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Dan12GT
09-12-2013, 02:11 PM
My steering wheel buttons are starting to show wear, primarily with the volume control. I am starting to see glow through the buttons in areas that is not supposed to show. Any suggestions on what to do? I wonder if the buttons can simply pop off and I can replace with new ones.
GunsUp
09-12-2013, 02:36 PM
Yup mine too. Just replace it with a Boss or GT500 when somebody releases a badass coupon for one.

Few guys picked em up for like 199 bucks? I dunno was a couple months back.
DirtyD
09-12-2013, 03:41 PM
That means you use them too much. Lol

No notices of mine wearing yet...just my tires. Haha
JDBishopArts
09-12-2013, 04:14 PM
Trade it in on a 2013. Problem solved!
Courtesy Flush
09-12-2013, 04:29 PM
Been through this, just had new buttons replaced under warranty

AR3Z-9C888-DA RH Controls
AR3Z-9C888-BA LH Controls
Dan12GT
09-12-2013, 05:11 PM
Been through this, just had new buttons replaced under warranty

AR3Z-9C888-DA RH Controls
AR3Z-9C888-BA LH Controls

Oh really? Nice! What dealer did it? Seems I am having issues with Grapevine Ford wanting to do anything under warranty.

Trade it in on a 2013. Problem solved!

Your buttons will wear down too buddy! Besides why would stray away from a 10-12 body style? They are the best looking anyway :)
JDBishopArts
09-12-2013, 05:21 PM
Did you talk to Skip at grapevine?
Courtesy Flush
09-12-2013, 05:24 PM
Oh really? Nice! What dealer did it? Seems I am having issues with Grapevine Ford wanting to do anything under warranty.


I've had the same issues with Grapevine Ford unfortunately.
Five Star in NRH is who replaced em.
Dan12GT
09-12-2013, 05:27 PM
Did you talk to Skip at grapevine?

I shouldn't have to talk to a manager to get simple warranty work done...
JDBishopArts
09-12-2013, 07:35 PM
I agree but if it aint working I'd go to him.
Oxford14Stang
09-14-2013, 06:55 PM
I was going to say.. Dan go to another dealership as long as you're under the 3yr/36k warranty MUST replace them.
Dominic Toretto
09-15-2013, 04:52 PM
I was going to say.. Dan go to another dealership as long as you're under the 3yr/36k warranty MUST replace them.

X2. I never use the steering wheel buttons. Don't even notice they are there until at night when the buttons are illuminated.

-Alex
tagle302
09-18-2013, 01:22 AM
I shouldn't have to talk to a manager to get simple warranty work done...



I have to every time I go. It's bullshit really. Same thing when I bought the car. I told the sales guy why do I even need you when you keep going to your manager? I just go straight to the manager now.
Dan12GT
09-18-2013, 09:40 AM
Thanks for the input guy. I'll be taking it in again.
Oxford14Stang
09-19-2013, 06:26 PM
Good luck man.
5HIFT3D
09-20-2013, 09:13 AM
Try Town East Ford in Mesquite, it might be a trip but its worth it, and talk to Jason Ashcroft. Best drive manager in DFW in my opinion. These guys have always been fast and efficient for the issues I had with my 13 GT.
Dan12GT
09-20-2013, 12:44 PM
Try Town East Ford in Mesquite, it might be a trip but its worth it, and talk to Jason Ashcroft. Best drive manager in DFW in my opinion. These guys have always been fast and efficient for the issues I had with my 13 GT.

That is actually where I bought my car from. Maybe if I take it there they will give me a second key that I never received when I purchased the car.
tagle302
09-26-2013, 04:10 PM
You should try and get it cuz if you lose that one it's gonna cost out the ass to get new keys made/programmed. I'm gonna get a third one for mine just in case. IIRC you have to have two in order to program another without taking it in.
GTOphil
11-09-2013, 02:48 PM
Does the car still have the 3/36 even if you're the second owner?

I have a 2011 w/15k and my buttons are wearing too.

Car was bought by first owner in 11/2011. So 3/36 should be good till 11/2014 right?
Dan12GT
11-09-2013, 03:07 PM
Does the car still have the 3/36 even if you're the second owner?

I have a 2011 w/15k and my buttons are wearing too.

Car was bought by first owner in 11/2011. So 3/36 should be good till 11/2014 right?


Yes it applies to the VIN. So you could be the 10th owner and it will still all work the same. I've still yet to take mine in but probably will do so soon.
fordplay
11-14-2013, 08:46 AM
Yeah it took my buttons 2 years and 10 months but they wore thru, grapevine took care of mine no problem,
GTOphil
01-26-2014, 10:49 AM
I just took mine to Texas Motors Ford and they were replaced under the 3/36...can't beat free!
Dan12GT
01-28-2014, 08:55 PM
Yeah it took my buttons 2 years and 10 months but they wore thru, grapevine took care of mine no problem,

I just took mine to Texas Motors Ford and they were replaced under the 3/36...can't beat free!

Cool good to know I may take the car up on Friday, i've still yet to do this lol.