Finally elevated my issue to a higher level (For those that do not know I drove through some shallowish water (bout 300mm) and hydrolocked my engine bending 2 conrods).
Anywho as most are aware Ford Thailand gave me the big finger with the warranty claim, I have been through a few "mates/work colleagues who "know people" at Ford but the answer was always the same and after contacting my insurance company they also gave the big finger as the issue was not conveyed to them at the time and that the vehicle has been pulled to pieces.
SIGH.
Admitting defeat I ordered a new engine (It actually arrived today so should have my Ranger back before the end of the month).
Back to the story though.
One of the senior people at the company I work spoke with his buddy who is senior at Ford Thailand, not much he could do but he is good mates with the Service Director for Ford ASEAN region.
This person has taken my issue to the global head office (America??) and it turns out the local dealer did NOT follow corporate policy in that when a vehicle presents itself with signs of water ingress they are supposed to assist the customer notify their insurance company BEFORE any action is taken, when insurance company is on the loop then the vehicle pulled apart to identify the issue and establish if it warranty or insurance that will pay to rectify.
My local dealer just pulled it all to bits then said go fook yourself no warranty................(and in doing so also voided an insurance claim).
Sooooooooooo have been told to not pay for the new engine just yet but it will be fitted and the vehicle returned to me whilst the "who is going to pay for it" is sorted.
Happy days, fingers crossed Ford pay to fix this mess.