HOLES IN FRONT FENDERLINER

[zpduff]

Recent 2025's appear like below. One part number is PR3Z16103 (and PR3Z16102) for the entire fender liner with MANY revisions.

That's what mine looks like, built in April. The rule still applies, don't buy first model year of anything. Honestly good on Ford for addressing it. I didn't think they would. This forum was probably a significant influence on that.

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[glenng6]

Recently while browsing on another S650 forum, I came across a post describing what would appear to be a "design flaw" on at least the 2024 S560s. The post described and pictured "holes" in the fender liners ( both sides) directly behind the front wheels. The post went on to show the actual debris ( gravel, dirt, etc.) which had collected within the cavity in the area of the rocker panels. Of course, I felt compelled to examine my 2024 and sure enough there were two 2" X 2" holes in the liners that almost appeared as if they had been "cut" at the factory. Without remedy, there is little doubt that these would end being corrosion magnets.

I have set up an appointment with my Ford dealer for them to start a file on the issue in order to see exactly what Ford will do. The problem has existed with the S650s for so long that there are already companies out there selling fixes ( see DIYVAN.COM for an example). It would be advisable to inspect your '24 and probably '25 S650 to take preventative action. Not too difficult, simply get down and look behind the wheels. Stevie Wonder could see them. I intend to follow up after the dealer inspection for further guidance.

MORIDER,
As has been mentioned, there are a lot of posts about this issue. In the meantime, you can try what I did. In the following post, there is an explanation and pics of what I did. I am sure it won't be permanent, but it is quick, easy, and dirt cheap. Since almost all Mustang tires fill the wheel wells quite well, it is hardly noticeable. I added the tape on May 7, and it still looks like I installed it yesterday.
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Good luck. Glenn