body panel alignment and fit

[smithpa]

I have noticed that many body panels of my C Max are not flush with each other at gaps.  Some panels stick out a little relative to the adjacent panel.  It's easily noticeable by running a finger along the gap between the panels, and noticeable visually if one is looking for it.  How is the fit and finish on other people's C Maxes?

[drdiesel1]

Are you looking at the doors and fenders ?  They have a drop from front to rear to help with drag. NORMAL.

[StoBro2]

I had similar concerns in this thread from last december:

 

http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/792-passenger-door-rubbing-against-fender/

 

While I never had any battery, engine or transmission issues, I did have issues with what I consider sloppy final assembly work.

[C-MaxSea]

I have noticed that many body panels of my C Max are not flush with each other at gaps.  Some panels stick out a little relative to the adjacent panel.  It's easily noticeable by running a finger along the gap between the panels, and noticeable visually if one is looking for it.  How is the fit and finish on other people's C Maxes?

 

I agree with you smithpa. I think the fit is a little weak.  Some of the hood & hatch gaps are a bit wide, perhaps engineered to allow for sloppier assembly?  I've also noticed the in/out on some panel to panel connections at the wheel well to be off a scosh.  Perhaps some due to first year, but not as good as it could/should be.  I can easily live with the fit, knowing I'm not driving a Ferrari (or even an Audi) 

Hope they improve the hatch & hood fit in future models, if possible.

 

(PS My C-Max fit is better than my 93 BMW, and 2001 VW though)

Edited October 21, 2013 by C-MaxSea

[mtb9153]

Are you looking at the doors and fenders ?  They have a drop from front to rear to help with drag. NORMAL.

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