Lightning Member 335 Member For: 22y 3m 19d Location: Perth, Western Australia Posted 18/02/05 02:07 PM Share Posted 18/02/05 02:07 PM Hi all,I dropped something in the depressions in the 'leather' surrounding the gearshift yesterday and, while fishing it out, I noticed that the 'leather' is cracking and splitting at the creases in several areas. The more I looked, the more pissed off I became. Geez, is this a $19,990K car or a $50K car? Anyone else found this?I guess I'll ask it to be replaced when I put it in for a service and also ask them to replace the sunroof seal (the felt's weating off and the wind noise is getting louder), fix (again) the shhh, shhh noise from the park brake and replace the pads on the premiums for ones that don't squeal.Simon.... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickq Member 740 Member For: 22y 12d Posted 18/02/05 02:16 PM Share Posted 18/02/05 02:16 PM Hi all,I dropped something in the depressions in the 'leather' surrounding the gearshift yesterday and, while fishing it out, I noticed that the 'leather' is cracking and splitting at the creases in several areas. The more I looked, the more pissed off I became. Geez, is this a $19,990K car or a $50K car? Anyone else found this?I guess I'll ask it to be replaced when I put it in for a service and also ask them to replace the sunroof seal (the felt's weating off and the wind noise is getting louder), fix (again) the shhh, shhh noise from the park brake and replace the pads on the premiums for ones that don't squeal.Simon....<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I had the same issue around 15k mark. Pointed it out and it was replaced during the service. At 30k now and same issue hasnt come back.Must admit when I examined it all closely where it was cracking/peeling, it became apparent its very cheap material made to look good! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-220960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Member 335 Member For: 22y 3m 19d Location: Perth, Western Australia Posted 18/02/05 02:26 PM Author Share Posted 18/02/05 02:26 PM Thanks, yes that's why I put 'leather' in quotes, it looks like the typical cheap vinyl made to look like leather.Will get it attended to. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-220964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Member 56 Member For: 20y 8m 23d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 18/02/05 03:08 PM Share Posted 18/02/05 03:08 PM Leather is ok but the chrome cap with the shift pattern on is looking very ordinary. Dull and tarnished, hopefully get it sorted at 30 000 service Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-220971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6PSI Member 80 Member For: 21y 11m 12d Posted 19/02/05 01:47 AM Share Posted 19/02/05 01:47 AM mates XR6 ute (mk1) has had his replaced. ford tried telling him he caused excessive wear.??????? he told him to shove it and asked for manager. He got his new one. No dramas since. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-221064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Donating Members 1,970 Member For: 22y 3m 25d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 19/02/05 02:23 AM Share Posted 19/02/05 02:23 AM I've had mine replaced twice now.I dare say it will keep happening. When warranty has run out and it happens again, I'll probably get it replaced with something decent that shouldn't wear so easily. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-221071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 5m 7d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 19/02/05 06:10 AM Share Posted 19/02/05 06:10 AM Mine cracked and was replaced when they cahnged the box, replaced the whole thing gearnob surround etc. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-221161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 3m 3d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 19/02/05 06:15 AM Share Posted 19/02/05 06:15 AM Mine cracked and was replaced when they cahnged the box, replaced the whole thing gearnob surround etc.mine was replaced aswell (under warranty) replaced everything, gearknob surrounds and all. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-221162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOON2BXR6T Member 78 Member For: 21y 10m 27d Location: Adelaide Posted 19/02/05 11:06 AM Share Posted 19/02/05 11:06 AM Mine split at about the 10-11 o'clock position and was replaced under warranty. 2 months later split again same spot and got it fixed again. Dealer muttered something about a bad batch! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-221285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 3m 3d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 19/02/05 12:51 PM Share Posted 19/02/05 12:51 PM Mine split at about the 10-11 o'clock position and was replaced under warranty. 2 months later split again same spot and got it fixed again. Dealer muttered something about a bad batch!same spot as mine Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15756-manual-gearshift-leather-cracking/#findComment-221329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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