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Ford Perfomance Lift Kit

robatl067
Nov 27, 2023

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Nov 27, 2023

I would hold off on purchasing the Ford Performance lift kit. The shocks are subject to rust. They are not responding to my support requests for replacements either. I am gettting the run-around being sent back to the Ford dealer I purchased the kit from for refund or replacment questions. It appears I have to send this issue out to all the publications and social media to get some action. I'm highly disappointed in Ford Performance!!!
EvlNvrDys

Rank V

Nov 27, 2023

#1
robatl067
I would hold off on purchasing the Ford Performance lift kit. The shocks are subject to rust. They are not responding to my support requests for replacements either. I am gettting the run-around being sent back to the Ford dealer I purchased the kit from for refund or replacment questions. It appears I have to send this issue out to all the publications and social media to get some action. I'm highly disappointed in Ford Performance!!!

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Nov 27, 2023

#2
You haven't had this on long, have you, @robatl067? You were running stock in Moab for Bronco Safari, I believe. What is your dealer saying?
2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: stock '89 XJ and 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s and '89 MJ

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Nov 27, 2023

#3
Laura
You haven't had this on long, have you, @robatl067? You were running stock in Moab for Bronco Safari, I believe. What is your dealer saying?

I had these for a year and I were running these in MOAB and KOH...
615_Bronco, Laura

Rank V

Nov 27, 2023

#4
Laura
You haven't had this on long, have you, @robatl067? You were running stock in Moab for Bronco Safari, I believe. What is your dealer saying?

My dealer says this is a Ford Perfomance waranty issue and I have to get the replacements from Ford Performance.

Rank VI

Nov 27, 2023

#5
robatl067
I would hold off on purchasing the Ford Performance lift kit. The shocks are subject to rust. They are not responding to my support requests for replacements either. I am gettting the run-around being sent back to the Ford dealer I purchased the kit from for refund or replacment questions. It appears I have to send this issue out to all the publications and social media to get some action. I'm highly disappointed in Ford Performance!!!

Actually looks worse than the standard Sasquatch shocks (which I already replaced 1). Just proving my point that Bilsteins suck!
2021 Broncos - BaseSquatch 4dr. Rapid Red V6 Soft Top
Big Bed 4dr. AMB V6 Soft Top Tow (BIL's)
Nitto tires SUCK! You've been warned.

Rank V

Nov 27, 2023

#6
EvlNvrDys
Actually looks worse than the standard Sasquatch shocks (which I already replaced 1). Just proving my point that Bilsteins suck!

They have performed well... I guess until they rust out!!!

Rank V

Nov 27, 2023

#7
I can't wait to see Ford Performance at my next BN event, I want to question them directly, if my Bronco makes it without my shocks breaking apart.
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Nov 27, 2023

#8
EvlNvrDys
Actually looks worse than the standard Sasquatch shocks (which I already replaced 1). Just proving my point that Bilsteins suck!

I went looking for a thread where someone's factory reservoir fell off a shock with surface rust; the owner ended up paying out of pocket because the dealership said it couldn't be covered. Yet someone else's dealer did. 😓 I hope you get a favorable conclusion, @robatl067
2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: stock '89 XJ and 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s and '89 MJ
615_Bronco, EvlNvrDys

Rank V

Nov 27, 2023

#9
Laura
I went looking for a thread where someone's factory reservoir fell a shock with the surface rust; the owner ended up paying out of pocket because the dealership said it couldn't be covered. Yet someone else's dealer did. 😓 I hope you get a favorable conclusion, @robatl067

Thx luv

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Nov 27, 2023

#10
You have already lost this battle. Looking at the pics you can see the same road rash on the shock mount and other parts not just the shock. The paint was pecked off not rusted off. Also their is a small dent in the bottom of the shock in pic #2-3. I don't think FORD is going to help from what I see, but I do wish you luck.
Tim Bolt

U.S. ARMY RANGER / ASE MASTER TECH.

Rank V

Nov 27, 2023

#11
MESTUNTMAN
You have already lost this battle. Looking at the pics you can see the same road rash on the shock mount and other parts not just the shock. The paint was pecked off not rusted off. Also their is a small dent in the bottom of the shock in pic #2-3. I don't think FORD is going to help from what I see, but I do wish you luck.
If that is the case, then how long should these be expected to last? Should a person purchase these?

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Nov 28, 2023

#12
MESTUNTMAN
You have already lost this battle. Looking at the pics you can see the same road rash on the shock mount and other parts not just the shock. The paint was pecked off not rusted off. Also their is a small dent in the bottom of the shock in pic #2-3. I don't think FORD is going to help from what I see, but I do wish you luck.

You speak as if this is normal; I ask from the sound of your expertise. Do you think this is normal and where have you seen this before?

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Nov 28, 2023

#13
robatl067
You speak as if this is normal; I ask from the sound of your expertise. Do you think this is normal and where have you seen this before?

I have a 2yr deg in automotive technology,also an ASE certified master tech for over 45yrs. I worked for FORD for 15 of those years. I own a well respected shop in my town for the last 23yrs, look us up Master Tech Auto Winder Ga. also mastertechauto.com What I am trying to tell you is that all the metal work around the struts tells the story, the paint is pecked off, the rust is the after effect. Like I said before I wish you luck on this endeavor. No ill will intended on my behalf,only my observation.
Tim Bolt

U.S. ARMY RANGER / ASE MASTER TECH.
robatl067, 615_Bronco

Rank V

Nov 28, 2023

#14
MESTUNTMAN
I have a 2yr deg in automotive technology,also an ASE certified master tech for over 45yrs. I worked for FORD for 15 of those years. I own a well respected shop in my town for the last 23yrs, look us up Master Tech Auto Winder Ga. also mastertechauto.com What I am trying to tell you is that all the metal work around the struts tells the story, the paint is pecked off, the rust is the after effect. Like I said before I wish you luck on this endeavor. No ill will intended on my behalf,only my observation.

Thanks for you expertise again... Should this be consider normal, should I even want these replaced back on my OBX?

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