealer would be on the hook to find and fix it vice me starting all over again. Thanks in advance and yes, this is a first world problem.
Here is the reason for my post, they are quoting me $1600 to replace it if the bed has to come off and $1050 if it stays on. Granted my only experience with this vent is from researching the possible source of my leak but this just sounds outrageous for what appears to be a ~$35 part (HC3Z-25280B62-B) that can be replaced from the inside. Its not that the cost bothers me, it seems like Im getting gouged on it so here are my questions for the Service people or those with experienced chasing a water leak on here.
-Is this estimate accurate for the amount of work to be accomplished???
-Is the HC3Z-25280B62-B vent panel the correct one I need along with a few feet of weather strip tape to replace it myself???
-If you chased down and repaired a waterleak would you do it again or just let the dealer take care of it???
While Im leaning towards doing this myself the only thing holding me back is that if my truck still leaks the dealer would be on the hook to find and fix it vice me starting all over again. Thanks in advance and yes, this is a first world problem.
