[NX74205]

It appears that there's a bit of inconsistency between Ford's build quality then. Looking at 2ndMondeo and Bungfritz's cars, the alignment of the tailgate appears to be spot on, yet mine and a few others have the tailgate a bit off.

Spoke to the dealer again today and they're going to take it to another panel shop for a second opinion to see if this can be fixed. Maybe I'm too much of a perfectionist because there's really only a couple of millimetres in it, but to me, it is just far too obvious - especially in white - that I know it'll annoy me if it were left at that.

I've messaged Ford as well now, and really hope it'll be resolved. I really, really like the car otherwise. The panel alignment on the rest of the car is pretty much spot on.