Question RE: Air Vents

Martyvan · 23-02-2006, 09:37 PM

Anyone had their air vents, Automatically close when the fan is on high speed? Have noticed that on anything higher than 2(recirculating) that the centre vents of my LR Zetec 2/3's close.
Ford wont replace them under warranty as they are regarded as a trim issue and are only covered by an allegedly 5,000km warranty (From New). Warranty ran out day before service...! {/play Not Happy Jan.wav}

Anyway, has anyone replaced theirs / purchased theirs elsewhere? I have found some on ebay for Buy it now 45 pound, but am unsure if they would be cheaper than purchasing them from here............

Any thoughts appreciated.

Marty

tabaccs · 23-02-2006, 10:01 PM

yea mine have just started to do that recently, but only when the fan is on about setting 3/4.. was goin to mention it at my next service but since you said it wasen't covered under warranty it is very annoying to say the least!!

Mick K. · 23-02-2006, 11:13 PM

I have the same problem - turn the fan up to 3 or 4 - especially when the passenger side vents are closed and the vents will half close themselves.

Not good in Brisbane summer :(

Will ask about these at my next service.

MK

pertuan · 24-02-2006, 12:06 AM

Not covered under warranty? Thats a load of crap. I reckon it should be. Does it happen with the Focus? Or is it too early for them.

Teki04 · 24-02-2006, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martyvan

regarded as a trim issue and are only covered by an allegedly 5,000km warranty (From New).

Take out the Warranty booklet and ask them to show you were - sounds sketchy to me. It is like saying if the radio stops it is a trim issue and not replaced. ANYTHING is replaceable under warranty as long as it is not wear and tear

chevaps · 24-02-2006, 02:15 AM

MMM does sound sketchy..... Sounds like they might be tryin to fob u off. Like Teki said, id be puttin the booklet in front of them and asking them to show you where it states the 5000km warranty on the trim.

Tom

zetec · 24-02-2006, 11:53 AM

Not had this problem at all. Should be covered by warranty, that's why it's a bumper to bumper. Last time I checked they're in between the front and rear bumper...

whippet_zetec · 24-02-2006, 12:48 PM

My LR Zetec vents do the same thing when on fan at position 4, the two centre ones half close up.

Chris had the same problem on his ST170 I think.......

its a definite known Focus issue by the sheer number of Foci owners who have that problem.

Next service I will pointing it out, not sure how they are going to fix it.

Martyvan · 25-02-2006, 01:00 AM

Thanks for your replies.... Glad i am not the only one this has happened too....Mick K. Dark colours and Brisbane summer heat, dont really mix....Only work around is dialing in a little footwell cooling to try and get some air flowing!
Did find these on Ebay But they are in the UK, and would cost a fortune in postage.

Zetec, you are right bumper to bumper, so you would expect it to be included...

Im going to write a letter, bit easier to explain things if written down. I did book it in before the warranty expired. But they could fit me in til after it expired. Oh well, Even if i get the parts cheap, Can always install myself. But i think the Dealer quoted $80 per vent.

warbo · 26-02-2006, 08:23 PM

I had the same problem on my Zetec and they replaced the vents under warranty. Remind your dealer that it has a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty and the vents are definately between the two bumpers :hihi:

zetec · 01-03-2006, 10:17 PM

Well I'll be mine does it too! Can't get it to replicate all the time, might get it checked out next time!!