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Ford Expedition Rust and Paint Problems

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#32 of 106 Re: 2000 Ford Expedition Premature Rusting [selectusername] by laf7

Apr 08, 2008 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: selectusername (Feb 17, 2008 11:51 am)
I have a 2001 XLT and have problems with rust underneath also. The parking brake was so rusted that it broke into pieces jamming up the rear wheel and had to be removed. Now my rotors are so rusted in the rear they have to be replaced. I only have 55,313 miles on it and it has always been in the garage and kept clean. My sway bar in the front end is also broke on both sides and needs replaced. So much for "Built Ford tough" I won't buy another Ford product.

#33 of 106 You have an 8 yo truck and you are upset about rust? by mschmal

Jun 16, 2008 (5:33 am)

Just how old does a truck have to be before its allowed to rust?
 
Did you always do an undercarriage clean after driving on salt covered roads?
 
Mark

#34 of 106 Re: You have an 8 yo truck and you are upset about rust? [mschmal] by selectusername

Jun 16, 2008 (7:46 am)

Replying to: mschmal (Jun 16, 2008 5:33 am)
To be saying this you must either be a Ford representative or have very very low standards (perhaps you've only driven american lemons?)
 
I can't imagine any consumer accepting rust on a $40,000 vehicle after 8 years and 75,000 miles, at a time when salt is not used on roads anymore.
 
I have a 1997 Honda CRV that's been driven in the same region and weather conditions, has 140,000 Miles, and doesn't have a spot of rust.

#35 of 106 Re: 2000 Ford Expedition Premature Rusting [ricardop] by charlibob

Jul 14, 2008 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: ricardop (Feb 13, 2008 4:07 am)
I have a 2001 F150 with very extensive rust on the roof... to the point of going clear through the metal in places. This only started appearing early this year. There is only 48,000 on it, although I guess that isn't a factor. I don't live in an area where salt is used on the road.
 
I just got the stock answer from Ford that rust is only covered for five years, and that there was no history of complaints about rusting on this line of vehicles. I got two estimates from body shops. One would agree to cut out the dollar size rust spots, there are 8 of them, weld new patches in place, do corrosion treatment, and repaint the top for $1600. The other shop refused to do patches, saying that they would not be satisfactory, and wanted $3000 to replace the roof.
 
From reading through this thread, it seems Ford has a problem with the rust issue that needs to be addressed, even if out of warranty. Anyone else have some ideas.

#37 of 106 Re: 2000 Ford Expedition Premature Rusting [charlibob] by wvgasguy

Aug 02, 2008 (6:50 pm)

Replying to: charlibob (Jul 14, 2008 3:21 pm)
I can understand being upset with the rust mentioned by the previous poster under his vehicle. I can't see however how rust on the roof "snuck up" on you. Dollar sized rust spots going through the metal in less than a year??? Surely there was some bubbled paint or small spots showing up earlier. Do you wax your vehicle?

#38 of 106 2007 Ford Expedition Lift Gate Paint Bubbling by wilson1971

Sep 08, 2009 (1:18 pm)

I have a 2007 Ford Expedition EL and at 37000 miles I have found that the paint is bubbling near the right side of the lic. plate. Ford has rejected the claim numerous times.
 
Let me know if anybody has experienced this issue.

#39 of 106 wilson1971 by alwaysfords2

Sep 09, 2009 (6:55 am)

Very common problem. It is an aluminum tailgate so it is oxidation as opposed to rust. Some people have luck getting it fixed at no cost, others are not so lucky.

#40 of 106 Re: 2007 Ford Expedition Lift Gate Paint Bubbling [wilson1971] by jkl4

Dec 01, 2009 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: wilson1971 (Sep 08, 2009 1:18 pm)
Have an appt with the dealer to address peeling paint or plastic coated metal panel on the two panels flanking the back lift gate glass on 2007 Nav-L. It is peeling from the top down, no apparent rust.

#41 of 106 Re: 2007 Ford Expedition Lift Gate Paint Bubbling [jkl4] by alwaysfords2

Dec 02, 2009 (6:42 am)

Replying to: jkl4 (Dec 01, 2009 6:36 pm)
I'd guess they will fix that for you. If it is the same as earlier models, it is an easy panel to switch, they are riveted into the body and with the quarter windows opened you have great access. I had one ripped off my car while it was in transit to me across the country and it was no big deal. It was a bigger deal that the thing held on for a while and gouged the quarter panel. Would have been nicer had it just come completely off.

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