Tape hanging from under quarter panel

[Electric7]

Hey all I noticed I got this black tape hanging from under my rear quarter panel, just got the car yesterday. What is this tape and what should I do with it lol??

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[Billycar11]

Idk about the tape but your fender liner looks broken

 

[Electric7]

Idk about the tape but your fender liner looks broken

damn really? Honestly this ford built quality is BS I am already having seat squeaks and dash rattles

 

[Skye]

In the first photo, it looks like someone cut an access port, to reach the inside fastener. Notice how the curves of the hole are rounded and appear to be made with purpose. The leading point of the triangle is where they started their cut, until they struck the bolt and cut around that.

A late, hastened panel adjustment?

Electrical tape would imply wiring of some type, but there shouldn't be any running inside the well or along the fender lip. If my assumption is correct, it seems they taped the hole closed after adjusting the panel. Classy.

It's difficult for me to see a car leaving the plant with a cut hole covered with electrical tape. When there are issues at the plant, people set the car aside and make needed repairs. Shippers transfer and transport vehicles from one point to another, without inspecting anything, unless deemed significant. If something is found, they also set the car side and then contact Ford.

I speculate someone at the receiving dealer did the work highlighted in your photos.

Broken or cut-and-covered, it's a fail. The car's warranty will support the repair.

I'd continue to document what you can throughout the process. I'd consider taking the car to another dealer if at all possible. Whomever receives the vehicle, ask that dealer to thoroughly inspect the inside of area while documenting their repair actions.

While the car is at the dealer, have them put the vehicle on a lift and inspect everything underneath. If someone was willing to do that to one section, they might have made like "repairs" elsewhere.

Good Luck.

 

[Electric7]

In the first photo, it looks like someone cut an access port, to reach the inside fastener. Notice how the curves of the hole are rounded and appear to be made with purpose. The leading point of the triangle is where they started their cut, until they struck the bolt and cut around that.

A late, hastened panel adjustment?

Electrical tape would imply wiring of some type, but there shouldn't be any running inside the well or along the fender lip. If my assumption is correct, it seems they taped the hole closed after adjusting the panel. Classy.

It's difficult for me to see a car leaving the plant with a cut hole covered with electrical tape. When there are issues at the plant, people set the car aside and make needed repairs. Shippers transfer and transport vehicles from one point to another, without inspecting anything, unless deemed significant. If something is found, they also set the car side and then contact Ford.

I speculate someone at the receiving dealer did the work highlighted in your photos.

Broken or cut-and-covered, it's a fail. The car's warranty will support the repair.

I'd continue to document what you can throughout the process. I'd consider taking the car to another dealer if at all possible. Whomever receives the vehicle, ask that dealer to thoroughly inspect the inside of area while documenting their repair actions.

While the car is at the dealer, have them put the vehicle on a lift and inspect everything underneath. If someone was willing to do that to one section, they might have made like "repairs" elsewhere.

Good Luck.

thank you for this insight, yes you are totally right looking more at it I can see that it’s definitely cut by hand. I just reached out to the dealership. Thanks again

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