Gear stick / gaiter leather cracking

Anyone else got the problem, that the leather cover around the gear stick has started to split, and a hole appear? (Apologies for my terminology, but not mechanically minded) Will this be covered by the warranty?

Yep mine is shot too, but having done 59k miles should I complain? That is a lot of gear changes!

Swiftnick

Mines gone too. Luckily trim is covered by the Ford warrenty for the first year. If I had of left it any longer the dealer said I would have had to pay to replace.

Mine also starting to split at 15k just out of 12mth trim warranty but not too bothered as I dont really want ford dealer doing anything thats not urgent cos they tend to do more damage, particularily on interior trim.

Our Kuga only has 7000 miles, bought second hand and wife has noticed a hole in the leather gear surround. Only had the car one month. It's over a year old though so will be interesting when we speak to the dealer we bought it from if they will replace it. I would hope so as it's so few miles and can't be considered normal wear and tear, well i hope!