[kevino]

This is bloody tragic and an example of why Ford is losing sales.
It would seem you need to take a RACV/NRMA/RACQ inspector along when you pick up a brand new Ford.

I have a 2006 LS bought new in 07. Later in 07 I pranged the front slightly.
When I took it to the assessor for inspection he asked me if I had had a previous accident...which I hadnt.
It had been previously accident damaged around the rear door and obviously Ford patched it up.
I wonder if some of these cars get damaged loading and unloading ships and or trucks and then just get patched up and sold as new.

I wonder if you should approach ''A Current Affair'' -bet you if they took up your case you would get a NEW car in top condition.